Event List

Filters
Age Group
Van Gogh sunflower paintings

Everything Under the Sunflowers: A Van Gogh-Inspired Print and Collage Workshop (NWL)

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
NWL Studio 20 South at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South
Age Group:
Adult, Teen, Family
Description:

Sunflowers are one of the most beloved flowers. They have inspired many artists to create beautiful work...so how do sunflowers inspire you? Using Van Gogh’s famous painting as our...

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Studio 20 South
Age Group: Adult, Teen, Family
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Sunflowers are one of the most beloved flowers. They have inspired many artists to create beautiful work...so how do sunflowers inspire you?

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 Immigrant Teen Club (Location TBD)

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Age Group:
Teen
Description:

Final WHiT spring meeting.   More info on West Hartford Immigrant Teens: https://www.westhartfordlibrary.org/teens/west-hartford-immigrant-teens/.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Description:

Final WHiT spring meeting.

 

More info on West Hartford Immigrant Teens: https://www.westhartfordlibrary.org/teens/west-hartford-immigrant-teens/.

Teen D&D: Dragonlance (NWL)

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
NWL Teen Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Age Group:
Teen
Description:

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

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Teen Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Description:

This campaign is currently full.

Questions about Dungeons & Dragons programming? Email us at whpldnd@gmail.com.

Building Connections Book Club logo

Building Connections: Book Club for Immigrants (FX)

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 6:15pm - 7:45pm
FX Community Room at Faxon Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Building Connections Book Club:

The Building Connections Book Club is for West Hartford Advanced English learners who want to develop their English reading and communication skills in a diverse, inspiring, and en...

Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs, Language Learning

The Building Connections Book Club is for West Hartford Advanced English learners who want to develop their English reading and communication skills in a diverse, inspiring, and encouraging environment. Participants will be given reading material each week and then meet in a group to ask questions and discuss the text.

To participate, contact Elizabeth Hanlon at eemhanlon@gmail.com or (860) 305-1786.

Funding for this program provided by The Hartford Foundation West Hartford Greater Together Community Fund.

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.

Author Talk: Award-Winning Author Addison McKnight (NWL)

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

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 her cousin, K...

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 78
Description:

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 her cousin, Kiki King, was born and raised, and dying to escape.

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.

rocks painted with plant names and images

Adult Crafternoons: Plant Label Rocks (FX)

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
FX Community Room at Faxon Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

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 r...

Required
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Description:

IN-PERSON PROGRAM

Join us for Adult Crafternoons! This month we are painting rocks to make plant labels for our gardens (or anywhere!). 

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.

West Hartford Fiction Writers (Virtual)

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

WEST HARTFORD FICTION WRITERS HAVE GONE VIRTUAL! FOR INFORMATION ON HOW TO ACCESS MEETINGS VIA ZOOM, EMAIL: fiction@westhartfordlibrary.org Library-sponsored fiction writer...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type:
Description:

WEST HARTFORD FICTION WRITERS HAVE GONE VIRTUAL! FOR INFORMATION ON HOW TO ACCESS MEETINGS VIA ZOOM, EMAIL: fiction@westhartfordlibrary.org

Practice English @ Faxon

Practice English at Faxon (FX)

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
FX Community Room at Faxon Branch
Program Type:
Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

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 B...

Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Language Learning
Description:

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.

Logo - New Yorker Group

New Yorker Discussion Group (NWL & Virtual)

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
NWL Board Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

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 eve...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Description:

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.

Logo - The Faxon Poets

Faxon Poets (NWL & Virtual)

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 10:15am - 12:15pm
NWL Board Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

The Faxon Poets Group was formed in 2002. The group typically meets on the third Saturday of every month at Noah Webster Library and will be a hybrid meeting (both through Zoom and...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Description:

The Faxon Poets Group was formed in 2002. The group typically meets on the third Saturday of every month at Noah Webster Library and will be a hybrid meeting (both through Zoom and in person).

Juneteenth flag

Juneteenth Commemoration with Hidden History (NWL)

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Music, Arts, & Culture
Age Group:
Adult, Children, Teen, Family
Description:

This gathering commemorates the lives of nine people who were enslaved in West Hartford and Hartford. Students from both the public and private schools in West Hartford have studie...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Children, Teen, Family
Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Music, Arts, & Culture
Description:

This gathering commemorates the lives of nine people who were enslaved in West Hartford and Hartford.

Etta Extraordinaire by Charnaie Gordon book jacket

Juneteenth Storytime with Charnaie Gordon (NWL)

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool
Description:

Juneteenth Storytime with children's author Charnaie Gordon Ages 3-6 Charnaie Gordon will read from her book Etta Extraordinaire and children will create a craft. Parent...

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Description:

Juneteenth Storytime with children's author Charnaie Gordon

Ages 3-6

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.

RiseUP for Arts

RiseUP for Arts Creative Leadership Program (Off-site)

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Music, Arts, & Culture, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teen
Description:

Ages 13-18: Teens who participate in this series will attend four workshops to learn how to plan, create, and install a mural for the Teen Room at the Noah Webster Library. This ar...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Ages 13-18: Teens who participate in this series will attend four workshops to learn how to plan, create, and install a mural for the Teen Room at the Noah Webster Library.

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.

Cookbook Club (NWL)

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 6:15pm - 7:45pm
NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

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 ...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

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!

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.

It's Time to Talk Trash! (Virtual)

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Noah Webster Library at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Please note that this program will be virtual through Zoom. Join us for a discussion about West Hartford's waste crisis, and an upcoming opportunity to cut our trash in half. Th...

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Noah Webster Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 499
Description:

Please note that this program will be virtual through Zoom.

RiseUP for Arts

RiseUP for Arts Creative Leadership Program (Off-site)

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Music, Arts, & Culture, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teen
Description:

Ages 13-18: Teens who participate in this series will attend four workshops to learn how to plan, create, and install a mural for the Teen Room at the Noah Webster Library. This ar...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture, Summer Reading
Description:

Ages 13-18: Teens who participate in this series will attend four workshops to learn how to plan, create, and install a mural for the Teen Room at the Noah Webster Library.

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.

dragon egg

Adventure Begins at Your Library: Dragon Egg Craft (NWL)

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
NWL Teen Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teen
Description:

Grades 6-12: Get ready for Bookwyrm Fest and make some dragon egg décor! Register online. Supplies at seats are limited.   Questions? Contact the Teen Department at k...

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Teen Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:

Grades 6-12: Get ready for Bookwyrm Fest and make some dragon egg décor!

Register online. Supplies at seats are limited.

 

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.

Logo for club

West Hartford Tabletop Game Club (NWL)

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
NWL Magazine Room at Noah Webster Library
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Join us for our Season 1 Wrap Party! Members new and old are welcome to enjoy light refreshments, conversation, awards, and raffle prizes. The West Hartford Tabletop Game Club i...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Magazine Room
Age Group: Adult
Description:

Join us for our Season 1 Wrap Party! Members new and old are welcome to enjoy light refreshments, conversation, awards, and raffle prizes.

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.

Change How You Understand Autism (NWL)

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Learn from the experts in an unforgettable interactive forum. Find out what works and what doesn't with this population Learn about the importance of relationships Learn ...

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle
Required
Seats Remaining: 79
Description:

Learn from the experts in an unforgettable interactive forum.

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.

The Atlantic Magazine Discussion (NWL & Virtual)

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
NWL Board Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

The Atlantic Discussion Group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm. For information on the group and instructions on how to join, please email atlantic@westhar...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Description:

The Atlantic Discussion Group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm.

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.

RiseUP for Arts

RiseUP for Arts Creative Leadership Program (Off-site)

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Music, Arts, & Culture, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teen
Description:

Ages 13-18: Teens who participate in this series will attend four workshops to learn how to plan, create, and install a mural for the Teen Room at the Noah Webster Library. This ar...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture, Summer Reading
Description:

Ages 13-18: Teens who participate in this series will attend four workshops to learn how to plan, create, and install a mural for the Teen Room at the Noah Webster Library.

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.

Rainbow sand Art

Teen Rainbow Sand Art (NWL)

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
NWL Teen Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teen
Description:

Grades 6-12: Create a beautiful sand art decoration. Seating is limited and registration is required. This program is brought to you by the West Hartford Libraries Teen Advisory...

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Teen Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Description:

Grades 6-12: Create a beautiful sand art decoration. Seating is limited and registration is required.

This program is brought to you by the West Hartford Libraries Teen Advisory Board 2023-2024.

Author Talk: Jennifer Armstrong's 'Sex and the City and Us' (Virtual)

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Noah Webster Library at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Music, Arts, & Culture
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Sex and the City and Us is the story of how a columnist, two gay men, and a writers’ room full of women used their own poignant, hilarious, and humiliating stories to launch a cult...

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Noah Webster Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Music, Arts, & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 495
Description:

Sex and the City and Us is the story of how a columnist, two gay men, and a writers’ room full of women used their own poignant, hilarious, and humiliating stories to launch a cultural phenomenon.

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.