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Light Up Greeting Cards - text and photos of examples

Light-Up Greeting Cards (NWL)

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Grades 3-6: Create greetings cards that light up using copper tape, LED lights and coin batteries. Participants will make 2 cards; one to take home and the other to be given to one...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Registration Required
Description:

Grades 3-6: Create greetings cards that light up using copper tape, LED lights and coin batteries. Participants will make 2 cards; one to take home and the other to be given to one of the library's homebound patrons.

Program on Opioid Recovery

Opening the Book on Recovery (Virtual)

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Online Events

Description:

The opioid crisis has touched countless lives, but recovery is possible—and it takes many forms. Join Recovery Coach Aimee Haupt for a powerful conversation about hope, healing, an...

Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle
Registration Required
Description:

The opioid crisis has touched countless lives, but recovery is possible—and it takes many forms. Join Recovery Coach Aimee Haupt for a powerful conversation about hope, healing, and the different ways people move forward.

Program: Film & Discussion on "Crip Camp"

Film & Discussion: Crip Camp (NWL)

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Join us for a screening of the documentary Crip Camp, followed by a facilitated discussion. About the FilmIn the early 1970s, teenagers with disabilities faced a future s...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Film Screenings
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for a screening of the documentary Crip Camp, followed by a facilitated discussion. 

About the Film

Cover image of the book "Where Are The Women?" by Janice Hechter

“Where Are the Women?” How One Girl Scout Troop Helped Make History in Central Park (NWL)

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Grades 2-5 & caregivers: Janice Hechter’s Where Are the Women? The Girl Scouts' Campaign for the First Statue of Women in Central Park is a powerful, true story about...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
Registration Required
Description:

Grades 2-5 & caregivers: Janice Hechter’s Where Are the Women?

Illustration - Gingerbread House

Gingerbread Houses (BC)

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
BC Storytime Room at Bishops Corner Branch

Description:

Grades 4-6: Tis the season! Join us to decorate a mini gingerbread house or gingerbread cookie. This program is for the child alone. Caregivers must remain in the library whil...

Library Branch: Bishops Corner Branch
Room: BC Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Registration Required
Description:

Grades 4-6: Tis the season! Join us to decorate a mini gingerbread house or gingerbread cookie. This program is for the child alone. Caregivers must remain in the library while their child is attending the program.

Teen English Cafe - illustration of coffee cup with heart

Teen English Café (Off-Site)

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Off-site

Description:

Grades 9-12: Join the Immigrant Youth Advocates at a cozy coffee shop to practice your English and meet new people! Teens who sign up will be given 1 FREE drink at the program. Joi...

Library Branch: Off-site
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Language Learning
Registration Required
Description:

Grades 9-12: Join the Immigrant Youth Advocates at a cozy coffee shop to practice your English and meet new people!

Shrinky Dink (c) hand shape keychain

Teen Shrinky Dink Keychains (NWL)

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Grades 6-12: Design your own custom keychain using shrinky dinks! Learn to turn your drawing into a bag charm, ornament, or gift to a loved one. Bring your creativity and some...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Registration Required
Description:

Grades 6-12: Design your own custom keychain using shrinky dinks! Learn to turn your drawing into a bag charm, ornament, or gift to a loved one.

Bad Guys 2 - promo poster

Friday Afternoon Flicks: Bad Guys 2 (NWL)

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

All ages: Join us for a Friday afternoon movie and popcorn! We will be watching Bad Guys 2 (PG). Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult.No registration r...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen, Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Tween, Family
Program Type: Film Screenings
Description:

All ages: Join us for a Friday afternoon movie and popcorn! We will be watching Bad Guys 2 (PG). Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

No registration required.

variet of 3D printed earrings

Teen Tuesdays @ Studio 20: DIY Earrings and Charms (NWL)

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
NWL Studio 20 South at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Grades 9-12: Tuesday afternoons at Studio 20 South are just for teens! Join us to explore the various tools and equipment the Studio has to offer. Each month we will try out a new ...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Studio 20 South
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South
Registration Required
Description:

Grades 9-12: Tuesday afternoons at Studio 20 South are just for teens! Join us to explore the various tools and equipment the Studio has to offer. Each month we will try out a new project.

Teen English Cafe - illustration of coffee cup with heart

Teen English Café (Off-Site)

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Off-site

Description:

Grades 9-12: Join the Immigrant Youth Advocates at a cozy coffee shop to practice your English and meet new people! Teens who sign up will be given 1 FREE drink at the program. Joi...

Library Branch: Off-site
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Language Learning
Registration Required
Description:

Grades 9-12: Join the Immigrant Youth Advocates at a cozy coffee shop to practice your English and meet new people!

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Practice English at Faxon (FX)

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Language Learning

If you are a speaker of a language other than English and you would like to practice your English, join us every Friday morning at the Faxon Library! This is an adult intermediate level English class for people with some English experience, who can hold some conversations speaking about everyday topics and personal preferences. The class will review grammar basics, learn how to offer and request advice, talk about plans, and fix common mistakes in English pronunciation.

How to participate: Contact Pramod Pradhan, Community Engagement Librarian, (860) 561-8202.

This program is generously supported by the Thomas F. Kilfoil Memorial Bequest, West Hartford Library Foundation.

Disclaimer(s)

Any individual requiring an accommodation to participate in a library program should contact the library two weeks prior to the program. Please use the contact information listed on this page.

New Yorker Discussion Group (NWL & Virtual)

11:00am–12:30pm
Adult
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups

Join your fellow New Yorker readers for this weekly moderated discussion of the previous issue. Meetings are held in a hybrid format, both in person and over Zoom. 

How to participate: Contact newyorker@westhartfordlibrary.org.

This program is generously supported by the Thomas F. Kilfoil Memorial Bequest, West Hartford Library Foundation.

About this group  |  Discussion Agreements & Guidelines 

Disclaimer(s)

Free parking in the Isham Garage is available to you at the Noah Webster Library during your library visit. Click here to learn more. 

Any individual requiring an accommodation to participate in a library program should contact the library two weeks prior to the program. Please use the contact information listed on this page.

Film & Discussion: Join or Die (NWL)

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adult
Registration Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Film Screenings
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for screening of the documentary Join or Die followed by a facilitated discussion with Professor Julie Choffel and Adrienne Billings-Smith.

Disclaimer(s)

Free parking in the Isham Garage is available to you at the Noah Webster Library during your library visit. Click here to learn more. 

Any individual requiring an accommodation to participate in a library program should contact the library two weeks prior to the program. Please use the contact information listed on this page.

West Hartford Fiction Writers (NWL & Virtual)

6:00pm–7:45pm
Adult
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups

Join your fellow fiction writers monthly on the second Monday over to give and receive feedback. A knowledgeable volunteer moderator is selected from the group each month. New attendees are welcome! Only those attending regularly qualify to have their fiction reviewed by the group. Meetings are held in a hybrid format, both in person and over Zoom. 

How to participate: Contact us at fiction@westhartfordlibrary.org.

About this group

Disclaimer(s)

Free parking in the Isham Garage is available to you at the Noah Webster Library during your library visit. Click here to learn more. 

Any individual requiring an accommodation to participate in a library program should contact the library two weeks prior to the program. Please use the contact information listed on this page.

Cookbook Club (NWL)

6:15pm–7:45pm
Adult
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs, Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups

Cookbook Club is not able to accept new members at this time. To join our waitlist and receive updates, contact Sara Bartelmo (sbartelmo@westhartfordct.gov). Thank you for your understanding, and we hope to see you at a future meeting!

About this group

Disclaimer(s)

Free parking in the Isham Garage is available to you at the Noah Webster Library during your library visit. Click here to learn more. 

Any individual requiring an accommodation to participate in a library program should contact the library two weeks prior to the program. Please use the contact information listed on this page.

Fiber Arts Book Club (NWL & Virtual)

1:00pm–2:15pm
Adult
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs, Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Arts, Crafts, & Technology

Join us on the second Tuesday of each month to discuss a book and your knitting, crocheting, spinning, weaving, felting, or other yarn-related crafts. Meetings are held in a hybrid format, both in person and over Zoom. 

How to participate: Contact us at fiberarts@westhartfordlibrary.org.

About this group  |  Code of Conduct & Club Agreements

Disclaimer(s)

Free parking in the Isham Garage is available to you at the Noah Webster Library during your library visit. Click here to learn more. 

Adult Crafternoons: Sock Snowmen (BC)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bishops Corner Branch
Room: BC Storytime Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Registration Required
Description:

Turn a basic sock into an adorable snowman! All materials provided, but feel free to bring your own (clean) sock.

Disclaimer(s)

Any individual requiring an accommodation to participate in a library program should contact the library two weeks prior to the program. Please use the contact information listed on this page.

Teen Crafternoons: Sock Snowmen (BC)

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teen
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bishops Corner Branch
Room: BC Storytime Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Registration Required
Description:

Grades 6-12: Turn a basic sock into an adorable snowman! All materials provided, but feel free to bring your own (clean) sock.

Disclaimer(s)

Any individual requiring an accommodation to participate in a library program should contact the library two weeks prior to the program. Please use the contact information listed on this page.

Lego Club (NWL)

3:30pm–4:15pm
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Registration Required

Grades K-4: Calling all Lego builders…let's construct and create! Each month we will take on a new Lego challenge.

Registration required. Registration opens two weeks before each program at 7:00pm. Please register for ONLY Faxon OR Noah Webster. Register for each date individually.

Disclaimer(s)

Free parking in the Isham Garage is available to you at the Noah Webster Library during your library visit. Click here to learn more. 

Any individual requiring an accommodation to participate in a library program should contact the library two weeks prior to the program. Please use the contact information listed on this page.

Teen Advisory Board (NWL & Virtual)

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teen
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Board Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Other

Grades 7-12: The Teen Advisory Board is a volunteer-based club for teen students in 7th-12th grade. Members of TAB assist the Teen Room staff in various tasks that include creating and leading teen programs, social media marketing, teen book curation, and more.

If you are interested in joining TAB, or have any other questions please contact Kari Karp at kkarp@westhartfordCT.gov. Members are usually selected in September but may be accepted on a case-by-case basis.

About TAB

Disclaimer(s)

Free parking in the Isham Garage is available to you at the Noah Webster Library during your library visit. Click here to learn more. 

Any individual requiring an accommodation to participate in a library program should contact the library two weeks prior to the program. Please use the contact information listed on this page.

Teen D&D: Wild Beyond the Witchlight (NWL)

5:30pm–7:30pm
Teen
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Teen Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups

Grades 6-12: Questions about Dungeons & Dragons programming? Contact us at whpldnd@gmail.com.

Dungeons & Dragons @ WHPL

Disclaimer(s)

Free parking in the Isham Garage is available to you at the Noah Webster Library during your library visit. Click here to learn more. 

Any individual requiring an accommodation to participate in a library program should contact the library two weeks prior to the program. Please use the contact information listed on this page.

West Hartford Mayor's Youth Council (Off-Site)

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teen
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off-site
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Other

MYC is a council of students in grades 9-12 who represent different public, private, and home schools in West Hartford. They meet twice a month (1 council meeting, one work session) from September-May to help plan and facilitate community impact projects that improve the quality of life of West Hartford youth. They also work with local departments and organizations to help with town-wide initiatives as they arise.

About this group

Teen English Café (Off-Site)

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teen
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off-site
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Language Learning
Registration Required
Description:

Grades 9-12: Join the Immigrant Youth Advocates at a cozy coffee shop to practice your English and meet new people!

Disclaimer(s)

Any individual requiring an accommodation to participate in a library program should contact the library two weeks prior to the program. Please use the contact information listed on this page.

Practice English at Faxon (FX)

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Language Learning

If you are a speaker of a language other than English and you would like to practice your English, join us every Friday morning at the Faxon Library! This is an adult intermediate level English class for people with some English experience, who can hold some conversations speaking about everyday topics and personal preferences. The class will review grammar basics, learn how to offer and request advice, talk about plans, and fix common mistakes in English pronunciation.

How to participate: Contact Pramod Pradhan, Community Engagement Librarian, (860) 561-8202.

This program is generously supported by the Thomas F. Kilfoil Memorial Bequest, West Hartford Library Foundation.

Disclaimer(s)

Any individual requiring an accommodation to participate in a library program should contact the library two weeks prior to the program. Please use the contact information listed on this page.

New Yorker Discussion Group (NWL & Virtual)

11:00am–12:30pm
Adult
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups

Join your fellow New Yorker readers for this weekly moderated discussion of the previous issue. Meetings are held in a hybrid format, both in person and over Zoom. 

How to participate: Contact newyorker@westhartfordlibrary.org.

This program is generously supported by the Thomas F. Kilfoil Memorial Bequest, West Hartford Library Foundation.

About this group  |  Discussion Agreements & Guidelines 

Disclaimer(s)

Free parking in the Isham Garage is available to you at the Noah Webster Library during your library visit. Click here to learn more. 

Any individual requiring an accommodation to participate in a library program should contact the library two weeks prior to the program. Please use the contact information listed on this page.

Faxon Poets (NWL & Virtual)

10:15am–12:15pm
Adult
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups

The group typically meets on the third Saturday of the month to provide a space for poets to read their poems aloud and receive feedback. The group has self-published several collections featuring the work of group members. Meetings are held in a hybrid format, both in person and over Zoom.

How to participate: Contact Maura Beaudreault, mbeaudreault@westhartfordct.gov.

About this group

Disclaimer(s)

Free parking in the Isham Garage is available to you at the Noah Webster Library during your library visit. Click here to learn more. 

Any individual requiring an accommodation to participate in a library program should contact the library two weeks prior to the program. Please use the contact information listed on this page.

West Hartford Tabletop Game Club: Season 7 Game Day (NWL)

10:15am–4:30pm
Adult
Registration Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Magazine Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for an epic day of tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs)! Jump into a world of adventure, imagination, and dice-rolling. 

Disclaimer(s)

Free parking in the Isham Garage is available to you at the Noah Webster Library during your library visit. Click here to learn more. 

Any individual requiring an accommodation to participate in a library program should contact the library two weeks prior to the program. Please use the contact information listed on this page.

Gardening Workshop Series: Winter Sowing (NWL)

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult
Registration Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Registration Required
Description:

Learn how to use the winter sowing method to grow your own native wildflowers and grasses in recycled containers.

Disclaimer(s)

Free parking in the Isham Garage is available to you at the Noah Webster Library during your library visit. Click here to learn more. 

Any individual requiring an accommodation to participate in a library program should contact the library two weeks prior to the program. Please use the contact information listed on this page.

Teen Crochet Club (NWL)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teen
Registration Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Teen Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Registration Required

Grades 6-12: Join us one Saturday a month to crochet with friends. Bring a project you are working on or start a new project with materials and patterns supplied by the library. 

Registration required. Registration opens one month before the program at 7:00pm.

Questions? Contact us at dfuller@westhartfordct.gov.

Disclaimer(s)

Free parking in the Isham Garage is available to you at the Noah Webster Library during your library visit. Click here to learn more. 

Any individual requiring an accommodation to participate in a library program should contact the library two weeks prior to the program. Please use the contact information listed on this page.

West Hartford Anime Club (NWL)

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Music, Arts, & Culture, Film Screenings

The West Hartford Anime Club is a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible space for adults interested in anime and manga to come together and share their passions. Whether you're new to the fandom or a seasoned fan, you're invited to join us! 

How to participate: Contact Leah Farrell, lfarrell@westhartfordct.gov, for a reminder or just drop in.

This group is for adults ages 18 and up ONLY.

About this group

Disclaimer(s)

Free parking in the Isham Garage is available to you at the Noah Webster Library during your library visit. Click here to learn more. 

Any individual requiring an accommodation to participate in a library program should contact the library two weeks prior to the program. Please use the contact information listed on this page.

Closed: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Noah Webster Library, Faxon Branch, Bishops Corner Branch, Online Events, Off-site

Teen Crafternoons: Sock Snowmen (FX)

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teen
Registration Required
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Teen Area
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Registration Required
Description:

Grades 6-12: Turn a basic sock into an adorable snowman! All materials provided, but feel free to bring your own (clean) sock.

Disclaimer(s)

Any individual requiring an accommodation to participate in a library program should contact the library two weeks prior to the program. Please use the contact information listed on this page.

Tween Tuesdays (NWL)

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Tween
Registration Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Registration Required
Description:

Grades 4-6: Calling all Tweens! Join us on the third Tuesday of the month for crafts, baking, technology and more. 

Disclaimer(s)

Free parking in the Isham Garage is available to you at the Noah Webster Library during your library visit. Click here to learn more. 

Any individual requiring an accommodation to participate in a library program should contact the library two weeks prior to the program. Please use the contact information listed on this page.

Demystifying Dyslexia (NWL)

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adult
Registration Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
Registration Required
Description:

Dyslexia touches the lives of one in five children, yet it’s often misunderstood.

Disclaimer(s)

Free parking in the Isham Garage is available to you at the Noah Webster Library during your library visit. Click here to learn more. 

Any individual requiring an accommodation to participate in a library program should contact the library two weeks prior to the program. Please use the contact information listed on this page.