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Teen Writing

Teen Writing Group (NWL)

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
NWL Board Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Calling on all teen creative writers! Join this new group where we will explore various genres, play writing games, and share our work.Questions? Contact the Teen Department at kka...

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

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

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Caribbean American Heritage Month Celebration (NWL)

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 10:30am - 1:00pm
NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Join the West Hartford Caribbean American Heritage Committee to kick off Caribbean American Heritage Month with a performance by the Caribbean American Dance Company, followed by a...

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

Join the West Hartford Caribbean American Heritage Committee to kick off Caribbean American Heritage Month with a performance by the Caribbean American Dance Company, followed by a screening o

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Summer Safety Tips (NWL)

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Learn practical tips and recommendations that everyone should be aware of when it comes to summer safety, including proper hydration, storm preparedness, dealing with extreme heat,...

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

Learn practical tips and recommendations that everyone should be aware of when it comes to summer safety, including proper hydration, storm preparedness, dealing with extreme heat, and more.

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Teen Elven Keychains (NWL)

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
NWL Studio 20 South at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Grades 6-12: Join us in making your very own elven key chain! We will have fonts available for both elven language and runes for you to engrave your name onto your key chain. ...

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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 6-12: Join us in making your very own elven key chain! We will have fonts available for both elven language and runes for you to engrave your name onto your key chain. 

Connecticut and Juneteenth

Connecticut and Juneteenth (NWL)

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

The Militia Act of 1862 made it legal for African American men to enlist in state militias, ultimately leading to the creation of Connecticut’s 29th and 30th Colored Regiments duri...

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

The Militia Act of 1862 made it legal for African American men to enlist in state militias, ultimately leading to the creation of Connecticut’s 29th and 30th Colored Regiments during the Civil War.

Gluten Free Cooking

Simple Swaps for a Healthier Plate (Virtual)

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Online Events

Description:

Join Jennifer Marcks, a certified Gluten-Free Health Coach, to learn delicious, healthier recipes that will wake up your taste buds and fill your plate with new ideas you’ll want t...

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Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle
Registration Required
Description:

Join Jennifer Marcks, a certified Gluten-Free Health Coach, to learn delicious, healthier recipes that will wake up your taste buds and fill your plate with new ideas you’ll want to make all year long.

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

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 3:30pm
NWL Studio 20 South at Noah Webster Library

Description:

This Father's Day, give the gift of conversation. Join us to record a heartfelt parent-child interview—a chance to ask meaningful questions, share stories, and preserve a moment in...

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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
Description:

This Father's Day, give the gift of conversation. Join us to record a heartfelt parent-child interview—a chance to ask meaningful questions, share stories, and preserve a moment in time.

Black Joy by Charnaie Gordon - book cover

Juneteenth Storytime with Charnaie Gordon (NWL)

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Ages 3-6: Let’s celebrate Juneteenth with children’s author Charnaie Gordon as she reads her newest book, Black Joy.This program is for the child and their caregiver. Registra...

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

Ages 3-6: Let’s celebrate Juneteenth with children’s author Charnaie Gordon as she reads her newest book, Black Joy.

This program is for the child and their caregiver. 

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Teen Summer Reading Kick-Off Party (NWL)

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
NWL Outdoors at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Grades 6-12: Kick off Summer Reading at the West Hartford Public Library! Stop by Monday, June 16 from 6-7PM in Blue Back Square to get your library card, learn more about teen sum...

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Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Outdoors
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Summer Reading
Description:

Grades 6-12: Kick off Summer Reading at the West Hartford Public Library!

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Steam Lab (NWL)

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Grades K-1: Join us for a STEAM storytime where we’ll read a picture book and explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math concepts with a hands-on activity. This intera...

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

Grades K-1: Join us for a STEAM storytime where we’ll read a picture book and explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math concepts with a hands-on activity.

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West Hartford Tabletop Game Club: Season 5 (NWL)

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Adult
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.

Author Talk: Teri Michaud and "Where Are All the Kids?" (NWL)

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Registration Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
Registration Required
Description:

In Where Are All the Kids?, author Teri Leonard Michaud lovingly and unflinchingly explores t

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 Goose on the Loose (BC)

10:15am - 10:45am
Children, Toddler, Preschool
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bishops Corner Branch
Room: BC Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

Ages 18 months - 4 years: Music, movement, visual literacy and language development in a fun class that teaches social skills, taking turns, and how to express emotions. This program is for the child and their caregiver.

This is part of the Preschool Storytime Series. Registration required.

  • Please register for only one series per child.
  • Please be mindful of your schedule and be prepared to attend each class. The series takes place over several weeks.
  • Children must be recommended age by the start of the series.
  • If your child is sick, please stay home.

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.

Pint-sized Picassos (NWL)

10:15am - 10:45am
Children, Preschool
Registration Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Registration Required
Description:

Ages 3-6: Children will explore their creativity through various hands-on activities that enhance their fine motor skills, imagination, and cognitive development. Dress for mess.

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.

Bouncing Babies (BC)

11:15am - 11:45am
Children, Infant
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bishops Corner Branch
Room: BC Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Infant
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

Ages newborn - 18 months: Welcome BC babies! We will read a brief story, sing a few interactive songs, and have playtime for babies and adults to make some new friends. This program is for the child and their caregiver.

This is part of the Preschool Storytime Series. Registration required.

  • Please register for only one series per child.
  • Please be mindful of your schedule and be prepared to attend each class. The series takes place over several weeks.
  • Children must be recommended age by the start of the series.
  • If your child is sick, please stay home.

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.

Faxon Fun (FX)

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Children
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! All sessions are Monday through Thursday from 1:00-3:30 pm

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

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.

Family Storyime (BC)

10:15am - 10:45am
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool
Library Branch: Bishops Corner Branch
Room: BC Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime

All ages: A storytime with stories and music for the whole family! Children of all ages are welcome. This program is for the child and their caregiver.

No 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.

Faxon Fun (FX)

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Children
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! All sessions are Monday through Thursday from 1:00-3:30 pm

Adult Crafternoons: Decoupage Shells (FX)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Registration Required
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Registration Required
Description:

Decorate shells with nautical-themed paper napkins and Mod Podge! All materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own shells to decorate.

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.

Rolie Polie Guacamole (Off-site)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Tween, Family
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off-site
Age Group: Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Tween, Family
Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture
Registration Required
Description:

All ages: Join us in welcoming Rolie Polie Guacamole back to West Hartford for a high-energy, interactive family concert.

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 at Faxon (FX)

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
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.

Mother Goose on the Loose (NWL)

10:15am - 10:45am
Children, Toddler, Preschool
Registration Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

Ages 18 months - 4 years: Music, movement, visual literacy and language development in a fun class that teaches social skills, taking turns, and how to express emotions. This program is for the child and their caregiver.

This is part of the Preschool Storytime Series. Registration required.

  • Please register for only one series per child.
  • Please be mindful of your schedule and be prepared to attend each class. The series takes place over several weeks.
  • Children must be recommended age by the start of the series.
  • If your child is sick, please stay home.

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.

Babytime (NWL)

11:00am - 11:30am
Children, Infant
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Children, Infant
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Other

Ages newborn - 15 months: Informal gathering for conversation and play. Parent or caregiver must accompany each child. 

No registration required.

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.

New Yorker Discussion Group (NWL & Virtual)

11:00am - 12:30pm
Adult
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.

Toddler Time (NWL)

10:15am - 11:00am
Children, Toddler
Registration Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Toddler
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Description:

Ages 1-2: Join us for a morning of play, fingerplays and songs.

Program is for child and their caregiver. Registration required.

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.

Sunny Stories (NWL)

11:30am - 12:00pm
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Family
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Outdoors
Age Group: Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

All ages: Join us on the front lawn of the Noah Webster Library for stories, songs and more. Please bring a blanket or chair to sit on.

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.

Faxon Fun (FX)

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Children
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! All sessions are Monday through Thursday from 1:00-3:30 pm

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

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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 Fiction Writers (NWL & Virtual)

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Adult
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.

Family Storytime (NWL)

10:15am - 10:45am
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime

All ages: A storytime with stories and music for the whole family! Children of all ages are welcome. This program is for the child and their caregiver.

No registration required.

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.

Mini Movers (NWL)

11:00am - 11:30am
Children, Toddler, Preschool
Registration Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other
Registration Required

Ages 1-5: Spend a fun-filled morning of music with toddlers and preschoolers. Dance to great children's music, play musical instruments, and swing scarves. This program is for the child and their caregiver.

This is part of the Preschool Storytime Series. Registration required.

  • Please register for only one series per child.
  • Please be mindful of your schedule and be prepared to attend each class. The series takes place over several weeks.
  • Children must be recommended age by the start of the series.
  • If your child is sick, please stay home.

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 Fun (FX)

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Children
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! All sessions are Monday through Thursday from 1:00-3:30 pm

Taste the Rainbow! (NWL)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children, Tween
Registration Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Description:

Grades 4-7: Come with an empty stomach and ready to eat the rainbow - we are having a blind taste test challenge! 

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.