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Teen Shrinky Dink Keychains (NWL)

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

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Grades 6-12: Design your own custom keychain using shrinky dinks! Learn to turn your drawing into a bag charm, ornament, or gift to a loved one. Bring your creativity and some...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Meeting Room

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology

Registration Required

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Grades 6-12: Design your own custom keychain using shrinky dinks! Learn to turn your drawing into a bag charm, ornament, or gift to a loved one.

Friday Afternoon Flicks: Bad Guys 2 (NWL)

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

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All ages: Join us for a Friday afternoon movie and popcorn! We will be watching Bad Guys 2 (PG). Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult.No registration r...

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Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Meeting Room

Age Group: Teen, Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Tween, Family

Program Type: Film Screenings

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All ages: Join us for a Friday afternoon movie and popcorn! We will be watching Bad Guys 2 (PG). Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

No registration required.

Teen Tuesdays @ Studio 20: DIY Earrings and Charms (NWL)

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

NWL Studio 20 South at Noah Webster Library

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Grades 9-12: Tuesday afternoons at Studio 20 South are just for teens! Join us to explore the various tools and equipment the Studio has to offer. Each month we will try out a new ...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Studio 20 South

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South

Registration Required

Description:

Grades 9-12: Tuesday afternoons at Studio 20 South are just for teens! Join us to explore the various tools and equipment the Studio has to offer. Each month we will try out a new project.

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A Collage of Things to Come: Vision Boards for the New Year (NWL)

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm

NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

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All ages: Looking to make some big changes in the new year? Join Studio 20 South in this January tradition and create a vision board with your intentions for 2026. Using drawing, t...

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Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult, Teen, Children, Tween, Family

Program Type: Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South

Registration Required

Description:

All ages: Looking to make some big changes in the new year? Join Studio 20 South in this January tradition and create a vision board with your intentions for 2026.

Film & Discussion: Join or Die (NWL)

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

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Join us for screening of the documentary Join or Die followed by a facilitated discussion with Professor Julie Choffel and Adrienne Billings-Smith.About the FilmIn this Emmy-nomina...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Film Screenings

Registration Required

Description:

Join us for screening of the documentary Join or Die followed by a facilitated discussion with Professor Julie Choffel and Adrienne Billings-Smith.

Understanding Your Dog (NWL)

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm

NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

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Join Jack Cunniff from Planet Bark to gain a better understanding of your furry companion's needs and behaviors. Jack will provide basic information for attendees to learn about wh...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events

Registration Required

Description:

Join Jack Cunniff from Planet Bark to gain a better understanding of your furry companion's needs and behaviors.

Teen English Café (Off-Site)

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Off-site

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Grades 9-12: Join the Immigrant Youth Advocates at a cozy coffee shop to practice your English and meet new people! Teens who sign up will be given 1 FREE drink at the program. Joi...

Library Branch: Off-site

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: Language Learning

Registration Required

Description:

Grades 9-12: Join the Immigrant Youth Advocates at a cozy coffee shop to practice your English and meet new people!

Gardening Workshop Series: Winter Sowing (NWL)

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

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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

Registration Required

Description:

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

Tween Tuesdays (NWL)

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library

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Grades 4-6: Calling all Tweens! Join us on the third Tuesday of the month for crafts, baking, technology and more. January 20 – Minute to Win It GamesMarch 17- March-mallow Ma...

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Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Story Room

Age Group: Children, Tween

Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology

Registration Required

Description:

Grades 4-6: Calling all Tweens! Join us on the third Tuesday of the month for crafts, baking, technology and more.

Narcan Training: First Aid for Opioid Overdoses (NWL)

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am

NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

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Ages 18 & up: Learn how to identify the signs of an overdose, how to administer Narcan (Naloxone), best practices for using prescription opioids safely, and gain an understandi...

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Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle

Registration Required

Description:

Ages 18 & up: Learn how to identify the signs of an overdose, how to administer Narcan (Naloxone), best practices for using prescription opioids safely, and gain an understanding of the Good Samaritan Law.

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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 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.	This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Tween" group This event is in the "Teen" group Mother's Day Audio Time Capsule: A Parent-Child Interview Experience (NWL) 10:30am–3:30pm Adult, Tween, Teen Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group 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 Studio 20 South Age Group: Adult, Tween, Teen Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South Registration Required Description: This Mother’s Day season, give the gift of conversation. Join us to record a heartfelt parent-child interview—a chance to ask meaningful questions, share stories, and preserve a moment in time. 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 Join your fellow 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. How to participate: Contact newyorker@westhartfordlibrary.org. This program is generously supported by the Thomas F. Kilfoil Memorial Bequest, West Hartford Library Foundation. About this group \| Discussion Agreements & Guidelines 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 "Adult" group Westmoor Park Arboretum Tour (Rain Date) 1:00pm–3:00pm 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: Other Description: Join tree naturalist, writer, and photographer Bill Gleason for a 2-hour walking tour of the Westmoor Arboretum. 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.
2 pm					This event is in the "Adult" group Adult Crafternoons: Mini Painted Plant Pots (FX) 2:00pm–3:00pm Adult Registration Required 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: Arts, Crafts, & Technology Registration Required Description: Paint a mini 3-inch terracotta pot to house your seedlings or succulents. All materials (except plants) will be provided. 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 West Hartford Anime Club (NWL) 2:00pm–4:30pm 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, Music, Arts, & Culture, Film Screenings The West Hartford Anime Club is a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible space for adults interested in anime and manga to come together and share their passions. Whether you're new to the fandom or a seasoned fan, you're invited to join us! How to participate: Contact Leah Farrell, lfarrell@westhartfordct.gov, for a reminder or just drop in. This group is for adults ages 18 and up ONLY. About this group 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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6 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group Shakespeare Book Club (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: FOR INFORMATION ON ACCESSING OUR 2024-2025 SEASON via ZOOM, please EMAIL: bard@westhartfordlibrary.org 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 Lyme Disease: A 2025 Update (NWL) 6:30pm–7:30pm 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, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle Registration Required Description: Warmer weather means the return of tick season. Dr. 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 Public Reception: Meet the Artists (NWL) 6:00pm–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 Gallery Age Group: Adult Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture Description: Join curator Kevin Hernandez Rosa and artists Elisha Brockenberry, Kellen Grissom, and Akeyé Hicks to celebrate their exhibition with conversation and light refreshments. 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 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 This event is in the "Adult" group Community Yoga Class (NWL) 6:30pm–7:30pm 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: Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle Registration Required Description: Come as you are to this vinyasa-inspired dynamic flow class! This is a mixed-level, moderately-paced class. 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.
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: Book Clubs Join us on the first Tuesday evening of each month to discuss great books. Meetings are held over Zoom. How to participate: Contact Andrew Piro, apiro@westhartfordct.gov. About this group

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