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Decorative Decoupage Pumpkins (NWL)

Wednesday, October 9, 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, Children, Teen, Family
Description:

This popular workshop has returned! Using decorative napkins and decoupage techniques, we will create beautiful autumnal decor. Materials will be provided. Space is limited. Reg...

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

This popular workshop has returned! Using decorative napkins and decoupage techniques, we will create beautiful autumnal decor. Materials will be provided.

Space is limited. 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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Play With Your Cat! (Virtual)

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Noah Webster Library at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Please note that this program is virtual through Zoom. Did you know that play is important to your cat's well-being? Join Dr. Mikel Maria Delgado as she discusses her book "Pla...

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Noah Webster Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 490
Description:

Please note that this program is virtual through Zoom.

Family Storytime (BC)

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
BC Children's Department at Bishops Corner Branch
Program Type:
Storytime, Music, Arts, & Culture
Age Group:
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Family
Description:

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

Library Branch: Bishops Corner Branch
Room: BC Children's Department
Age Group: Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Storytime, Music, Arts, & Culture
Description:

A storytime with stories & music for the whole family where children of all ages are welcome! (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.

Mother Goose on the Loose (FX)

Thursday, October 10, 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, October 10, 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, October 10, 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.

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Adult Crafternoons: Paper Bag Journals (FX)

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
FX Community Room at Faxon Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Using simple bookbinding techniques, we will create journals out of paper grocery bags and customize the covers with acrylic paint. All materials will be provided.  Space i...

Required
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:

Using simple bookbinding techniques, we will create journals out of paper grocery bags and customize the covers with acrylic paint. All materials will be provided. 

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.

West Hartford Fiction Writers (Virtual)

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

WEST HARTFORD FICTION WRITERS HAVE GONE VIRTUAL! FOR INFORMATION ON HOW TO ACCESS MEETINGS VIA ZOOM, EMAIL: fiction@westhartfordlibrary.org Library-sponsored fiction writer...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type:
Description:

WEST HARTFORD FICTION WRITERS HAVE GONE VIRTUAL! FOR INFORMATION ON HOW TO ACCESS MEETINGS VIA ZOOM, EMAIL: fiction@westhartfordlibrary.org

Mother Goose on the Loose (NWL)

Friday, October 11, 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: 2
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, October 11, 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.

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New Yorker Discussion Group (NWL & Virtual)

Friday, October 11, 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.

Teen Halloween Kahoot! Trivia (NWL)

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
NWL Teen Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teen
Description:

Grades 6-12: 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.   Questions...

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Teen Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Description:

Grades 6-12: 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.

Teen D&D One Shots (NWL)

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
NWL Board Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Age Group:
Teen
Description:

Tweens & Teens: Join us for a special D&D one shot in October. First priority is to players who are not currently in a weekly or bi-weekly campaign. Sign up on...

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Board Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Description:

Tweens & Teens: Join us for a special D&D one shot in October. First priority is to players who are not currently in a weekly or bi-weekly campaign.

Sign up online to reserve your seat!

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. 

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Horror Movie Pause & Draw (NWL)

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
NWL Studio 20 South at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Film Screenings, Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Not for the faint of heart! In this drawing event you will have the opportunity to hone your sketching skills with a group of fellow ghoulish doodlers as we hit the pause button an...

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Studio 20 South
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Film Screenings, Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Description:

Not for the faint of heart! In this drawing event you will have the opportunity to hone your sketching skills with a group of fellow ghoulish doodlers as we hit the pause button and make art from scenes of classic horror film!

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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Film and Discussion: Habla Now (NWL)

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Music, Arts, & Culture, Film Screenings
Age Group:
Adult, Teen
Description:

September 15-October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month! Join us  to celebrate by watching Habla Now, a timely documentary about the American Latino community, followed by a f...

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teen
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Music, Arts, & Culture, Film Screenings
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:

September 15-October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month!

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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Noah Webster Library, Bishops Corner Branch, Faxon Branch, Online Events, Offsite
Closing
Branches:
Noah Webster Library, Bishops Corner Branch, Faxon Branch, Online Events, Offsite

Family Storytime (NWL)

Tuesday, October 15, 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, October 15, 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, October 15, 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: 2
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.

Tween Tuesday: Franken-Pumpkins (NWL)

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Age Group:
Tween
Description:

Calling all Tweens! Join us on the third Tuesday of the month at 4:00 pm for crafts, baking, technology and more. Registration required. For students in grades 4-6. Classes f...

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:

Calling all Tweens! Join us on the third Tuesday of the month at 4:00 pm for crafts, baking, technology and more.

Registration required. For students in grades 4-6.

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 (BC)

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
BC Storytime Room at Bishops Corner Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Tween
Description:

Join us for pumpkin painting at BC. We supply the pumpkins and paint, you bring your messy cloths and creativity. For grades 5-8, registration required.

Required
Library Branch: Bishops Corner Branch
Room: BC Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:

Join us for pumpkin painting at BC. We supply the pumpkins and paint, you bring your messy cloths and creativity. For grades 5-8, 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.

Teen D&D with Colin

Tuesday, October 15, 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 15, 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.

Mayor's Youth Council (Off-site)

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teen
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Other