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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: 347

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

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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10 am					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.
11 am					This event is in the "Children" group. Fairy Tales and Dragon Scales (NWL) 11:00am - 11:45am 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: Storytime, Other Required Seats Remaining: 4 Description: Join us for a magical storytime exploring fairy tales! Get ready to be spellbound as we embark on an unforgettable adventure into the realm of happily ever afters with stories, songs, and a craft! 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. 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.
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1 pm						This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. Design Your Own Flower Crown (NWL) 1:00pm - 3:00pm 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 Meeting Room Age Group: Adult, Teen Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology Required Seats Remaining: 6 Description: Are you ready for BookWyrm Fest? 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.
2 pm
3 pm		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 "Tween" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Art Afternoon (BC) 3:00pm - 4:00pm Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Tween, Teen, 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 "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: Bishops Corner Branch Room: BC Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Tween, Teen, Family Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture, Arts, Crafts, & Technology Description: Art afternoons at Bishops Corner. Drop in for open art exploration. No registration required. 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 "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.
4 pm		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. Campfire Snacks (NWL) 4:00pm - 5:00pm 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: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Story Room Age Group: Children, Tween Program Type: Storytime, Other Required Seats Remaining: 9 Description: Come with an empty stomach! We're making walking tacos and s'mores trail mix. 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.
5 pm	This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. Screen Time Series: The Quentin Tarantino Filmography (NWL) 5:30pm - 7:30pm 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, Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Studio 20 South Required Seats Remaining: 4 Description: Quentin Tarantino is one of the most distinct, visionary film directors of the last 30 years. 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 D&D: Dragonlance (NWL) 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 Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups Description: This campaign is currently full. Questions about Dungeons & Dragons programming? Email us at whpldnd@gmail.com.
6 pm	Library Board Meeting (NWL) 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 Program Type: Other 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. 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.	This event is in the "Teen" group. Teen Nintendo Switch Tournament: Mario Kart (NWL) 6:00pm - 7:30pm 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 Meeting Room Age Group: Teen Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups Required Seats Remaining: 0 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. Your Home is a Habitat! Part II (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: 478 Description: Presented by the Sustainable WH Commission’s Nature-based Solutions team. 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. Cancelled ACT~SAT The 2024-2025 Essential Guide for Parents & Students (NWL) 6:00pm - 7:00pm Teen Required This event is in the "Teen" group. Cancelled 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: Summer Reading Description: Free college prep workshops for teens! This event is in the "Tween" group. Everything Under the Sunflowers: A Van Gogh-Inspired Print and Collage Workshop (NWL) 6:00pm - 7:00pm Tween Required 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 Studio 20 South Age Group: Tween Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description: Grades 4-7 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. 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 "Tween" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Family Lawn Games (FX) 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adult, Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Tween, Teen, Family This event is in the "Adult" group. 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 "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: Faxon Branch Room: FX Outdoors Age Group: Adult, Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Tween, Teen, Family Program Type: Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Other Description: Unwind with a game of corn hole, ring toss, ladder toss, Carrom board, snakes and ladders and other games. No rain date. Please confirm at 860-561-8201 in case of inclement weather. 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. Connecticut Screenwriters (NWL & Virtual) 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: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Music, Arts, & Culture Description: WEDNESDAY - Connecticut Screenwriters, a library-sponsored group, was established in April 2004. This event is in the "Adult" group. Building Connections: Book Club for Immigrants (FX) 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: Faxon Branch Room: FX Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Clubs, Language Learning 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. Participants will be given reading material each week and then meet in a group to ask questions and discuss the text. How to participate: Contact Elizabeth Hanlon, eemhanlon@gmail.com, or (860) 305-1786. Funding for this program provided by The Hartford Foundation West Hartford Greater Together Community Fund. About this group 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. You Are the Help Until Help Arrives (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: 31 Description: Life-threatening emergencies can happen fast and, while our emergency medical responders are quick to arrive, any delay between injury and the initiation of care can result in greater injury or even death. 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 "Infant" group. This event is in the "Toddler" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Rolie Polie Guacamole (Offsite) 6:30pm - 7:30pm Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Family Offsite Event 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: Off-site Age Group: Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Family Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture, Other Description: A family concert that dresses up original tunes and classic covers with vibrant harmonies and deft instrumental layers. Sing, dance, and have a good time! 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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