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Mulcahy Academy of Irish Dance (Off-site)

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm

Off-site

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PLEASE NOTE: This program is taking place at West Hartford Conference Center, 50 South Main Street. Park at Town Hall and enter via the South Main Street entrance.All ages: Join us...

Library Branch: Off-site

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

Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture

Registration Required

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PLEASE NOTE: This program is taking place at West Hartford Conference Center, 50 South Main Street. Park at Town Hall and enter via the South Main Street entrance.

Sonic the Hedgehog Day (NWL)

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

NWL Board Room at Noah Webster Library

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Grades 6-12: This event is for Sonic the Hedgehog fans! Test your knowledge of the franchise with trivia (bring a device to play on), coloring sheets, snacks and more. Space i...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Board Room

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Arts, Crafts, & Technology

Registration Required

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Grades 6-12: This event is for Sonic the Hedgehog fans! Test your knowledge of the franchise with trivia (bring a device to play on), coloring sheets, snacks and more.

Lego Club (NWL)

Wednesday, April 8, 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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Once Upon a Story: A Storytime in Honor of Gertrude Blanks (FX)

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 6:45pm - 7:15pm

FX Community Room at Faxon Branch

Description:

Ages 3 & up: Put your PJs on and snuggle in at Faxon for a storytime about the power of words, stories, and libraries. This program is for the child and their ca...

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Library Branch: Faxon Branch

Room: FX Community Room

Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool

Program Type: Storytime

Description:

Ages 3 & up: Put your PJs on and snuggle in at Faxon for a storytime about the power of words, stories, and libraries. This program is for the child and their caregiver.

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Roller Coaster Physics Lab with Cool-ology© (NWL)

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

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Grades 3-6: Learn the science of how roller coasters work, then design and create your own mini roller coaster.This program is for the child alone. Parents must remain in the ...

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Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Meeting Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology

Registration Required

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Grades 3-6: Learn the science of how roller coasters work, then design and create your own mini roller coaster.

West Hartford Public Library: Past, Present, and Future (NWL)

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

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Join us to celebrate National Library Week with a deep dive into the history of your local library!The tradition of a library in West Hartford dates all the way back to our pre-Rev...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events

Registration Required

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Join us to celebrate National Library Week with a deep dive into the history of your local library!

Teen Crafternoons: Stamps (BC)

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

BC Story Room at Bishops Corner Branch

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Grades 6-12: This month we will be designing and carving our own custom stamps! Space is limited. Registration required. Registration opens one month before the program a...

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 will be designing and carving our own custom stamps!

Friday Afternoon Movie: Zootopia 2 (NWL)

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:45pm

NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

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All ages: Join us for an afternoon showing of Zootopia 2. Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.

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Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult, Teen, Children, Family

Program Type: Film Screenings

Description:

All ages: Join us for an afternoon showing of Zootopia 2. Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

No registration required.

Teen Crafternoons: Stamps (FX)

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

FX Teen Area at Faxon Branch

Description:

Grades 6-12: This month we will be designing and carving our own custom stamps! Space is limited. Registration required. Registration opens one month before the program a...

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 designing and carving our own custom stamps!

Tween Tuesdays: Mini Succulent Gardens (NWL)

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Grades 4-6: Calling all Tweens! Join us on the third Tuesday of the month for crafts, baking, technology and more. April 21 – Mini Succulent GardensThis program is for the chi...

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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.

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10 am	This event is in the "Adult" group Take & Make Craft for Adults: Flower Mason Jar (NWL, BC, FX) 10:00am–8:00pm Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: Noah Webster Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology Registration Required Description: Take home everything you'll need to make this pretty craft! Written instructions will be included with the supplies. Pick up at any WHPL location from Monday, April 27 through Saturday, May 2.	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 Babies Love Books (FX) 10:30am–11:15am Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool 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 Library Branch: Faxon Branch Room: FX Community Room Age Group: Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool Program Type: Storytime Description: Ages birth to 4: A literacy program for immigrant families, caregivers and children. Stories, songs, crafts, playtime and books to take home! 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.		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 West Hartford Tabletop Game Club: Season 8 Game Day (NWL) 10:15am–4:30pm Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Magazine Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups Registration Required Description: Join us for an epic day of tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs)! Jump into a world of adventure, imagination, and dice-rolling. 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.
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3 pm			This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Meet a Ballerina (FX) 3:00pm–3:45pm Children, Toddler, Preschool Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group 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. 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.
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5 pm			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	Library Board Meeting (NWL) 6:30pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Board Room Program Type: Other Anyone requiring auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or modification of policies or procedures to participate in a meeting, service, program or activity of the Town of West Harford, should contact Suzanne Oslander, ADA Coordinator, at suzanneo@westhartfordct.gov or (860) 561-7580, as soon as possible, preferably seven days beforehand. Library Board Information & Schedule 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.	This event is in the "Adult" group Opening Doors: Navigating Fair Housing & Disability Rights (NWL) 6:00pm–7:30pm Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events Registration Required Description: Navigating housing laws can be complex, especially when it comes to disability rights. 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 Connecticut Screenwriters (NWL & Virtual) 6:00pm–7:45pm 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 meets on the last Wednesday of every month (except December) to provide feedback on original scripts. A knowledgeable volunteer moderator is selected from the group each month to oversee the meeting and facilitate the distribution of scripts. The group is geared to those with some screenwriting experience, though all are welcome to listen and observe. Only individuals who attend meetings regularly, and review submitted scripts, qualify to have their own script(s) reviewed by the group. New members must attend two meetings before having scripts considered for review by the group. Meetings are held in a hybrid format, both in person and over Zoom. How to participate: Contact us at script@westhartfordlibrary.org. This group is for adults ages 18 and up ONLY. About this group \| Group Operations & Procedures 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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