The Beatles: From Liverpool to Abbey Road
This program will follow in the footsteps of The Beatles as they embark on their historic journey starting from their early days as a cover band in Liverpool and Hamburg, into the excitement of Beatlemania, including concert performances and films, through their creative groundbreaking studio albums (Rubber Soul, Revolver, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band) to the formation of Apple Corps and to their remarkable final recordings at Abbey Road Studios. Wednesday, 12/14 at 6:30PM.
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Top Five Gift Ideas From Studio 20 South
1. Record a song for someone with our vocal booth, professional mics, and editing software.
2. Shoot a holiday greeting from space with our green screen.
3. With the Cricut machine, you can cut paper to craft an eye-popping card or heat transferable design for t-shirt, mug, or other item.
4. 3D print a unique personalized object of just about anything you can imagine from silly toy to extremely practical desk organizer.
5. Use our conversion technology to digitize and bring new life to old memories on video tape, cassette, slide, photo, or vinyl.
Step 1: Make an appointment while there’s still time… Click Here.
Don't forget to check us out on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/studio_20_south/
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Cookbook Club
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! We're meeting next on Monday, 12/19 at 6:15PM. If you are interested, please e-mail Ann Marie Salerno at: asalerno@westhartfordct.gov.
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Winter Reading Challenge For Adults
Get cozy with a book, and enjoy our Winter Reading Challenge program for adults! Participants will read books and complete activities to earn raffle tickets for prizes. Drop by a West Hartford Library to sign up and get a bingo board (available here too). The program will run from December 1, 2022 to February 28, 2023.
The Winter Reading Challenge is made possible by the Thomas F. Kilfoil Memorial Bequest, West Hartford Library Foundation.
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The Kindness Project
Our 6th Annual Kindness Project is back! In the spirit of kindness toward others, the West Hartford Public Library will help those in need by collecting donations to help the community. We are proud to donate to The West Hartford Food Pantry and Fern Street Universalist Backpack Program. Drop off at any West Hartford Public Library location through December 16, 2022.
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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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My Music Room
Family. Join Michele Urban for an interactive, musical experience about making friends and having empathy, inclusion and acceptance. Families with young children are invited to sing, dance, learn, and play rhythm instruments and use props to experience a wonderful time together. Monday, 12/12 at Faxon at 10:30AM.
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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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American Clock & Watch Museum
Did you know that the West Hartford Public Library has an Arts & Museum Pass program? Among the 30+ library passes, The American Clock & Watch Museum celebrates the innovation and artistry of the clock and watch industries through unique collections that engage, educate and enrich its community. Located in Bristol, the library pass admits 2 adults & up to 3 children. 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 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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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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