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Art Afternoon at Bishops Corner (BC)

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

BC Storytime Room at Bishops Corner Branch

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Ages 5 & up: Time for your creativity to shine! Join us for open art exploration time. Use a variety of art mediums to create your own masterpiece. Drop in any time betwee...

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Library Branch: Bishops Corner Branch

Room: BC Storytime Room

Age Group: Adult, Teen, Children, Preschool, Tween

Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology

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Ages 5 & up: Time for your creativity to shine! Join us for open art exploration time. Use a variety of art mediums to create your own masterpiece. Drop in any time between 3 and 4!

Digital Addiction in Children with Paul Tieger and Michael Shelby (NWL)

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm

NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

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Psychologist Michael Shelby and personality expert Paul D. Tieger will discuss their new book, ReConnect, which explores how digital addiction in both parents and children has resu...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle

Registration Required

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Psychologist Michael Shelby and personality expert Paul D.

Winter Sensory Explorers (NWL)

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am

NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library

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Ages 18–35 months: Join us for a morning of winter-themed sensory play. Engage in hands-on activities that stimulate sight, touch, and more! Dress for a mess! This program is ...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Story Room

Age Group: Toddler

Program Type: Other

Registration Required

Description:

Ages 18–35 months: Join us for a morning of winter-themed sensory play.

Film & Discussion: Crip Camp (NWL)

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

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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.

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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.

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.

Teen Crafternoons: Spring Mushrooms (BC)

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

BC Storytime Room at Bishops Corner Branch

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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!

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 (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...

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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 4^th Annual Seed Library Kickoff!

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...

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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.

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12 pm				This event is in the "Teen" group Teen Tie Dye (NWL) 12:00pm–1:00pm Teen Registration 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 Outdoors Age Group: Teen Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Summer Reading Registration Required Description: Grades 6-12: Enjoy the summer reading theme "Color Our World" with some tie dye on the South Main Street lawn. Let us know your size to get a free shirt, or bring your own white cotton shirt to dye. 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.
1 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group Fiber Arts Book Club (NWL & Virtual) 1:00pm–2:15pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Board Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Clubs, Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Arts, Crafts, & Technology Join us on the second Tuesday of each month to discuss a book and your knitting, crocheting, spinning, weaving, felting, or other yarn-related crafts. Meetings are held in a hybrid format, both in person and over Zoom. How to participate: Contact us at fiberarts@westhartfordlibrary.org. 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.
2 pm	This event is in the "Teen" group Teen Coffee Filter Flowers (NWL) 2:00pm–3:00pm Teen Registration 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, Summer Reading Registration Required Description: Grades 7-12: Looking for an easy, creative decoration or gift? Join us in the Noah Webster Library Story Room to make coffee filter flowers and sculptures with watercolors. Coffee filters and paints 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.	This event is in the "Adult" group Adult Crafternoons: Floral Stencil Tote Bag (BC) 2:00pm–3:00pm Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bishops Corner Branch Room: BC Storytime Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology Registration Required Description: Customize a canvas tote bag with lovely floral stencils and fabric paint. All materials will be provided. 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.		This event is in the "Adult" group Adult Crafternoons: Floral Stencil Tote Bag (FX) 2:00pm–3:00pm Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Faxon Branch Room: FX Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology Registration Required Description: Customize a canvas tote bag with lovely floral stencils and fabric paint. All materials will be provided. 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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5 pm			This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Family" group Book Hedgehogs (NWL) 5:45pm–7:30pm Adult, Children, Teen, Family Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Children" 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: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Studio 20 South Age Group: Adult, Children, Teen, Family Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South Registration Required Description: Make an adorable hedgehog out of old books and give it personality with a variety of decorations. 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.
6 pm	This event is in the "Teen" group Teen Paint Night with Pam's Picassos (NWL) 6:00pm–7:30pm Teen Registration 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: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Summer Reading Registration Required Description: Grab a brush and palette and follow along as we celebrate the summer reading theme "Color Our World" with Pam's Picassos. All materials and instruction are 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.		This event is in the "Teen" group Teen Crocheters for a Cause: The Gift of Giving (NWL) 6:00pm–7:00pm Teen Registration 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: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Summer Reading Registration Required Description: Grades 6-12: Are you looking to take up a fun hobby this summer? Join Kruthika Tanniru in The Gift of Giving, where you can learn to crochet in the cozy setting of Blue Back Square while giving back to your community. 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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