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Babies Love Books! (FX)

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
FX Community Room at Faxon Branch
Program Type:
Storytime, Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool
Description:

Babies Love Books!  A literacy program for immigrant families.  We welcome you to join Babies Love Books, a two-generation series of family literacy programs for im...

Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
Age Group: Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime, Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Description:

Babies Love Books! 

A literacy program for immigrant families. 

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.

Teen Halloween Kahoot! Trivia (NWL)

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
NWL Teen Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teen
Description:

Grades 6-12: (Date moved from 10/12.) Bring your laptop, phone or tablet to the teen room to answer Halloween-themed trivia questions. Candy and $10 gift card prizes will be awarde...

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Teen Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Description:

Grades 6-12: (Date moved from 10/12.) Bring your laptop, phone or tablet to the teen room to answer Halloween-themed trivia questions. Candy and $10 gift card prizes will be awarded.

 

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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Celebrate Diwali (FX)

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
FX Community Room at Faxon Branch
Program Type:
Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Tween
Description:

Decorate your lamps and light up your homes for Diwali. Celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights, with this workshop for ages 6-12. Participants will learn legends a...

Required
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Description:

Decorate your lamps and light up your homes for Diwali. Celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights, with this workshop for ages 6-12.

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.

Teen D&D with Colin

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Age Group:
Teen
Description:

Bi-Weekly Teen D&D group. This group meets every other week.   Our D&D campaigns are currently full. We will be running frequent One Shots (single session storie...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Description:

Bi-Weekly Teen D&D group. This group meets every other week.

 

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West Hartford Tabletop Game Club: Season 3 (NWL)

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
NWL Magazine Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Age Group:
Adult
WH Tabletop Game Club:

The West Hartford Tabletop Game Club is a friendly, inclusive, and accessible tabletop role playing game group for adults of ALL experience levels! Whether you’ve never played a ga...

Description:

New members or members not assigned to games: Please join us! You have options: Drop into an Existing Campaign: If we have the capacity, you can drop in with a premade ch...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Magazine Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Description:

The West Hartford Tabletop Game Club is a friendly, inclusive, and accessible tabletop role playing game group for adults of ALL experience levels! Whether you’ve never played a game in your life or you’re a seasoned GM, this group is for you. We are open to all players, game systems, and ideas, with a focus on creating a fun, welcoming, and safe gaming environment. View our full schedule here.

Contact Leah Farrell (lfarrell@westhartfordct.gov) for a reminder or just drop in. We can’t wait to meet you!

This group is for adults ages 18 and up ONLY. We offer many D&D campaigns for tweens and teens! Check them out here.

New members or members not assigned to games: Please join us! You have options:

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.

Shining movie poster

Adult Horror Movie Night: The Shining (NWL)

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Film Screenings
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

"Come play with us, Danny" ... AFTER the library closes! Join us for this special AFTER HOURS screening of the classic horror film Shining (R). Munch on Halloween-themed treats,...

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Film Screenings
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:

"Come play with us, Danny" ... AFTER the library closes!

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.

Sensory Explorers: Fall (NWL)

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Other
Age Group:
Children, Toddler
Description:

Join us for a fall-themed morning of sensory play. Play with pumpkin boats, squeeze squishy pumpkin guts and more! Ages 18 months to 35 months. Dress for mess!

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Toddler
Program Type: Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Join us for a fall-themed morning of sensory play. Play with pumpkin boats, squeeze squishy pumpkin guts and more! Ages 18 months to 35 months.

Dress for mess!

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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Faxon Tween Den (FX)

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:15pm
FX Community Room at Faxon Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Tween
Description:

FAXON TWEEN DEN Grades 5-7 This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class. The Faxon Meeting Room is the place to hang out after school for board games, ...

Required
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Description:

FAXON TWEEN DEN

Grades 5-7

This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class.

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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Teen Advisory Board (NWL)

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
NWL Board Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teen
Description:

Grades 9-12: Meeting of the 2024-2025 West Hartford Libraries Teen Advisory Board. For more information or to download an application, please visit https://www.westhartfordlibra...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Board Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Other
Description:

Grades 9-12: Meeting of the 2024-2025 West Hartford Libraries Teen Advisory Board.

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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Pumpkin Painting (FX)

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
FX Community Room at Faxon Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Age Group:
Children
Description:

Join us for pumpkin painting at Faxon Library ... all you need to bring is your creativity and some clothes that can get messy! Dress for a mess! Registration require, for gra...

Required
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Join us for pumpkin painting at Faxon Library ... all you need to bring is your creativity and some clothes that can get messy! Dress for a mess! Registration require, for grades 1-4.

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.

Halloween Candy Wreath

Halloween Candy Wreaths (NWL)

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Film Screenings
Age Group:
Tween, Teen
Description:

Recommended Ages 13+: Join the Teen Advisory Board and create a candy wreath to decorate your door for Halloween! Please let us know if you have food allergies. Candies that wil...

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Film Screenings
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Description:

Recommended Ages 13+: Join the Teen Advisory Board and create a candy wreath to decorate your door for Halloween!

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.

Teen D&D with Alex

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Noah Webster Library at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Age Group:
Teen
Description:

Bi-Weekly Teen D&D group. This group meets every other week.   Our D&D campaigns are currently full. We will be running frequent One Shots (single session storie...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Noah Webster Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Description:

Bi-Weekly Teen D&D group. This group meets every other week.

 

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Building Connections: Book Club for Immigrants (FX)

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
FX Community Room at Faxon Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Building Connections Book Club:

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 en...

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.

To participate, contact Elizabeth Hanlon at eemhanlon@gmail.com or (860) 305-1786.

Funding for this program provided by The Hartford Foundation West Hartford Greater Together Community Fund.

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Connecticut Screenwriters (NWL & Virtual)

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
NWL Board Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Music, Arts, & Culture
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

WEDNESDAY - Connecticut Screenwriters, a library-sponsored group, was established in April 2004. The group meets on the last Wednesday of every month (except Dec.) at 6 PM. Meeting...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Music, Arts, & Culture
Description:

WEDNESDAY - Connecticut Screenwriters, a library-sponsored group, was established in April 2004.

Halloween Storytime (BC)

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:00am
BC Storytime Room at Bishops Corner Branch
Program Type:
Storytime, Other
Age Group:
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Tween
Description:

Join us for Halloween stories, songs, and dancing. All ages welcome, costumes encouraged! No registration required.

Library Branch: Bishops Corner Branch
Room: BC Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Tween
Program Type: Storytime, Other
Description:

Join us for Halloween stories, songs, and dancing. All ages welcome, costumes encouraged! No registration required.

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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Halloween Spooktacular (NWL)

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Storytime, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other
Age Group:
Children, Toddler, Preschool
Description:

Join us for a fun filled morning of spooky songs, stories and Trick-or-Treating in the library. Costumes not required but encouraged.

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Description:

Join us for a fun filled morning of spooky songs, stories and Trick-or-Treating in the library. Costumes not required but encouraged.

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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New Yorker Discussion Group (NWL & Virtual)

Friday, November 1, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
NWL Board Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

The New Yorker magazine discussion group first met on May 2, 2014 at the Noah Webster Library, and has been meeting weekly ever since. Currently, the group meets virtually eve...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Description:

The New Yorker magazine discussion group first met on May 2, 2014 at the Noah Webster Library, and has been meeting weekly ever since. Currently, the group meets virtually every Friday at 11 a.m.

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Tween Chess (FX)

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
FX Children's Area at Faxon Branch
Program Type:
Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
Age Group:
Children, Tween, Teen
Description:

Faxon Tween Chess now meets twice per month on Saturdays. This group includes instruction, puzzles, and practice play taught by teens with teaching and chess tournament experience....

Required
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Tween, Teen
Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:

Faxon Tween Chess now meets twice per month on Saturdays. This group includes instruction, puzzles, and practice play taught by teens with teaching and chess tournament experience. All levels are welcome.

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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Jazz Guitar 101 (NWL)

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
NWL Studio 20 South at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Music, Arts, & Culture, Studio 20 South
Age Group:
Adult, Teen
Description:

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, harmony, standard repe...

Required
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
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Description:

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, harmony, standard repertoire, and chord-melody playing.

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.

Michele Urban Music: Submarine Serenade (FX)

Monday, November 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
FX Community Room at Faxon Branch
Program Type:
Music, Arts, & Culture
Age Group:
Preschool
Description:

Join Michele Urban for a Musical adventure teeming with songs, instruments, movement & family fun! Michele is a singer, songwriter, performer, and Early Childhood Mus...

Required
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Description:

Join Michele Urban for a Musical adventure teeming with songs, instruments, movement & family fun! Michele is a singer, songwriter, performer, and Early Childhood Music specialist.

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.

Teen D&D: Curse of Strahd (NWL)

Monday, November 4, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
NWL Teen Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Age Group:
Teen
Description:

This campaign is currently full. Questions about Dungeons & Dragons programming? Email us at whpldnd@gmail.com.

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Teen Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Description:

This campaign is currently full.

Questions about Dungeons & Dragons programming? Email us at whpldnd@gmail.com.

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.

Shakespeare Book Club (NWL & Virtual)

Monday, November 4, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
NWL Board Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

FOR INFORMATION ON ACCESSING OUR 2024-2025 SEASON via ZOOM, please EMAIL: bard@westhartfordlibrary.org Virtual programs by Capital Classics Theatre Company https:...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Description:

FOR INFORMATION ON ACCESSING OUR 2024-2025 SEASON via ZOOM, please EMAIL: bard@westhartfordlibrary.org

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.

Video Games and Crafts (NWL)

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Age Group:
Children
Description:

This event features 4 Nintendo Switch Consoles and HD projectors, Meta Quest 2 VR systems, assorted 3D printer and handmade crafts. For grades 1-5, registration required.

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:

This event features 4 Nintendo Switch Consoles and HD projectors, Meta Quest 2 VR systems, assorted 3D printer and handmade crafts. For grades 1-5, registration required.

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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Teen Nintendo Switch Tournament: Mario Kart (NWL)

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Age Group:
Teen
Description:

Grades 6-12: Let's Go! Join us for a friendly Mario Kart Tournament at NWL. Have fun, meet other players, and compete for prizes. Seating is limited, and registration is require...

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Description:

Grades 6-12: Let's Go! Join us for a friendly Mario Kart Tournament at NWL. Have fun, meet other players, and compete for prizes.

Seating is limited, and registration is required.

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.