Event List

Featured Events

Ancestral Echoes

Ancestral Echoes: Epigenetics, Indigenous Resilience, and Environmental Justice (NWL)

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Join us to explore epigenetics and how systemic issues like water scarcity, toxic exposures, and the lived experience of Indigenous historical trauma manifest within the very biolo...

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 to explore epigenetics and how systemic issues like water scarcity, toxic exposures, and the lived experience of Indigenous historical trauma manifest within the very biology of Indigenous Peoples.

Movie poster - Wicked for Good

Afternoon Movie - Wicked: For Good (NWL)

Monday, March 9, 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...

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.

mushroom made from fabric and foam

Teen Crafternoons: Spring Mushrooms (BC)

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
BC Storytime Room at Bishops Corner 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: 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! 

Photo - Lego (c) bricks close-up

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 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

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!

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!

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! 

photo - structures made with marshmallows

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.

illustration of hat, boots and clover leaves

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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Movie poster - Wicked for Good

Afternoon Movie - Wicked: For Good (NWL)

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 2:30pm - 5:15pm
NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts, & Culture, Film Screenings
Age Group:
Adult, Teen, Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Tween, Family

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.

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.

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.

photo - structures made with marshmallows

Tween Tuesday: Marchmallow Madness (NWL)

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Tween

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.

Registration Required
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.

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.

Origami bird resting on jar of origami stars and sitting in audio booth

Community Maker Series: Intro to Origami (NWL)

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 5:45pm - 7:30pm
NWL Studio 20 South at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South
Age Group:
Adult, Teen, Tween, Family

All ages: Local maker Yaerin Wallenberger will share some of her favorite ways to create simple origami, a decorative art dating back to 105 BCE! Bring an empty and clean glass jar to add an upcycled flair to your project.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Studio 20 South
Age Group: Adult, Teen, Tween, Family
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South
Registration Required
Description:

All ages: Local maker Yaerin Wallenberger will share some of her favorite ways to create simple origami, a decorative art dating back to 105 BCE! Bring an empty and clean glass jar to add an upcycled flair to your project.

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.

Chess board and pieces up close - Photo

Tween Chess (FX)

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
FX Teen Area at Faxon Branch
Program Type:
Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Age Group:
Teen, Children, Tween
Tween Chess:

Grades 3-8: Includes instruction, puzzles, and practice play taught by teens with teaching and chess tournament experience. All levels are welcome. This program is for the chi...

Registration Required
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Teen Area
Age Group: Teen, Children, Tween
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Registration Required

Grades 3-8: Includes instruction, puzzles, and practice play taught by teens with teaching and chess tournament experience. All levels are welcome. 

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

Registration required. Registration opens two weeks before the program at 7:00pm. Register for each session separately.

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.

Art created in conjunction with A.I. tools

Experimenting with AI (NWL)

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
NWL Studio 20 South at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Music, Arts, & Culture, Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South
Age Group:
Adult, Teen, Tween, Family

Ages 12 & up: This hands-on workshop invites artists to explore AI as a creative tool, rather than a replacements for human imagination.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Studio 20 South
Age Group: Adult, Teen, Tween, Family
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Music, Arts, & Culture, Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South
Registration Required
Description:

Ages 12 & up: This hands-on workshop invites artists to explore AI as a creative tool, rather than a replacements for human imagination.

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.

Cardboard portrait with collage-enhanced features

Let's Make Faces: Crafty Cardboard Portraits (NWL)

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
NWL Studio 20 South at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South
Age Group:
Adult, Teen, Tween, Family

All ages: Join us for a fun, hands-on collage workshop where you’ll cut, glue, and layer cardboard, magazines, and scraps to create a face full of personality.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Studio 20 South
Age Group: Adult, Teen, Tween, Family
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South
Registration Required
Description:

All ages: Join us for a fun, hands-on collage workshop where you’ll cut, glue, and layer cardboard, magazines, and scraps to create a face full of personality.

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.

Mulcahy Academy of Irish Dance (Off-site)

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Off-site
Program Type:
Music, Arts, & Culture
Age Group:
Adult, Teen, Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Tween, Family

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.

Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off-site
Age Group: Adult, Teen, Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Tween, Family
Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture
Registration Required
Description:

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.

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.

Chess board and pieces up close - Photo

Tween Chess (FX)

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
FX Teen Area at Faxon Branch
Program Type:
Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Age Group:
Teen, Children, Tween
Tween Chess:

Grades 3-8: Includes instruction, puzzles, and practice play taught by teens with teaching and chess tournament experience. All levels are welcome. This program is for the chi...

Registration Required
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Teen Area
Age Group: Teen, Children, Tween
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Registration Required

Grades 3-8: Includes instruction, puzzles, and practice play taught by teens with teaching and chess tournament experience. All levels are welcome. 

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

Registration required. Registration opens two weeks before the program at 7:00pm. Register for each session separately.

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.

Photo - tweens with text at the bottom

Tween Tuesdays: Mini Succulent Gardens (NWL)

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Tween

Grades 4-6: Calling all Tweens! Join us on the third Tuesday of the month for crafts, baking, technology and more. 

Registration Required
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.

Chess board and pieces up close - Photo

Tween Chess (FX)

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
FX Teen Area at Faxon Branch
Program Type:
Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Age Group:
Teen, Children, Tween
Tween Chess:

Grades 3-8: Includes instruction, puzzles, and practice play taught by teens with teaching and chess tournament experience. All levels are welcome. This program is for the chi...

Registration Required
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Teen Area
Age Group: Teen, Children, Tween
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Registration Required

Grades 3-8: Includes instruction, puzzles, and practice play taught by teens with teaching and chess tournament experience. All levels are welcome. 

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

Registration required. Registration opens two weeks before the program at 7:00pm. Register for each session separately.

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.

Hold for Children's Program

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library
Age Group:
Children, Tween

see SB with questions

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tween
Description:

see SB with questions