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West Hartford Tabletop Game Club (NWL)

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Magazine Room
Age Group: Adult
Description:

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.

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.

Becoming Jewish: Warhol’s Liz and Marilyn (Virtual)

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Noah Webster Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 455
Description:

Becoming Jewish: Warhol’s Liz and Marilyn explores Andy Warhol’s fascination with Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor, and the tabloid world they embodied.

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.

The Atlantic Magazine Discussion (NWL & Virtual)

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

The Atlantic Discussion Group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm.

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.

Practice English at Faxon (FX)

10:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Language Learning
Description:

If you are a speaker of a language other than English and you would like to learn to practice English, please contact Pramod Pradhan, Community Engagement Librarian, at the Faxon Branch Library at (860) 561-8202.

New Yorker Discussion Group (NWL & Virtual)

11:00am - 12:30pm
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Description:

The New Yorker magazine discussion group first met on May 2, 2014 at the Noah Webster Library, and has been meeting weekly ever since. Currently, the group meets virtually every Friday at 11 a.m.

Faxon Poets (NWL & Virtual)

10:15am - 12:15pm
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Description:

The Faxon Poets Group was formed in 2002. The group typically meets on the third Saturday of every month at Noah Webster Library and will be a hybrid meeting (both through Zoom and in person).

Olympic Trivia: Go for the Gold (NWL)

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Tween, Teen
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Music, Arts, & Culture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Description:

To get ready for the Summer Olympics, come test your knowledge on ancient and modern Olympic trivia. Winners will receive medals and REAL Team USA swag! Will you take home the gold, silver or bronze?

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.

Tie Dye (NWL)

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Outdoors
Age Group: Adult, Children, Preschool, Tween, Teen, Family
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Description:

Bring your own white t-shirt, pillow case, or other item and create something groovy. Rubber bands will be provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Weather dependent.

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.

Summer Reading Challenge Book Chat

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs, Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Description:

A gathering for Summer Reading Challenge participants to chat about the books they've been reading and enjoy light refreshments.

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.

Practice English at Faxon (FX)

10:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Language Learning
Description:

If you are a speaker of a language other than English and you would like to learn to practice English, please contact Pramod Pradhan, Community Engagement Librarian, at the Faxon Branch Library at (860) 561-8202.

New Yorker Discussion Group (NWL & Virtual)

11:00am - 12:30pm
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Description:

The New Yorker magazine discussion group first met on May 2, 2014 at the Noah Webster Library, and has been meeting weekly ever since. Currently, the group meets virtually every Friday at 11 a.m.

Book It! for the Library Fun Run (Off-site)

9:30am - 11:30pm
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adult, Children, Teen, Family
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 128
Description:

Book It! for the library - Children's Fun Run

Ages 3 and up

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.

Grandfriends: Bingo ADULT REGISTRATION (BC)

11:00am - 12:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Bishops Corner Branch
Room: BC Senior Center Card Room
Age Group: Adult, Children
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:

GRANDFRIEND'S BINGO ADULT REGISTRATION

Bring your own grandfriend or meet a new one! Bingo fun for all ages.

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.

Grandfriends: Bingo CHILDREN'S REGISTRATION (BC)

11:00am - 12:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Bishops Corner Branch
Room: BC Children's Department
Age Group: Adult, Children
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:

GRANDFIREND'S BINGO CHILDREN'S REGISTRATION

Bring your own grandfriend or meet a new one! Bingo fun for all ages.

Program located in the Bishops Corner Senior Center Card Room.

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.

Art Afternoon (BC)

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Bishops Corner Branch
Room: BC Storytime Room
Age Group: Adult, Children, Preschool, Tween, Teen, Family
Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture, Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Description:

Art afternoons at Bishops Corner. Drop in for open art exploration. For ages 4 and up.

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.

West Hartford Tabletop Game Club (NWL)

5:15pm - 6:15pm
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Board 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.

Contact Leah Farrell (lfarrell@westhartfordct.gov) for a reminder or just drop in. We can’t wait to meet you!

This group is for adults ages 18 and up ONLY. We offer many D&D campaigns for tweens and teens! Check them out here.

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.

Peecycling for Clean Water & Fertile Farms (Virtual)

6:30pm - 7:45pm
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Noah Webster Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 489
Description:

Join the Rich Earth Institute to learn about the paradigm-shifting practice of peecycling: reclaiming our "waste" as a resource to protect our watershed and support local farms. Human urine contains vital nutrients for growing crops.

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.

New Yorker Discussion Group (NWL & Virtual)

11:00am - 12:30pm
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Description:

The New Yorker magazine discussion group first met on May 2, 2014 at the Noah Webster Library, and has been meeting weekly ever since. Currently, the group meets virtually every Friday at 11 a.m.

Summer Reading Challenge Book Chat

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs, Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

A gathering for Summer Reading Challenge participants to chat about the books they've been reading and enjoy light refreshments.

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: Sun Prints (FX)

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

IN-PERSON PROGRAM

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.

West Hartford Fiction Writers (Virtual)

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type:
Description:

WEST HARTFORD FICTION WRITERS HAVE GONE VIRTUAL! FOR INFORMATION ON HOW TO ACCESS MEETINGS VIA ZOOM, EMAIL: fiction@westhartfordlibrary.org

New Yorker Discussion Group (NWL & Virtual)

11:00am - 12:30pm
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Description:

The New Yorker magazine discussion group first met on May 2, 2014 at the Noah Webster Library, and has been meeting weekly ever since. Currently, the group meets virtually every Friday at 11 a.m.

Native American Rights: 5 Game-Changing Decisions of the Supreme Court (NWL)

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 89
Description:

This presentation selects 5 cases decided by the U.S. Supreme Court during the past 200 years that established significant principles of law regarding the rights of American Indians and Tribes. The presentation is interactive and fun!