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YMCA: Build Skills and Friendships (NWL)

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Description:

Join the YMCA Child development staff of the West Hartford Y on Monday, May 6 from 5 to 6 PM, to socialize, explore, and create structures with building blocks, or color at our coloring station. Parents must be present with child.

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
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Description:

LEGO CLUB

Grades K-4

This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class.

Adult Crafternoons: Tissue Paper Flowers (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: 7
Description:

IN-PERSON PROGRAM

Join us for Adult Crafternoons! This month we are making vibrant flowers out of tissue paper and wire. Bring home a timeless bouquet! 

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 (Hybrid)

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

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. We will meet in a hybrid format (both in-person and through Zoom simultaneously).

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.

Adult Crafternoons: Tissue Paper Flowers (BC)

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Bishops Corner Branch
Room: BC Storytime Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

IN-PERSON PROGRAM

Join us for Adult Crafternoons! This month we are making vibrant flowers out of tissue paper and wire. Bring home a timeless bouquet! 

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 Engineers: Tiny Plants (NWL)

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:

Lego Engineers: Tiny Plants

Grades 4-7

Calling all Lego Engineers! Join us for an evening of building. Lego Engineers will build their own tiny plant to take home and keep. No water 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.

Faxon Tween Den (FX)

3:00pm - 4:15pm
Registration
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Description:

FAXON TWEEN DEN

Grades 5-7

This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class.

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.

Tea Time for Mary Cassatt: Print and Collage Workshop (NWL)

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Studio 20 South
Age Group: Adult, Teen, Family
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Description:

Teacups and teapots have long been the focus of many elegant works of art, perhaps because the simplicity and associations with hospitality and friendship can be so rich and inspired.

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.

A Moment of Peace and Paint: A Follow Along Landscape Painting Workshop

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Adult, Teen
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:

Ages 13+: Join us at the library to paint a tranquil landscape using acrylic paint! Receive tips on breaking down a reference picture as you let your creativity flow and unwind in this live paint-along session. 

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, & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Description:

TWEEN TUESDAYS: Yarn Wrapped Letters

For students in grades 4-6

This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class.

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 Journaling: Building a Practice (NWL)

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Studio 20 South
Age Group: Adult, Tween, Teen, Family
Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, , Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Description:

Art journals are self-care tools for expressing and processing emotions and experiences through color, patterns, shapes, collage, and other forms of visual media.

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.

Faxon Tween Den (FX)

3:00pm - 4:15pm
Registration
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Description:

FAXON TWEEN DEN

Grades 5-7

This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class.

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.

Springtime Stitches: A Seasonal Embroidery Circle (NWL)

11:00am - 1:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Studio 20 South
Age Group: Adult, Teen, Family
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Explore the beauty of springtime through needle and thread. In this immersive workshop, participants will learn the art of embroidery while capturing the essence of the season.

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.

Sundays in the Park with Sam: Sketching in Elizabeth Park (Off-site)

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adult, Tween, Teen, Family
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

The Perennial Garden, along with the herbs and irises will be in bloom for this second in an ongoing seasonal series of live sketching meet-ups at Elizabeth Park.

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.

Faxon Tween Den (FX)

3:00pm - 4:15pm
Registration
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Description:

FAXON TWEEN DEN

Grades 5-7

This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class.

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.

Pride Storytime (NWL)

10:30am - 11:15am
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime, Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Description:

PRIDE STORYTIME: Let’s celebrate loving families!

For preschool children (ages 3-5)

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 (Hybrid)

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

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. We will meet in a hybrid format (both in-person and through Zoom simultaneously).

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.

Adult Crafternoons: Plant Label Rocks (BC)

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Bishops Corner Branch
Room: BC Storytime Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Description:

IN-PERSON PROGRAM

Join us for Adult Crafternoons! This month we are painting rocks to make plant labels for our gardens (or anywhere!). 

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.

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, & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Description:

TWEEN TUESDAYS: Rainbow Cupcakes

For students in grades 4-6

This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class.

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.

Lego Club (NWL)

3:30pm - 4:15pm
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:

LEGO CLUB

Grades K-4

This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class.

Adult Crafternoons: Plant Label Rocks (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: 6
Description:

IN-PERSON PROGRAM

Join us for Adult Crafternoons! This month we are painting rocks to make plant labels for our gardens (or anywhere!). 

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.

Rainbow Sand Art (NWL)

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Teen Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:

Grades 6-12: Create a beautiful sand art decoration. Seating is limited and registration is required.

This program is brought to you by the West Hartford Libraries Teen Advisory Board 2023-2024.

Faxon Fun (FX)

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, , Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Description:

FAXON FUN - A fantastic summer experience for students in grades 1-6

Summer reading, outdoor games, crafts, science, music, technology, special visitors, and so much more!