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This event is in the "Toddler" group.

Wonderful Ones (NWL)

10:15am - 10:45am
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Noah Webster Library Story Room
Age Group: Children, Toddler
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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 one-year olds with books, songs, and rhymes with emphasis on repetiti...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Infant" group.
This event is in the "Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Storytime (NWL)

11:30am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Noah Webster Library Story 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. Meets on Mondays, September 11, 18, October 2, 16 & 23 (no class 9/25 & 10/9) at...
This event is in the "Teen" group.
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Noah Webster Library Teen Room
Age Group: Teen
Description:
This campaign is currently full. Questions about Dungeons & Dragons programming? Email us at whpldnd@gmail.com. ...
This event is in the "Tween" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Tween D&D

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Noah Webster Library Story Room
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Description:
This campaign is currently full. Questions about Dungeons & Dragons programming? Email us at whpldnd@gmail.com. ...
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion Group
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Description:
Leading up to Nick Hornby's visit to town on October 12 for West Hartford Reads 2023, WHPL is hosting four book discussions led by local librarians. Register below to save your spot. Discussions are approximately 60 minutes each and you may...
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Noah Webster Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Author Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 437
Description:
Set in 1970s Minnesota on the White Earth Reservation, Pinckley Prize–winner Marcie R. Rendon’s gripping new mystery Sinister Graves follows Cash Blackbear, a young Ojibwe woman, as she attempts to discover the truth about the disappearances of Nativ...
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Board Room
Description:
FOR INFORMATION ON ACCESSING OUR 2023-2024 SEASON via ZOOM, please EMAIL: bard@westhartfordlibrary.org Virtual programs by Capital Classics Theatre Company https://www.capitalclassics.org/ at West Hartford Public Library. Al...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: Faxon Community Room
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration 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. Music, movement, visual literacy and language development in a fun class that teaches social skills, taking turns, and how to...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Tinkering Tuesdays (NWL)

10:15am - 11:00am
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Noah Webster Library Story Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
TINKERING TUESDAYS Ages 3-5 years This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class. Perfect for all budding engineers! Enjoy stories and explore and create with a variety of materials through hands-on, open-ended activities. ...
This event is in the "Tween" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Tween D&D 2

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Noah Webster Library Story Room
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Description:
This campaign is currently full. Questions about Dungeons & Dragons programming? Email us at whpldnd@gmail.com. ...
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lecture/Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 67
Description:
Please note that this program will be in-person at the Noah Webster Library.  Even though beer has been a part of humanity for many millennia, it has recently seen an explosion in the availability of ingredients, styles, and processes.  ...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Night Owls Book Group

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion Group
Description:
Join us on the first Tuesday evening of each month to discuss great books. If you are interested in joining, please contact Andrew Piro, apiro@westhartfordct.gov. Find more information on book discussion groups on our webpage: https://ww...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Bishops Corner Branch
Room: BC Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration 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. Music, movement, visual literacy and language development in a fun class that teaches social skills, taking turns, and how to...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Toddler" group.

Terrific Two's (NWL)

10:15am - 10:45am
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Noah Webster Library Story Room
Age Group: Children, Toddler
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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 stories, music, and movement awaits your two year old! Meets on Wednesday...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Bouncing Babies (BC)

11:15am - 11:45am
Registration
Library Branch: Bishops Corner Branch
Room: BC Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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 interactive songs, and have playtime for babies and adults to make some new ...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Mini Movers (NWL)

11:30am - 12:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
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 great children’s music, play musical instruments, and swing scarves. ...
This event is in the "Children" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Noah Webster Library Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts/Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Description:
Native American BEADING Workshop Open to student in grades 3-6 In celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day 2023, students are invited to make a beaded bracelet or necklace with Mary Wyman on Wednesday, October 4 from 3:30 to 4:15 PM in the Noah We...
This event is in the "Teen" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Noah Webster Library STUDIO 20 SOUTH
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts/Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Description:
Grades 6-12: Come to Studio 20 South and learn how to bind your own journal, sketchbook, notebook, etc. All materials and instruction are included. Seats are limited and registration is required. Sign up online! ...
This event is in the "Teen" group.
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: Faxon Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Language ESOL
Description:
Monthly meeting of West Hartford Immigrant Teens. ...
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen D&D: Dragonlance

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Noah Webster Library Teen Room
Age Group: Teen
Description:
This campaign is currently full. Questions about Dungeons & Dragons programming? Email us at whpldnd@gmail.com. ...
This event is in the "Tween" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Noah Webster Library Story Room
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Description:
This campaign is currently full. Questions about Dungeons & Dragons programming? Email us at whpldnd@gmail.com. ...
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion Group
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Description:
This course is a unique opportunity to study and discuss a variety of the seminal authors of the last two centuries by reading their short fiction. Led by writer, editor, and professor Joseph Reynolds, the seminar will be driven by open forum discuss...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Toddler" group.

Wonderful Ones (NWL)

10:15am - 10:45am
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Noah Webster Library Story Room
Age Group: Children, Toddler
Program Type: Storytime
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 one-year olds with books, songs, and rhymes with emphasis on repetiti...