Upcoming Events

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 board games, VR, art cart, chess lessons, and other activities. Parents can drop ch...

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...

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 Thursdays, May 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 at 10:15 AM at Bishops Corner. Please n...

2's and 3's Ages 2-3 This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class. Storytime for 2’s and 3’s with familiar routine to focus on listening, following directions, and having fun! Adults must attend with child. Meets ...

This campaign is currently full. Questions about Dungeons & Dragons programming? Email us at whpldnd@gmail.com. ...

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 ...

MOTHER GOOSE on the LOOSE Ages 18 months - 4years This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class. Music, movement, visual literacy and language development in a fun class that teaches social skills, taking turns, and how to...

BABYTIME Ages newborn - 15 months Informal gathering for conversation and play. Parent or caregiver must accompany each child. No registration required. Meets on Fridays, May 10, 17, 24 & 31 at 11:00 AM. Please note: If your chil...

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. in a hybrid format, both in-person and on Zoom. A...

WONDERFUL ONES Ages 13-23 Months This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class. Energetic storytime to match the energy of beginning walkers! For active one-year olds with books, songs, and rhymes with emphasis on repetiti...

FOR INFORMATION ON ACCESSING OUR 2023-2024 SEASON via ZOOM, please EMAIL: bard@westhartfordlibrary.org Virtual programs by Capital Classics Theatre Company https://www.capitalclassics.org/ at West Hartford Public Library. Al...

The West Hartford Tabletop Game Club is a friendly, inclusive, and accessible tabletop role playing game group for adults of ALL experience levels! Whether you’ve never played a game in your life or you’re a seasoned GM, this group is for you. We are...

Please note that this program is in-person at the Noah Webster Library. Gender-affirming care for the transgender and gender-diverse population is under attack. Misinformation and false information are being spread by politicians and social media...

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...

PRIDE STORYTIME: Let’s celebrate loving families! For preschool children (ages 3-5) Stories, songs, heart craft and a snack. For families with preschool children. Registration required. Parents invited to stay. Refreshments generou...

This campaign is currently full. Questions about Dungeons & Dragons programming? Email us at whpldnd@gmail.com. ...

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. in a hybrid format, both in-person and on Zoom. A...

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. We will meet in a hybrid format (both in-person and through Zoom simultaneously). To join this...

IN-PERSON PROGRAM Join us for Adult Crafternoons! This month we are painting rocks to make plant labels for our gardens (or anywhere!).  Space is limited. Registration required. Please register for ONLY Faxon OR Bishops Corner.  ...

LEGO CLUB Grades K-4 This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class. Calling all Lego builders ... let's construct & create! The second Wednesday of the month at 3:30 to 4:15 pm is for building. Lego club meets on We...

This campaign is currently full. Questions about Dungeons & Dragons programming? Email us at whpldnd@gmail.com. ...

Please note that this program will be in person at the Noah Webster Library. A desperate murder committed by Angela Miller’s mother tore Angela’s life apart and brought her to Martha’s Vineyard to live with her wealthy grandparents. It’s where he...

IN-PERSON PROGRAM Join us for Adult Crafternoons! This month we are painting rocks to make plant labels for our gardens (or anywhere!).  Space is limited. Registration required. Please register for ONLY Faxon OR Bishops Corner.  ...