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Sensory Explorers: Rainbows (NWL)

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am

NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

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Ages 18-35 months: Discover the vibrant colors of the rainbow through a multi-sensory experience! Engage in hands-on activities that stimulate sight, touch, and more, making learni...

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Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Meeting Room

Age Group: Children, Toddler

Program Type: Other

Registration Required

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Ages 18-35 months: Discover the vibrant colors of the rainbow through a multi-sensory experience! Engage in hands-on activities that stimulate sight, touch, and more, making learning colorful and fun. Dress for a mess!

Friday Afternoon Flicks: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (NWL)

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

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All ages: Join us for a Friday afternoon showing of Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult.No registration required.

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Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Meeting Room

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

Program Type: Film Screenings

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All ages: Join us for a Friday afternoon showing of Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

No registration required.

Sundays in the Park with Sam: Sketching in Elizabeth Park (Off-site)

Sunday, June 22, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm

Off-site

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Join us for another of our live sketching meet-ups at Elizabeth Park! Enjoy the nature and beautiful weather while capturing the decisive lines and shapes the season brings. Studio...

Library Branch: Off-site

Age Group: Adult, Tween, Teen, Family

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

Registration Required

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Join us for another of our live sketching meet-ups at Elizabeth Park! Enjoy the nature and beautiful weather while capturing the decisive lines and shapes the season brings.

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Disney© Movie Trivia (NWL)

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm

NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

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Grades 3-7: Test your knowledge on all Disney© Movie Trivia, from the Golden Years to Renaissance, from Marvel to Star Wars. Play by yourself or with a team.This program is for the...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Meeting Room

Age Group: Children, Tween

Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups

Registration Required

Description:

Grades 3-7: Test your knowledge on all Disney© Movie Trivia, from the Golden Years to Renaissance, from Marvel to Star Wars. Play by yourself or with a team.

This program is for the child alone.

The Migration and Contributions of Caribbean People in Connecticut (NWL)

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Join the West Hartford Caribbean American Heritage Committee and West Hartford Public Library to continue our celebration of Caribbean American Heritage Month with a presentation b...

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Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult

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

Description:

Join the West Hartford Caribbean American Heritage Committee and West Hartford Public Library to continue our celebration of Caribbean American Heritage Month with a presentation by local educator, activist, and community organizer Leslie Perry.

Connecticut and Juneteenth (FX)

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

FX Community Room at Faxon Branch

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This event was originally scheduled for 6/10 at Noah Webster Library.The Militia Act of 1862 made it legal for African American men to enlist in state militias, ultimately leading ...

Library Branch: Faxon Branch

Room: FX Community Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events

Registration Required

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This event was originally scheduled for 6/10 at Noah Webster Library.

Book It! For the Library: Children's Fun Run (Off-site)

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 9:15am - 11:00am

Off-site

Description:

Ages 2-12: Lace up your shoes and join us for our annual children’s fun run! All registered runners will receive a special gift! Races will include:Toddler Dash (100 meters) untime...

Library Branch: Off-site

Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween

Program Type: Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle

Registration Required

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Ages 2-12: Lace up your shoes and join us for our annual children’s fun run! All registered runners will receive a special gift! Races will include:

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Paint-a-palooza (FX)

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am

FX Outdoors at Faxon Branch

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Ages 4 & up: Color your world with an outdoor paint party at Faxon using salad spinners, squirt guns, brushes and more. Please dress for a mess! This program is for the ch...

Library Branch: Faxon Branch

Room: FX Outdoors

Age Group: Children, Preschool, Tween

Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology

Registration Required

Description:

Ages 4 & up: Color your world with an outdoor paint party at Faxon using salad spinners, squirt guns, brushes and more. Please dress for a mess!

This program is for the child and their caregiver.

Author Talk: Laura Delano and "Unshrunk" (NWL)

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm

NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

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The powerful memoir of one woman’s experience with psychiatric diagnoses and medications, and her journey to discover herself outside the mental health industry. Weaving Delan...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events

Registration Required

Description:

The powerful memoir of one woman’s experience with psychiatric diagnoses and medications, and her journey to discover herself outside the mental health industry.

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Jazz Guitar 101 (NWL)

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

NWL Studio 20 South at Noah Webster Library

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Ages 12 & up. Ready to take your guitar playing to the next level? Join us in this hands-on workshop to learn the basics of jazz guitar. Topics covered include vocabulary, harm...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Studio 20 South

Age Group: Adult, Teen

Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Music, Arts, & Culture, Studio 20 South

Registration Required

Description:

Ages 12 & up. Ready to take your guitar playing to the next level? Join us in this hands-on workshop to learn the basics of jazz guitar.

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10 am		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 Babies Love Books (FX) 10:30am–11:15am Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Faxon Branch Room: FX Community Room Age Group: Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool Program Type: Storytime, Language Learning Description: Ages birth - 4: A literacy program for immigrant families, caregivers, and children. Enjoy stories, songs, crafts, and playtime! 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 "Preschool" group Pride Storytime: Celebrating All Families (NWL) 10:30am–11:15am Children, Preschool Registration 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: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Story Room Age Group: Children, Preschool Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Description: Ages 3-5: Let’s celebrate all types of families with stories, songs, crafts, and a snack! Please bring a 5”x7” photo of your family or a special person. This program is for the child and their caregiver. 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 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 Father'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 Father's Day, 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 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 Board Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Clubs, Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Arts, Crafts, & Technology 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. Meetings are held in a hybrid format, both in person and over Zoom. How to participate: Contact us at fiberarts@westhartfordlibrary.org. About this group \| Code of Conduct & Club Agreements 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 "Preschool" group Juneteenth Storytime with Charnaie Gordon (NWL) 1:00pm–2:00pm Children, Preschool Registration 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: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Story Room Age Group: Children, Preschool Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Description: Ages 3-6: Let’s celebrate Juneteenth with children’s author Charnaie Gordon as she reads her newest book, Black Joy. This program is for the child and their caregiver. 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: Pressed Flower Lantern (BC) 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: Bishops Corner Branch Room: BC Storytime Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology Registration Required Description: Make a lovely summer lantern with pressed flowers! All materials 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 Adult Crafternoons: Pressed Flower Lantern (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: Make a lovely summer lantern with pressed flowers! All materials 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.
3 pm			This event is in the "Children" group Lego Club (NWL) 3:30pm–4:15pm Children Registration 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 Registration Required 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.
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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: Grades 6-12: Questions about Dungeons & Dragons programming? Contact us at whpldnd@gmail.com. Dungeons & Dragons @ WHPL This campaign is currently full. 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 Elven Keychains (NWL) 5:00pm–6:00pm Teen Registration 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 Studio 20 South Age Group: Teen Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South Registration Required Description: Grades 6-12: Join us in making your very own elven key chain! We will have fonts available for both elven language and runes for you to engrave your name onto your key chain. 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 West Hartford Tabletop Game Club: Season 5 (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 Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups The West Hartford Tabletop Game Club is a friendly, inclusive, and accessible tabletop role playing game group for adults of ALL experience levels! Whether you’ve never played a game in your life or you’re a seasoned GM, this group is for you. We are open to all players, game systems, and ideas, with a focus on creating a fun, welcoming, and safe gaming environment. View our full schedule here. 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. We offer many D&D campaigns for tweens. Check them out here. About this group \| Code of Conduct & Club Agreements 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: Wild Beyond the Witchlight (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 Grades 6-12: Questions about Dungeons & Dragons programming? Contact us at whpldnd@gmail.com. Dungeons & Dragons @ WHPL 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 West Hartford Fiction Writers (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 Join your fellow fiction writers monthly on the second Monday over to give and receive feedback. A knowledgeable volunteer moderator is selected from the group each month. New attendees are welcome! Only those attending regularly qualify to have their fiction reviewed by the group. Meetings are held in a hybrid format, both in person and over Zoom. How to participate: Contact us at fiction@westhartfordlibrary.org. 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. 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, Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle Cookbook Club is not able to accept new members at this time. To join our waitlist and receive updates, contact Sara Bartelmo (sbartelmo@westhartfordct.gov). Thank you for your understanding, and we hope to see you at a future meeting! 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.		This event is in the "Adult" group POSTPONED - Connecticut and Juneteenth (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 Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events Description: This event has been moved to Wednesday, June 25 at Faxon Library 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 Simple Swaps for a Healthier Plate (Virtual) 6:30pm–7:45pm Adult Registration 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, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle Registration Required Description: Join Jennifer Marcks, a certified Gluten-Free Health Coach, to learn delicious, healthier recipes that will wake up your taste buds and fill your plate with new ideas you’ll want to make all year long. 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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