Author Talk: Mary Lowengard's The Bucknoll Cottage Chronicles
In The Bucknoll Cottage Chronicles, author Mary Lowengard reveals herself to be a long-time West Hartford resident on the first page. On January 24, 2024 she returns to the West Hartford Public Library to introduce her publishing debut. At this author talk, Mary will read from the book, and describe what led her to write it as well as the agonies and ecstasies of self-publishing. A Q&A will follow. Wednesday, 1/24 at 6:30PM.
Winter Reading Challenge Book Chat
A gathering for Winter Reading Challenge participants to chat about the books they've been reading and enjoy a hot chocolate and toppings bar. Tuesday, 1/16 at 6PM and Thursday, 1/18 at 2PM.
75th Anniversary Celebration
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
On Wednesday, 1/17 at 5:30PM, mark this historic milestone as we celebrate 75 years of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This event will feature a unique and powerful reading of the declaration in various languages, symbolizing its global impact and the unity in a diverse world striving for human dignity and equality. Be a part of an inspiring gathering that honors our shared history and ignites a continued passion for human rights for all! This event takes place at the West Hartford Town Hall Auditorium, 50 South Main Street.
We Love Taylor Swift Party!
Grades 6-12: Are you ready for it? Join us on Saturday, 2/3 at 10:30AM for a Taylor Swift-themed party where we will listen to her music, make beaded bracelets, decorate Valentine’s cookies, and do Taylor Swift-themed trivia! Registration required. Now open to ages 10+, too.
Tween Tuesday: Thumbtack Dragon Eggs
Grades 4-6. Calling all Tweens! Join us for an afternoon of crafting on Tuesday, 1/16 at 4PM. This month we'll be making dragon eggs. Registration required.
Mini Movers
Ages 1-5. Spend a fun filled morning of music with toddlers and preschoolers. Dance to great children’s music, play musical instruments, and swing scarves. Registration required and meets on Wednesdays, 1/17, 24, 31 & 2/7 at 11:30AM.
Family Storytime
All ages. A storytime with stories and music for the whole family where children of all ages are welcome! No registration required. Meets on Thursday, 1/18 at 10:15AM at Bishops Corner.
Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
The West Hartford Public Library will be closed on Monday, 1/15 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Our website is always available 24/7 at: www.westhartfordlibrary.org.
Upcoming Adult Programs
Winter Reading Challenge For Adults - Through February 29
Adult Crafternoons: Pom-Pom Coasters - Thursday, 1/11 at 2PM
West Hartford Fiction Writers - Thursday, 1/11 at 7PM
Fix It, Patch It, Add a Design! - Tuesday, 1/16 at 5PM
Winter Reading Challenge Book Chat - Tuesday, 1/16 at 6PM
Stand Up To Antisemitism and Hate: What It Is and What We Can Do About It Together - Tuesday, 1/16 at 6:30PM
Atlantic Magazine Discussion Group - Tuesday, 1/16 at 6:30PM
Winter Reading Challenge Book Chat - Thursday, 1/18 at 2PM
West Hartford Tabletop Game Club - Tuesday, 1/23 at 5:30PM
Chronicling Bucknoll: An Author Talk with Mary Lowengard - Wednesday, 1/24 at 6:30PM
Shaping the World: Intro. to 3-D Printing - Saturday, 1/27 at 11AM
Connecticut Screenwriters - Wednesday, 1/31 at 6PM
Taking Care of Your Mental Health - Wednesday, 1/31 at 6:30PM
Author Talk: So Fetch: The Making of Mean Girls and Why We're Still So Obsessed With It - Thursday, 2/1 at 6:30PM
Author Talk: Jews in the Garden with Judy Rakowsky - Tuesday, 2/6 at 6:30PM
Islam 102: The American Muslim and Islamophobia - Tuesday, 2/6 at 6:30PM
Upcoming Teen Programs
We Love Taylor Swift Party! - Saturday, 2/3 at 10:30AM
Upcoming Children Programs
Tween Tuesdays: Thumbtack Dragon Eggs - Tuesday, 1/16 at 4PM
Mini Movers - Wednesdays, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 & 2/7 at 11:30AM
Faxon Tween Den - Wednesdays, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 & 2/7 at 3PM
Family Storytime (BC) - Thursday, 1/18 at 10:15AM
Babytime - Friday, 1/19 at 11AM
Booklists
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.
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.
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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