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Lego Guy

Lego Club (NWL)

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Age Group:
Children
Description:

LEGO CLUB Grades K-4 This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class. Calling all Lego builders ... let's construct & create! The second Wednesday of ...

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Description:

LEGO CLUB

Grades K-4

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

flowers made from colorful tissue paper

Adult Crafternoons: Tissue Paper Flowers (FX)

Thursday, May 9, 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 vibrant flowers out of tissue paper and wire. Bring home a timeless bouquet!  Space is limited...

Required
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Description:

IN-PERSON PROGRAM

Join us for Adult Crafternoons! This month we are making vibrant flowers out of tissue paper and wire. Bring home a timeless bouquet! 

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.

Adventure Begins at the Library T-Shirt Contest

All Day
Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Age Group:
Teen
Description:

Submit your logo ideas to Teen Advisory Board's "ADVENTURE BEGINS AT THE LIBRARY" Summer Reading T-Shirt Contest and see YOUR design on a shirt!         &nbs...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Description:

Submit your logo ideas to Teen Advisory Board's "ADVENTURE BEGINS AT THE LIBRARY" Summer Reading T-Shirt Contest and see YOUR design on a shirt!

Logo - Fiber Arts Book Club

Fiber Arts Book Club (NWL & Virtual)

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
NWL Board Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, 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: Book Clubs, 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.

flowers made from colorful tissue paper

Adult Crafternoons: Tissue Paper Flowers (BC)

Tuesday, May 14, 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 vibrant flowers out of tissue paper and wire. Bring home a timeless bouquet!  Space is limited...

Required
Library Branch: Bishops Corner Branch
Room: BC Storytime Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

IN-PERSON PROGRAM

Join us for Adult Crafternoons! This month we are making vibrant flowers out of tissue paper and wire. Bring home a timeless bouquet! 

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.

Close up of photo of Lego Tiny Plants Building Set for Flowers

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.

Faxon Tween Den - Children playing

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.

painting of girl drinking tea

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.

Yarn covered letters - close up photo

Tween Tuesdays (NWL)

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Tween
Description:

TWEEN TUESDAYS: Yarn Wrapped Letters For students in grades 4-6 This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class. Calling all Tweens! Let's make a letter c...

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

TWEEN TUESDAYS: Yarn Wrapped Letters

For students in grades 4-6

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

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.

person painting in a journal

Art Journaling: Building a Practice (NWL)

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
NWL Studio 20 South at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, , Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South
Age Group:
Adult, Tween, Teen, Family
Description:

Art journals are self-care tools for expressing and processing emotions and experiences through color, patterns, shapes, collage, and other forms of visual media. During this works...

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Studio 20 South
Age Group: Adult, Tween, Teen, Family
Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, , Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Description:

Art journals are self-care tools for expressing and processing emotions and experiences through color, patterns, shapes, collage, and other forms of visual media.

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.

Faxon Tween Den - Children playing

Faxon Tween Den (FX)

Wednesday, May 22, 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.

Emboridered image with spring themes

Springtime Stitches: A Seasonal Embroidery Circle (NWL)

Saturday, May 25, 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, Teen, Family
Description:

Explore the beauty of springtime through needle and thread. In this immersive workshop, participants will learn the art of embroidery while capturing the essence of the season. Whe...

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: 0
Description:

Explore the beauty of springtime through needle and thread. In this immersive workshop, participants will learn the art of embroidery while capturing the essence of the season.

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.

painting by Seurat

Sundays in the Park with Sam: Sketching in Elizabeth Park (Off-site)

Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South
Age Group:
Adult, Tween, Teen, Family
Description:

The Perennial Garden, along with the herbs and irises will be in bloom for this second in an ongoing seasonal series of live sketching meet-ups at Elizabeth Park. Enjoy the nature ...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adult, Tween, Teen, Family
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

The Perennial Garden, along with the herbs and irises will be in bloom for this second in an ongoing seasonal series of live sketching meet-ups at Elizabeth Park.

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.

Faxon Tween Den - Children playing

Faxon Tween Den (FX)

Wednesday, May 29, 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.

Close up of Van Gogh's painting of a chair

What Chair Would You Be? (NWL)

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
NWL Studio 20 South at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Tween
Description:

What Chair Would You Be? For grades 4-7 Chairs have their own personalities. How would you design a chair that describes you? Create a unique collage of your favorite chai...

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

What Chair Would You Be?

For grades 4-7

Chairs have their own personalities. How would you design a chair that describes you?

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.

Pride Storytime colorful rainbow illustrations

Pride Storytime (NWL)

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Storytime, Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Preschool
Description:

PRIDE STORYTIME: Let’s celebrate loving families! For preschool children (ages 3-5) Stories, songs, heart craft and a snack. For families with preschool children. Regist...

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime, Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Description:

PRIDE STORYTIME: Let’s celebrate loving families!

For preschool children (ages 3-5)

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.

Logo - Fiber Arts Book Club

Fiber Arts Book Club (NWL & Virtual)

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
NWL Board Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, 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: Book Clubs, 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.

rocks painted with plant names and images

Adult Crafternoons: Plant Label Rocks (BC)

Tuesday, June 11, 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 painting rocks to make plant labels for our gardens (or anywhere!).  Space is limited. Registration r...

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

Join us for Adult Crafternoons! This month we are painting rocks to make plant labels for our gardens (or anywhere!). 

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.

close up photo of rainbow cupcake

Tween Tuesdays (NWL)

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Tween
Description:

TWEEN TUESDAYS: Rainbow Cupcakes For students in grades 4-6 This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class. Calling all Tweens! Let's bake some fun and c...

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Description:

TWEEN TUESDAYS: Rainbow Cupcakes

For students in grades 4-6

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

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 Guy

Lego Club (NWL)

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Age Group:
Children
Description:

LEGO CLUB Grades K-4 This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class. Calling all Lego builders ... let's construct & create! The second Wednesday of ...

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Description:

LEGO CLUB

Grades K-4

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

rocks painted with plant names and images

Adult Crafternoons: Plant Label Rocks (FX)

Thursday, June 13, 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 painting rocks to make plant labels for our gardens (or anywhere!).  Space is limited. Registration r...

Required
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Description:

IN-PERSON PROGRAM

Join us for Adult Crafternoons! This month we are painting rocks to make plant labels for our gardens (or anywhere!). 

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.

Rainbow sand Art

Rainbow Sand Art (NWL)

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
NWL Teen Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Age Group:
Teen
Description:

Grades 6-12: Create a beautiful sand art decoration. Seating is limited and registration is required. This program is brought to you by the West Hartford Libraries Teen Advisory...

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

Grades 6-12: Create a beautiful sand art decoration. Seating is limited and registration is required.

This program is brought to you by the West Hartford Libraries Teen Advisory Board 2023-2024.

Image of flip-flops

Faxon Fun (FX)

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
FX Community Room at Faxon Branch
Program Type:
Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, , Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Tween
Description:

FAXON FUN - A fantastic summer experience for students in grades 1-6 Summer reading, outdoor games, crafts, science, music, technology, special visitors, and so much m...

Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, , Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Description:

FAXON FUN - A fantastic summer experience for students in grades 1-6

Summer reading, outdoor games, crafts, science, music, technology, special visitors, and so much more!