Event List

Featured Events

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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 EMAIL OR CALL 860-561-6990 FOR ASSISTANCE.In-person registr...

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 OR CALL 860-561-6990 FOR ASSISTANCE.

In-person regis

3D printed Oscar statue made at Studio 20

Screen Time Series: Oscars Edition (NWL)

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
NWL Studio 20 South at Noah Webster Library

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!Space ...

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!

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!

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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St. Patrick's Day Craft (BC)

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
BC Storytime Room at Bishops Corner Branch

Description:

Grades 1-3: Calling all Leprechauns! In celebration of St. Patrick's Day, we will create some fun, interactive crafts.  Dress for mess! This program is for the child...

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

Grades 1-3: Calling all Leprechauns! In celebration of St.

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Tween Tuesday: Marchmallow Madness (NWL)

Tuesday, March 17, 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.This program is for the child alone. Parents must remain in t...

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.

This program is for the child alone. Parents must remain in the building for children under 12.

Fanny Lou Hammer's America

Film & Discussion: Fannie Lou Hamer's America (NWL)

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Join us for a screening of the award-winning documentary Fannie Lou Hamer's America, followed by a facilitated discussion. About the FilmFannie Lou Hamer’s America is an origi...

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 award-winning documentary Fannie Lou Hamer's America, followed by a facilitated discussion. 

Film & Discussion: The Disruptors

Film & Discussion: The Disruptors (NWL)

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Join West Hartford Community of Concern to watch excerpts of the documentary The Disruptors, followed by a facilitated discussion. ABOUT THE FILMADHD is one of the most common...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Film Screenings
Registration Required
Description:

Join West Hartford Community of Concern to watch excerpts of the documentary The Disruptors, followed by a facilitated discussion. 

ABOUT THE FILM

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Teen PowerPoint Party (NWL)

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

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! Piz...

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.

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Meet a Ballerina (NWL)

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts, & Culture
Age Group:
Children, Toddler, Preschool

Ages 2-6: A ballerina from the New England Ballet Theatre will join us for a short performance and movement class! This program is for the child and their caregiver.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture
Registration Required
Description:

Ages 2-6: A ballerina from the New England Ballet Theatre will join us for a short performance and movement class! This program is for the child and their caregiver.

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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Babies Love Books (FX)

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
FX Community Room at Faxon Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool

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.

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.

Illustration of ballerina in pink tutu

Meet a Ballerina (FX)

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
FX Community Room at Faxon Branch
Program Type:
Music, Arts, & Culture
Age Group:
Children, Toddler, Preschool

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.

Registration Required
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.