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Friday Afternoon Flicks: UP! (NWL)

Friday, August 2, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Film Screenings
Age Group:
Children, Tween, Teen, Family
Description:

Friday Afternoon Flicks ~ UP!, 2009 • PG • 1h 36m Join us Friday afternoons to screen a different family friendly movie. All movies are G or PG. Movies start promptly at...

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

Friday Afternoon Flicks

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.

Stuffed Animal Sleepunder Party (NWL)

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Storytime, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other
Age Group:
Children, Preschool
Description:

Bring your favorite stuffed animal for a Sleepunder Party filled with games, stories, songs, and a snack. This is a drop off program. Caregivers must stay on the Children's Floo...

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

Bring your favorite stuffed animal for a Sleepunder Party filled with games, stories, songs, and a snack.

This is a drop off program. Caregivers must stay on the Children's Floor. Please make note of any food allergies.

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.

Olympic Torch Cupcakes (NWL)

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tween
Description:

Join us for an evening of baking.

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

Join us for an evening of baking.

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.

Lego Olympic Rings (NWL)

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Other
Age Group:
Children
Description:

Join us for an Olympic inspired afternoon of building.  

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

Join us for an Olympic inspired afternoon of 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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Summer Reading Challenge Book Chat

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
NWL Board Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

A gathering for Summer Reading Challenge participants to chat about the books they've been reading and enjoy light refreshments.

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs, Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

A gathering for Summer Reading Challenge participants to chat about the books they've been reading and enjoy 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.

Teen D&D: Dragonlance (NWL)

Wednesday, August 7, 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.

solar s'more

Teen Adventure Begins at Your Library: Drop In Solar S'mores (NWL)

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
NWL Outdoors at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teen
Description:

Grades 6-12: Stop by the library's front lawn and harness the power of the sun to make a solar s'more, while supplies last. Questions? Contact the Teen Department at kkarp@westh...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Outdoors
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Summer Reading
Description:

Grades 6-12: Stop by the library's front lawn and harness the power of the sun to make a solar s'more, while supplies last.

Questions? Contact the Teen Department at kkarp@westhartfordCT.gov.

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: Sun Prints (FX)

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
FX Community Room at Faxon Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

IN-PERSON PROGRAM Join us for Adult Crafternoons! This month we are making sun prints. Sun prints (also known as cyanotypes) are a type of photogram that uses the sun's ult...

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

IN-PERSON PROGRAM

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, August 8, 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

Sensory Explorers: Paint (NWL)

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
NWL Outdoors at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Other
Age Group:
Children, Toddler
Description:

Join us for a fun morning of painting. Dress for a mess! Weather dependent.  

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Outdoors
Age Group: Children, Toddler
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

Join us for a fun morning of painting. Dress for a mess! Weather dependent.

 

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, August 9, 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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Friday Afternoon Flicks: Kung Fu Panda 4 (NWL)

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Film Screenings
Age Group:
Children, Tween, Teen, Family
Description:

Friday Afternoon Flicks ~ Kung Fu Panda 4, 2024 • PG • 1h 34m Join us Friday afternoons to screen a different family friendly movie. All movies are G or PG. Movies start...

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

Friday Afternoon Flicks

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.

Native American Rights: 5 Game-Changing Decisions of the Supreme Court (NWL)

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

This presentation selects 5 cases decided by the U.S. Supreme Court during the past 200 years that established significant principles of law regarding the rights of American Indian...

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 89
Description:

This presentation selects 5 cases decided by the U.S. Supreme Court during the past 200 years that established significant principles of law regarding the rights of American Indians and Tribes. The presentation is interactive and fun!

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Didgeridoo Down Under (NWL)

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts, & Culture
Age Group:
Children, Family
Description:

Didgeridoo Down Under For grades K-5 An energetic fusion of Australian music, culture, and storytelling! Join us for an epic adventure to the Land Down Under where we will...

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 85
Description:

Didgeridoo Down Under

For grades K-5

An energetic fusion of Australian music, culture, and storytelling!

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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Fiber Arts Book Club (Hybrid)

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
NWL Board Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Join us on the second Tuesday of each month to discuss a book and your knitting, crocheting, spinning, weaving, felting, or other yarn-related crafts. We will meet in a hybrid...

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

Join us on the second Tuesday of each month to discuss a book and your knitting, crocheting, spinning, weaving, felting, or other yarn-related crafts. We will meet in a hybrid format (both in-person and through Zoom simultaneously).

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.

sun prints

Adult Crafternoons: Sun Prints (BC)

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
BC Storytime Room at Bishops Corner Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

IN-PERSON PROGRAM Join us for Adult Crafternoons! This month we are making sun prints. Sun prints (also known as cyanotypes) are a type of photogram that uses the sun's ult...

Required
Library Branch: Bishops Corner Branch
Room: BC Storytime Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Description:

IN-PERSON PROGRAM

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.

Art Afternoon (BC)

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
BC Storytime Room at Bishops Corner Branch
Program Type:
Music, Arts, & Culture, Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Age Group:
Adult, Children, Tween, Teen, Family
Description:

Art afternoons at Bishops Corner. Drop in for open art exploration.

Library Branch: Bishops Corner Branch
Room: BC Storytime Room
Age Group: Adult, Children, Tween, Teen, Family
Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture, Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Description:

Art afternoons at Bishops Corner. Drop in for open art exploration.

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West Hartford Tabletop Game Club (NWL)

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 5:15pm - 6:15pm
NWL Board 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...

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

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.

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.

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 Nintendo Switch Tournament: Mario Kart (NWL)

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Age Group:
Teen
Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

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.

Minute to Win it Olympics (BC)

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
BC Storytime Room at Bishops Corner Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children
Description:

Minute to win it games. See if you have what it takes to be a champion!  

Required
Library Branch: Bishops Corner Branch
Room: BC Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:

Minute to win it games. See if you have what it takes to be a champion!

 

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: Dragonlance (NWL)

Wednesday, August 14, 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.

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder - a Community Presentation (NWL)

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Dr. Michael Stevens from the Institute of Living will present on Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) based on the most recent published research in the scientific commu...

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 90
Description:

Dr. Michael Stevens from the Institute of Living will present on Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) based on the most recent published research in the scientific community.

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.

Healthy tooth with brush - illustration

Let's Talk About Your Teeth (NWL)

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Storytime, Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Age Group:
Children
Description:

Let's Talk About Your Teeth! For grades K-2 Members of the University of Connecticut Pre-Dental Society visit to talk about your teeth! Meet a tooth character, sort pictur...

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime, Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Description:

Let's Talk About Your Teeth!

For grades K-2

Members of the University of Connecticut Pre-Dental Society visit to talk about your teeth!

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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Star Lanterns with The Claypen (NWL)

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Age Group:
Children
Description:

The Claypen is back! Join us for a fun, crafty afternoon with The Claypen painting star lanterns. Adults can drop off but need to stay in the building. You will need to come back t...

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Description:

The Claypen is back! Join us for a fun, crafty afternoon with The Claypen painting star lanterns. Adults can drop off but need to stay in the building. You will need to come back to pick up your Star Jar.

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.