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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...

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

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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.

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 a 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-nomi...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Film Screenings

Registration Required

Description:

Join us for a 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

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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

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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.

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 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 Faxon Poets (NWL & Virtual) 10:15am–12:15pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Board Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups The group typically meets on the third Saturday of the month to provide a space for poets to read their poems aloud and receive feedback. The group has self-published several collections featuring the work of group members. Meetings are held in a hybrid format, both in person and over Zoom. How to participate: Contact Maura Beaudreault, mbeaudreault@westhartfordct.gov. 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 "Teen" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group Tween Chess (FX) 10:30am–11:30am Teen, Children, Tween Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group Library Branch: Faxon Branch Room: FX Teen Area Age Group: Teen, Children, Tween Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups Registration Required Grades 3-8: Includes instruction, puzzles, and practice play taught by teens with teaching and chess tournament experience. All levels are welcome. This program is for the child alone. Parents must remain in the building for children under 12. Registration required. Registration opens two weeks before the program at 7:00pm. Register for each session separately. 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 "Adult" group New Yorker Discussion Group (NWL & Virtual) 11:00am–12:30pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group 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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2 pm			This event is in the "Adult" group Silent Book Club (NWL) 2:00pm–3:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Magazine Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Clubs Description: Join fellow book lovers for quiet reading time in our comfy magazine room. Borrow a book from the library or bring your own! There will be optional chatting and mingling during the last 15 minutes. 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 "Adult" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Tween" group Art Afternoon at Bishops Corner (BC) 3:00pm–4:00pm Adult, Teen, Children, Preschool, Tween This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Tween" group Library Branch: Bishops Corner Branch Room: BC Storytime Room Age Group: Adult, Teen, Children, Preschool, Tween Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology Description: Ages 5 & up: Time for your creativity to shine! Join us for open art exploration time. Use a variety of art mediums to create your own masterpiece. Drop in any time between 3 and 4! 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 Lunar New Year Clay Craft (NWL) 3:30pm–4:15pm Children, Tween Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Tween Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology Registration Required Description: Grades 3-6: Celebrate the start of the Lunar New Year with a craft! Join award-winning polymer clay artist Deb Jaffe will show participants how to create a one-of-a-kind Zodiac Fire Horse. 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 Crafternoons: Bath Bombs (FX) 3:30pm–4:30pm Teen Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Library Branch: Faxon Branch Room: FX Teen Area Age Group: Teen Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology Registration Required Description: Grades 6-12: Make your own bath bombs with simple ingredients, including essential oils and dried flowers. Scents will include peppermint, lavender, eucalyptus, and lemongrass. 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 "Teen" group Immigrant Youth Advocates (NWL) 4:30pm–6:00pm Teen This event is in the "Teen" group Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Board Room Age Group: Teen Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups Grades 8-12: We are a community group committed to empowering immigrant youth to be leaders. We offer teens opportunities to participate in town-wide events, engaging in activism and celebrating diverse cultural holidays and traditions. We also provide a safe environment for students to support one another, express their cultural identities, and share their immigrant experiences in their new schools and communities. Follow us on Instagram @iya_weha! 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.
5 pm			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 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 The Atlantic Magazine Discussion (NWL & Virtual) 6:30pm–8:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Board Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups Join your fellow Atlantic readers on the third Tuesday of the month for a discussion of the current issue. Meetings are held in a hybrid format, both in person and over Zoom. How to participate: Contact us at atlantic@westhartfordlibrary.org. About this group	This event is in the "Teen" group Mayor's Youth Council (Off-Site) 6:00pm–7:00pm Teen Offsite Event This event is in the "Teen" group Library Branch: Off-site Age Group: Teen MYC is a council of students in grades 9-12 who represent different public, private, and home schools in West Hartford. They meet twice a month (1 council meeting, one work session) from September-May to help plan and facilitate community impact projects that improve the quality of life of West Hartford youth. They also work with local departments and organizations to help with town-wide initiatives as they arise. 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.

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