Upcoming Events

Name: Making It Move with Zoetropes (NWL)
Start: 2025-04-12T11:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-04-12T13:00:00-04:00
Location: Noah Webster Library

Featured Events

Making It Move with Zoetropes (NWL)

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

NWL Studio 20 South at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Join us for a hands-on workshop where creativity meets motion! Learn the basics tools and techniques of animation while transforming old CDs into spinning zoetropes—classic animati...

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: 0

Description:

Join us for a hands-on workshop where creativity meets motion! Learn the basics tools and techniques of animation while transforming old CDs into spinning zoetropes—classic animation devices that bring still images to life.

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.

Faxon Poets Public Reading and Celebration (NWL)

Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Since 2002, The Faxon Poets have been gathering at the West Hartford Public Library to write, edit, share, and critique their poetry in a warm and conducive environment. Join ...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Music, Arts, & Culture

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Seats Remaining: 67

Description:

Since 2002, The Faxon Poets have been gathering at the West Hartford Public Library to write, edit, share, and critique their poetry in a warm and conducive e

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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.

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Faxon Builders (FX)

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

FX Community Room at Faxon Branch

Description:

Grades K-4: Start school break with a Builders’ Bonanza! We will have mountains of Legos, KEVA Planks, Magna Tiles, marble runs and other building tools. This program is for t...

Library Branch: Faxon Branch

Room: FX Community Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Other

Required

Seats Remaining: 6

Description:

Grades K-4: Start school break with a Builders’ Bonanza! We will have mountains of Legos, KEVA Planks, Magna Tiles, marble runs and other building tools.

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.

Polaroids & Perler Frames (NWL)

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

NWL Teen Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Grade 6-12: Make a spring-themed perler bead frame and take a picture at the library to put inside!Registration required. Registration opens one month before the program at 7:00pm....

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Teen Room

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology

Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Description:

Grade 6-12: Make a spring-themed perler bead frame and take a picture at the library to put inside!

Registration required. Registration opens one month before the program at 7:00pm.

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.

Tween Tuesday: Kawaii Felt Keychains (NWL)

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm

NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Grades 4-6: Calling all Tweens! Join us on the third Tuesday of the month at 4:00 pm for crafts, baking, technology and more.Registration required. Classes for 2025 (registration o...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Story Room

Age Group: Tween

Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology

Required

Seats Remaining: 3

Description:

Grades 4-6: Calling all Tweens! Join us on the third Tuesday of the month at 4:00 pm for crafts, baking, technology and more.

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.

Pajama Storytime at Bishops Corner (BC)

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm

BC Storytime Room at Bishops Corner Branch

Description:

Ages 3-6: Join us for a pajama-themed storytime! PJs are encouraged, as are stuffies!This program is for the child and their caregiver. Registration required.

Library Branch: Bishops Corner Branch

Room: BC Storytime Room

Age Group: Children, Preschool

Program Type: Storytime

Required

Seats Remaining: 1

Description:

Ages 3-6: Join us for a pajama-themed storytime! PJs are encouraged, as are stuffies!

This program is for the child and their caregiver.

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.

Tween Chess (FX)

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

FX Children's Area at Faxon Branch

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...

Library Branch: Faxon Branch

Room: FX Children's Area

Age Group: Tween, Teen

Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups

Required

Seats Remaining: 8

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.

Teen Crochet Club (NWL)

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library

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. ...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Story Room

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Arts, Crafts, & Technology

Required

Seats Remaining: 4

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.

How to Build Your Own PC (NWL)

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm

NWL Studio 20 South at Noah Webster Library

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,...

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: 1

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

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...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Story Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Other

Required

Seats Remaining: 7

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.

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

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Teen

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.

Mother's Day Audio Time Capsule: A Parent-Child Interview Experience (NWL)

10:30am - 3:30pm

5:45pm - 7:30pm

Adult, Children, Teen, Family

Registration

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Studio 20 South

Age Group: Adult, Children, Teen, Family

Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Description:

Create literary buttons and magnets inspired by the beloved classic The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett. All materials 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.

Teen D&D: Curse of Strahd (NWL)

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Teen

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.

Teen Spring Candle Making Workshop at WeHa Candle Co. (Off-site)

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Teen

Registration

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off-site

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 16

Description:

Grades 7-12: Get ready to make your own all-natural candle in the amazing Candle Lab @ WeHa Candle Co.! Please note that this event is off-site and we will be meeting directly at the store (970 Farmington Ave).

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.

Teen D&D with Colin (NWL)

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Teen

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Story Room

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups

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

Dungeons & Dragons @ WHPL

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.

Custom Car Decals (NWL)

5:45pm - 7:30pm

Adult, Children, Teen, Family

Registration

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Studio 20 South

Age Group: Adult, Children, Teen, Family

Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Description:

Make a statement with your own custom car decals using vinyl and Studo 20's Cricut. Emblazon your car windows with your favorite band's logo, funny quotes, or anything else you can imagine! All materials 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.

West Hartford Immigrant Teens Graduation (FX)

4:30pm - 6:00pm

Teen

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

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

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Teen

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.

West Hartford Mayor's Youth Council (Off-Site)

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Teen

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off-site

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: Other

MYC is a council of students in grades 9-12 who represent different public, private, and home schools in West Hartford. They meet twice a month (1 council meeting, one work session) from September-May to help plan and facilitate community impact projects that improve the quality of life of West Hartford youth. They also work with local departments and organizations to help with town-wide initiatives as they arise.

About this group

Teen Writing Group (NWL)

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Teen

Registration

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Board Room

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Description:

Calling on all teen creative writers! Join this new group where we will explore various genres, play writing games, and share our work.

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.

Explore Creativity in Virtual Reality (NWL)

4:00pm - 4:45pm

Adult, Tween, Teen

Registration

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Studio 20 South

Age Group: Adult, Tween, Teen

Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 2

Description:

Ages 12 & up. Step into the virtual world with Oculus devices at the Studio 20 South! This hands-on program invites participants to explore a curated menu of immersive experiences that unlock new dimensions of creativity.

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 (FX)

4:30pm - 6:00pm

Teen

Library Branch: Faxon Branch

Room: FX Community Room

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: Other

About this group

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.

Teen D&D with Colin (NWL)

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Teen

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Story Room

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups

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

Dungeons & Dragons @ WHPL

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.

Teen Flower Vases with The Claypen (NWL)

6:30pm - 7:30pm

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