Taking Care of Your Mental Health

On Wednesday, 1/31 at 6:30PM, learn how various life stressors can impact your mental health and what skills you can utilize to take care of your mental wellness. In addition, symptoms of anxiety and depression will be reviewed, along with coping skills for managing symptoms, and the importance of self-care. Meets in the Noah Webster Library Meeting Room.

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Islam 101: Beliefs and Practices

Join Aida Mansoor of the Muslim Coalition of Connecticut, on Tuesday, 1/30 at 6:30PM when she cover the five pillars of Islam, which include the testament of faith, prayer, fasting during Ramadan, the pilgrimage to Mecca, and charity. Scriptural foundations of Islam such as the Holy Qur'an and the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad will also be discussed. This is a virtual program and requires registration.

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US Citizenship Test

Do you need help preparing for your U.S. Citizenship test? There is free U.S. citizenship preparation assistance available. Familiarize yourself with the N400 Citizenship application. Learn about history and government. Prepare for your naturalization interview. Borrow our USCIS citizenship tool kit, available Mondays 1-4PM in Faxon Branch Library. Call 860-561-8202 to schedule your appointment.

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One-on-One Tech Help at the Faxon Library

Are you feeling a bit overwhelmed by the world of technology? Need a helping hand to navigate your smartphone or master a specific computer skill? Look no further than Faxon Library’s One-on-One Tech Help program! Sessions are available Wednesdays 1-2PM and 4-6PM, each lasting 30 minutes. Appointments are required to ensure you get the attention you deserve. Call the Faxon Library at 860-561-8200 to schedule your session today.

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Painted Ponies: Life Drawing at the Carousel Museum

All ages. Join us on Thursday, 1/25 at 6PM for a free evening of unusual life drawing at the Carousel Museum in Bristol, CT. Studio 20 South Coordinator and local artist Samuel Ferri & Museum Docent Cate Mahoney will offer insights into the unique history, craft, and the meaning behind an incredible collection of carved bestiary. No experience necessary! Art supplies will be provided. Registration required. This program takes place at the Carousel Museum, 95 Riverside Ave, Bristol, CT.

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Love Craft: Wooden Heart Art

Grades 6-12: Make some Valentine wall art on Saturday, 2/10 at 10:15AM using an array of craft supplies! Seats are limited. Register online.

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Babytime

Ages newborn-15 months. Informal gathering for conversation and play. Parent or caregiver must accompany each child. No registration required. Meets on Fridays, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2 & 2/9 at 11AM.

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Tween Tuesday: Thumbtack Dragon Eggs

Grades 4-6. Rescheduled due to weather ... Calling all Tweens! Join us for an afternoon of crafting on Tuesday, 1/23 at 4PM. This month we'll be making dragon eggs. Registration required.

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Upcoming Adult Programs

Winter Reading Challenge For Adults - Through February 29

Winter Reading Challenge Book Chat - Thursday, 1/18 at 2PM, & Tuesday, 1/30 at 6PM

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

Painted Ponies: Life Drawing at the Carousel Museum - Thursday, 1/25 at 6PM

Shaping the World: Intro. to 3D 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

Love Craft: Wooden Heart Art - Saturday, 2/10 at 10:15AM

Upcoming Children Programs

Tween Tuesdays: Thumbtack Dragon Eggs - Tuesday, 1/23 at 4PM

Mini Movers - Wednesdays, 1/24,  1/31 & 2/7 at 11:30AM

Faxon Tween Den - Wednesdays, 1/24, 1/31 & 2/7 at 3PM

Family Storytime (BC) - Thursday, 1/25 at 10:15AM

Babytime - Friday, 1/26 at 11AM

Booklists

Adult Booklists

Children's Booklists

Teen 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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