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Finding Inner Peace with Yoga Nidra Meditation (NWL)

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle
Age Group:
Adult

Yoga nidra is a guided resting practice that will help to balance the body and mind.

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

Yoga nidra is a guided resting practice that will help to balance the body and mind.

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: Juneteenth

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
This event is in the "Adult" group

Faxon Poets (NWL & Virtual)

Saturday, June 20, 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.

This event is in the "Adult" group

West Hartford Anime Club (NWL)

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
NWL Board Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Music, Arts, & Culture, Film Screenings
Age Group:
Adult
West Hartford Anime Club:

The West Hartford Anime Club is a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible space for adults interested in anime and manga to come together and share their passions. Whether you're new ...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Music, Arts, & Culture, Film Screenings

The West Hartford Anime Club is a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible space for adults interested in anime and manga to come together and share their passions. Whether you're new to the fandom or a seasoned fan, you're invited to join us! 

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.

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.

Library Board Meeting (NWL)

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
NWL Board Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Other
Library Board Meeting:

Anyone requiring auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or modification of policies or procedures to participate in a meeting, service, program or activity of the Tow...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Board Room
Program Type: Other

Anyone requiring auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or modification of policies or procedures to participate in a meeting, service, program or activity of the Town of West Harford, should contact Suzanne Oslander, ADA Coordinator, at suzanneo@westhartfordct.gov or (860) 561-7580, as soon as possible, preferably seven days beforehand.

Library Board Information & Schedule

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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Summer Reading Kickoff: Escape into a Story (FX)

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Bishops Corner Branch
Program Type:
Music, Arts, & Culture, Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Adult, Teen, Children, Family

All ages: Help us kick off Summer Reading 2026! This year's theme is Escape into a Story, and we will have activities for readers and learners of any age.

Library Branch: Bishops Corner Branch
Age Group: Adult, Teen, Children, Family
Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture, Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Summer Reading
Description:

All ages: Help us kick off Summer Reading 2026! This year's theme is Escape into a Story, and we will have activities for readers and learners of any age.

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

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Summer Reading Kickoff: Escape into a Story (BC)

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 8:00pm
Bishops Corner Branch
Program Type:
Music, Arts, & Culture, Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Adult, Teen, Children, Family

All ages: Help us kick off Summer Reading 2026! This year's theme is Escape into a Story, and we will have activities for readers and learners of any age.

Library Branch: Bishops Corner Branch
Age Group: Adult, Teen, Children, Family
Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture, Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Summer Reading
Description:

All ages: Help us kick off Summer Reading 2026! This year's theme is Escape into a Story, and we will have activities for readers and learners of any age.

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

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Summer Reading Kickoff: Escape into a Story (NWL)

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 8:00pm
Noah Webster Library at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts, & Culture, Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Adult, Teen, Children, Family

All ages: Help us kick off Summer Reading 2026! This year's theme is Escape into a Story, and we will have activities for readers and learners of any age.

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Noah Webster Library
Age Group: Adult, Teen, Children, Family
Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture, Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Summer Reading
Description:

All ages: Help us kick off Summer Reading 2026! This year's theme is Escape into a Story, and we will have activities for readers and learners of any age.

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

This event is in the "Adult" group

Connecticut Screenwriters (NWL & Virtual)

Wednesday, June 24, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween" group

Fire and Ice with The Children’s Museum (NWL)

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm
NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tween

Grades 1-6: Join us for a hot and cold learning experience! First, fan the flames of learning with fiery demonstrations focused on heat and the fire triangle.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Description:

Grades 1-6: Join us for a hot and cold learning experience! First, fan the flames of learning with fiery demonstrations focused on heat and the fire triangle.

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 "Adult" group

Practice English at Faxon (FX)

Friday, June 26, 2026 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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Toddler" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Sensory Explorers: Colors (NWL)

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
NWL Outdoors at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Toddler, Preschool

Ages 18-35 months: Discover the vibrant colors of the rainbow through a multi-sensory experience! Engage in hands-on activities that stimulate sight, touch, and more, making learning colorful and fun.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Outdoors
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Registration Required
Description:

Ages 18-35 months: Discover the vibrant colors of the rainbow through a multi-sensory experience! Engage in hands-on activities that stimulate sight, touch, and more, making learning colorful and fun.

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 "Adult" group

New Yorker Discussion Group (NWL & Virtual)

Friday, June 26, 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.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Bishops Corner Ice Cream Social (BC)

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Bishops Corner Branch
Program Type:
Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Adult, Teen, Children, Family

All ages: Join us to kick off summer with our annual ice cream social! Staff will be serving up delicious ice cream, sherbet, or sorbet with a variety of toppings. Drop in for this special treat!

Library Branch: Bishops Corner Branch
Age Group: Adult, Teen, Children, Family
Program Type: Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Summer Reading
Description:

All ages: Join us to kick off summer with our annual ice cream social! Staff will be serving up delicious ice cream, sherbet, or sorbet with a variety of toppings. Drop in for this special treat!

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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween" group

K-Pop Demon Hunters Trivia (NWL)

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts, & Culture, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tween

Grades 2-6: Test your knowledge on all things K-Pop Demon Hunters! It’s gonna be, gonna be golden. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Description:

Grades 2-6: Test your knowledge on all things K-Pop Demon Hunters! It’s gonna be, gonna be golden. 

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 "Adult" group

West Hartford Tabletop Game Club (NWL)

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
NWL Magazine Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Age Group:
Adult
WH Tabletop Game Club:

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 ga...

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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Let’s Celebrate America 250! (BC)

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
BC Story Room at Bishops Corner Branch
Program Type:
Music, Arts, & Culture, Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children

Grades 2-5: Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a firework craft, some trivia, and even a mini experiment!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Bishops Corner Branch
Room: BC Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture, Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Description:

Grades 2-5: Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a firework craft, some trivia, and even a mini experiment!

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Practice English at Faxon (FX)

Friday, July 3, 2026 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.

This event is in the "Adult" group

New Yorker Discussion Group (NWL & Virtual)

Friday, July 3, 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.

Closed: Independence Day

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
This event is in the "Children" group

Faxon Fun (FX)

Monday, July 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
FX Community Room at Faxon Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children

Summer reading, outdoor games, crafts, science, music, technology, special visitors, and so much more! 

Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
Description:

Summer reading, outdoor games, crafts, science, music, technology, special visitors, and so much more! 

This event is in the "Children" group

Art Afternoons: Fire-Breathing Dragons (BC)

Monday, July 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
BC Story Room at Bishops Corner Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children

Grades 1-3: Let’s make dragons come alive! Together we will create and decorate “fire” breathing dragons.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Bishops Corner Branch
Room: BC Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Description:

Grades 1-3: Let’s make dragons come alive! Together we will create and decorate “fire” breathing dragons.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Faxon Fun (FX)

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
FX Community Room at Faxon Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children

Summer reading, outdoor games, crafts, science, music, technology, special visitors, and so much more! 

Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
Description:

Summer reading, outdoor games, crafts, science, music, technology, special visitors, and so much more! 

This event is in the "Children" group

Lego Engineers: Unicorns (NWL)

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children

Grades 4-7: Join us for afternoon of building. Lego Engineers will build a Lego Unicorn to take home and keep.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Description:

Grades 4-7: Join us for afternoon of building. Lego Engineers will build a Lego Unicorn to take home and keep.

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.