Upcoming Events

The continuing campaign in the Wild Beyond the Witchlight D&D 5e setting. 7th to 12th grade teens only. We can accommodate walk-ins, however as the campaign is ongoing, some preparation is recommended. Interested in joining? Or perhaps volunteeri...

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The Nutcracker (ballet selections) Family CT Concert Ballet performs selections from The Nutcracker with dancers in full costumes. Please note: Program to be held at the West Hartford Conference Center (Town Hall Auditorium) 50 Sou...

BABYTIME Ages newborn - 12 months  This is a drop-in class. Informal gathering for conversation and play. Parent or caregiver must accompany each child. Meets on Tuesdays, November 29, December 6 & 13 at 11:00 AM. Please note:...

As the opioid crisis rages and an avalanche of people struggle with substance use disorder (SUD), their families look for ways to help them—to save them. The new book by New York Times bestselling author Judy L. Mandel, White Flag, is the story of on...

FAXON TWEEN DEN Grades 5-7 This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class. The Faxon Meeting Room is the place to hang out after school for chess, art cart, beads, and board games. Parents can drop children off after comple...

Meeting for members of the Mayor's Youth Council Story Walk subcommittee. ...

Mugs & More Ages 6-9 Join us for a special 2 series workshop when The Claypen joins us on:     • Wednesday, November 30: to decorate a mug using ceramic paint and on • Wednesday, December 14:  to do a craft, have some...

Meeting of the 2022-2023 Teen Advisory Board. ...

Celebrate National Novel Writing Month in-person for the first time since 2019! Work on your NaNoWriMo novel, meet other local authors, and complete BINGO challenges to be entered to win prizes! Covered beverages and light refreshments are permi...

The continuing campaign in the Out of the Abyss D&D 5e setting. 7th to 12th grade teens only. We can accommodate walk-ins, however as the campaign is ongoing, some preparation is recommended. Interested in joining? Or perhaps volunteering with D&...

The Building Connections Book Club is for Advanced English learners who want to develop their English reading and communication skills in a diverse, inspiring and encouraging environment. The group will meet once a week for ten weeks to discuss a wor...

WEDNESDAY - Connecticut Screenwriters, a library-sponsored group, was established in April 2004. The group meets on the last Wednesday of every month (except Dec.) at 6 PM. Meetings are typically held either in the Library Meeting Room or the Board R...

If you are a speaker of a language other than English and you would like to learn to practice English, please contact Pramod Pradhan, Community Engagement Librarian, at the Faxon Branch Library at (860) 561-8202. Classes are scheduled at Faxon every ...

The New Yorker magazine discussion group first met on May 2, 2014 at the Noah Webster Library, and has been meeting weekly ever since. Currently, the group meets virtually every Friday at 11 a.m. on Zoom. Average attendance is approximately 25 p...

Have you ever wanted to start a podcast? Attend a workshop where you can learn every step of the process from conceptualization to recording, from post-production to publishing. All equipment will be provided, and no prior experience is necessary. Th...

The SHAKESPEARE BOOK CLUB has gone VIRTUAL (until further notice)! FOR INFORMATION ON ACCESSING OUR 2022-2023 SEASON via ZOOM, please EMAIL: bard@westhartfordlibrary.org Virtual programs by Capital Classics Theatre Company https://...

BABYTIME Ages newborn - 12 months  This is a drop-in class. Informal gathering for conversation and play. Parent or caregiver must accompany each child. Meets on Tuesdays, November 29, December 6 & 13 at 11:00 AM. Please note:...

WHPL D&D Members, Teen Volunteers, DM's and Librarians will begin discussing a large-scale D&D event planned for 2023. Please bring ideas with you to share! Email whpldnd@gmail.com for information and/or the Zoom link. ...

Join us on the first Tuesday evening of each month to discuss great books. If you are interested in joining, please contact Andrew Piro, apiro@westhartfordct.gov. Find more information on book discussion groups on our webpage: https://ww...

Things That Go! For ages 2-5 Whoosh, Dig, Honk, Zoom, Toot, Beep!  Join your library friends in a busy transportation storytime adventure!  Parent/caregiver must attend with child. Registration required.  You are registering f...

FAXON TWEEN DEN Grades 5-7 This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class. The Faxon Meeting Room is the place to hang out after school for chess, art cart, beads, and board games. Parents can drop children off after comple...