Week Calendar

Name: Author Talk: Rob Kyff and "Gatsby's Secrets" (NWL)
Start: 2025-04-08T18:30:00-04:00
End: 2025-04-08T19:45:00-04:00
Location: Noah Webster Library

Featured Events

Author Talk: Rob Kyff and "Gatsby's Secrets" (NWL)

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm

NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

What makes F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby so compelling and enduring? As we mark the centennial of the novel’s publication, Rob Kyff, author of the new book Gatsby’s S...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Music, Arts, & Culture

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Description:

What makes F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby so compelling and enduring?

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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.

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: 6

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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.

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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.

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

Required

Seats Remaining: 70

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.

Keva Planks and Magna Tiles with Faxon Builders text

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: 10

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.

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: 5

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: 5

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: 9

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.

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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.

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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.

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!

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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.

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

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

NWL Board Room at Noah Webster Library

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!Registration required...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Board Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Music, Arts, & Culture

Required

Seats Remaining: 15

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!

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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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2 pm			This event is in the "Teen" group. Teen Mental Health First Aid Training Series: Youth Leadership Academy (NWL) 2:00pm - 4:00pm Teen Required This event is in the "Teen" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Meeting Room Age Group: Teen Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle Required Seats Remaining: 10 Description: Grades 9-12: Teen Mental Health First Aid (TMHFA) teaches teens grades 9-12 how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among their friends and peers, and how to better cope with 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 "Teen" group. Teen Wicked Party (NWL) 2:00pm - 3:30pm Teen Required This event is in the "Teen" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Meeting Room Age Group: Teen Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Music, Arts, & Culture Required Seats Remaining: 15 Description: Grades 6-12: Celebrate the movie Wicked with movie-themed snacks, crafts and a sing-along! Space is limited. 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. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Infant" group. This event is in the "Toddler" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Mulcahy Academy of Irish Dance (Offsite) 2:30pm - 3:30pm Adult, Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Tween, Teen, Family Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Infant" group. This event is in the "Toddler" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off-site Age Group: Adult, Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Tween, Teen, Family Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture Description: All ages: Join us for a performance of traditional and contemporary Irish dance with the Mulcahy School of Irish Dance. 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.
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4 pm			This event is in the "Teen" group. Teen Advisory Board (NWL & Virtual) 4:00pm - 5:45pm Teen This event is in the "Teen" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Board Room Age Group: Teen Program Type: Other Grades 7-12: The Teen Advisory Board is a volunteer-based club for teen students in 7th-12th grade. Members of TAB assist the Teen Room staff in various tasks that include creating and leading teen programs, social media marketing, teen book curation, and more. If you are interested in joining TAB, or have any other questions please contact Kari Karp at kkarp@westhartfordCT.gov. Members are usually selected in September but may be accepted on a case-by-case basis. About TAB 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 "Teen" group. West Hartford Immigrant Teen Club (FX) 4:30pm - 6:00pm Teen This event is in the "Teen" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 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.
5 pm	This event is in the "Teen" group. Teen D&D: Curse of Strahd (NWL) 5:30pm - 7:30pm Teen This event is in the "Teen" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Teen" group. D&D with Colin (NWL) 5:30pm - 7:30pm Teen This event is in the "Teen" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. Design Your Own Water Bottle Stickers (NWL) 5:45pm - 7:30pm Adult, Teen Required This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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: 0 Description: Have you ever thought "That would make a great sticker"? Well now it can be! Design and cut your own custom water-resistant stickers! Participants will be guided step-by-step through design and fabrication. 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 "Teen" group. Teen D&D: Wild Beyond the Witchlight (NWL) 5:30pm - 7:30pm Teen This event is in the "Teen" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
6 pm	This event is in the "Teen" group. Teen Crochet Club (NWL) 6:00pm - 7:00pm Teen Required This event is in the "Teen" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Story Room Age Group: Teen Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology Required Seats Remaining: 7 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.

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