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All ages: A storytime with stories and music for the whole family! Children of all ages are welcome. This program is for the child and their caregiver.

No registration required.

Ages 1-5: Spend a fun-filled morning of music with toddlers and preschoolers. Dance to great children's music, play musical instruments, and swing scarves. This program is for the child and their caregiver.

This is part of the Preschool Storytime Series. Registration required.

• Please register for only one series per child.
• Please be mindful of your schedule and be prepared to attend each class. The series takes place over several weeks.
• Children must be recommended age by the start of the series.
• If your child is sick, please stay home.

Grades 6-12: Questions about Dungeons & Dragons programming? Contact us at whpldnd@gmail.com.

Dungeons & Dragons @ WHPL

Join your fellow Atlantic readers on the third Tuesday of the month for a discussion of the current issue. Meetings are held in a hybrid format, both in person and over Zoom. 

How to participate: Contact us at atlantic@westhartfordlibrary.org.

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Ages 18 months - 4 years: Music, movement, visual literacy and language development in a fun class that teaches social skills, taking turns, and how to express emotions. This program is for the child and their caregiver.

This is part of the Preschool Storytime Series. Registration required.

• Please register for only one series per child.
• Please be mindful of your schedule and be prepared to attend each class. The series takes place over several weeks.
• Children must be recommended age by the start of the series.
• If your child is sick, please stay home.

Ages 3-5: Join us for engaging stories, music, movement, and games that focus on listening, turn taking, and having fun. Program is for the child and caregiver.

This is part of the Preschool Storytime Series. Registration required.

• Please register for only one series per child.
• Please be mindful of your schedule and be prepared to attend each class. The series takes place over several weeks.
• Children must be recommended age by the start of the series.
• If your child is sick, please stay home.

Ages newborn - 18 months: 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 friends. This program is for the child and their caregiver.

This is part of the Preschool Storytime Series. Registration required.

• Please register for only one series per child.
• Please be mindful of your schedule and be prepared to attend each class. The series takes place over several weeks.
• Children must be recommended age by the start of the series.
• If your child is sick, please stay home.

Grades 6-12: Questions about Dungeons & Dragons programming? Contact us at whpldnd@gmail.com.

Dungeons & Dragons @ WHPL

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.

How to participate: Contact Elizabeth Hanlon, 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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All ages: A storytime with stories and music for the whole family! Children of all ages are welcome. This program is for the child and their caregiver.

No registration required.

Age 2: Join us for this storytime geared just for twos! A fun combination of stories, music, and movement awaits your two-year old. This program is for the child and caregiver.

This is part of the Preschool Storytime Series. Registration required.

• Please register for only one series per child.
• Please be mindful of your schedule and be prepared to attend each class. The series takes place over several weeks.
• Children must be recommended age by the start of the series.
• If your child is sick, please stay home.

If you are a speaker of a language other than English and you would like to practice your English, join us every Friday morning at the Faxon Library! This is an adult intermediate level English class for people with some English experience, who can hold some conversations speaking about everyday topics and personal preferences. The class will review grammar basics, learn how to offer and request advice, talk about plans, and fix common mistakes in English pronunciation.

How to participate: Contact Pramod Pradhan, Community Engagement Librarian, (860) 561-8202.

This program is generously supported by the Thomas F. Kilfoil Memorial Bequest, West Hartford Library Foundation.

Ages 18 months - 4 years: Music, movement, visual literacy and language development in a fun class that teaches social skills, taking turns, and how to express emotions. This program is for the child and their caregiver.

This is part of the Preschool Storytime Series. Registration required.

• Please register for only one series per child.
• Please be mindful of your schedule and be prepared to attend each class. The series takes place over several weeks.
• Children must be recommended age by the start of the series.
• If your child is sick, please stay home.

Ages newborn - 15 months: Informal gathering for conversation and play. Parent or caregiver must accompany each child. 

No registration required.

Join your fellow New Yorker readers for this weekly moderated discussion of the previous issue. Meetings are held in a hybrid format, both in person and over Zoom. 

How to participate: Contact newyorker@westhartfordlibrary.org.

This program is generously supported by the Thomas F. Kilfoil Memorial Bequest, West Hartford Library Foundation.

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The West Hartford Anime Club is a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible space for adults interested in anime and manga to come together and share their passions. Whether you're new to the fandom or a seasoned fan, you're invited to join us! 

How to participate: Contact Leah Farrell, lfarrell@westhartfordct.gov, for a reminder or just drop in.

This group is for adults ages 18 and up ONLY.

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