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Disney© Movie Trivia (NWL)

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm

NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

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Grades 3-7: Test your knowledge on all Disney© Movie Trivia, from the Golden Years to Renaissance, from Marvel to Star Wars. Play by yourself or with a team.This program is for the...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Meeting Room

Age Group: Children, Tween

Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups

Registration Required

Description:

Grades 3-7: Test your knowledge on all Disney© Movie Trivia, from the Golden Years to Renaissance, from Marvel to Star Wars. Play by yourself or with a team.

This program is for the child alone.

The Migration and Contributions of Caribbean People in Connecticut (NWL)

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Join the West Hartford Caribbean American Heritage Committee and West Hartford Public Library to continue our celebration of Caribbean American Heritage Month with a presentation b...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Music, Arts, & Culture

Registration Required

Description:

Join the West Hartford Caribbean American Heritage Committee and West Hartford Public Library to continue our celebration of Caribbean American Heritage Month with a presentation by local educator, activist, and community organizer Leslie Perry.

Connecticut and Juneteenth (FX)

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

FX Community Room at Faxon Branch

Description:

This event was originally scheduled for 6/10 at Noah Webster Library.The Militia Act of 1862 made it legal for African American men to enlist in state militias, ultimately leading ...

Library Branch: Faxon Branch

Room: FX Community Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events

Registration Required

Description:

This event was originally scheduled for 6/10 at Noah Webster Library.

Book It! For the Library: Children's Fun Run (Off-site)

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 9:15am - 11:00am

Off-site

Description:

Ages 2-12: Lace up your shoes and join us for our annual children’s fun run! All registered runners will receive a special gift! Races will include:Toddler Dash (100 meters) untime...

Library Branch: Off-site

Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween

Program Type: Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle

Registration Required

Description:

Ages 2-12: Lace up your shoes and join us for our annual children’s fun run! All registered runners will receive a special gift! Races will include:

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Paint-a-palooza (FX)

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am

FX Outdoors at Faxon Branch

Description:

Ages 4 & up: Color your world with an outdoor paint party at Faxon using salad spinners, squirt guns, brushes and more. Please dress for a mess! This program is for the ch...

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Library Branch: Faxon Branch

Room: FX Outdoors

Age Group: Children, Preschool, Tween

Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology

Registration Required

Description:

Ages 4 & up: Color your world with an outdoor paint party at Faxon using salad spinners, squirt guns, brushes and more. Please dress for a mess!

This program is for the child and their caregiver.

Author Talk: Laura Delano and "Unshrunk" (NWL)

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm

NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

The powerful memoir of one woman’s experience with psychiatric diagnoses and medications, and her journey to discover herself outside the mental health industry. Weaving Delan...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events

Registration Required

Description:

The powerful memoir of one woman’s experience with psychiatric diagnoses and medications, and her journey to discover herself outside the mental health industry.

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Jazz Guitar 101 (NWL)

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

NWL Studio 20 South at Noah Webster Library

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Ages 12 & up. Ready to take your guitar playing to the next level? Join us in this hands-on workshop to learn the basics of jazz guitar. Topics covered include vocabulary, harm...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Studio 20 South

Age Group: Adult, Teen

Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Music, Arts, & Culture, Studio 20 South

Registration Required

Description:

Ages 12 & up. Ready to take your guitar playing to the next level? Join us in this hands-on workshop to learn the basics of jazz guitar.

Teen Dragon Eye Craft (NWL)

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Grades 6-12: In preparation for BookWyrm Fest on July 26, make a dragon eye magnet with polymer clay.Registration required.Questions? Contact the Teen Department at kkarp@westhartf...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Story Room

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Summer Reading

Registration Required

Description:

Grades 6-12: In preparation for BookWyrm Fest on July 26, make a dragon eye magnet with polymer clay.

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The Science of Color (NWL)

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Grades 1-3: Join us for a fun afternoon of science experiments. We will create colorful walking rainbows, color-changing milk, and more!This program is for the child alone. Parents...

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Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Story Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Summer Reading

Registration Required

Description:

Grades 1-3: Join us for a fun afternoon of science experiments. We will create colorful walking rainbows, color-changing milk, and more!

Rolie Polie Guacamole (Off-site)

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Off-site

Description:

All ages: Join us in welcoming Rolie Polie Guacamole back to West Hartford for a high-energy, interactive family concert. Rolie Polie Guacamole’s original tunes and covers are a pe...

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Library Branch: Off-site

Age Group: Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Tween, Family

Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture

Registration Required

Description:

All ages: Join us in welcoming Rolie Polie Guacamole back to West Hartford for a high-energy, interactive family concert.

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Branches	Noah Webster Library				Faxon Branch	Bishops Corner Branch
Rooms	NWL Gallery	NWL Meeting Room	NWL Story Room	NWL Teen Room	FX Community Room	BC Storytime Room
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10:15am			This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Preschool Storytime (NWL) 10:15am–10:45am Children, Preschool Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Story Room Age Group: Children, Preschool Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Ages 3-5: Join us for engaging stories, music, movement, and games that focus on listening, turn taking, and having fun. Program is for the child and caregiver. This is part of the Preschool Storytime Series. Registration required. Please register for only one series per child. Please be mindful of your schedule and be prepared to attend each class. The series takes place over several weeks. Children must be recommended age by the start of the series. If your child is sick, please stay home. Disclaimer(s) Free parking in the Isham Garage is available to you at the Noah Webster Library during your library visit. Click here to learn more. Any individual requiring an accommodation to participate in a library program should contact the library two weeks prior to the program. Please use the contact information listed on this page.			This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Infant" group This event is in the "Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Mother Goose on the Loose (BC) 10:15am–10:45am Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Infant" group This event is in the "Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bishops Corner Branch Room: BC Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Ages 18 months - 4 years: Music, movement, visual literacy and language development in a fun class that teaches social skills, taking turns, and how to express emotions. This program is for the child and their caregiver. This is part of the Preschool Storytime Series. Registration required. Please register for only one series per child. Please be mindful of your schedule and be prepared to attend each class. The series takes place over several weeks. Children must be recommended age by the start of the series. If your child is sick, please stay home. Disclaimer(s) Any individual requiring an accommodation to participate in a library program should contact the library two weeks prior to the program. Please use the contact information listed on this page.
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11:15am						This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Infant" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Bouncing Babies (BC) 11:15am–11:45am Children, Infant, Preschool Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Infant" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bishops Corner Branch Room: BC Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Infant, Preschool Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Ages newborn - 18 months: Welcome BC babies! We will read a brief story, sing a few interactive songs, and have playtime for babies and adults to make some new friends. This program is for the child and their caregiver. This is part of the Preschool Storytime Series. Registration required. Please register for only one series per child. Please be mindful of your schedule and be prepared to attend each class. The series takes place over several weeks. Children must be recommended age by the start of the series. If your child is sick, please stay home. Disclaimer(s) Any individual requiring an accommodation to participate in a library program should contact the library two weeks prior to the program. Please use the contact information listed on this page.
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3:00pm					This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Meet a Ballerina (FX) 3:00pm–3:45pm Children, Toddler, Preschool Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Faxon Branch Room: FX Community Room Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture, Other Registration Required Description: Ages 3-5: Let’s learn about ballet and dance with a ballerina from the Hartt Dance Division of the University of Hartford! Program is for the child and their caregiver. Disclaimer(s) Any individual requiring an accommodation to participate in a library program should contact the library two weeks prior to the program. Please use the contact information listed on this page.
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4:00pm			This event is in the "Children" group Cancelled Light Up Circuit Flowers (NWL) 4:00pm–4:45pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Story Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology Registration Required Description: Grades 3-5: Create flowers that light up using coffee filters, LEDs, coin batteries and wires. This program is for the child alone. Parents must remain in the library while their child is attending the program. Disclaimer(s) Free parking in the Isham Garage is available to you at the Noah Webster Library during your library visit. Click here to learn more. Any individual requiring an accommodation to participate in a library program should contact the library two weeks prior to the program. Please use the contact information listed on this page.
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4:30pm					This event is in the "Teen" group West Hartford Immigrant Teen Club (FX) 4:30pm–6:00pm Teen This event is in the "Teen" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Faxon Branch Room: FX Community Room Age Group: Teen Program Type: Other Grades 8-12: WHiT is a community group committed to empowering immigrant youth to be leaders. We offer teens opportunities to participate in town-wide events, engaging in activism and celebrating diverse cultural holidays and traditions. We also provide a safe environment for students to support one another, express their cultural identities, and share their immigrant experiences in their new schools and communities. Follow us on Instagram @whitclub22! About this group Disclaimer(s) Any individual requiring an accommodation to participate in a library program should contact the library two weeks prior to the program. Please use the contact information listed on this page.
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5:30pm				This event is in the "Teen" group Teen D&D: Wild Beyond the Witchlight (NWL) 5:30pm–7:30pm Teen This event is in the "Teen" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Teen Room Age Group: Teen Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups Description: Grades 6-12: Questions about Dungeons & Dragons programming? Contact us at whpldnd@gmail.com. Dungeons & Dragons @ WHPL THIS CAMPAIGN IS FULL Disclaimer(s) Free parking in the Isham Garage is available to you at the Noah Webster Library during your library visit. Click here to learn more. Any individual requiring an accommodation to participate in a library program should contact the library two weeks prior to the program. Please use the contact information listed on this page.
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6:00pm	This event is in the "Adult" group Public Reception: Meet the Artists (NWL) 6:00pm–7:30pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Gallery Age Group: Adult Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture Description: Join curator Kevin Hernandez Rosa and artists Elisha Brockenberry, Kellen Grissom, and Akeyé Hicks to celebrate their exhibition with conversation and light refreshments. Disclaimer(s) Free parking in the Isham Garage is available to you at the Noah Webster Library during your library visit. Click here to learn more. Any individual requiring an accommodation to participate in a library program should contact the library two weeks prior to the program. Please use the contact information listed on this page.
6:15pm					This event is in the "Adult" group Building Connections: Book Club for Immigrants (FX) 6:15pm–7:45pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Faxon Branch Room: FX Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Clubs, Language Learning The Building Connections Book Club is for West Hartford Advanced English learners who want to develop their English reading and communication skills in a diverse, inspiring, and encouraging environment. Participants will be given reading material each week and then meet in a group to ask questions and discuss the text. How to participate: Contact Elizabeth Hanlon, eemhanlon@gmail.com, or (860) 305-1786. Funding for this program provided by The Hartford Foundation West Hartford Greater Together Community Fund. About this group
6:30pm		This event is in the "Adult" group Community Yoga Class (NWL) 6:30pm–7:30pm Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle Registration Required Description: Come as you are to this vinyasa-inspired dynamic flow class! This is a mixed-level, moderately-paced class. Disclaimer(s) Free parking in the Isham Garage is available to you at the Noah Webster Library during your library visit. Click here to learn more. Any individual requiring an accommodation to participate in a library program should contact the library two weeks prior to the program. Please use the contact information listed on this page.
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