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Silent Book Club (NWL)

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
NWL Magazine Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Join fellow book lovers for quiet reading time in our comfy magazine room. Borrow a book from the library or bring your own! There will be optional chatting and mingling during the...

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Magazine Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Description:

Join fellow book lovers for quiet reading time in our comfy magazine room. Borrow a book from the library or bring your own! There will be optional chatting and mingling during the last 15 minutes.

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.

Teens playing D&D

Teen D&D: Wild Beyond the Witchlight (NWL)

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
NWL Teen Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Age Group:
Teen
Teen D&D:

Grades 6-12: Questions about Dungeons & Dragons programming? Contact us at whpldnd@gmail.com.Dungeons & Dragons @ WHPL

Description:

THIS CAMPAIGN IS FULL

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

Grades 6-12: Questions about Dungeons & Dragons programming? Contact us at whpldnd@gmail.com.

Dungeons & Dragons @ WHPL

THIS CAMPAIGN IS FULL

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: Good Friday

All Day
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: The Faxon Poets

Faxon Poets (NWL & Virtual)

Saturday, April 19, 2025 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.

Young person playing chess

Tween Chess (FX)

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
FX Children's Area at Faxon Branch
Program Type:
Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Age Group:
Tween, Teen
Tween Chess:

Grades 3-8: Includes instruction, puzzles, and practice play taught by teens with teaching and chess tournament experience. All levels are welcome. Parents must remain in the build...

Required
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Children's Area
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Required
Seats Remaining: 12

Grades 3-8: Includes instruction, puzzles, and practice play taught by teens with teaching and chess tournament experience. All levels are welcome. Parents must remain in the building for children under 12. 

Registration required. Registration opens 2 weeks before the program at 7:00pm. Register for each session separately.

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.

Closed: Easter

All Day
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
Teens playing D&D

Teen D&D: Curse of Strahd (NWL)

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
NWL Teen Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Age Group:
Teen
Teen D&D:

Grades 6-12: Questions about Dungeons & Dragons programming? Contact us at whpldnd@gmail.com.Dungeons & Dragons @ WHPL

Description:

This campaign is currently full.

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

Grades 6-12: Questions about Dungeons & Dragons programming? Contact us at whpldnd@gmail.com.

Dungeons & Dragons @ WHPL

This campaign is currently full.

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.

Yarn

Teen Crochet Club (NWL)

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Age Group:
Teen
Description:

Grades 6-12: Learn the basics of crochet while making fun and functional items! Open to beginners and experienced crochet artists. Supplies will be provided.Registration required. ...

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Description:

Grades 6-12: Learn the basics of crochet while making fun and functional items! Open to beginners and experienced crochet artists. Supplies will be provided.

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.

person building a computer

How to Build Your Own PC (NWL)

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
NWL Studio 20 South at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South
Age Group:
Adult, Teen
Description:

Ages 12 & up. Building your own PC can feel intimidating, so let Technology Services Librarian Gen Francis show you how it's done! Gen will walk you through the entire process,...

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Studio 20 South
Age Group: Adult, Teen
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:

Ages 12 & up. Building your own PC can feel intimidating, so let Technology Services Librarian Gen Francis show you how it's done!

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.

Egg Drop Challenge (NWL)

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Other
Age Group:
Children
Description:

Grades 3-5: Test your engineering skills by designing a carrier that will protect an egg when dropped from up high. This program is for the child alone. Parents must remain in...

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:

Grades 3-5: Test your engineering skills by designing a carrier that will protect an egg when dropped from up high. 

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.

Teens playing D&D

Teen D&D w/ Colin (NWL)

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Age Group:
Teen
Teen D&D:

Grades 6-12: Questions about Dungeons & Dragons programming? Contact us at whpldnd@gmail.com.Dungeons & Dragons @ WHPL

Description:

THIS CAMPAIGN IS FULL

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

Grades 6-12: Questions about Dungeons & Dragons programming? Contact us at whpldnd@gmail.com.

Dungeons & Dragons @ WHPL

THIS CAMPAIGN IS FULL

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.

Poetry Now! A Guided Reading and Discussion Group (NWL)

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
NWL Board Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Music, Arts, & Culture
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Gather to read and discuss poems from contemporary writers that speak to our lives today. Participants will gain new approaches to reading poetry of all kinds and leave with a writ...

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Music, Arts, & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Description:

Gather to read and discuss poems from contemporary writers that speak to our lives today. Participants will gain new approaches to reading poetry of all kinds and leave with a writing prompt to try on their own.

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.

Let's Plant a Seed Storytime with West Hartford Garden Club (NWL)

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Toddler, Preschool
Description:

Ages 3-5: Get ready for spring with stories about gardening! Little green thumbs will also get to plant their own seeds. This program is for the child and their caregiver.Regi...

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

Ages 3-5: Get ready for spring with stories about gardening! Little green thumbs will also get to plant their own seeds. 

This program is for the child and their caregiver.

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.

Photo - Lego bricks close-up

Faxon Lego Club (FX)

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
FX Community Room at Faxon Branch
Program Type:
Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Other
Age Group:
Children
Description:

Calling all Lego builders ... let's construct & create! The fourth (4th) Wednesday of the month at 3:30 to 4:15 pm is for building.Please register for Lego club either at the N...

Required
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:

Calling all Lego builders ... let's construct & create! The fourth (4th) Wednesday of the month at 3:30 to 4:15 pm is for building.

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.

WHiT

West Hartford Immigrant Teen Club (FX)

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
FX Community Room at Faxon Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teen
West Hartford Immigrant Teen Club:

Grades 8-12: WHiT is a community group committed to empowering immigrant youth to be leaders. We offer teens opportunities to participate in town-wide events, engaging in activism ...

Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Other

Grades 8-12: WHiT is a community group committed to empowering immigrant youth to be leaders. We offer teens opportunities to participate in town-wide events, engaging in activism and celebrating diverse cultural holidays and traditions. We also provide a safe environment for students to support one another, express their cultural identities, and share their immigrant experiences in their new schools and communities. Follow us on Instagram @whitclub22!

About this group

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.

Teens playing D&D

Teen D&D: Wild Beyond the Witchlight (NWL)

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
NWL Teen Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Age Group:
Teen
Teen D&D:

Grades 6-12: Questions about Dungeons & Dragons programming? Contact us at whpldnd@gmail.com.Dungeons & Dragons @ WHPL

Description:

THIS CAMPAIGN IS FULL

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

Grades 6-12: Questions about Dungeons & Dragons programming? Contact us at whpldnd@gmail.com.

Dungeons & Dragons @ WHPL

THIS CAMPAIGN IS FULL

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.

Student art

Public Reception: Conard and Hall High Schools National Arts Honor Society (NWL)

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
NWL Gallery at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts, & Culture
Age Group:
Adult, Teen
Description:

National Art Honor Society students from Conard and Hall High Schools celebrate their annual exhibition. Learn more about the exhibit here. No registration required. 

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Gallery
Age Group: Adult, Teen
Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture
Description:

National Art Honor Society students from Conard and Hall High Schools celebrate their annual exhibition. Learn more about the exhibit here. 

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.

Moneywise Week for Teens with Finance in Advance (NWL)

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
NWL Board Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle
Age Group:
Teen
Description:

Grades 7-12: Join teen leaders from Finance in Advance as we belatedly celebrate Moneywise Week (April 15-21)! They will teach you financial literacy, budgeting, and investing conc...

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Board Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

Grades 7-12: Join teen leaders from Finance in Advance as we belatedly celebrate Moneywise Week (April 15-21)!

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.

Building Connections Book Club logo

Building Connections: Book Club for Immigrants (FX)

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 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.

How to participate: Contact Elizabeth Hanlon, eemhanlon@gmail.com, or (860) 305-1786.

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

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Book cover for The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora

Teen Book Discussion @ River Bend: 'The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora' (Off-site)

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Off-site
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Tween, Teen
Description:

Grades 6-8: Teen Advisory Board is hosting a special after-hours book discussion of 2021 Nutmeg nominee The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora at River Bend Bookshop. Sign up to reserve a ...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off-site
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Description:

Grades 6-8: Teen Advisory Board is hosting a special after-hours book discussion of 2021 Nutmeg nominee The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora at River Bend Bookshop

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.

Practice English @ Faxon

Practice English at Faxon (FX)

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
FX Community Room at Faxon Branch
Program Type:
Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Practice English at Faxon:

If you are a speaker of a language other than English and you would like to practice your English, join us every Friday morning at the Faxon Library! This is an adult intermediate ...

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

If you are a speaker of a language other than English and you would like to practice your English, join us every Friday morning at the Faxon Library! This is an adult intermediate level English class for people with some English experience, who can hold some conversations speaking about everyday topics and personal preferences. The class will review grammar basics, learn how to offer and request advice, talk about plans, and fix common mistakes in English pronunciation.

How to participate: Contact Pramod Pradhan, Community Engagement Librarian, (860) 561-8202.

This program is generously supported by the Thomas F. Kilfoil Memorial Bequest, West Hartford Library Foundation.

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.

Logo: New Yorker Discussion Group

New Yorker Discussion Group (NWL & Virtual)

Friday, April 25, 2025 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.

Nintendo Tournament: Smash Bros Ultimate (NWL)

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Age Group:
Teen
Description:

Grades 6-12: Let's GO! Join us for a friendly Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament. Have fun, meet other players, and compete for prizes. You may bring a Switch or Joy-Cons with you, bu...

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Description:

Grades 6-12: Let's GO! Join us for a friendly Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament. Have fun, meet other players, and compete for prizes. You may bring a Switch or Joy-Cons with you, but it is not necessary.

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.

3D printer filament

Framed in Nature: Upcycled 3D Filament Collages (NWL)

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
NWL Studio 20 South at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South
Age Group:
Adult, Children, Teen, Family
Description:

Give discarded 3D printer filament new life in this hands-on workshop where art meets sustainability! Participants of all ages will cut and shape colorful scraps of filament to cre...

Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Studio 20 South
Age Group: Adult, Children, Teen, Family
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:

Give discarded 3D printer filament new life in this hands-on workshop where art meets sustainability! Participants of all ages will cut and shape colorful scraps of filament to create stunning floral and nature-themed collages.

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.