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Teen Crochet Club (NWL)

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Arts, Crafts, & Technology
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.

Craft Lab (FX)

10:15am - 11:00am
Children, Toddler, Preschool
Registration
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Description:

Experiment with various materials and strengthen fine motor skills to make super-simple arts and crafts, followed by free play time.

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.

Fiber Arts Book Club (NWL & Virtual)

1:00pm - 2:15pm
Adult
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs, Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Arts, Crafts, & Technology

Join us on the second Tuesday of each month to discuss a book and your knitting, crocheting, spinning, weaving, felting, or other yarn-related crafts. Meetings are held in a hybrid format, both in person and over Zoom. 

How to participate: Contact us at fiberarts@westhartfordlibrary.org.

About this group  |  Code of Conduct & Club Agreements

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: Upcycled Frames (BC)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Bishops Corner Branch
Room: BC Storytime Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

To celebrate Earth Day, we will be reviving and decorating thrifted picture frames. 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.

Lego Club (NWL)

3:30pm - 4:15pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

Blackout Poetry Art (NWL)

5:45pm - 7:30pm
Adult, Children, Teen, Family
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Studio 20 South
Age Group: Adult, Children, Teen, Family
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Description:

April is National Poetry Month! Celebrate by creating your own unique and beautiful poems by redacting words with a marker or paint, leave only your chosen words visible on the page.

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: Upcycled Frames (FX)

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

To celebrate Earth Day, we will be reviving and decorating thrifted picture frames. 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.

Making It Move with Zoetropes (NWL)

11:00am - 1:00pm
Adult, Children, Teen, Family
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Studio 20 South
Age Group: Adult, Children, Teen, Family
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Description:

Join us for a hands-on workshop where creativity meets motion! Learn the basics tools and techniques of animation while transforming old CDs into spinning zoetropes—classic animation devices that bring still images to life.

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.

Faxon Builders (FX)

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Description:

Grades K-4: Start school break with a Builders’ Bonanza! We will have mountains of Legos, KEVA Planks, Magna Tiles, marble runs and other building tools. 

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.

Polaroids & Perler Frames (NWL)

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Teen Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:

Grade 6-12: Make a spring-themed perler bead frame and take a picture at the library to put inside!

Registration required. Registration opens one month before the program at 7:00pm. 

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.

Tween Tuesday: Kawaii Felt Keychains (NWL)

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Tween
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:

Grades 4-6: Calling all Tweens! Join us on the third Tuesday of the month at 4:00 pm for crafts, baking, technology and more.

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.

Art Afternoon at Bishops Corner (BC)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult, Children, Preschool, Tween, Teen
Library Branch: Bishops Corner Branch
Room: BC Storytime Room
Age Group: Adult, Children, Preschool, Tween, Teen
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Description:

Ages 4 & up: Drop in between 2-3 pm for open art exploration with a variety of materials. 

This program is for the child and their caregiver. 

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.

Teen Crochet Club (NWL)

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
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.

How to Build Your Own PC (NWL)

6:30pm - 7:45pm
Adult, Teen
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Studio 20 South
Age Group: Adult, Teen
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Description:

Ages 12 & up. Building your own PC can feel intimidating, so let Technology Services Librarian Gen Francis show you how it's done!

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.

Egg Drop Challenge (NWL)

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:

Grades 3-5: Test your engineering skills by designing a carrier that will protect an egg when dropped from up high. 

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.

Framed in Nature: Upcycled 3D Filament Collages (NWL)

11:00am - 1:00pm
Adult, Children, Teen, Family
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Studio 20 South
Age Group: Adult, Children, Teen, Family
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:

Give discarded 3D printer filament new life in this hands-on workshop where art meets sustainability! Participants of all ages will cut and shape colorful scraps of filament to create stunning floral and nature-themed collages.

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.

Craft Lab (FX)

10:15am - 10:45am
Children, Preschool
Registration
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

Ages 2-4: Experiment with various materials and strengthen fine motor skills to make super-simple arts and crafts, followed by free play.

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.

Light Up Circuit Flowers (NWL)

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:

Grades 3-5: Create flowers that light up using coffee filters, LEDs, coin batteries and wires.

This program is for the child alone. Parents must remain in the library while their child is attending the program.

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: Mini Painted Plant Pots (FX)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:

Paint a mini 3-inch terracotta pot to house your seedlings or succulents. All materials (except plants) 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.

Mother's Day Audio Time Capsule: A Parent-Child Interview Experience (NWL)

10:30am - 3:30pm
Adult, Tween, Teen
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Studio 20 South
Age Group: Adult, Tween, Teen
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Description:

This Mother’s Day season, give the gift of conversation. Join us to record a heartfelt parent-child interview—a chance to ask meaningful questions, share stories, and preserve a moment in time.

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.

Craft Lab (FX)

10:15am - 10:45am
Children, Preschool
Registration
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

Ages 2-4: Experiment with various materials and strengthen fine motor skills to make super-simple arts and crafts, followed by free play.

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.

Fiber Arts Book Club (NWL & Virtual)

1:00pm - 2:15pm
Adult
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs, Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Arts, Crafts, & Technology

Join us on the second Tuesday of each month to discuss a book and your knitting, crocheting, spinning, weaving, felting, or other yarn-related crafts. Meetings are held in a hybrid format, both in person and over Zoom. 

How to participate: Contact us at fiberarts@westhartfordlibrary.org.

About this group  |  Code of Conduct & Club Agreements

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: Mini Painted Plant Pots (BC)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Bishops Corner Branch
Room: BC Storytime Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:

Paint a mini 3-inch terracotta pot to house your seedlings or succulents. All materials (except plants) 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.

Lego Club (NWL)

3:30pm - 4:15pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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.