Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Illustration of ballerina in pink tutu

Meet a Ballerina (FX)

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
FX Community Room at Faxon Branch

Description:

Ages 3-5: Let’s learn about ballet and dance with a ballerina from the Hartt Dance Division of the University of Hartford! This program is for the child and their caregiver.Registr...

Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture
Registration Required
Description:

Ages 3-5: Let’s learn about ballet and dance with a ballerina from the Hartt Dance Division of the University of Hartford! This program is for the child and their caregiver.

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Teen May-rio Tournament (NWL)

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Grades 6-12: Let's go! Join us for a friendly Mario Kart competition at the library. Have fun, meet other players, and compete for prizes. Feel free to bring a Switch or Joy-Cons w...

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

Grades 6-12: Let's go! Join us for a friendly Mario Kart competition at the library. Have fun, meet other players, and compete for prizes.

Last Night I Saw You Smiling

Film & Discussion: Last Night I Saw You Smiling (NWL)

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Join us to honor Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by watching the Cambodian documentary Last Night I Saw You Smiling, followed by a facilitated discussion. A...

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

Join us to honor Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by watching the Cambodian documentary Last Night I Saw You Smiling, followed by a facilitated discussion. 

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Teen Crafternoons: Floral Bookmarks (BC)

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
BC Story Room at Bishops Corner Branch

Description:

Grades 6-12: This month we are decorating bookmarks with pressed flowers! Space is limited. Registration required. Registration opens one month before the program at 7:00...

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

Grades 6-12: This month we are decorating bookmarks with pressed flowers! 

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Lego Club (NWL)

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library

Lego Club:

Grades K-4: Calling all Lego builders…let's construct and create! Each month we will take on a new Lego challenge.Registration required. Registration opens two weeks before ea...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Registration Required
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Community Puzzle Cozy (Off-site)

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Off-site

Description:

PLEASE NOTE: This event will be held at Elmwood Community Center, 1106 New Britain Avenue.All ages: Do you love to puzzle? Bring family, friends, and neighbors when ...

Library Branch: Off-site
Age Group: Adult, Teen, Children, Family
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Music, Arts, & Culture
Registration Required
Description:

PLEASE NOTE: This event will be held at Elmwood Community Center, 1106 New Britain Avenue.

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Writing and Design for Dungeons & Dragons (NWL)

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Grades 6-12: Join Blake from Torch Tales to learn worldbuilding fundamentals, one-shot adventure design, narrative pacing and stakes, character and NPC creation, player engage...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Music, Arts, & Culture
Registration Required
Description:

Grades 6-12: Join Blake from Torch Tales to learn worldbuilding fundamentals, one-shot adventure design, narrative pacing and stakes

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Sensory-Friendly Storytime (NWL)

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Ages 2-5: Join us for a welcoming and inclusive storytime designed for children with unique sensory needs. Not only will we dim the lights and limit the distractions, but we’ll als...

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

Ages 2-5: Join us for a welcoming and inclusive storytime designed for children with unique sensory needs.

Book cover and page illustrations - book Unrivaled by ZeroSnake

Teen Manga Workshop (NWL)

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Grades 6-12: Learn how to design your own manga characters in this hands-on art workshop with local artist ZeroSnake. Space is limited. Registration required. 

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

Grades 6-12: Learn how to design your own manga characters in this hands-on art workshop with local artist ZeroSnake. 

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Lego Club (NWL)

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library

Lego Club:

Grades K-4: Calling all Lego builders…let's construct and create! Each month we will take on a new Lego challenge.Registration required. Registration opens two weeks before ea...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Registration Required
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Faxon Fun Registration (FX)

6:00pm–8:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
Description:

Register your child for Faxon Fun 2026! Registration is in-person only. Space is limited.

Teen Crochet Club (NWL)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teen
Registration Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Teen Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Description:

Grades 6-12: Join us one Saturday a month to crochet with friends. Bring a project you are working on or start a new project with materials and patterns supplied by the library. 

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

Questions? Contact us at dfuller@westhartfordct.gov.

This summer, you will also have the opportunity to donate your completed project to Crocheters for a Cause!

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.

Summerween Cupcake Wars (NWL)

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teen
Registration Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Description:

Grades 6-12: Celebrate Halloween in the summertime by competing in this cupcake decorating competition! Prizes will be awarded to the spookiest, silliest, and most standout cupcake.  

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.

Summer Reading Kickoff: Escape into a Story (FX)

10:00am–6:00pm
Adult, Teen, Children, Family
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. 

Summer Reading Kickoff: Escape into a Story (NWL)

10:00am–8:00pm
Adult, Teen, Children, Family
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. 

Summer Reading Kickoff: Escape into a Story (BC)

1:00pm–8:00pm
Adult, Teen, Children, Family
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. 

Escape Room: Honey the Bunny (NWL)

10:30am–12:00pm
Teen
Registration Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Board Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Description:

Ages 14-18: "Escape into a Story" with a special day of escape rooms hosted by WHPL Teen Advisory Board volunteers. Sign up for one of these experiences. Each session is open to up to 6 players.

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.

Escape Room: Homicide at the Heist (NWL)

12:30pm–2:00pm
Teen
Registration Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Board Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Description:

Ages 14-18: "Escape into a Story" with a special day of escape rooms hosted by WHPL Teen Advisory Board volunteers. Sign up for one of these experiences. Each session is open to up to 6 players.

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.

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

2:30pm–3:15pm
Children, Tween
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.

Escape Room: Murder of a Diamond Thief (NWL)

2:30pm–4:00pm
Teen
Registration Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Board Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Description:

Ages 14-18: "Escape into a Story" with a special day of escape rooms hosted by WHPL Teen Advisory Board volunteers. Sign up for one of these experiences. Each session is open to up to 6 players.

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.

Bishops Corner Ice Cream Social (BC)

11:00am–1:00pm
Adult, Teen, Children, Family
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.

Paint Party @ RiseUP for Arts (Off-Site)

12:00pm–1:30pm
Teen
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off-site
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Description:

PLEASE NOTE: This event will take place at RiseUP for Arts, 30 Bartholomew Ave, Hartford.

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.

K-Pop Demon Hunters Trivia (NWL)

3:30pm–4:15pm
Children, Tween
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.

Let’s Celebrate America 250! (BC)

12:00pm–12:45pm
Children
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.

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! 

Art Afternoons: Fire-Breathing Dragons (BC)

2:00pm–2:45pm
Children
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.

Crafternoons with Maya: Shrinky Dink Keychains (NWL)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teen
Registration Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Description:

Grades 6-12: Design your own custom keychain using Shrinky Dinks! Turn your drawing into a bag charm, ornament, or gift to a loved one. Bring your creativity and something fun to draw, and we will provide the rest.

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! 

Lego Engineers: Unicorns (NWL)

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children
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.

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! 

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! 

Book It! for the Library: Children's Fun Run (Off-site)

9:15am–11:00am
Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off-site
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween
Program Type: Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Description:

Ages 2-12: Lace up your shoes and join us for our annual children’s fun run! All registered runners will receive a special gift! Races will include:

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! 

Crafternoons with Maya: Cyanotypes (NWL)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teen
Registration Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Outdoors
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Description:

Grades 6-12: Join us in making cyanotypes! With some mysterious objects provided for the craft, some science, and the sun, you will be able to create a unique piece of art. 

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.