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To Be an American: Noah Webster’s 'Sketches of American Policy' (NWL)

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm

NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

In 1785, Noah Webster published “Sketches of American Policy”, a four-part essay that outlined his vision for a strong federal government, and a call to replace the weak Articles o...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events

Registration Required

Description:

In 1785, Noah Webster published “Sketches of American Policy”, a four-part essay that outlined his vision for a strong federal government, and a call to replace the weak Articles of Confederation, the nation’s first framework for a new government

Tween Tuesday: Life Size Games (NWL)

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Grades 4-6: Calling all Tweens! Join us for an afternoon of fun and a little competition playing life-sized games.This program is for the child alone. Parents must remain in the li...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Meeting Room

Age Group: Tween

Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology

Registration Required

Description:

Grades 4-6: Calling all Tweens! Join us for an afternoon of fun and a little competition playing life-sized games.

Film & Discussion: And Then They Came for Us (NWL)

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm

NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Join us for a screening of the documentary And Then They Came for Us, followed by a facilitated discussion. About the FilmIn 1942, Executive Order 9066 paved the way...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Film Screenings

Registration Required

Description:

Join us for a screening of the documentary And Then They Came for Us, followed by a facilitated discussion.

About the Film

Edith Bruck: One of the Last Great Chroniclers of the Holocaust (NWL)

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm

NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Literary translator (and West Hartford resident) Jeanne Bonner will read from her translation, This Darkness Will Never End, a short story collection written in Italian by Hungaria...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events

Registration Required

Description:

Literary translator (and West Hartford resident) Jeanne Bonner will read from her translation, This Darkness Will Never End, a short story collection written in Italian by Hungarian-born writer

Teen Writing Group (NWL)

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

NWL Board Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Calling on all teen creative writers! Join this new group where we will explore various genres, play writing games, and share our work.Questions? Contact the Teen Department at kka...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Board Room

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups

Registration Required

Description:

Calling on all teen creative writers! Join this new group where we will explore various genres, play writing games, and share our work.

Caribbean American Heritage Month Celebration (NWL)

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 10:30am - 1:00pm

NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Join the West Hartford Caribbean American Heritage Committee to kick off Caribbean American Heritage Month with a performance by the Caribbean American Dance Company, followed by a...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Music, Arts, & Culture, Film Screenings

Registration Required

Description:

Join the West Hartford Caribbean American Heritage Committee to kick off Caribbean American Heritage Month with a performance by the Caribbean American Dance Company, followed by a screening o

Simple Swaps for a Healthier Plate (Virtual)

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm

Online Events

Description:

Join Jennifer Marcks, a certified Gluten-Free Health Coach, to learn delicious, healthier recipes that will wake up your taste buds and fill your plate with new ideas you’ll want t...

Library Branch: Online Events

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle

Registration Required

Description:

Join Jennifer Marcks, a certified Gluten-Free Health Coach, to learn delicious, healthier recipes that will wake up your taste buds and fill your plate with new ideas you’ll want to make all year long.

Connecticut and Juneteenth (NWL)

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

The Militia Act of 1862 made it legal for African American men to enlist in state militias, ultimately leading to the creation of Connecticut’s 29th and 30th Colored Regiments duri...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events

Registration Required

Description:

The Militia Act of 1862 made it legal for African American men to enlist in state militias, ultimately leading to the creation of Connecticut’s 29th and 30th Colored Regiments during the Civil War.

Black Joy by Charnaie Gordon - book cover

Juneteenth Storytime with Charnaie Gordon (NWL)

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Ages 3-6: Let’s celebrate Juneteenth with children’s author Charnaie Gordon as she reads her newest book, Black Joy.This program is for the child and their caregiver. Registra...

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Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Story Room

Age Group: Children, Preschool

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Required

Description:

Ages 3-6: Let’s celebrate Juneteenth with children’s author Charnaie Gordon as she reads her newest book, Black Joy.

This program is for the child and their caregiver.

Sensory Explorers: Rainbows (NWL)

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am

NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Ages 18 Months - 2 Years: Discover the vibrant colors of the rainbow through a multi-sensory experience! Engage in hands-on activities that stimulate sight, touch, and more, making...

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Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Meeting Room

Age Group: Children, Toddler

Program Type: Other

Registration Required

Description:

Ages 18 Months - 2 Years: Discover the vibrant colors of the rainbow through a multi-sensory experience! Engage in hands-on activities that stimulate sight, touch, and more, making learning colorful and fun. Dress for a mess!

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All Day	Noah Webster Library Open 12 pm to 4 pm All Day Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Noah Webster Library					Closing Closed: Good Friday All Day Branches: Noah Webster Library, Bishops Corner Branch, Faxon Branch, Online Events, Off-site
10 am		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Toddler" group. Wonderful Ones (NWL) 10:15am - 10:45am Children, Toddler Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Toddler" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Story Room Age Group: Children, Toddler Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Description: WONDERFUL ONES Ages 13-23 Months This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class.	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Toddler" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Mother Goose on the Loose (FX) 10:15am - 10:45am Children, Toddler, Preschool Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Toddler" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Faxon Branch Room: FX Community Room Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Description: MOTHER GOOSE on the LOOSE Ages 18 months - 4 years This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Toddler" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Preschool ART Explorers (NWL) 10:30am - 11:15am Children, Toddler, Preschool Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Toddler" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Story Room Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Description: Preschool ART Explorers Ages 3-5 This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Toddler" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Stay and Play (FX) 10:45am - 11:15am Children, Toddler, Preschool This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Toddler" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Faxon Branch Room: FX Community Room Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool Program Type: Storytime Description: STAY and PLAY Ages 18 months - 4 years Remain after Mother Goose on the Loose to play or just come at 10:45 AM! (No registration required.)	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Toddler" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Mother Goose on the Loose (BC) 10:15am - 10:45am Children, Toddler, Preschool Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Toddler" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bishops Corner Branch Room: BC Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Description: MOTHER GOOSE on the LOOSE Ages 18 months - 4 years This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Toddler" group. Terrific Two's (NWL) 10:15am - 10:45am Children, Toddler Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Toddler" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Story Room Age Group: Children, Toddler Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Description: TERRIFIC TWO'S Ages 2 This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class.	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 (BC) 10:15am - 10:45am Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Family 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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
11 am				This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Infant" group. Bouncing Babies (BC) 11:15am - 11:45am Children, Infant Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Infant" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bishops Corner Branch Room: BC Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Infant Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Description: BOUNCING BABIES Ages birth - 18 months This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class. 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 Children, Toddler, Preschool Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Toddler" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Description: MINI MOVERS Ages 1-5 This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class.
12 pm	This event is in the "Tween" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. POSTPONED --- WHPL Blitz Chess Tournament (Teen) 12:30pm - 3:30pm Tween, Teen This event is in the "Tween" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Meeting Room Age Group: Tween, Teen Description: ***POSTPONED* Mark your calendars for the WHPL Blitz Chess Tournament** on April 4/2! Quick games, friendly competition, and prizes (maybe?). Fill out this form attached below if you are interested.						This event is in the "Teen" group. Waterdeep: Dragon Heist (All Female / Nonbinary D&D Group) 12:00pm - 4:00pm Teen This event is in the "Teen" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Board Room Age Group: Teen Description: Registration for this program is full. Please contact whpldnd@gmail.com for more information.
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3 pm				This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. Faxon Tween Den (FX) 3:00pm - 4:30pm Children, Tween Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Faxon Branch Room: FX Community Room Age Group: Children, Tween Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology Registration Required Description: FAXON TWEEN DEN Grades 5-7 *This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class.* This event is in the "Children" group. Book Voyagers - Tales with a Twist (NWL) 3:30pm - 4:30pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Story Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events Registration Required Description: Book Voyagers: Tales with a Twist For grades 1-3 This event is in the "Teen" group. Teen Advisory Board (Online Only Meeting) 3:30pm - 4:30pm Teen Virtual Event This event is in the "Teen" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Events Age Group: Teen Description: Meeting of the 2022-2023 Teen Advisory Board.
4 pm		This event is in the "Children" group. Learn Chess! (NWL) 4:15pm - 5:00pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Story Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events Registration Required Description: Learn Chess! For students in grades 1-4
5 pm		This event is in the "Teen" group. Teen D&D: Beyond the Wild Witchlight 5:30pm - 7:30pm Teen This event is in the "Teen" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Board Room Age Group: Teen Description: Registration for this program is full. Please contact whpldnd@gmail.com for more information.	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. Girls Who Code: Grades 3-5 5:00pm - 6:30pm Children, Tween, Teen This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Board Room Age Group: Children, Tween, Teen Program Type: , Other Description: Grades 3-5: Join us for a 7-week experience celebrating coding, computational thinking, literacy, sisterhood, and self esteem!	This event is in the "Teen" group. West Hartford Immigrant Teens Meetup 5:00pm - 6:00pm Teen This event is in the "Teen" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Faxon Branch Room: FX Community Room Age Group: Teen Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Language Learning, Other Description: Regular meeting of West Hartford Immigrant Teens. This event is in the "Teen" group. Out of the Abyss (A D&D Collaborative Roleplaying Adventure) 5:30pm - 7:30pm Teen This event is in the "Teen" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Teen Room Age Group: Teen Description: The continuing campaign in the Out of the Abyss D&D 5e setting. 7th to 12th grade teens only. We can accommodate walk-ins, however as the campaign is ongoing, some preparation is recommended. Interested in joining? This event is in the "Tween" group. Tween Dungeons & Dragons Group 5:30pm - 7:30pm Tween This event is in the "Tween" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Story Room Age Group: Tween Description: Registration for this program is full. Please contact whpldnd@gmail.com for more information.
6 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group. Shakespeare Book Club: Shakespeare's Villains (Virtual) 6:30pm - 7:45pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: Noah Webster Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups Description: The SHAKESPEARE BOOK CLUB has gone VIRTUAL (until further notice)!	This event is in the "Adult" group. Author Talk: A Place Called Home with Author David Ambroz (Virtual) 6:30pm - 8:00pm Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: Noah Webster Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: Registration Required Description: THIS PROGRAM IS A VIRTUAL-ONLY EVENT. REGISTER BELOW BY LEAVING YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS TO RECEIVE LOGIN AND CALL-IN INSTRUCTIONS (SENT TO YOU ONE DAY BEFORE THE PROGRAM).	This event is in the "Adult" group. Classics of Modern Short Fiction (In-Person) 6:00pm - 8:00pm Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Board Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups Registration Required 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.
7 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group. Second Innings Data Analytics 101 Course (via Zoom) 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adult Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Events Age Group: Adult Program Type: Registration Required Description: This course provides a broad understanding of the data analytics field, technologies and opportunities. Provides the basics of data analytics including an understanding of structured and unstructured data, data ingestion/storage and consumption.	This event is in the "Adult" group. Second Innings SQL Course (via Zoom) 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adult Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Events Age Group: Adult Program Type: Registration Required Description: If notes are the way to read/write music, SQL is the language of data bases. SQL plays an important role in data analysis. SQL is the standard querying language for all the relational databases.	This event is in the "Adult" group. Second Innings Python Course (via Zoom) 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adult Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Events Age Group: Adult Program Type: Registration Required Description: There are many programming languages available, but Python is popularly used by statisticians, engineers, and scientists to perform data analytics because Python is easy to learn and understand and has a simple syntax and has a vast collection of

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