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Bouncing Babies (BC)

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 11:15am - 11:45am
BC Children's Department at Bishops Corner Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant
Description:

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.

Required
Library Branch: Bishops Corner Branch
Room: BC Children's Department
Age Group: Children, Infant
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:

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.

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.

Lego Club (NWL)

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Age Group:
Children
Description:

Calling all Lego builders ... let's construct & create! The second (2nd) Wednesday of the month at 3:30 to 4:15 pm is for building. For grades K-4. This program require...

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Description:

Calling all Lego builders ... let's construct & create! The second (2nd) 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.

WHiT

West Hartford Immigrant Teen Club (FX)

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
FX Community Room at Faxon Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teen
Description:

Grades 8-12: WHiT is a community group committed to empowering immigrant youth to be leaders. We offer teens opportunities to participate in town-wide events, engaging in activism ...

Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Other
Description:

Grades 8-12: WHiT is a community group committed to empowering immigrant youth to be leaders.

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.

Dungeons & Dragons

Teen D&D: Dragonlance (NWL)

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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.

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Winter Safety Tips (NWL)

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Come learn about practical tips and recommendations that everyone should be aware of when it comes to winter safety, from proper body mechanics with snow removal, safe handling of ...

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle
Required
Seats Remaining: 79
Description:

Come learn about practical tips and recommendations that everyone should be aware of when it comes to winter safety, from proper body mechanics with snow removal, safe handling of snow blowers, how to recognize early signs of hypothermia, warning

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.

Family Storytime (BC)

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
BC Children's Department at Bishops Corner Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Family
Description:

A storytime with stories & music for the whole family where children of all ages are welcome! (No registration required.)

Library Branch: Bishops Corner Branch
Room: BC Children's Department
Age Group: Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

A storytime with stories & music for the whole family where children of all ages are welcome! (No registration required.)

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.

Terrific Two's (NWL)

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Toddler
Description:

Join us for a storytime geared just for two's! A fun combination of stories, music and movement awaits your two-year old!

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Children, Toddler
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:

Join us for a storytime geared just for two's! A fun combination of stories, music and movement awaits your two-year old!

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.

Wonderful Ones (NWL)

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Description:

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.

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:

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.

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.

Adult Crafternoons: Clay Trinket Dish (FX)

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
FX Community Room at Faxon Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Design and mold a mini dish to hold rings and other small trinkets. We will use air dry clay and various clay crafting tools. All materials will be provided. Space is limited....

Required
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Design and mold a mini dish to hold rings and other small trinkets. We will use air dry clay and various clay crafting tools. 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.

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Begin the New Year with the Healing Power of Meditation (Virtual)

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

As we enter the New Year, we have an opportunity to look back at the things we want to continue to experience and those that we don’t. Meditation is an effective technique that hel...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle
Required
Seats Remaining: 488
Description:

As we enter the New Year, we have an opportunity to look back at the things we want to continue to experience and those that we don’t. Meditation is an effective technique that helps to create more balance in our lives.

group of English language learners

Practice English at Faxon (FX)

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
FX Community Room at Faxon Branch
Program Type:
Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Practice English at Faxon:

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 ...

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.

Mother Goose on the Loose (NWL)

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Toddler, Preschool
Description:

Music, movement, visual literacy and language development in a fun class that teaches social skills, taking turns, and how to express emotions.

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

Music, movement, visual literacy and language development in a fun class that teaches social skills, taking turns, and how to express emotions.

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.

Babytime (NWL)

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, 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: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, 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, January 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
NWL Board Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Age Group:
Adult
New Yorker Discussion Group:

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...

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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West Hartford Tabletop Game Club: Season 4 Game Day (NWL)

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 10:15am - 4:30pm
NWL Magazine Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Join us for an epic day of tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs)! Jump into a world of adventure, imagination, and dice-rolling. What to ExpectIntroduction to the Club: Learn m...

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Magazine Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:

Join us for an epic day of tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs)! Jump into a world of adventure, imagination, and dice-rolling. 

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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Book Swap and Author Talk (NWL)

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Age Group:
Adult, Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Tween, Teen, Family
Description:

Moms and More of West Hartford and the West Hartford Public Library invite you to bring books that your family would like to swap with other families. You may take home 10 books. B...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Tween, Teen, Family
Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Description:

Moms and More of West Hartford and the West Hartford Public Library invite you to bring books that your family would like to swap with other families. You may take home 10 books.

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.

Cute robot waving

Teen Maker Lab (FX)

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
FX Community Room at Faxon Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Age Group:
Teen
Description:

Grades 6-12: Curious about makerspace technology but unsure where to start? Join us for Teen Maker Lab! You bring your ideas and creativity, and we'll bring the supplies. Each mont...

Required
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Grades 6-12: Curious about makerspace technology but unsure where to start? Join us for Teen Maker Lab! You bring your ideas and creativity, and we'll bring the supplies.

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.

Mother Goose on the Loose (FX)

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
FX Children's Area at Faxon Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Toddler, Preschool
Description:

Music, movement, visual literacy and language development in a fun class that teaches social skills, taking turns and how to express emotions.

Required
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

Music, movement, visual literacy and language development in a fun class that teaches social skills, taking turns and how to express emotions.

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.

Wonderful Ones (NWL)

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Description:

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.

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:

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.

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, January 13, 2025 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.

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Teen Crochet Club (NWL)

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Age Group:
Teen
Description:

Grades 6-12: Learn the basics of crochet while making fun and functional items! Open to beginners and experienced crochet artists. Supplies will be provided.Registration required. ...

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Description:

Grades 6-12: Learn the basics of crochet while making fun and functional items! Open to beginners and experienced crochet artists. Supplies 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.

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West Hartford Fiction Writers (NWL & Virtual)

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
NWL Board Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Age Group:
Adult
West Hartford Fiction Writers:

Join your fellow fiction writers monthly on the second Thursday over to give and receive feedback. A knowledgeable volunteer moderator is selected from the group each month. New at...

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 Thursday 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.

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Cookbook Club (NWL)

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:45pm
NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle
Age Group:
Adult
Cookbook Club:

Do you enjoy trying new recipes? Do you like tasting new things and discussing them with others? Then come to one of our monthly Cookbook Club events! How to participate: Cont...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs, Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle

Do you enjoy trying new recipes? Do you like tasting new things and discussing them with others? Then come to one of our monthly Cookbook Club events! 

How to participate: Contact Sara Bartelmo, sbartelmo@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.

Family Storytime (NWL)

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Family
Description:

A storytime with stories & music for the whole family where children of all ages are welcome! (No registration required.)

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

A storytime with stories & music for the whole family where children of all ages are welcome! (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.