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Mayor's Youth Council

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Age Group: Teen
Description:
Regular Meeting of the West Hartford Mayor's Youth Council at Town Hall. Questions about MYC? Visit us at https://www.westhartfordlibrary.org/teens/mayors-youth-council/.   ...

Stand Up to Antisemitism and Hate: What It Is and What We Can Do About It Together

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lecture/Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:
VIRTUAL PROGRAM How can we be better allies to our Jewish neighbors and those of other marginalized groups? Join us for a community conversation with Stacey Sobel, Regional Director of the Anti-Defamation League Connecticut, about how we can move ...

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.

The Atlantic Magazine Discussion

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion Group
Description:
The Atlantic Discussion Group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm. For information on the group and instructions on how to join, please email atlantic@westhartfordlibrary.org. ...

Mother Goose on the Loose (BC)

10:15am - 10:45am
Registration
Library Branch: Bishops Corner Branch
Room: BC Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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...

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)

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: 12
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...

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)

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: 15
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 ...

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.

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: 30
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. ...

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 2023-2024

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Study Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Staff
Description:
Meeting of the 2023-2024 Teen Advisory Board. ...

Family Storytime (BC)

10:15am - 10:45am
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. Meets on Thursdays, January 18, 25, February 1 & 8 at 10:15 AM at Bishops Corner. ...

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

10:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: Faxon Community Room
Description:
f 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. Classes are scheduled at Faxon every F...

Mother Goose on the Loose (NWL)

10:15am - 10:45am
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Noah Webster Library Story Room
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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...

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)

11:00am - 11:30am
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Noah Webster Library 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. Meets on Fridays, January 19, 26, February 2 & 9 at 11:00 AM. Please note: I...

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)

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: 12
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...

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.

Monday 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. ...

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.

Library Board Meeting

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Board Room
Description:
If this meeting is virtual, it can be viewed live on West Hartford Community Television at www.whctv.org and www.youtube/whctv5.com. Anyone requiring auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or modification of policies o...

Building Connections: A Book Club for Immigrants (NWL)

10:00am - 11:30am
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion Group, Language ESOL

IN-PERSON MEETING

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.

For questions or to register, contact Elizabeth Hanlon (eemhanlon@gmail.com) (text/call: 860-305-1786).

Building Connections is funded by Hartford Foundation Community Grant.

Mother Goose on the Loose (FX)

10:15am - 10:45am
Registration
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: Faxon Community Room
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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...

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.

Tinkering Tuesdays (NWL)

10:15am - 10:45am
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Noah Webster Library Story Room
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:
TINKERING TUESDAYS Ages 3-5 This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class. Perfect for all budding artists and engineers! Enjoy stories, explore and create with a variety of materials through hands-on, open-ended activitie...

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.

Tuesday 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. Disclaimer(s) Any individual requiring an accommodation to participate in a library program should contact the library two we...

West Hartford Tabletop Game Club

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Description:
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...

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)

10:15am - 10:45am
Registration
Library Branch: Bishops Corner Branch
Room: BC Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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...

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)

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: 12
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...

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)

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: 15
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 ...

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.

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: 30
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. ...

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.