West Hartford Public Library
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Monday June 16 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Teen D&D: Curse of Strahd (NWL)
This campaign is currently full.
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Monday June 16 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Teen Summer Reading Kick-Off Party (NWL)
Grades 6-12: Kick off Summer Reading at the West Hartford Public Library! Stop by Monday, June 16 from 6-7PM in Blue Back Square to get your library card, learn more about teen summer programs and volunteer opportunities, and find how to enter our teen summer contests!N......More
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Tuesday June 17 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
Babies Love Books (FX)
Ages birth - 4: A literacy program for immigrant families, caregivers, and children. Enjoy stories, songs, crafts, and playtime! All participants will receive new books to take home to build their own home libraries, and families can register for library cards.This prog......More
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Tuesday June 17 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Steam Lab (NWL)
Grades K-1: Join us for a STEAM storytime where we’ll read a picture book and explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math concepts with a hands-on activity. This interactive session encourages creativity, curiosity, and problem-solving in a fun and engaging ......More
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Tuesday June 17 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Tween Tuesday: Dirt Cupcakes (NWL)
Grades 4-6: Calling all Tweens! Join us on the third Tuesday of the month at 4:00pm for crafts, baking, technology and more.Registration required. Registration opens two weeks before at 7:00 pm.1/21: Fluffy Slime2/18: Marbled Mugs3/18: Marchmallow Madness4/15: Kawaii Fe......More
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Tuesday June 17 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
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Tuesday June 17 6:30pm - 7:45pm EDT
What Exactly Is "Ugliness"? (NWL)
What is “ugliness”? Why are we afraid of it? How does it inform our personal, cultural, and political lives? Moshtari Hilal, born in Afghanistan and living in Germany, explores such questions in her book, Ugliness. Combining memoir with reflections on culture, she offer......More
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Wednesday June 18 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Silent Book Club (NWL)
Join fellow book lovers for quiet reading time in our comfy magazine room. Borrow a book from the library or bring your own! There will be optional chatting and mingling during the last 15 minutes.Registration required. Registration opens 1 month before the program at 7......More
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Wednesday June 18 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Teen Pride Bracelets (NWL)
Grades 6-12: Stop by the NWL Teen Room for this drop-in bracelet craft to celebrate Pride Month! All materials provided.No registration required.Questions? Contact the Teen Department at kkarp@westhartfordCT.gov.
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Wednesday June 18 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Summer Reading Kickoff with The Poop Museum© (Off-site)
Grades K-6: Join Susie Maguire from The Poop Museum© to learn about the serious science of poop and pooping. This program is the perfect combination of fun and fabulous, fascinating facts! This program is for the child and their caregiver. Registration required....More
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Wednesday June 18 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
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Wednesday June 18 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Who Is Inez Temple? Rediscovering a West Hartford Figure (NWL)
West Hartford’s history is made up of a patchwork of citizens born here and those who made it their adopted home. West Hartford resident Inez Temple—playwright, poet, painter, costume designer, author, and renowned world traveler—fell into the latter category. But who r......More
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Thursday June 19 All Day
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Friday June 20 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
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Friday June 20 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
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Friday June 20 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Sensory Explorers: Rainbows (NWL)
Ages 18-35 months: Discover the vibrant colors of the rainbow through a multi-sensory experience! Engage in hands-on activities that stimulate sight, touch, and more, making learning colorful and fun. Dress for a mess!This program is for the child and their caregiver. ......More
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Friday June 20 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Friday Afternoon Flicks: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (NWL)
All ages: Join us for a Friday afternoon showing of Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult.No registration required.
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Saturday June 21 10:15am - 12:15pm EDT
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Saturday June 21 12:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
WHPL @ West Hartford Pride Festival (Off-site)
Join us at the Family Activity Tent for crafts, storytimes, and lots of fun for all ages!Learn more about West Hartford Pride
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Saturday June 21 2:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
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Sunday June 22 11:30am - 1:30pm EDT
Sundays in the Park with Sam: Sketching in Elizabeth Park (Off-site)
Join us for another of our live sketching meet-ups at Elizabeth Park! Enjoy the nature and beautiful weather while capturing the decisive lines and shapes the season brings. Studio Coordinator and local artist Samuel Ferri will provide timed instructions and challenges ......More
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Monday June 23 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Teen Cookies & Coloring Sheets (NWL)
Grades 6-12: Celebrate the summer reading theme "Color Our World" as we bake cookies and color. A different cookie will be featured each month.This summer, the Teen Advisory Board is hosting a coloring contest. Work on your own submission or color on our giant coloring ......More
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Monday June 23 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Teen D&D: Curse of Strahd (NWL)
This campaign is currently full.
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Monday June 23 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
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Tuesday June 24 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
Babies Love Books (FX)
Ages birth - 4: A literacy program for immigrant families, caregivers, and children. Enjoy stories, songs, crafts, and playtime! All participants will receive new books to take home to build their own home libraries, and families can register for library cards.This prog......More
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Tuesday June 24 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Disney© Movie Trivia (NWL)
Grades 3-7: Test your knowledge on all Disney© Movie Trivia, from the Golden Years to Renaissance, from Marvel to Star Wars. Play by yourself or with a team.This program is for the child alone.Registration required.
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Tuesday June 24 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
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Wednesday June 25 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
Walk a Mile in Their Shoes: Foster Understanding with Virtual Reality (NWL)
Ages 12 & up: Step into the virtual world with Oculus devices at the Studio 20 South! This hands-on program invites participants to explore a curated menu of immersive experiences intended to help you gain deeper understanding of people experiencing marginalization, dis......More
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Wednesday June 25 5:00pm - 5:45pm EDT
Walk a Mile in Their Shoes: Foster Understanding with Virtual Reality (NWL)
Ages 12 & up: Step into the virtual world with Oculus devices at the Studio 20 South! This hands-on program invites participants to explore a curated menu of immersive experiences intended to help you gain deeper understanding of people experiencing marginalization, dis......More
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Wednesday June 25 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
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Wednesday June 25 6:00pm - 7:45pm EDT
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Wednesday June 25 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Teen Bad Art Competition (NWL)
Grades 6-12: Celebrate the "Color Our World" Summer Reading theme by making the worst art that you possibly can. Awards will be given for the bad, badder, and baddest submissions.Registration required.Questions? Contact the Teen Department at kkarp@westhartfordCT.gov.
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Wednesday June 25 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Connecticut and Juneteenth (FX)
This event was originally scheduled for 6/10 at Noah Webster Library.The Militia Act of 1862 made it legal for African American men to enlist in state militias, ultimately leading to the creation of Connecticut’s 29th and 30th Colored Regiments during the Civil War. Dur......More
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Wednesday June 25 6:00pm - 6:45pm EDT
Walk a Mile in Their Shoes: Foster Understanding with Virtual Reality (NWL)
Ages 12 & up: Step into the virtual world with Oculus devices at the Studio 20 South! This hands-on program invites participants to explore a curated menu of immersive experiences intended to help you gain deeper understanding of people experiencing marginalization, dis......More
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Wednesday June 25 7:00pm - 7:45pm EDT
Walk a Mile in Their Shoes: Foster Understanding with Virtual Reality (NWL)
Ages 12 & up: Step into the virtual world with Oculus devices at the Studio 20 South! This hands-on program invites participants to explore a curated menu of immersive experiences intended to help you gain deeper understanding of people experiencing marginalization, dis......More