Upcoming Events

Featured Events

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Lego Club (FX)

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
FX Community Room at Faxon Branch

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: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Registration Required
Film & Discussion: Crip Camp

Film & Discussion: Crip Camp (NWL)

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Join us for a screening of the documentary Crip Camp, followed by a facilitated discussion. About the FilmIn the early 1970s, teenagers with disabilities faced a future s...

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 for a screening of the documentary Crip Camp, followed by a facilitated discussion. 

About the Film

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Poppi's Planet (FX)

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
FX Community Room at Faxon Branch

Description:

Ages 2-6: Poppi’s Planet is back! Join Poppi and her puppet friends for a fun-filled morning of dance and music. This program is for the child and their caregiver.Registration...

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

Ages 2-6: Poppi’s Planet is back! Join Poppi and her puppet friends for a fun-filled morning of dance and music. This program is for the child and their caregiver.

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WeHa the People Student Essay Contest Research Session (Virtual)

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Online Events

Description:

Grades 6-12: Up your research game! Join us over Zoom to ask any research questions you may have for the America250 "WeHa the People" Student Essay Contest. Participants will be pa...

Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture
Registration Required
Description:

Grades 6-12: Up your research game! Join us over Zoom to ask any research questions you may have for the America250 "WeHa the People" Student Essay Contest.

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Teen Crafternoons: Spring Mushrooms (BC)

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
BC Storytime Room at Bishops Corner Branch

Description:

Grades 6-12: This month, we will be making adorable mushrooms out of foam and fabric! Space is limited. Registration required. Registration opens one month before the pro...

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

Grades 6-12: This month, we will be making adorable mushrooms out of foam and fabric! 

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Lego Club (NWL)

Wednesday, March 11, 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
Homegrown National Park with Doug Tallamy

Livestream: Homegrown National Park with Doug Tallamy (Virtual)

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Online Events

Description:

IF YOU REGISTERED AND DID NOT RECEIVE AN EMAIL WITH INSTRUCTIONS AND THE LINK, PLEASE CHECK THE SPAM/JUNK FOLDER IN YOUR EMAILIn-person registration to see Doug Tallamy is full, bu...

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

IF YOU REGISTERED AND DID NOT RECEIVE AN EMAIL WITH INSTRUCTIONS AND THE LINK, PLEASE CHECK THE SPAM/JUNK FOLDER IN YOUR EMAIL

In-person registration to see Doug Tallamy is full,

Seed Library Kickoff

Seed Library Kickoff (NWL)

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Noah Webster Library at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Join us for the 4th Annual Seed Library Kickoff! This event marks the start of the season for our popular Seed Library – a collaboration between the WHPL and the West Hartford Gard...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Noah Webster Library
Age Group: Adult, Teen, Children, Family
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Description:

Join us for the 4th Annual Seed Library Kickoff!

Movie poster - Wicked for Good

Afternoon Movie - Wicked: For Good (NWL)

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 2:30pm - 5:15pm
NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

All Ages: Join us for an afternoon showing of Wicked: For Good, complete with popcorn! Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration requi...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teen, Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Tween, Family
Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture, Film Screenings
Description:

All Ages: Join us for an afternoon showing of Wicked: For Good, complete with popcorn! Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult. 

No registration required.

mushroom made from fabric and foam

Teen Crafternoons: Spring Mushrooms (FX)

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
FX Teen Area at Faxon Branch

Description:

Grades 6-12: This month, we will be making adorable mushrooms out of foam and fabric! Space is limited. Registration required. Registration opens one month before the pro...

Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Teen Area
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Registration Required
Description:

Grades 6-12: This month, we will be making adorable mushrooms out of foam and fabric! 

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West Hartford Anime Club (NWL)

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adult
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.

Poppi's Planet (FX)

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Toddler
Registration Required
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
Age Group: Children, Toddler
Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture
Registration Required
Description:

Ages 2-6: Poppi’s Planet is back! Join Poppi and her puppet friends for a fun-filled morning of dance and music. This program is for the child and their caregiver.

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.

WeHa the People Student Essay Contest Research Session (Virtual)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teen
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture
Registration Required
Description:

Grades 6-12: Up your research game! Join us over Zoom to ask any research questions you may have for the America250 "WeHa the People" Student Essay Contest.

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.

Screen Time Series: Oscars Edition (NWL)

11:00am–1:00pm
Adult, Teen
Registration Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Studio 20 South
Age Group: Adult, Teen
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Music, Arts, & Culture, Studio 20 South
Registration Required
Description:

Ages 12 & up: Have you seen every nominee for Best Picture? Grab your ballot and join us as we discuss the award contenders and cast our picks for the best films of 2025!

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 Anime Club (NWL)

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adult
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.

Afternoon Movie - Wicked: For Good (NWL)

2:30pm–5:15pm
Adult, Teen, Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Tween, Family
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teen, Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Tween, Family
Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture, Film Screenings
Description:

All Ages: Join us for an afternoon showing of Wicked: For Good, complete with popcorn! Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult. 

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.

Experimenting with AI (NWL)

11:00am–1:00pm
Adult, Teen, Tween, Family
Registration Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Studio 20 South
Age Group: Adult, Teen, Tween, Family
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Music, Arts, & Culture, Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South
Registration Required
Description:

Ages 12 & up: This hands-on workshop invites artists to explore AI as a creative tool, rather than a replacements for human imagination.

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 PowerPoint Party (NWL)

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teen
Registration Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Music, Arts, & Culture
Registration Required
Description:

Grades 7-12: Do you have a hobby, interest or fandom that you would like to share with other teens? Then join Teen Advisory Board members for a fun and casual PowerPoint Party! Pizza and beverages will be served.

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 Anime Club (NWL)

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adult
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.

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

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adult
Registration Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Music, Arts, & Culture
Registration Required
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!

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 Anime Club (NWL)

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adult
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.

Make Mine Murder: Connecticut Crime Author Panel (NWL)

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adult
Registration Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Music, Arts, & Culture
Registration Required
Description:

Crime and mystery readers can't miss this event!

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 Anime Club (NWL)

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adult
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.

West Hartford Anime Club (NWL)

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adult
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.

West Hartford Anime Club (NWL)

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adult
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.

West Hartford Anime Club (NWL)

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adult
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.

West Hartford Anime Club (NWL)

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adult
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.

BookWyrm Fest (NWL)

10:00am–4:00pm
Adult, Children, Teen, Family
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Noah Webster Library
Age Group: Adult, Children, Teen, Family
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Music, Arts, & Culture, Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South
Description:

BookWyrm Fest is West Hartford’s annual celebration of all things adventure, fantasy, board games, live action roleplaying (LARP), and

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.