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PRACTICE ENGLISH @ FAXON

10:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
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. Classes are scheduled at Faxon every ...
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion Group
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. in a hybrid format, both in-person and on Zoom. A...
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Jazz Guitar 101

11:00am - 1:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Studio 20 South
Age Group: Adult, Teen
Program Type: Performing Arts - Music/Theatre, Lecture/Workshop, Studio 20 South
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Description:
Ready to take your guitar playing to the next level? Join us in this hands-on workshop to learn the basics of jazz guitar. Topics covered include vocabulary, harmony, standard repertoire, and chord-melody playing. PLEASE NOTE: This workshop is gea...

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.
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Noah Webster Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Film
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 490
Description:
THIS PROGRAM IS A VIRTUAL-ONLY EVENT. REGISTER BELOW BY LEAVING YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS TO RECEIVE LOGIN AND CALL-IN INSTRUCTIONS (SENT TO YOU ONE DAY BEFORE THE PROGRAM).  Bounty (9 min) Bounty, part of the Dawnland fi...

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 "Teen" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Studio 20 South
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Technology Class, Studio 20 South
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
This event is in the "Teen" group.
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Teen Room
Age Group: Teen
Description:
This campaign is currently full. Questions about Dungeons & Dragons programming? Email us at whpldnd@gmail.com. ...

Cookbook Club

6:15pm - 7:45pm
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Description:
Do you enjoy trying new recipes? Do you like tasting new things and discussing them with others? Then come to one of our Cookbook Club events! What do you need to do? Check out a copy of the cookbook of the month (see our webpage) at our circulati...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.

Tween Tuesdays (NWL)

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Arts/Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:
TWEEN TUESDAYS: Virtual Reality For students in grades 4-6 This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class. Calling all Tweens! experience the digital world like you never have been for when you join us for an afternoon of V...

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 "Tween" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Tween D&D

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Teen Room
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Description:
This campaign is currently full. Questions about Dungeons & Dragons programming? Email us at whpldnd@gmail.com. ...
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion Group
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:
Please note that this program will be held in-person at the Noah Webster Library.  This group will meet to read and discuss poems from contemporary writers that speak to our lives today. Participants will gain new approaches to reading poetry...
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion Group, Language ESOL

IN-PERSON MEETING

The Building Connections Book Club is for West Hartford Advanced English learners who want to develop their English reading and communication skills in a diverse, inspiring and encouraging environment. Participants will be given reading material each week and then meet in a group to ask questions and discuss the text.

For questions or to register, contact Elizabeth Hanlon (eemhanlon@gmail.com) (text/call: 860-305-1786).

Building Connections is funded by Hartford Foundation Community Grant.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teen
Program Type: Lecture/Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Description:
Recommended Grades 10-11 & Parents: Join Dr. Ismail (College Prep By Design) to gain insight into what matters the most when applying to college, how developing a growth mindset lead to independence, and how a student can begin to master the ACT ...
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion Group
Description:
The Atlantic Discussion Group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm. For information on the group and instructions on how to join, please email atlantic@westhartfordlibrary.org. ...
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen D&D: Dragonlance

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Teen Room
Age Group: Teen
Description:
This campaign is currently full. Questions about Dungeons & Dragons programming? Email us at whpldnd@gmail.com. ...
This event is in the "Tween" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Board Room
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Description:
This campaign is currently full. Questions about Dungeons & Dragons programming? Email us at whpldnd@gmail.com. ...
This event is in the "Teen" group.
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Staff
Description:
Meeting of the 2023-2024 Teen Advisory Board. ...
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adult, Children, Teen, Family
Program Type: Performing Arts - Music/Theatre
Description:
Brazilian Drumming - A Community Big Bang BLUE BACK SQUARE, 6:30-7:30 PM With Professor Eric Galm of Trinity College and his The Trinity Samba Ensemble - a drumming and singing ensemble that performs Afro-Brazilian music featured during the ann...
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Age Group: Adult, Teen
Program Type: Lecture/Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:
Recommended High School and Parents: Priyanka Shingala from Let's Talk College, LLC will be offering a series of workshops on some of the most popular and important college prep topics. Sign up for each date individually! Register online with your...
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Age Group: Adult, Teen
Program Type: Lecture/Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:
As a way to recognize and celebrate Earth Day and increase awareness around plastic waste and water conservation, come join us for a virtual program to learn how to create a rainwater harvesting system for your community.   ...

PRACTICE ENGLISH @ FAXON

10:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
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. Classes are scheduled at Faxon every ...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
Come Learn with Me: What's that Sound? For ages 3-5 Join us for stories, songs & playtime exploring the “What's that Sound?” theme. Children will take home a backpack with books, toys & learning games based on the theme. Registration re...

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.
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion Group
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. in a hybrid format, both in-person and on Zoom. A...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Faxon Poets (Hybrid)

10:15am - 12:15pm
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Writing Group
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). The mission of the group is to provide a space for poe...
This event is in the "Teen" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Performing Arts - Music/Theatre
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Description:
Grades 6-12: Celebrate the release of the new Taylor Swift album! We will play Taylor Swift Jeopardy, do black out poetry, and make Swiftie crafts.  Brought to you by the 2023-2024 West Hartford Libraries Teen Advisory Board. ...