Upcoming Events

Grades 6-12: Text the library to get live summer reading book recommendations from the Teen Librarian & teen volunteers! We will recommend great books based on things you've already read. Looking for your next summer read? Look no ...

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! What do you need to do? Check out a copy of the cookbook of the month (see list below) at our circulatio...

Origami Fun Zoom Crafts Tuesday 3:00-3:45pm Learn how to make an Origami Pikachu, ninja star, and more! Email required to sign-up. Supplies: paper, scissors, crayons or markers, ruler ...

THIS IS A VIRTUAL-ONLY EVENT.  REGISTER BELOW BY LEAVING YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS TO RECEIVE LOGIN AND CALL-IN INSTRUCTIONS (SENT 1-2 DAYS BEFORE THE PROGRAM).  Co-sponsored with the West Hartford Senior Center and the West...

Grades 6-12: Join us in the West Hartford Libraries Minecraft server to play with other local teens. We will have occasional scavenger hunts, building competitions, and other special events. If you are a high school student interested in becoming ...

Grades 6-12: The teen room may be closed, but that doesn't mean that our games are off-limits! Play party games with us online, including book trivia, Scattergories, Pictionary, and Outburst. Come to one, two, or all sessions (register for each ...

THIS WEEKLY DISCUSSION SERIES HAS GONE VIRTUAL - TO RECEIVE LOGIN INSTRUCTIONS to ZOOM in on FRIDAYS at 11am, PLEASE EMAIL: newyorker@westhartfordlibrary.org   The New Yorker magazine discussion group first met on May 2...

Grades 6-12: Join this "unstructured" book group where teens share their favorite books they have read or are reading. At the end of each meeting, attendees will vote for the most interesting read mentioned, and that book will be ...

Grades 6-12: Log in to meet some of the 2021 Teen Nutmeg Nominees and talk about their books and writing process. *****Please read the book and submit at least 1 comment or question for the author to kkarp@westhartfordCT.gov befor...

  THIS SUMMER, THE SHAKESPEARE BOOK CLUB HAS GONE VIRTUAL! FOR INFORMATION ON ACCESSING MEETINGS via ZOOM, EMAIL: bard@westhartfordlibrary.org Virtual programs by Capital Classics Theatre Company https://www.capitalclassics...

Join us for our virtual book discussion led by library staff! Books for discussion by this group will be chosen, at least in part, based on their availability in West Hartford's online collections. Please register below with your email. The week p...

Toilet Paper Roll Fun Zoom Crafts Tuesday 3:00-3:45pm Make crafts and learn fun uses for your leftover toilet paper and paper towel rolls. Email required to sign-up. Supplies: Toilet Paper Rolls, Paper Towel Rolls, glue, scissors, ...

  THE ATLANTIC monthly magazine discussion has gone VIRTUAL. For information on how to participate via ZOOM please email the library at: atlantic@westhartfordlibrary.org. THE ATLANTIC discussion group meets on the 3rd TUESDAY most mon...

THIS IS A VIRTUAL-ONLY EVENT.  REGISTER BELOW BY LEAVING YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS TO RECEIVE LOGIN AND CALL-IN INSTRUCTIONS (SENT 1-2 DAYS BEFORE THE PROGRAM).  Co-sponsored with the West Hartford Senior Center and the West...

Grades 6-12: Join us in the West Hartford Libraries Minecraft server to play with other local teens. We will have occasional scavenger hunts, building competitions, and other special events. If you are a high school student interested in becoming ...

Grades 6-12: Log in to meet some of the 2021 Teen Nutmeg Nominees and talk about their books and writing process. *****Please read the book and submit at least 1 comment or question for the author to kkarp@westhartfordCT.gov befor...

THIS IS A VIRTUAL-ONLY EVENT.  REGISTER BELOW BY LEAVING YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS TO RECEIVE LOGIN AND CALL-IN INSTRUCTIONS (SENT 1-2 DAYS BEFORE THE PROGRAM).  Co-sponsored with the West Hartford Senior Center and the West...

Grades 6-12: The teen room may be closed, but that doesn't mean that our games are off-limits! Play party games with us online, including book trivia, Scattergories, Pictionary, and Outburst. Come to one, two, or all sessions (register for each ...

THIS WEEKLY DISCUSSION SERIES HAS GONE VIRTUAL - TO RECEIVE LOGIN INSTRUCTIONS to ZOOM in on FRIDAYS at 11am, PLEASE EMAIL: newyorker@westhartfordlibrary.org   The New Yorker magazine discussion group first met on May 2...

Monthly Board Meeting.  All are welcome and advance registration is optional.  ...

Wandmaking 101 Zoom Crafts Tuesday 3:00-3:45pm Are you a witch or a wizard looking for a wand?  Learn how to make your own wand. Email required to sign-up. Supplies: chopsticks, hot glue gun, paint, string, beads ...

Join us for a reading and conversation with Chelsea Bieker. Her debut novel, Godshot, tells the story of a teenage girl’s feminist awakening and her search for her missing mother. For fans of Janet Fitch’s White Oleander and ...