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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

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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.

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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						Reservation Meeting Space Reservation All Day Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Meeting Room Purpose of Meeting and Special Requests Enrollment fair.
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 - 4years 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 (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 - 4years 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 years 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.	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. 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 (NWL) 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: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Story Room Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Description: MOTHER GOOSE on the LOOSE Ages 18 months - 4years This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class.	This event is in the "Teen" group. Percy Jackson Trivia & Gingerbread Parthenon Contest 10:30am - 12:00pm Teen Registration Required 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: Teen Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology Registration Required Description: Grades 6-12: Are you excited for the new Percy Jackson TV series? Join us for a combined Kahoot trivia contest and Gingerbread Parthenon-making competition! 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.
11 am	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 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: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL 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.		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 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: BOUNCING BABIES Ages Newborn - 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 years 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. Babytime (NWL) 11:00am - 11:30am Children, Infant 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: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL 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. 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.
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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 "Teen" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Crafting with Kate: Votive Candle Holders 5:00pm - 6:30pm Adult, Teen, Family Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Teen" 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, Teen, Family Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South Registration Required Description: Decorate a pair of votive candle holder with your favorite author’s texts or decoupage a whimsical printed napkin for a unique glowing statement that will warm your heart and your mind! This event is in the "Teen" group. 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. This event is in the "Tween" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. Tween D&D: Tomb of Annihilation 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.
6 pm	Library Board Meeting 6:30pm - 8:00pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL 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.	This event is in the "Adult" group. Poetry Now! A Guided Reading and Discussion Group Focused on New Poetry (In-Person) 6:30pm - 7:45pm 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: Please note that this program will be held in-person at the Noah Webster Library.	This event is in the "Adult" group. Connecticut Screenwriters (Hybrid) 6:00pm - 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: NWL Board Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Description: WEDNESDAY - Connecticut Screenwriters, a library-sponsored group, was established in April 2004. This event is in the "Adult" group. Estate Planning Documents: Overview and Recent Law Changes (In-Person) 6:30pm - 7:45pm 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 Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events Registration Required Description: Please note that this program is in-person at the Noah Webster Library. This event is in the "Adult" group. Building Connections: A Book Club for Immigrants 6:30pm - 8:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Faxon Branch Room: FX Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Language Learning Description: 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.
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: The course provides broad understanding of the data analytics field, technologies and opportunities. Provides basics of data analytics including understanding of structured and unstructured data, data ingestion/storage and consumption.	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: Many programming languages are available, but Python is popularly used by statisticians, engineers, and scientists to perform data analytics because Python is easy to learn and understand, has a simple syntax, and has a vast collection of librarie	This event is in the "Adult" group. Second Innings Snowflake 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: Snowflake is a modern, cloud-based data warehousing solution that empowers organizations to efficiently manage and analyze their data.	This event is in the "Adult" group. Second Innings Tableau 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 intensive experience with Tableau as a visualization tool for data scientists. The course will start by teaching how to navigate the software, connect it to a data file, and export a worksheet.

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