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West Hartford Tabletop Game Club: Season 3 (NWL)

Tuesday, November 12, 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.

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Custom Laser Cut Puzzles (NWL)

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 5:45pm - 7:30pm
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. These puzzles make wonderful gifts and keepsakes! Space is limited. Registration...

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. These puzzles make wonderful gifts and keepsakes!

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.

Faxon Tween Den - Children playing

Faxon Tween Den (FX)

Wednesday, November 13, 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.

Lego Club (NWL)

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Age Group:
Children
Description:

Calling all Lego builders ... let's construct & create! The second (2nd) Wednesday of the month at 3:30 to 4:15 pm is for building. For grades K-4. This program require...

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Calling all Lego builders ... let's construct & create! The second (2nd) Wednesday of the month at 3:30 to 4:15 pm is for building.

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 Advisory Board (NWL)

Wednesday, November 13, 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.

Crafternoon: Book Turkey (NWL)

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
NWL Teen Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Age Group:
Teen
Description:

Grades 6-12: Come to the library for a special holiday crafternoon experience. Learn how to upcycle an old book into a turkey centerpiece you can be proud to display on your Thanks...

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Teen Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Description:

Grades 6-12: Come to the library for a special holiday crafternoon experience. Learn how to upcycle an old book into a turkey centerpiece you can be proud to display on your Thanksgiving table!

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 Alex

Wednesday, November 13, 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, November 13, 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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A Brief History of UFOs (Virtual)

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Have you ever gazed up at the stars and wondered if we are really alone here in the universe? On November 13th at 6:30pm, the Ain't it Scary? with Sean & Carrie&...

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 482
Description:

Have you ever gazed up at the stars and wondered if we are really alone here in the universe? On November 13th at 6:30pm, the Ain't it Scary?

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.

Family Storytime (BC)

Thursday, November 14, 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.

pumpkin and candle holder on a tabletop

Adult Crafternoons: Autumn Luminaries (FX)

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
FX Community Room at Faxon Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

These simple decoupage luminaries are the perfect fall decór for your home! All materials, including flameless candles, will be provided.  Space is limited. Registration re...

Required
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Description:

These simple decoupage luminaries are the perfect fall decór for your home! All materials, including flameless candles, 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, November 14, 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

Babytime (NWL)

Friday, November 15, 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, November 15, 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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Faxon Poets (NWL & Virtual)

Saturday, November 16, 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, November 16, 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: 11
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.

3D printer printing a number "3" and letter "D"

3D Printed Coasters (NWL)

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
NWL Studio 20 South at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South
Age Group:
Adult, Children, Teen
Description:

Design and create custom coasters using simple CAD (computer-aided design) and our 3D printer. Space is limited. Registration required. Registration opens 3 weeks before th...

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Studio 20 South
Age Group: Adult, Children, Teen
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Description:

Design and create custom coasters using simple CAD (computer-aided design) and our 3D printer.

Space is limited. Registration required. Registration opens 3 weeks before 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.

young person holding fleece blanket

No Sew Blankets for Shelter Pets (NWL)

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Age Group:
Adult, Children, Teen, Family
Description:

Join us for a day of community and giving back! Come alone with your (human) bestie or your family to make cozy no-sew blankets to be donated to West Hartford Animal Control as par...

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Children, Teen, Family
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Description:

Join us for a day of community and giving back!

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.

Inside Out 2 - Movie Poster

Movie: Inside Out 2 (NWL)

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Film Screenings
Age Group:
Children, Tween, Teen, Family
Description:

Join us for an afternoon showing of Inside Out 2 (2024, PG, 1h 36m, ©Disney Enterprises, Inc.) Description: A sequel that features Riley entering puberty and experiencing b...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tween, Teen, Family
Program Type: Film Screenings
Description:

Join us for an afternoon showing of Inside Out 2 (2024, PG, 1h 36m, ©Disney Enterprises, Inc.)

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, November 18, 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.

Cookbook Club (NWL)

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 6:15pm - 7:45pm
NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Do you enjoy trying new recipes? Do you like tasting new things and discussing them with others? Then come to one of our Cookbook Club events! What do you need to do? Check out ...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Description:

Do you enjoy trying new recipes? Do you like tasting new things and discussing them with others? Then come to one of our Cookbook Club events!

Library Board Meeting (NWL)

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
NWL Story 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 Story 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.

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Cookie Storytime (FX)

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
FX Children's Area at Faxon Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Toddler, Preschool
Description:

Who Took the Cookie from the Cookie Jar? Join us for songs, stories, and games celebrating everyone's favorite treat- the cookie! Parent/caregiver must attend with child.

Required
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

Who Took the Cookie from the Cookie Jar? Join us for songs, stories, and games celebrating everyone's favorite treat- the cookie!

Parent/caregiver must attend with child.

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.

Tween Tuesday: Shadow Boxes (NWL)

Tuesday, November 19, 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.