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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)

Featured Events

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: 346

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: 488

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.

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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.

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: 68

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: 6

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: 73

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.

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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: 76

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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.

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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: Juneteenth Independence Day 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 "Preschool" group. Elephant & Piggie Party (FX) 10:30am - 11:15am Children, Preschool 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: Storytime, Other Required Seats Remaining: 1 Description: Mo Willems books and activities. Parents can attend or wait in the children's department, please. 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 "Adult" group. Practice English at Faxon (FX) 10:00am - 12:00pm 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: Language Learning 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. UPDATE- Time Change! Sensory Explorers: Soap and Bubbles (NWL) 10:15am - 11:00am Children, Toddler 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 Outdoors Age Group: Children, Toddler Program Type: Other Required Seats Remaining: 3 Description: Ages 18- 35 months! 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.
11 am					This event is in the "Adult" group. New Yorker Discussion Group (NWL & Virtual) 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Bishops Corner Ice Cream Social (BC) 11:00am - 1:00pm Adult, Children, Teen, Family This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Children" 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: Bishops Corner Branch Age Group: Adult, Children, Teen, Family Program Type: Other Description: Bishops Corner Library is kicking off summer reading for adults, teens and children with our annual Ice Cream Social! Staff will be serving up delicious ice cream, sherbet, or sorbet with a variety of toppings. Drop in for this special treat! 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 "Teen" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Adventure Begins at Your Library: Teen Bike Ride (NWL & Off-site) 11:00am - 12:30pm Teen, Family 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 Outdoors Age Group: Teen, Family Program Type: Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle Description: Teens & Adults Ages 13+: Get outdoors and celebrate the 2024 Summer Reading Theme "Adventure Begins at Your Library" with a fun 6-mile bike ride starting at ending at the Noah Webster Library! This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Swords and Needles: A Dungeons and Dragons Embroidery Circle (NWL) 11:00am - 1:00pm Adult, Teen, Family 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 Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description: Calling all wizards of the needle and masters of the stitch! 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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1 pm	This event is in the "Teen" group. RiseUP for Arts Creative Leadership Program (Off-site) 1:00pm - 2:30pm Teen Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Teen" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off-site Age Group: Teen Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture, Summer Reading Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description: Ages 13-18: Teens who participate in this series will attend four workshops to learn how to plan, create, and install a mural for the Teen Room at the Noah Webster Library. 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 "Teen" group. RiseUP for Arts Creative Leadership Program (Off-site) 1:00pm - 2:30pm Teen Offsite Event This event is in the "Teen" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off-site Age Group: Teen Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture, Summer Reading Description: Ages 13-18: Teens who participate in this series will attend four workshops to learn how to plan, create, and install a mural for the Teen Room at the Noah Webster Library. 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 "Teen" group. RiseUP for Arts Creative Leadership Program (Off-site) 1:00pm - 2:30pm Teen Offsite Event This event is in the "Teen" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off-site Age Group: Teen Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture, Summer Reading Description: Ages 13-18: Teens who participate in this series will attend four workshops to learn how to plan, create, and install a mural for the Teen Room at the Noah Webster Library. 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 "Tween" group. Tween Gaming (FX) 1:00pm - 3:00pm Children, Tween 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: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Other Required Seats Remaining: 14 Description: From Virtual Reality to Exploding Kittens, a selection of games will be out for middle school mayhem. Parents can drop off ages 12 and up. 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 "Teen" group. RiseUP for Arts Creative Leadership Program (Off-site) 1:00pm - 2:30pm Teen Offsite Event This event is in the "Teen" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off-site Age Group: Teen Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture, Summer Reading Description: Ages 13-18: Teens who participate in this series will attend four workshops to learn how to plan, create, and install a mural for the Teen Room at the Noah Webster Library. 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 "Children" group. Marble Mazes (NWL) 3:00pm - 4:00pm Children 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: Arts, Crafts, & Technology Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description: Create your own marble maze! This is a drop off program. Caregivers must remain on the Children's Floor. 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.	This event is in the "Teen" group. Adventure Begins at Your Library: Dragon Egg Craft (NWL) 3:00pm - 4:00pm 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 Teen Room Age Group: Teen Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Summer Reading Required Seats Remaining: 5 Description: Grades 6-12: Get ready for Bookwyrm Fest and make some dragon egg décor! Register online. Supplies at seats are limited. 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.	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. Faxon Tween Den (FX) 3:00pm - 4:15pm Children, Tween 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 Required Seats Remaining: 15 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. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. Faxon Tween Den (FX) 3:00pm - 4:15pm Children, Tween 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 Required Seats Remaining: 15 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.	This event is in the "Teen" group. Teen Rainbow Sand Art (NWL) 3:00pm - 4:00pm 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 Teen Room Age Group: Teen Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Summer Reading Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description: Grades 6-12: Create a beautiful sand art decoration. Seating is limited and registration is required. This program is brought to you by the West Hartford Libraries Teen Advisory Board 2023-2024.
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5 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group. West Hartford Tabletop Game Club (NWL) 5:30pm - 7:30pm 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 Magazine Room Age Group: Adult Description: Join us for our Season 1 Wrap Party! Members new and old are welcome to enjoy light refreshments, conversation, awards, and raffle prizes. 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.
6 pm	This event is in the "Adult" group. Cookbook Club (NWL) 6:15pm - 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 Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Clubs Description: Do you enjoy trying new recipes? Do you like tasting new things and discussing them with others? Then come to one of our Cookbook Club events! 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. This event is in the "Adult" group. It's Time to Talk Trash! (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: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events Required Seats Remaining: 448 Description: Please note that this program will be virtual through Zoom.	This event is in the "Adult" group. Change How You Understand Autism (NWL) 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: NWL Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle Required Seats Remaining: 4 Description: Learn from the experts in an unforgettable interactive forum. 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. This event is in the "Adult" group. The Atlantic Magazine Discussion (NWL & Virtual) 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: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Board Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups Description: The Atlantic Discussion Group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm. 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 "Adult" group. Author Talk: Jennifer Armstrong's 'Sex and the City and Us' (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: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Music, Arts, & Culture Required Seats Remaining: 473 Description: Sex and the City and Us is the story of how a columnist, two gay men, and a writers’ room full of women used their own poignant, hilarious, and humiliating stories to launch a cultural phenomenon. 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. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. Queer YA Panel with River Bend Bookshop (BC) 6:30pm - 8:00pm 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: Bishops Corner Branch Room: BC Senior Center Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adult, Teen Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Summer Reading Required Seats Remaining: 12 Description: Join the West Hartford Libraries and River bend Bookshop on June 20 for a Queer YA Panel to celebrate the release of Rebecca Podos's newest book, Furious. 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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