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Name: Universal Declaration of Human Rights Celebration and Live Reading (Off-site)
Start: 2025-01-15T17:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-01-15T19:30:00-05:00
Location: West Hartford Conference Center (Town Hall Auditorium)

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Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: Concepts, Demos, and Safety (Virtual)

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Online Events

Description:

Get a rapid introduction to artificial intelligence in just 60 minutes, covering key concepts, generative AI, and privacy considerations. This course features demos to help you gra...

Library Branch: Online Events

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events

Required

Seats Remaining: 495

Description:

Get a rapid introduction to artificial intelligence in just 60 minutes, covering key concepts, generative AI, and privacy considerations.

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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.

Begin the New Year with the Healing Power of Meditation (Virtual)

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Online Events

Description:

As we enter the New Year, we have an opportunity to look back at the things we want to continue to experience and those that we don’t. Meditation is an effective technique that hel...

Library Branch: Online Events

Age Group: Adult

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

Required

Seats Remaining: 497

Description:

As we enter the New Year, we have an opportunity to look back at the things we want to continue to experience and those that we don’t. Meditation is an effective technique that helps to create more balance in our lives.

Universal Declaration of Human Rights Celebration and Live Reading (Off-site)

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Off-site

Description:

Come together as a community for this annual celebration honoring 76 years of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This special event features a unique and powerful reading o...

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Library Branch: Off-site

Age Group: Adult, Children, Teen, Family

Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Music, Arts, & Culture

Description:

Come together as a community for this annual celebration honoring 76 years of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

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.

Gardening Workshop Series: Winter Sowing (NWL)

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Learn how to use the winter sowing method to grow your own native wildflowers and grasses in recycled containers. This workshop will cover the benefits of this method of germinatin...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups

Required

Seats Remaining: 71

Description:

Learn how to use the winter sowing method to grow your own native wildflowers and grasses in recycled containers.

Disclaimer(s)

Free parking in the Isham Garage is available to you at the Noah Webster Library during your library visit. Click here to learn more.

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.

Book Cover of Not Nothing by Gayle Forman

Intergenerational Book Club: Not Nothing by Gayle Forman (NWL)

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Grades 6-8 & Parents/Guardians: Middle school students and their parents or guardians are invited to discuss Not Nothing, the latest book from New York Times bestselling author...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Story Room

Age Group: Adult, Tween, Teen

Program Type: Book Clubs

Required

Seats Remaining: 9

Description:

Grades 6-8 & Parents/Guardians: Middle school students and their parents or guardians are invited to discuss

Disclaimer(s)

Free parking in the Isham Garage is available to you at the Noah Webster Library during your library visit. Click here to learn more.

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.

Winter Cardinal Wine Bottle Paint Night with Lindsey’s Craft Studio (Virtual)

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm

Noah Webster Library at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Learn to paint this gorgeous cardinal design onto any empty wine bottle, with Lindsey Hottin of Lindsey's Craft Studio. Makes a great outdoor decoration when fairy lights are ...

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Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: Noah Webster Library

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology

Required

Seats Remaining: 499

Description:

Learn to paint this gorgeous cardinal design onto any empty wine bottle, with Lindsey Hottin of Lindsey's Craft Studio. Makes a great outdoor decoration when fairy lights are added!

Gayle Forman Author Visit (NWL)

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Grades 6-8 & Parents/Guardians: Award-winning author Gayle Forman will join us to discuss her latest book, Not Nothing. Forman has written several bestselling novels,...

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Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult, Tween, Teen

Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events

Required

Seats Remaining: 80

Description:

Grades 6-8 & Parents/Guardians: Award-winning author Gayle Forman will join us to discuss her latest book,

Disclaimer(s)

Free parking in the Isham Garage is available to you at the Noah Webster Library during your library visit. Click here to learn more.

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.

Gardening Workshop Series: Seed Starting (NWL)

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Spring is approaching fast; now is the perfect time to prepare for this year's garden! Join West Hartford Garden Club to learn the best methods and timing for starting your seeds s...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups

Required

Seats Remaining: 74

Description:

Spring is approaching fast; now is the perfect time to prepare for this year's garden! Join West Hartford Garden Club to learn the best methods and timing for starting your seeds so that you can have a successful growing season.

Disclaimer(s)

Free parking in the Isham Garage is available to you at the Noah Webster Library during your library visit. Click here to learn more.

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.

Gardening Workshop Series: Home Composting (NWL)

Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Over 25% of products sent to landfills today are organic wastes, so home composting is one of the most important ways we as individuals can have a positive impact on the environmen...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups

Required

Seats Remaining: 77

Description:

Over 25% of products sent to landfills today are organic wastes, so home composting is one of the most important ways we as individuals can have a positive impact on the environment.

Disclaimer(s)

Free parking in the Isham Garage is available to you at the Noah Webster Library during your library visit. Click here to learn more.

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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All Day	Closing Closed: New Year's Day All Day Branches: Noah Webster Library, Bishops Corner Branch, Faxon Branch, Online Events, Off-site
10 am		This event is in the "Adult" group. Building Connections: A Book Club for Immigrants (NWL) 10:00am - 11:30am 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, Language Learning			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 "Teen" group. Teen Art & Movie Matinee 10:30am - 12:30pm Teen 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, Film Screenings Required Seats Remaining: 27 Description: Teens 13+: Join Teen Advisory Board for a showing of one of the most popular films of Summer 2023 (think pink!) and enjoy some movie-related crafts. Questions? Contact the teen department at kkarp@westhartfordCT.gov.
11 am					This event is in the "Adult" group. Cancelled: 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: Join your fellow The 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.	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 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 Required Seats Remaining: 1 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. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Vision Boards for the New Year 11:00am - 1:00pm Adult, Children, Tween, Teen, Family Required This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" 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 Meeting Room Age Group: Adult, Children, Tween, Teen, Family Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description: Looking to make some big changes in the new year? Here’s the chance to articulate those plans in a creative way to keep you focused on your goals throughout the year. 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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3 pm			This event is in the "Teen" group. Teen Advisory Board 2023-2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm 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: Other Description: Meeting of the 2023-2024 Teen Advisory Board.
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5 pm		This event is in the "Teen" group. Teen D&D: Curse of Strahd 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 Study Room Age Group: Teen Description: Special makeup session for Curse of Strahd. This campaign is currently full. Questions about Dungeons & Dragons programming? Email us at whpldnd@gmail.com.	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. Create a Portrait of Your Family Pet with Watercolor Artist Nancy Roman (In-Person) 6:00pm - 8:00pm Adult 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 Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description: Paint Your Pet!	This event is in the "Adult" group. Virtual Author Talk With Academy Award-Nominated Jena Friedman (Virtual) 6:30pm - 8:00pm Adult 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: Required Seats Remaining: 374 Description: Growing up, Jena Friedman didn’t care about being likable. And she never wanted to be a comedian, either.
7 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group. Night Owls Book Group (Virtual) 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adult 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 Description: Join us on the first Tuesday evening of each month to discuss great books. If you are interested in joining, please contact Andrew Piro, apiro@westhartfordct.gov.

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