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Babytime (NWL)

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Infant
Description:

Informal gathering for conversation and play. Parent or caregiver must accompany each child. (No registration required.)

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.

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New Yorker Discussion Group (NWL & Virtual)

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
NWL Board Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Age Group:
Adult
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. For ins...

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.

Invitation to public reception

Public Reception: Meet Artist Bethani Blake (NWL)

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
NWL Gallery at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts, & Culture
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Enjoy conversation and light refreshments with local artist Bethani Blake to celebrate her exhibit in the Noah Webster Gallery. Learn more about the exhibit here. No registrat...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Gallery
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture
Description:

Enjoy conversation and light refreshments with local artist Bethani Blake to celebrate her exhibit in the Noah Webster Gallery.

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.

Girl making card

Handmade Holiday Cards for Our Troops (NWL)

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
NWL Magazine Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South
Age Group:
Adult, Children, Teen, Family
Description:

Join us to make holiday cards for our service members overseas! Supplies will be provided. Drop in or register for a reminder.   This event is part of our Make &...

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Magazine Room
Age Group: Adult, Children, Teen, Family
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South
Required
Seats Remaining: 49
Description:

Join us to make holiday cards for our service members overseas! Supplies will be provided.

Drop in or register for a reminder.

 

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.

Film & Discussion: Sugarcane (NWL)

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Film Screenings
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Join us for a screening of the National Geographic documentary Sugarcane, followed by a facilitated discussion. About the FilmIn 2021, evidence of unmarked graves was dis...

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Film Screenings
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Join us for a screening of the National Geographic documentary Sugarcane, followed by a facilitated discussion. 

About the Film

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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West Hartford Anime Club (NWL)

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
NWL Board Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Music, Arts, & Culture
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

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 ...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Music, Arts, & Culture
Description:

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.

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.

Sensory Explorers (NWL)

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Toddler
Description:

Join us for a fun morning of sensory play. Dress for mess. Registration required.

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, 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.

Teen D&D: Curse of Strahd (NWL)

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
NWL Teen Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Age Group:
Teen
Description:

This campaign is currently full. Questions about Dungeons & Dragons programming? Email us at whpldnd@gmail.com.

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.

Pajama Storytime (NWL)

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool
Description:

Join us for an evening of stories. Pajamas encouraged but not required.

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Join us for an evening of stories. Pajamas encouraged but not 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.

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In Common Things: Poetry Reading with Jefferson Singer (NWL)

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Jefferson Singer's meditative lyric and narrative poems trace patterns of relationships—e.g., husband and wife, parent and child) over a full life course encompassing origins, conf...

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Description:

Jefferson Singer's meditative lyric and narrative poems trace patterns of relationships—e.g., husband and wife, parent and child) over a full life course encompassing origins, conflicts, steady habits, and loss.

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.

Early Close: Thanksgiving Eve

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 4:30pm - 8:00pm
Noah Webster Library, Faxon Branch, Bishops Corner Branch, Online Events, Offsite
Closing
Branches:
Noah Webster Library, Faxon Branch, Bishops Corner Branch, Online Events, Offsite
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Connecticut Screenwriters (NWL & Virtual)

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
NWL Board Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Music, Arts, & Culture
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

WEDNESDAY - Connecticut Screenwriters, a library-sponsored group, was established in April 2004. The group meets on the last Wednesday of every month (except Dec.) at 6 PM. Meeting...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Music, Arts, & Culture
Description:

WEDNESDAY - Connecticut Screenwriters, a library-sponsored group, was established in April 2004.

Closed: Thanksgiving Day

All Day
Noah Webster Library, Bishops Corner Branch, Faxon Branch, Online Events, Offsite
Closing
Branches:
Noah Webster Library, Bishops Corner Branch, Faxon Branch, Online Events, Offsite
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New Yorker Discussion Group (NWL & Virtual)

Friday, November 29, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
NWL Board Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Age Group:
Adult
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. For ins...

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.

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Tween Chess (FX)

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
FX Children's Area at Faxon Branch
Program Type:
Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
Age Group:
Children, Tween, Teen
Description:

Faxon Tween Chess now meets twice per month on Saturdays. This group includes instruction, puzzles, and practice play taught by teens with teaching and chess tournament experience....

Required
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Tween, Teen
Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:

Faxon Tween Chess now meets twice per month on Saturdays. This group includes instruction, puzzles, and practice play taught by teens with teaching and chess tournament experience. All levels are welcome.

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.

Toddler Time (NWL)

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Storytime, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other
Age Group:
Toddler
Description:

Join us for activities and songs geared towards 1 and 2 years olds.

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Toddler
Program Type: Storytime, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Join us for activities and songs geared towards 1 and 2 years olds.

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.

Teen D&D: Curse of Strahd (NWL)

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
NWL Teen Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Age Group:
Teen
Description:

This campaign is currently full. Questions about Dungeons & Dragons programming? Email us at whpldnd@gmail.com.

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.

Shakespeare Book Club (NWL & Virtual)

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
NWL Board Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

FOR INFORMATION ON ACCESSING OUR 2024-2025 SEASON via ZOOM, please EMAIL: bard@westhartfordlibrary.org Virtual programs by Capital Classics Theatre Company https:...

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.

5, 4, 3, 2, 1, BLAST OFF!! (NWL)

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Toddler, Preschool
Description:

Blast off with us for a space themed storytime with books, songs, and games. Parent/caregiver must attend with child.

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Description:

Blast off with us for a space themed storytime with books, songs, and games.

Parent/caregiver must attend with child.

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.

Teen D&D with Colin (NWL)

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Noah Webster Library at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Age Group:
Teen
Description:

Bi-Weekly Teen D&D group. This group meets every other week.   Our D&D campaigns are currently full. We will be running frequent One Shots (single session storie...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Noah Webster Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Description:

Bi-Weekly Teen D&D group. This group meets every other week.

 

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Perler Bead Holiday Keychains (NWL)

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 5:45pm - 7:30pm
NWL Studio 20 South at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South
Age Group:
Adult, Children, Teen, Family
Description:

Make holiday-themed keychains with perler beads! These fun plastic beads can be arranged into designs and fused together with heat. Materials will be provided.  Space is li...

Required
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:

Make holiday-themed keychains with perler beads! These fun plastic beads can be arranged into designs and fused together with heat. 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.

Mayor's Youth Council (Off-site)

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teen
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Other
Creative Leadership Program

Teen Room Mural Reception (NWL)

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
NWL Teen Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts, & Culture, Other
Age Group:
Adult, Teen
Description:

Celebrate the unveiling of the new mural in the Noah Webster Library Teen Room painted by students in the Creative Leadership Program at RiseUP for Arts studio in Hartford.Hear spe...

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Teen Room
Age Group: Adult, Teen
Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Description:

Celebrate the unveiling of the new mural in the Noah Webster Library Teen Room painted by students in the Creative Leadership Program at RiseUP for Arts studio in Hartford.

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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The Hartford Circus Fire (NWL)

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

In 1944, one of the worst fire disasters in American history occurred in Hartford. The circus fire has lived in the memories of survivors and the imaginations of Connecticans ever ...

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 65
Description:

In 1944, one of the worst fire disasters in American history occurred in Hartford. The circus fire has lived in the memories of survivors and the imaginations of Connecticans ever since.

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.