Event List

Featured Events

Sinclair Lewis and family

"Leave Hartford? Absurd!" Declares Mrs. Sinclair Lewis (NWL)

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Sinclair Lewis brought his newfound fame and his family to West Hartford in 1922. They intended to stay indefinitely, but instead it turned into a volatile one-year stint punctuate...

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

Sinclair Lewis brought his newfound fame and his family to West Hartford in 1922. They intended to stay indefinitely, but instead it turned into a volatile one-year stint punctuated by dramatic faux pas.

Medical Cannabis 101

Medical Cannabis 101 (Virtual)

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Online Events

Description:

Explore the history of cannabis, from traditional medical use through prohibition and modern legalization, followed by an introduction to the cannabis plant and the parts most rele...

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

Explore the history of cannabis, from traditional medical use through prohibition and modern legalization, followed by an introduction to the cannabis plant and the parts most relevant to medical treatment.

Photo of paints, brushes, and construction paper worktable

Art Afternoon at Bishops Corner (BC)

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
BC Storytime Room at Bishops Corner Branch

Description:

Ages 5 & up: Time for your creativity to shine! Join us for open art exploration time. Use a variety of art mediums to create your own masterpiece. Drop in any time betwee...

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

Ages 5 & up: Time for your creativity to shine! Join us for open art exploration time. Use a variety of art mediums to create your own masterpiece. Drop in any time between 3 and 4!

Photo: Digital Addiction in Children

Digital Addiction in Children with Paul Tieger and Michael Shelby (NWL)

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Psychologist Michael Shelby and personality expert Paul D. Tieger will discuss their new book, ReConnect, which explores how digital addiction in both parents and children has resu...

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

Psychologist Michael Shelby and personality expert Paul D.

Snow on ground - up close photo

Winter Sensory Explorers (NWL)

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Ages 18–35 months: Join us for a morning of winter-themed sensory play. Engage in hands-on activities that stimulate sight, touch, and more! Dress for a mess! This program is ...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Toddler
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Description:

Ages 18–35 months: Join us for a morning of winter-themed sensory play.

Film & Discussion: Crip Camp

Film & Discussion: Crip Camp (NWL)

Saturday, February 28, 2026 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

Poppi's Planet - cropped photo of artist

Poppi's Planet (FX)

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
FX Community Room at Faxon Branch

Description:

Ages 2-6: Poppi’s Planet is back! Join Poppi and her puppet friends for a fun-filled morning of dance and music. This program is for the child and their caregiver.Registration...

Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
Age Group: Children, Toddler
Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture
Registration Required
Description:

Ages 2-6: Poppi’s Planet is back! Join Poppi and her puppet friends for a fun-filled morning of dance and music. This program is for the child and their caregiver.

Weha the People Logo with laptop and quill pen - illustration

WeHa the People Student Essay Contest Research Session (Virtual)

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Online Events

Description:

Grades 6-12: Up your research game! Join us over Zoom to ask any research questions you may have for the America250 "WeHa the People" Student Essay Contest. Participants will be pa...

Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture
Registration Required
Description:

Grades 6-12: Up your research game! Join us over Zoom to ask any research questions you may have for the America250 "WeHa the People" Student Essay Contest.

Homegrown National Park with Doug Tallamy

Livestream: Homegrown National Park with Doug Tallamy (Virtual)

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Online Events

Description:

IF YOU REGISTERED AND DID NOT RECEIVE AN EMAIL WITH INSTRUCTIONS AND THE LINK, PLEASE CHECK THE SPAM/JUNK FOLDER IN YOUR EMAILIn-person registration to see Doug Tallamy is full, bu...

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

IF YOU REGISTERED AND DID NOT RECEIVE AN EMAIL WITH INSTRUCTIONS AND THE LINK, PLEASE CHECK THE SPAM/JUNK FOLDER IN YOUR EMAIL

In-person registration to see Doug Tallamy is full,

Seed Library Kickoff (NWL)

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Noah Webster Library at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Join us for the 4th Annual Seed Library Kickoff! This event marks the start of the season for our popular Seed Library – a collaboration between the WHPL and the West Hartford Gard...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Noah Webster Library
Age Group: Adult, Teen, Children, Family
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Description:

Join us for the 4th Annual Seed Library Kickoff!

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Family Storytime (NWL)

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Family
Family 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.

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.

Craft Lab (FX)

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
FX Community Room at Faxon Branch
Program Type:
Storytime, Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Toddler, Preschool
Craft Lab:

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 child and their ca...

Registration Required
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 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)

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.

Mini Movers (NWL)

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Storytime, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Music, Arts, & Culture
Age Group:
Children, Toddler, Preschool
Mini Movers:

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 ...

Registration Required
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.

Mother Goose on the Loose (BC)

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
BC Storytime Room at Bishops Corner Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Toddler, Preschool
Mother Goose on the Loose:

Ages 18 months - 4 years: Music, movement, visual literacy and language development in a fun class that teaches social skills, taking turns, and how to express emotions. This progr...

Registration Required
Library Branch: Bishops Corner Branch
Room: BC Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

Ages 18 months - 4 years: Music, movement, visual literacy and language development in a fun class that teaches social skills, taking turns, and how to express emotions. 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)

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.

Family Storytime (BC)

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
BC Storytime Room at Bishops Corner Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Family
Family 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.

Library Branch: Bishops Corner Branch
Room: BC Storytime 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)

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.

Photo of paints, brushes, and construction paper worktable

Art Afternoon at Bishops Corner (BC)

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
BC Storytime Room at Bishops Corner Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Age Group:
Adult, Teen, Children, Preschool, Tween

Ages 5 & up: Time for your creativity to shine! Join us for open art exploration time. Use a variety of art mediums to create your own masterpiece. Drop in any time between 3 and 4!

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

Ages 5 & up: Time for your creativity to shine! Join us for open art exploration time. Use a variety of art mediums to create your own masterpiece. Drop in any time between 3 and 4!

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.

Babies Love Book - image with logo

Babies Love Books Registration (FX)

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
FX Children's Department at Faxon Branch
Age Group:
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool

About Babies Love Books

  • What is it? A literacy program for immigrant families. Stories, songs, crafts, playtime and books to take home!
  • Who is it for?
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Children's Department
Age Group: Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool
Description:

About Babies Love Books

  • What is it? A literacy program for immigrant families. Stories, songs, crafts, playtime and books to take home!
  • Who is it for?

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.

Afternoon Movie - Wicked: For Good (NWL)

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 2:30pm - 5:15pm
NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts, & Culture, Film Screenings
Age Group:
Adult, Teen, Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Tween, Family

All Ages: Join us for an afternoon showing of Wicked: For Good, complete with popcorn! Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult. 

No registration required.

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

All Ages: Join us for an afternoon showing of Wicked: For Good, complete with popcorn! Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult. 

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.

Babies Love Book - image with logo

Babies Love Books (FX)

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
FX Community Room at Faxon Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool

Ages birth to 4: A literacy program for immigrant families, caregivers and children. Stories, songs, crafts, playtime and books to take home! This program is for the child and their caregiver.

Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
Age Group: Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Ages birth to 4: A literacy program for immigrant families, caregivers and children. Stories, songs, crafts, playtime and books to take home! This program is for the child and their caregiver.

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.

Babies Love Book - image with logo

Babies Love Books (FX)

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
FX Community Room at Faxon Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool

Ages birth to 4: A literacy program for immigrant families, caregivers and children. Stories, songs, crafts, playtime and books to take home! This program is for the child and their caregiver.

Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
Age Group: Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Ages birth to 4: A literacy program for immigrant families, caregivers and children. Stories, songs, crafts, playtime and books to take home! This program is for the child and their caregiver.

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.

Babies Love Book - image with logo

Babies Love Books (FX)

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
FX Community Room at Faxon Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool

Ages birth to 4: A literacy program for immigrant families, caregivers and children. Stories, songs, crafts, playtime and books to take home! This program is for the child and their caregiver.

Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
Age Group: Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Ages birth to 4: A literacy program for immigrant families, caregivers and children. Stories, songs, crafts, playtime and books to take home! This program is for the child and their caregiver.

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.

Babies Love Book - image with logo

Babies Love Books (FX)

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
FX Community Room at Faxon Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool

Ages birth to 4: A literacy program for immigrant families, caregivers and children. Stories, songs, crafts, playtime and books to take home! This program is for the child and their caregiver.

Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
Age Group: Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Ages birth to 4: A literacy program for immigrant families, caregivers and children. Stories, songs, crafts, playtime and books to take home! This program is for the child and their caregiver.

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.

Babies Love Book - image with logo

Babies Love Books (FX)

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
FX Community Room at Faxon Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool

Ages birth to 4: A literacy program for immigrant families, caregivers and children. Stories, songs, crafts, playtime and books to take home! This program is for the child and their caregiver.

Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
Age Group: Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Ages birth to 4: A literacy program for immigrant families, caregivers and children. Stories, songs, crafts, playtime and books to take home! This program is for the child and their caregiver.

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.

Babies Love Book - image with logo

Babies Love Books (FX)

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
FX Community Room at Faxon Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool

Ages birth to 4: A literacy program for immigrant families, caregivers and children. Stories, songs, crafts, playtime and books to take home! This program is for the child and their caregiver.

Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
Age Group: Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Ages birth to 4: A literacy program for immigrant families, caregivers and children. Stories, songs, crafts, playtime and books to take home! This program is for the child and their caregiver.

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.