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Poetry Now! A Guided Reading and Discussion Group (NWL)

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
NWL Board Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Please note that this program will be held in-person at the Noah Webster Library.  This group will meet to read and discuss poems from contemporary writers that speak to ou...

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:

Please note that this program will be held in-person at the Noah Webster Library. 

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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Lego Engineers: Tiny Plants (NWL)

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Age Group:
Tween
Description:

Lego Engineers: Tiny Plants Grades 4-7 Calling all Lego Engineers! Join us for an evening of building. Lego Engineers will build their own tiny plant to take home and keep. N...

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:

Lego Engineers: Tiny Plants

Grades 4-7

Calling all Lego Engineers! Join us for an evening of building. Lego Engineers will build their own tiny plant to take home and keep. No water 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 (BC)

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
BC Storytime Room at Bishops Corner Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Toddler, Preschool
Description:

MOTHER GOOSE on the LOOSE Ages 18 months - 4years This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class. Music, movement, visual literacy and language developme...

Required
Library Branch: Bishops Corner Branch
Room: BC Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Description:

MOTHER GOOSE on the LOOSE

Ages 18 months - 4years

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.

Terrific Two's (NWL)

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

TERRIFIC TWO'S Ages 2 years This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class. Join us for this story time geared just for twos! A fun combination of storie...

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

TERRIFIC TWO'S

Ages 2 years

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.

Bouncing Babies (BC)

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:45am
BC Storytime Room at Bishops Corner Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Toddler, Preschool
Description:

BOUNCING BABIES Ages Newborn - 18 months This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class. Welcome BC babies! We will read a brief story, sing a few intera...

Required
Library Branch: Bishops Corner Branch
Room: BC Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Description:

BOUNCING BABIES

Ages Newborn - 18 months

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

Mini Movers (NWL)

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Toddler, Preschool
Description:

MINI MOVERS Ages 1-5 years This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class. Spend a fun filled morning of music with toddlers and preschoolers. Dance to g...

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

MINI MOVERS

Ages 1-5 years

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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Faxon Tween Den (FX)

Wednesday, May 15, 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: 18
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.

Teen Advisory Board Meeting (NWL)

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
NWL Board Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Other
Age Group:
Teen
Description:

Meeting of the 2023-2024 Teen Advisory Board.

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

Meeting of the 2023-2024 Teen Advisory Board.

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Tea Time for Mary Cassatt: Print and Collage Workshop (NWL)

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
NWL Studio 20 South at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South
Age Group:
Adult, Teen, Family
Description:

Teacups and teapots have long been the focus of many elegant works of art, perhaps because the simplicity and associations with hospitality and friendship can be so rich and inspir...

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Studio 20 South
Age Group: Adult, Teen, Family
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Description:

Teacups and teapots have long been the focus of many elegant works of art, perhaps because the simplicity and associations with hospitality and friendship can be so rich and inspired.

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.

A Moment of Peace and Paint: A Follow Along Landscape Painting Workshop (NWL)

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Age Group:
Adult, Teen
Description:

Ages 13+: Join us at the library to paint a tranquil landscape using acrylic paint! Receive tips on breaking down a reference picture as you let your creativity flow and unwin...

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

Ages 13+: Join us at the library to paint a tranquil landscape using acrylic paint! Receive tips on breaking down a reference picture as you let your creativity flow and unwind in this live paint-along session. 

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, May 15, 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.

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Building Connections: Book Club for Immigrants (FX)

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 6:15pm - 7:45pm
FX Community Room at Faxon Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
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Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs, Language Learning

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.

Author Event: Robin Strachan, "The Irish Book Club of Dublin (Ohio)" (NWL)

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Please join West Hartford Public Library for an inspiring evening with local author, Robin Strachan, as she presents her latest novel, The Irish Book Club of Dublin (Ohio). Ro...

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 85
Description:

Please join West Hartford Public Library for an inspiring evening with local author, Robin Strachan, as she presents her latest novel, The Irish Book Club of Dublin (Ohio).

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.

Family Storytime (BC)

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
BC Storytime Room at Bishops Corner Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Family
Description:

FAMILY STORYTIME All ages A storytime with stories and music for the whole family where children of all ages are welcome! No registration required. Meets on Thursdays, May...

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

FAMILY STORYTIME

All ages

A storytime with stories and 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.

2's and 3's (NWL)

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Toddler, Preschool
Description:

2's and 3's Ages 2-3 This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class. Storytime for 2’s and 3’s with familiar routine to focus on listening, following dir...

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

2's and 3's

Ages 2-3

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.

Practice English @ Faxon

Practice English at Faxon (FX)

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
FX Community Room at Faxon Branch
Program Type:
Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

If you are a speaker of a language other than English and you would like to learn to practice English, please contact Pramod Pradhan, Community Engagement Librarian, at the Faxon B...

Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Language Learning
Description:

If you are a speaker of a language other than English and you would like to learn to practice English, please contact Pramod Pradhan, Community Engagement Librarian, at the Faxon Branch Library at (860) 561-8202.

Mother Goose on the Loose (NWL)

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Toddler, Preschool
Description:

MOTHER GOOSE on the LOOSE Ages 18 months - 4years This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class. Music, movement, visual literacy and language developme...

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

MOTHER GOOSE on the LOOSE

Ages 18 months - 4years

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.

Babytime (NWL)

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant
Description:

BABYTIME Ages newborn - 15 months Informal gathering for conversation and play. Parent or caregiver must accompany each child. No registration required. Meets on Fridays, ...

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

BABYTIME

Ages newborn - 15 months

Informal gathering for conversation and play. Parent or caregiver must accompany each child. 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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New Yorker Discussion Group (NWL & Virtual)

Friday, May 17, 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 (Hybrid)

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 10:15am - 12:15pm
NWL Board Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
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:
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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Pip Yoga visits Faxon (FX)

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
FX Community Room at Faxon Branch
Program Type:
Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Family
Description:

Pip Yoga Studio visits the Faxon Library For ages 3-7 and their parents Pip Yoga for kids is a story-based yoga class focusing on mindfulness, creative movement and fun! Your...

Required
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Pip Yoga Studio visits the Faxon Library

For ages 3-7 and their parents

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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Tween Chess (FX)

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
FX Children's Area at Faxon Branch
Program Type:
Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
Age Group:
Children, Tween, Teen
Description:

Tween Chess @Faxon For grades 4-8 Tweens ... Work with teen chess teachers, who are seasoned tournament players with teaching experience. Group lessons or one-on-one help. Al...

Required
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Tween, Teen
Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:

Tween Chess @Faxon

For grades 4-8

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, May 20, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
FX Community Room at Faxon Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Toddler, Preschool
Description:

MOTHER GOOSE on the LOOSE Ages 18 months - 4 years This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class. Music, movement, visual literacy and language developm...

Required
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

MOTHER GOOSE on the LOOSE

Ages 18 months - 4 years

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.

Wonderful Ones (NWL)

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Toddler
Description:

WONDERFUL ONES Ages 13-23 Months This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class. Energetic storytime to match the energy of beginning walkers! For active...

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

WONDERFUL ONES

Ages 13-23 Months

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.