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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.

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Ages 18 months - 4 years: Music, movement, visual literacy and language development in a fun class that teaches social skills, taking turns, and how to express emotions. This program is for the child and their caregiver.

This is part of the Preschool Storytime Series. Registration required.

• Please register for only one series per child.
• Please be mindful of your schedule and be prepared to attend each class. The series takes place over several weeks.
• Children must be recommended age by the start of the series.
• If your child is sick, please stay home.

Ages 12-23 months: Energetic storytime to match the energy of beginning walkers! For active one-year olds with books, songs, and rhymes with emphasis on repetition for developing minds. This program is for the child and caregiver.

This is part of the Preschool Storytime Series. Registration required.

• Please register for only one series per child.
• Please be mindful of your schedule and be prepared to attend each class. The series takes place over several weeks.
• Children must be recommended age by the start of the series.
• If your child is sick, please stay home.

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!

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All ages: A storytime with stories and music for the whole family! Children of all ages are welcome. This program is for the child and their caregiver.

No registration required.

Ages 2-4: Experiment with various materials and strengthen fine motor skills to make super-simple arts and crafts, followed by free play. This program is for the adult and their caregiver.

This is part of the Preschool Storytime Series. Registration required.

• Please register for only one series per child.
• Please be mindful of your schedule and be prepared to attend each class. The series takes place over several weeks.
• Children must be recommended age by the start of the series.
• If your child is sick, please stay home.

Ages 1-5: Spend a fun-filled morning of music with us. Dance to great children's music, play musical instruments, and swing scarves. This class is appropriate for more confidently walking toddlers and preschoolers. This program is for the child and their caregiver.

This is part of the Preschool Storytime Series. Registration required.

• Please register for only one series per child.
• Please be mindful of your schedule and be prepared to attend each class. The series takes place over several weeks.
• Children must be recommended age by the start of the series.
• If your child is sick, please stay home.

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

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

Ages 18 months - 4 years: Music, movement, visual literacy and language development in a fun class that teaches social skills, taking turns, and how to express emotions. This program is for the child and their caregiver.

This is part of the Preschool Storytime Series. Registration required.

• Please register for only one series per child.
• Please be mindful of your schedule and be prepared to attend each class. The series takes place over several weeks.
• Children must be recommended age by the start of the series.
• If your child is sick, please stay home.

Ages newborn - 18 months: Welcome BC babies! We will read a brief story, sing a few interactive songs, and have playtime for babies and adults to make some new friends. This program is for the child and their caregiver.

This is part of the Preschool Storytime Series. Registration required.

• Please register for only one series per child.
• Please be mindful of your schedule and be prepared to attend each class. The series takes place over several weeks.
• Children must be recommended age by the start of the series.
• If your child is sick, please stay home.

Grades K-4: Calling all Lego builders…let's construct and create! Each month we will take on a new Lego challenge.

Registration required. Registration opens two weeks before each program at 7:00pm. Please register for ONLY Faxon OR Noah Webster. Register for each date individually.

Grades 7-12: The Teen Advisory Board is a volunteer-based club for teen students in 7th-12th grade. Members of TAB assist the Teen Room staff in various tasks that include creating and leading teen programs, social media marketing, teen book curation, and more.

If you are interested in joining TAB, or have any other questions please contact Kari Karp at kkarp@westhartfordCT.gov. Members are usually selected in September but may be accepted on a case-by-case basis.

About TAB

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.

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