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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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Logo: New Yorker Discussion Group

New Yorker Discussion Group (NWL & Virtual)

Friday, December 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
NWL Board Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Age Group:
Adult
New Yorker Discussion Group:

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...

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.

Logo: West Hartford Fiction Writers

West Hartford Fiction Writers (NWL & Virtual)

Monday, December 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
NWL Board Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Age Group:
Adult
West Hartford Fiction Writers:

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 atte...

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.

Logo: The Atlantic Magazine Discussion

The Atlantic Magazine Discussion (NWL & Virtual)

Tuesday, December 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
NWL Board Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Age Group:
Adult
The Atlantic Magazine Discussion:

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.&...

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

Logo: New Yorker Discussion Group

New Yorker Discussion Group (NWL & Virtual)

Friday, December 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
NWL Board Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Age Group:
Adult
New Yorker Discussion Group:

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...

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.

Logo: The Faxon Poets

Faxon Poets (NWL & Virtual)

Saturday, December 19, 2026 at 10:15am - 12:15pm
NWL Board Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Age Group:
Adult
Faxon Poets:

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 colle...

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.

Closed: Christmas Day

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Noah Webster Library, Faxon Branch, Bishops Corner Branch, Online Events, Off-site
Closing
Branches:
Noah Webster Library, Faxon Branch, Bishops Corner Branch, Online Events, Off-site
Logo: New Yorker Discussion Group

New Yorker Discussion Group (NWL & Virtual)

Friday, December 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
NWL Board Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Age Group:
Adult
New Yorker Discussion Group:

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...

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.

Logo: Connecticut Screenwriters

Connecticut Screenwriters (NWL & Virtual)

Wednesday, December 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
NWL Board Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Age Group:
Adult
Connecticut Screenwriters:

The group meets on the last Wednesday of every month (except December) to provide feedback on original scripts. A knowledgeable volunteer moderator is selected from the group each ...

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

The group meets on the last Wednesday of every month (except December) to provide feedback on original scripts. A knowledgeable volunteer moderator is selected from the group each month to oversee the meeting and facilitate the distribution of scripts. The group is geared to those with some screenwriting experience, though all are welcome to listen and observe. Only individuals who attend meetings regularly, and review submitted scripts, qualify to have their own script(s) reviewed by the group. New members must attend two meetings before having scripts considered for review by the group. Meetings are held in a hybrid format, both in person and over Zoom.

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

This group is for adults ages 18 and up ONLY.

About this group  |  Group Operations & Procedures

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.