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Light-Up Greeting Cards (NWL)

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library

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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.

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?

Gingerbread Houses (BC)

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

BC Storytime Room at Bishops Corner Branch

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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...

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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 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!

Teen Shrinky Dink Keychains (NWL)

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

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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.

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...

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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.

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 ...

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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 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...

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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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Branches	Noah Webster Library				Faxon Branch
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10:15am				This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Infant" group This event is in the "Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Family" group Family Storytime (NWL) 10:15am–10:45am Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Family This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Infant" group This event is in the "Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Story Room Age Group: Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Family Program Type: Storytime All ages: A storytime with stories and music for the whole family! Children of all ages are welcome. This program is for the child and their caregiver. No registration required. 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.		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Craft Lab (FX) 10:15am–11:00am Children, Toddler, Preschool Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Faxon Branch Room: FX Community Room Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool Program Type: Storytime, Arts, Crafts, & Technology Registration Required Ages 2-4: Experiment with various materials and strengthen fine motor skills to make super-simple arts and crafts, followed by free play. This program is for the adult and their caregiver. This is part of the Preschool Storytime Series. Registration required. Please register for only one series per child. Please be mindful of your schedule and be prepared to attend each class. The series takes place over several weeks. Children must be recommended age by the start of the series. If your child is sick, please stay home. 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.
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11:30am			This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Mini Movers (NWL) 11:30am–12:00pm Children, Toddler, Preschool Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool Program Type: Storytime, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Music, Arts, & Culture Registration Required Ages 1-5: Spend a fun-filled morning of music with us. Dance to great children's music, play musical instruments, and swing scarves. This class is appropriate for more confidently walking toddlers and preschoolers. This program is for the child and their caregiver. This is part of the Preschool Storytime Series. Registration required. Please register for only one series per child. Please be mindful of your schedule and be prepared to attend each class. The series takes place over several weeks. Children must be recommended age by the start of the series. If your child is sick, please stay home. 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.
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3:30pm					This event is in the "Teen" group Teen Crafternoons: Painted Wooden Bangles (FX) 3:30pm–4:30pm Teen Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Faxon Branch Room: FX Teen Area Age Group: Teen Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology Registration Required Description: Grades 6-12: Add a pop of color to your jewelry collection by decorating wooden bangles with acrylic paint. 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.
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4:00pm				This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group Tween Tuesdays (NWL) 4:00pm–5:00pm Children, Tween Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
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5:30pm		This event is in the "Adult" group West Hartford Tabletop Game Club: Season 6 (NWL) 5:30pm–7:30pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Magazine Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups 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 open to all players, game systems, and ideas, with a focus on creating a fun, welcoming, and safe gaming environment. View our full schedule here. 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. We offer many D&D campaigns for tweens. Check them out here. 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. 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.
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6:30pm	This event is in the "Adult" group The Atlantic Magazine Discussion (NWL & Virtual) 6:30pm–8:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Board Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups Join your fellow Atlantic readers on the third Tuesday of the month for a discussion of the current issue. Meetings are held in a hybrid format, both in person and over Zoom. How to participate: Contact us at atlantic@westhartfordlibrary.org. About this group		This event is in the "Adult" group Connecticut, Color, and the Fight for Freedom (NWL) 6:30pm–7:30pm Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events Registration Required Description: Although many Black men served during the Revolutionary War, the Militia Act of 1792 made it illegal for Black men to enlist in state militias. 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.
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