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Faxon Poets (NWL & Virtual)

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 10:15am - 12:15pm
NWL Board Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

The Faxon Poets Group was formed in 2002. The group typically meets on the third Saturday of every month at Noah Webster Library and will be a hybrid meeting (both through Zoom and...

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

The Faxon Poets Group was formed in 2002. The group typically meets on the third Saturday of every month at Noah Webster Library and will be a hybrid meeting (both through Zoom and in person).

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Tween Chess (FX)

Saturday, September 21, 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: 9
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.

Mother Goose on the Loose (FX)

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
FX Children's Area at Faxon Branch
Program Type:
Storytime, Music, Arts, & Culture
Age Group:
Children, Toddler, Preschool
Description:

Music, movement, visual literacy and language development in a fun class that teaches social skills, taking turns, and how to express emotions.

Required
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime, Music, Arts, & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Description:

Music, movement, visual literacy and language development in a fun class that teaches social skills, taking turns, and how to express emotions.

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.

Wonderful Ones (NWL)

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Storytime, Music, Arts, & Culture
Age Group:
Children, Toddler
Description:

Energetic storytime to match the energy of beginning walkers! For active one-year olds with books, songs, and rhymes with emphasis on repetition for developing minds.

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Children, Toddler
Program Type: Storytime, Music, Arts, & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Energetic storytime to match the energy of beginning walkers! For active one-year olds with books, songs, and rhymes with emphasis on repetition for developing minds.

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: Curse of Strahd (NWL)

Monday, September 23, 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.

Library Board Meeting (NWL)

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library
Description:

If this meeting is virtual, it can be viewed live on West Hartford Community Television at www.whctv.org and www.youtube/whctv5.com. Anyone requiring auxiliary ai...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Description:

If this meeting is virtual, it can be viewed live on West Hartford Community Television at www.whctv.org and www.youtube/whctv5.com.

Family Storytime (NWL)

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Tween, Teen, Family
Description:

A storytime with stories & music for the whole family where children of all ages are welcome! (No registration required.)

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Tween, Teen, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

A storytime with stories & music for the whole family where children of all ages are welcome! (No 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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Babies Love Books! (FX)

Tuesday, September 24, 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.

Mini Movers (NWL)

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts, & Culture
Age Group:
Children, Toddler, Preschool
Description:

Spend a fun filled morning of music with toddlers and preschoolers. Dance to great children's music, play musical instruments, and swing scarves.

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Description:

Spend a fun filled morning of music with toddlers and preschoolers. Dance to great children's music, play musical instruments, and swing scarves.

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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Laser Cut Wood Puzzles (NWL)

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
NWL Studio 20 South at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South
Age Group:
Adult, Tween, Teen
Description:

Design, cut, and decorate your own custom jigsaw puzzle with Studio 20's Glowforge laser cutter. The Glowforge will etch your design into the wood and cut it into real, working puz...

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Studio 20 South
Age Group: Adult, Tween, Teen
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Design, cut, and decorate your own custom jigsaw puzzle with Studio 20's Glowforge laser cutter. The Glowforge will etch your design into the wood and cut it into real, working puzzle pieces!

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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Defend Your Identity: Essential Strategies Against the Rise of Identity Theft (NWL)

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Join us for an eye-opening presentation on the rampant rise of identity theft and crucial strategies to safeguard yourself. In today's digital age, where personal information is in...

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Join us for an eye-opening presentation on the rampant rise of identity theft and crucial strategies to safeguard yourself.

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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West Hartford Reads! Book Discussion: Another Brooklyn (NWL)

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
NWL Magazine Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Join us for a West Hartford Reads! book discussion, featuring Jacqueline Woodson's book Another Brooklyn. Please register. About the Book Running into a long-a...

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Magazine Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs, Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Description:

Join us for a West Hartford Reads! book discussion, featuring Jacqueline Woodson's book Another Brooklyn. Please register.

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.

Stories for 3's (NWL)

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool
Description:

Join us for this storytime just for 3's. A fun combination of stories, music, and movement awaits your three-year old! Adults must attend with child.

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Description:

Join us for this storytime just for 3's. A fun combination of stories, music, and movement awaits your three-year old! Adults must attend with child.

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.

Stories for 4' & 5's (NWL)

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool
Description:

Join us for engaging stories, music, and movement that focus on listening, turn taking, and having fun! This is a drop off program.

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Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Join us for engaging stories, music, and movement that focus on listening, turn taking, and having fun! This is a drop off 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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West Hartford Reads! Book Discussion: Harbor Me (NWL)

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Age Group:
Tween
Description:

Grades 5-7 Join us for a West Hartford Reads! book discussion, featuring Jacqueline Woodson's book Harbor Me. You will receive a copy of the book prior to the start of...

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Book Clubs, Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:

Grades 5-7

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.

WHiT

West Hartford Immigrant Teen Club (FX)

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
FX Community Room at Faxon Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teen
Description:

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 ...

Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Other
Description:

Grades 8-12: WHiT is a community group committed to empowering immigrant youth to be leaders.

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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Building Connections: Book Club for Immigrants (FX)

Wednesday, September 25, 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, September 25, 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.

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Author Talk: Alycia Jenkins and "The Laughing Elephant in the Room" (NWL)

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Will The Laughing Elephant in the Room prevail? Throughout this journey, readers will hear the voices of great Black folk who are ancestors, who exist in the now, and who will be i...

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 79
Description:

Will The Laughing Elephant in the Room prevail? Throughout this journey, readers will hear the voices of great Black folk who are ancestors, who exist in the now, and who will be in the future.

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.

Mother Goose on the Loose (FX)

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
FX Children's Area at Faxon Branch
Program Type:
Storytime, Music, Arts, & Culture
Age Group:
Children, Toddler, Preschool
Description:

Music, movement, visual literacy and language development in a fun class that teaches social skills, taking turns, and how to express emotions.

Required
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime, Music, Arts, & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Description:

Music, movement, visual literacy and language development in a fun class that teaches social skills, taking turns, and how to express emotions.

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.

Terrific Two's (NWL)

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Storytime, Music, Arts, & Culture
Age Group:
Children, Toddler
Description:

Join us for this storytime geared just for twos! A fun combination of stories, music, and movement awaits your two-year old.

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Children, Toddler
Program Type: Storytime, Music, Arts, & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Join us for this storytime geared just for twos! A fun combination of stories, music, and movement awaits your two-year old.

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.

Wonderful Ones (NWL)

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Storytime, Music, Arts, & Culture
Age Group:
Children, Toddler
Description:

Energetic storytime to match the energy of beginning walkers! For active one-year olds with books, songs, and rhymes with emphasis on repetition for developing minds.

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Children, Toddler
Program Type: Storytime, Music, Arts, & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Description:

Energetic storytime to match the energy of beginning walkers! For active one-year olds with books, songs, and rhymes with emphasis on repetition for developing minds.

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.

Mother Goose on the Loose (NWL)

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Storytime, Music, Arts, & Culture
Age Group:
Children, Toddler, Preschool
Description:

Music, movement, visual literacy and language development in a fun class that teaches social skills, taking turns, and how to express emotions.

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime, Music, Arts, & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Music, movement, visual literacy and language development in a fun class that teaches social skills, taking turns, and how to express emotions.

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.

Babytime (NWL)

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Infant
Description:

Informal gathering for conversation and play. Parent or caregiver must accompany each child. (No registration required.)

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Infant
Program Type: Other
Description:

Informal gathering for conversation and play. Parent or caregiver must accompany each child. (No 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.