E-bikes
E-bikes are growing in popularity and are more than just a trend. As people are challenged by rising fuel prices or want to get back into bicycling but struggle with hills, e-bikes may be an ideal solution. Yet, purchasing an electric bike can be an overwhelming, confusing, and costly experience. Join Shepherd Myers as he shares his knowledge of what to look for in an e-bike. Tuesday, 12/27 at 6:30PM.
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Joining Boards and Commissions, Including the Library Board
The Town of West Hartford is seeking residents who are interested in serving the community through an appointment to one of its Boards and Commissions, including the Library Board. A new online, easy-to-use application form has been developed to initiate the process of expressing an interest in serving.
Volunteer boards and commissions provide advice and feedback to elected officials and leaders of town departments on matters that affect the welfare and quality of life in West Hartford.
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Gynecological Cancers-How to Cope When Facing a Diagnosis
How do you cope with a cancer diagnosis? Please join us for this interactive presentation as we learn about Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis in Black Women. Kandis Draw will discuss work being done at the National Level about Ovarian Cancer and why this is important. Thursday, 1/5 at 6:30PM.
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Do You Write Poetry?
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 poets to read their poems aloud and receive feedback. The group has self-published a number of collections featuring local poets from the group. The next meeting is Saturday, 1/21 at 10AM.
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Thank You From The Kindness Project!
To all of our community members who so generously and kindly donated hygiene products to the Kindness Project – We thank you from the bottom of our hearts! With your help, we donated 100 boxes of products to the West Hartford Food Pantry, the Fern Street Universalist Church and the Village for Families and Children.
The diapers and deodorant, toilet paper and toothpaste, hair products, soap, laundry detergent and so much more make life a little bit easier for those who cannot easily access those products.
You stepped up and showed bold acts of kindness! Looking forward to the Kindness Project 2023! Carol Waxman and Bailey Berardino, co-chairs.
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Children's Storytime Calendar, Winter 2023
Preschool. Have fun with music, STEAM, fingerplays, language development, stories, and so much more this winter! Download the Winter 2023 Children’s Storytime Calendar today. Registration opens on Tuesday, 1/3 at 10AM.
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Rise of the Guardians
Family. Movie afternoon at Bishops Corner! Cozy up with us during winter break for a screening of Rise to the Guardians (2012, PG, 1h 37m) on Wednesday, 12/28 at 2PM.
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Fire and Ice
Family, with children in K+. Presented by Mad Science of Western New England, be amazed as you experience some of the secrets behind Hollywood’s special effects! Thursday, 12/29 at 1:30PM and 3PM.
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The Children's Museum in West Hartford
Did you know that the West Hartford Public Library has an Arts & Museum Pass program? Among the 30+ library passes, The Children's Museum in West Hartford, is dedicated to provoking lifelong experiential learning and innovation among children, adults, and their communities. Find out more about our Arts & Museum Pass program and reserve yours today!
All Arts & Museum Passes are generously funded by the West Hartford Library Foundation. Thank you!
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Upcoming Adult Programs
- Winter Reading Challenge for Adults - through 2/28/23
- New Yorker Discussion Group - Friday, 12/23 at 11AM
- eBikes 101 - Tuesday, 12/27 at 6:30PM
- Connecticut Screenwriters - Wednesday, 12/28 at 6PM
- A Beginner's Guide to Podcasting at Studio 20 - Saturday, 1/7 at 11AM
- Fiber Arts Book Club - Tuesday, 1/10 at 1PM
- Meditation - Wednesday, 1/11 at 6:30PM
- West Hartford Fiction Writers - Thursday, 1/12 at 7PM
- Cookbook Club - Monday, 1/16 at 6:15PM
- Atlantic Magazine Discussion - Tuesday, 1/17 at 7PM
- Top 10 Tips to Manage Stress - Thursday, 1/19 at 6:30PM
- Faxon Poets - Saturday, 1/21 at 10AM
- International Music with Mandolin and Guitar - Sunday, 1/22 at 1PM
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Upcoming Children Programs
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eBooks and eAudiobooks
Use your West Hartford library card to borrow eBooks and eAudiobooks to your computer or device through Hoopla and Overdrive/Libby. Click HERE for access.
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Streaming Services
You can stream hundreds of movies and TV shows with your library card through Hoopla, Kanopy, and Overdrive/Libby. Click HERE for access.
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Online Classes
West Hartford Public Library partners with Universal Class, Learning Express, Transparent Language, and Great Courses to offer thousands of classes on a variety of subjects. Click HERE to start learning from the comfort of your own home.
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Follow Us!
To keep up-to-date with what's going on at the library, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and GoodReads, where we share staff reviews and recommendations.
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