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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

Summer Safety Tips (NWL)

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Learn practical tips and recommendations that everyone should be aware of when it comes to summer safety, including proper hydration, storm preparedness, dealing with extreme heat,...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle

Registration Required

Description:

Learn practical tips and recommendations that everyone should be aware of when it comes to summer safety, including proper hydration, storm preparedness, dealing with extreme heat, and more.

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.

daughter and father talking on microphone

Father's Day Audio Time Capsule: A Parent-Child Interview Experience (NWL)

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 3:30pm

NWL Studio 20 South at Noah Webster Library

Description:

This Father's Day, give the gift of conversation. Join us to record a heartfelt parent-child interview—a chance to ask meaningful questions, share stories, and preserve a moment in...

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Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Studio 20 South

Age Group: Adult, Tween, Teen

Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South

Registration Required

Description:

This Father's Day, give the gift of conversation. Join us to record a heartfelt parent-child interview—a chance to ask meaningful questions, share stories, and preserve a moment in time.

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.

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10 am	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Halloween & Harvest Art Cart (FX) 10:15am - 11:00am Children, Preschool Registration Required This event is in the "Children" 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, Preschool Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology Registration Required Description: Halloween & Harvest Art Cart For Preschool children 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. 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. Halloween Story Time - BC 10:30am - 11:15am Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Family Registration Required 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 Children's Department Age Group: Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Family Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Description: All ages Halloween Storytime at Bishops Corner Monday October, 30th at 10:30 Registration Required (For each child) Costumes Encouraged!	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Toddler" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. A Spook-tacular Storytime (NWL) 10:30am - 11:30am 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: FALL FESTIVAL For ages 2-5			PRACTICE ENGLISH @ FAXON 10:00am - 12:00pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Faxon Branch Room: FX Community Room Description: If 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.
11 am					This event is in the "Adult" group. New Yorker Discussion Group (Hybrid) 11:00am - 12:30pm 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: NWL Board Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups Description: The New Yorker magazine discussion group first met on May 2, 2014 at the Noah Webster Library, and has been meeting weekly ever since. Currently, the group meets virtually every Friday at 11 a.m.	This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. A Beginner’s Guide to Podcasting at Studio 20 11:00am - 1:00pm Adult, Teen Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" 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 Studio 20 South Age Group: Adult, Teen Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, , Studio 20 South Registration Required Description: Have you ever wanted to start a podcast? Attend a workshop where you can learn every step of the process from conceptualization to recording, from post-production to publishing.
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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 - 4:15pm 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.* 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.
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: Wild Beyond the 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 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 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 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. This event is in the "Family" group. Crafting with Kate: Decorative Pumpkins (Back by Popular Demand) 5:00pm - 6:30pm Adult, Family Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Studio 20 South Age Group: Adult, Family Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology Registration Required Description: In a repeat of the first of our every-other-Wednesday Fall Craft series, local artist and Studio 20 Staff member, Kate, will walk participants through a process of creating their very own decorative pumpkins, perfect for outdoor or indoor display. This event is in the "Teen" group. West Hartford Immigrant Teens - Moved to 11/8 5:00pm - 6:30pm 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: Language Learning Description: Monthly meeting of West Hartford Immigrant Teens. This event is in the "Teen" group. Teen D&D: Dragonlance 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: This campaign is currently full. Questions about Dungeons & Dragons programming? Email us at whpldnd@gmail.com.
6 pm	This event is in the "Adult" group. Interval House Book Discussion: Behind Closed Doors (In-Person) 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: NWL Board Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups Registration Required Description: Join us for a book discussion of Behind Closed Doors by B.A.		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.	This event is in the "Adult" group. Community Conversations (Virtual) 6:30pm - 8:00pm 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: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups 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).

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