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Light-Up Greeting Cards (NWL)

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library

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Grades 3-6: Create greetings cards that light up using copper tape, LED lights and coin batteries. Participants will make 2 cards; one to take home and the other to be given to one...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Story Room

Age Group: Children, Tween

Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology

Registration Required

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Grades 3-6: Create greetings cards that light up using copper tape, LED lights and coin batteries. Participants will make 2 cards; one to take home and the other to be given to one of the library's homebound patrons.

Opening the Book on Recovery (Virtual)

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Online Events

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The opioid crisis has touched countless lives, but recovery is possible—and it takes many forms. Join Recovery Coach Aimee Haupt for a powerful conversation about hope, healing, an...

Library Branch: Online Events

Age Group: Adult

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

Registration Required

Description:

The opioid crisis has touched countless lives, but recovery is possible—and it takes many forms. Join Recovery Coach Aimee Haupt for a powerful conversation about hope, healing, and the different ways people move forward.

Program: Film & Discussion on "Crip Camp"

Film & Discussion: Crip Camp (NWL)

Saturday, December 13, 2025 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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Cover image of the book "Where Are The Women?" by Janice Hechter

“Where Are the Women?” How One Girl Scout Troop Helped Make History in Central Park (NWL)

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

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Grades 2-5 & caregivers: Janice Hechter’s Where Are the Women? The Girl Scouts' Campaign for the First Statue of Women in Central Park is a powerful, true story about...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Meeting Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events

Registration Required

Description:

Grades 2-5 & caregivers: Janice Hechter’s Where Are the Women?

Gingerbread Houses (BC)

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

BC Storytime Room at Bishops Corner Branch

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Grades 4-6: Tis the season! Join us to decorate a mini gingerbread house or gingerbread cookie. This program is for the child alone. Caregivers must remain in the library whil...

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Library Branch: Bishops Corner Branch

Room: BC Storytime Room

Age Group: Children, Tween

Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology

Registration Required

Description:

Grades 4-6: Tis the season! Join us to decorate a mini gingerbread house or gingerbread cookie. This program is for the child alone. Caregivers must remain in the library while their child is attending the program.

Teen English Café (Off-Site)

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Off-site

Description:

Grades 9-12: Join the Immigrant Youth Advocates at a cozy coffee shop to practice your English and meet new people! Teens who sign up will be given 1 FREE drink at the program. Joi...

Library Branch: Off-site

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: Language Learning

Registration Required

Description:

Grades 9-12: Join the Immigrant Youth Advocates at a cozy coffee shop to practice your English and meet new people!

Teen Shrinky Dink Keychains (NWL)

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

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Grades 6-12: Design your own custom keychain using shrinky dinks! Learn to turn your drawing into a bag charm, ornament, or gift to a loved one. Bring your creativity and some...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Meeting Room

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology

Registration Required

Description:

Grades 6-12: Design your own custom keychain using shrinky dinks! Learn to turn your drawing into a bag charm, ornament, or gift to a loved one.

Friday Afternoon Flicks: Bad Guys 2 (NWL)

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

All ages: Join us for a Friday afternoon movie and popcorn! We will be watching Bad Guys 2 (PG). Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult.No registration r...

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Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Meeting Room

Age Group: Teen, Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Tween, Family

Program Type: Film Screenings

Description:

All ages: Join us for a Friday afternoon movie and popcorn! We will be watching Bad Guys 2 (PG). Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

No registration required.

Teen Tuesdays @ Studio 20: DIY Earrings and Charms (NWL)

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

NWL Studio 20 South at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Grades 9-12: Tuesday afternoons at Studio 20 South are just for teens! Join us to explore the various tools and equipment the Studio has to offer. Each month we will try out a new ...

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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 9-12: Tuesday afternoons at Studio 20 South are just for teens! Join us to explore the various tools and equipment the Studio has to offer. Each month we will try out a new project.

Teen English Café (Off-Site)

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Off-site

Description:

Grades 9-12: Join the Immigrant Youth Advocates at a cozy coffee shop to practice your English and meet new people! Teens who sign up will be given 1 FREE drink at the program. Joi...

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Library Branch: Off-site

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: Language Learning

Registration Required

Description:

Grades 9-12: Join the Immigrant Youth Advocates at a cozy coffee shop to practice your English and meet new people!

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10 am				This event is in the "Adult" group Practice English at Faxon (FX) 10:00am–12:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group 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.	This event is in the "Adult" group Faxon Poets (NWL & Virtual) 10:15am–12:15pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Board Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups The group typically meets on the third Saturday of the month to provide a space for poets to read their poems aloud and receive feedback. The group has self-published several collections featuring the work of group members. Meetings are held in a hybrid format, both in person and over Zoom. How to participate: Contact Maura Beaudreault, mbeaudreault@westhartfordct.gov. 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.
11 am				This event is in the "Adult" group New Yorker Discussion Group (NWL & Virtual) 11:00am–12:30pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group 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.	This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teen" group Last-Minute Gifts: DIY Jewelry (NWL) 11:00am–1:00pm Adult, Teen Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teen" group Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Studio 20 South Age Group: Adult, Teen Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South Registration Required Description: Ages 12 & up: Looking for a creative way to make a one-of-a-kind gift—or just want to try your hand at jewelry design? 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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2 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group Silent Book Club (NWL) 2:00pm–3:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Magazine Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Clubs Description: Join fellow book lovers for quiet reading time in our comfy magazine room. Borrow a book from the library or bring your own! There will be optional chatting and mingling during the last 15 minutes. 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 Crochet Club (NWL) 2:00pm–3:00pm Teen Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Teen Room Age Group: Teen Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology 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. 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 West Hartford Anime Club (NWL) 2:00pm–4:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group 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.
3 pm	This event is in the "Teen" group Teen Crafternoons: Winter Wreath (FX) 3:30pm–4:30pm Teen Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Library Branch: Faxon Branch Room: FX Teen Area Age Group: Teen Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology Registration Required Description: Grades 6-12: Create a beautiful winter wreath to brighten up your door all winter long! We will use artificial foliage to keep your creation "evergreen." 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 "Children" group Lego Club (FX) 3:30pm–4:15pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Faxon Branch Room: FX Community Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology Registration Required 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 each program at 7:00pm. Please register for ONLY Faxon OR Noah Webster. Register for each date individually. 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group Gingerbread Houses (BC) 3:30pm–4:30pm Children, Tween Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group Library Branch: Bishops Corner Branch Room: BC Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Tween Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology Registration Required Description: Grades 4-6: Tis the season! Join us to decorate a mini gingerbread house or gingerbread cookie. This program is for the child alone. Caregivers must remain in the library while their child is attending the program. 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 "Teen" group Teen Advisory Board (NWL & Virtual) 3:30pm–4:30pm Teen This event is in the "Teen" group Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Board Room Age Group: Teen Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, 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.
4 pm	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group Tween Tuesdays (NWL) 4:00pm–5:00pm Children, Tween Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Story Room Age Group: Children, Tween Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology Registration Required Description: Grades 4-6: Calling all Tweens! Join us on the third Tuesday of the month 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.		This event is in the "Teen" group Teen English Café (Off-Site) 4:00pm–5:00pm Teen Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Teen" group Library Branch: Off-site Age Group: Teen Program Type: Language Learning Registration Required Description: Grades 9-12: Join the Immigrant Youth Advocates at a cozy coffee shop to practice your English and meet new people! 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 "Adult" group This event is in the "Teen" group Machine Embroidery 101 (NWL) 5:45pm–7:30pm Adult, Teen Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teen" group Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Studio 20 South Age Group: Adult, Teen Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South Registration Required Description: Ages 12 & up: Hand embroidery is a great way to customize and personalize bags, clothing, and gifts, but it can be hard to master and time-consuming. Luckily, Studio 20 is here to help! 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 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.
6 pm	This event is in the "Children" group “Where Are the Women?” How One Girl Scout Troop Helped Make History in Central Park (NWL) 6:30pm–7:30pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events Registration Required Description: Grades 2-5 & caregivers: Janice Hechter’s Where Are the Women? 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 The Atlantic Magazine Discussion (NWL & Virtual) 6:30pm–8:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Board Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups Join your fellow Atlantic readers on the third Tuesday of the month for a discussion of the current issue. Meetings are held in a hybrid format, both in person and over Zoom. How to participate: Contact us at atlantic@westhartfordlibrary.org. About this group	This event is in the "Teen" group West Hartford Mayor's Youth Council (Off-Site) 6:00pm–7:00pm Teen Offsite Event This event is in the "Teen" group Library Branch: Off-site Age Group: Teen Program Type: Other MYC is a council of students in grades 9-12 who represent different public, private, and home schools in West Hartford. They meet twice a month (1 council meeting, one work session) from September-May to help plan and facilitate community impact projects that improve the quality of life of West Hartford youth. They also work with local departments and organizations to help with town-wide initiatives as they arise. About this group

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