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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: 350

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: 489

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: 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: 8

Description:

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

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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.

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

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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.

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: 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.

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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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10 am					This event is in the "Adult" group. Cancelled CANCELLED - Practice English at Faxon (FX) 10:00am - 12:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Cancelled 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 If you are a speaker of a language other than English and you would like to practice your English, join us every Friday morning at the Faxon Library! This is an adult intermediate level English class for people with some English experience, who can hold some conversations speaking about everyday topics and personal preferences. The class will review grammar basics, learn how to offer and request advice, talk about plans, and fix common mistakes in English pronunciation. How to participate: Contact Pramod Pradhan, Community Engagement Librarian, (860) 561-8202. This program is generously supported by the Thomas F. Kilfoil Memorial Bequest, West Hartford Library Foundation. 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 "Toddler" group. Sensory Explorers: Winter (NWL) 11:00am - 11:45am Toddler Required 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 Meeting Room Age Group: Toddler Program Type: Other Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description: Join us for a fun morning of sensory play. Dress for mess. Registration required. 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 "Infant" group. Babytime (NWL) 11:00am - 11:45am Infant 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: Infant Program Type: Other Description: Informal gathering for conversation and play. Parent or caregiver must accompany each child. *(No registration required.)* 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.
12 pm
1 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group. Fiber Arts Book Club (NWL & Virtual) 1:00pm - 2:15pm 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, Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Arts, Crafts, & Technology Description: Join us on the second Tuesday of each month to discuss a book and your knitting, crocheting, spinning, weaving, felting, or other yarn-related crafts. We will meet in a hybrid format (both in-person and through Zoom simultaneously). 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. Author Talk: Christophe Lebold About Leonard Cohen (Virtual) 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adult 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: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events Required Seats Remaining: 409 Description: Christophe Lebold joins us to discuss his new biography of Leonard Cohen.			This event is in the "Adult" group. Multicultural Holiday Music for Guitar & Mandolin (NWL) 1:00pm - 2:30pm 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: Music, Arts, & Culture Required Seats Remaining: 16 Description: Please join us as Judy & Mark play their own arrangements of beautiful, enchanting instrumental renditions of traditional and contemporary holiday music with an international flavor. 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		This event is in the "Adult" group. Adult Crafternoons: Scandinavian Gnomes (BC) 2:00pm - 3:30pm Adult Required This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bishops Corner Branch Room: BC Storytime Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description: Known as "Tomte" in Sweden, "Nisser" in Norway, and "Tonttu" in Finland, these mischievous gnomes kept Scandinavians company through long, dark winters. We will make our own gnomes out of fabric, felting wool, and wood beads. 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. Cancelled CANCELLED - Adult Crafternoons: Scandinavian Gnomes (FX) 2:00pm - 3:30pm Adult Required This event is in the "Adult" group. Cancelled 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: Arts, Crafts, & Technology Description: Due to facility issues at Faxon Library, THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELED. We will reschedule as soon as possible. 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 "Tween" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. Teen Taylor Swift Birthday Celebration (NWL) 2:00pm - 3:30pm Tween, Teen Required 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 Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups Required Seats Remaining: 3 Description: Grades 4-12: Wish Taylor Swift a Happy 35th Birthday! We invite you to join us for beaded bracelets, Kahoot! trivia, cat-themed crafts & more! Registration required. 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.
3 pm			This event is in the "Children" group. Lego Club (NWL) 3:30pm - 4:15pm 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: Calling all Lego builders ... let's construct & create! The second (2^nd) Wednesday of the month at 3:30 to 4:15 pm is for building. 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.
4 pm		This event is in the "Children" group. Light Up Greeting Cards (NWL) 4:00pm - 5:00pm 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 greetings cards that light up using cooper tape, LED lights and coin batteries. Participants will make 2 cards; one to take home and the other will be given to one of the library's homebound patrons. 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 "Teen" group. Teen D&D: Curse of Strahd (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. 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Create Custom Gift Mugs with Sublimation (NWL) 5:45pm - 7:30pm Adult, Children, Teen, Family Required 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: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Studio 20 South Age Group: Adult, Children, Teen, Family Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description: Learn how to use Studio 20 South's new sublimation printer to transfer your design onto a mug! These mugs make great personalized gifts. If you have your own images you would like to transfer to the mug, please bring them on a USB drive. 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. Teen D&D: Dragonlance (NWL) 5:30pm - 6:30pm 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. 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Custom Ceramic Ornaments (NWL) 5:45pm - 7:30pm Adult, Children, Teen, Family Required 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: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Studio 20 South Age Group: Adult, Children, Teen, Family Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description: Create a custom ceramic ornament for a gift or keepsake. If you have your own images you would like to transfer to the ornament, please bring them on a USB drive. Materials will be provided. 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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7 pm				This event is in the "Adult" group. Author Talk: 'The Anxious Generation' with Researcher Zach Rausch (Off-site) 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adult Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off-site Age Group: Adult Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle Description: Open to the entire community! This event is in the "Adult" group. West Hartford Fiction Writers (Virtual) 7:00pm - 9:00pm 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 Age Group: Adult Program Type: Description: WEST HARTFORD FICTION WRITERS HAVE GONE VIRTUAL! FOR INFORMATION ON HOW TO ACCESS MEETINGS VIA ZOOM, EMAIL: fiction@westhartfordlibrary.org

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