Event List

Featured Events

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

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.Registr...

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.

Mario Kart illustration

Teen May-rio Tournament (NWL)

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Grades 6-12: Let's go! Join us for a friendly Mario Kart competition at the library. Have fun, meet other players, and compete for prizes. Feel free to bring a Switch or Joy-Cons w...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Registration Required
Description:

Grades 6-12: Let's go! Join us for a friendly Mario Kart competition at the library. Have fun, meet other players, and compete for prizes.

Last Night I Saw You Smiling

Film & Discussion: Last Night I Saw You Smiling (NWL)

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Join us to honor Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by watching the Cambodian documentary Last Night I Saw You Smiling, followed by a facilitated discussion. A...

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 honor Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by watching the Cambodian documentary Last Night I Saw You Smiling, followed by a facilitated discussion. 

bookmark decorated with pressed flowers

Teen Crafternoons: Floral Bookmarks (BC)

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
BC Story Room at Bishops Corner Branch

Description:

Grades 6-12: This month we are decorating bookmarks with pressed flowers! Space is limited. Registration required. Registration opens one month before the program at 7:00...

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 are decorating bookmarks with pressed flowers! 

Photo - Lego (c) bricks close-up

Lego Club (NWL)

Wednesday, May 13, 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
Flower puzzle on cork background with Community Puzzle Cozy text

Community Puzzle Cozy (Off-site)

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Off-site

Description:

PLEASE NOTE: This event will be held at Elmwood Community Center, 1106 New Britain Avenue.All ages: Do you love to puzzle? Bring family, friends, and neighbors when ...

Library Branch: Off-site
Age Group: Adult, Teen, Children, Family
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Music, Arts, & Culture
Registration Required
Description:

PLEASE NOTE: This event will be held at Elmwood Community Center, 1106 New Britain Avenue.

D&D board game background with event text

Writing and Design for Dungeons & Dragons (NWL)

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Grades 6-12: Join Blake from Torch Tales to learn worldbuilding fundamentals, one-shot adventure design, narrative pacing and stakes, character and NPC creation, player engage...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Music, Arts, & Culture
Registration Required
Description:

Grades 6-12: Join Blake from Torch Tales to learn worldbuilding fundamentals, one-shot adventure design, narrative pacing and stakes

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Sensory-Friendly Storytime (NWL)

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Ages 2-5: Join us for a welcoming and inclusive storytime designed for children with unique sensory needs. Not only will we dim the lights and limit the distractions, but we’ll als...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Description:

Ages 2-5: Join us for a welcoming and inclusive storytime designed for children with unique sensory needs.

Book cover and page illustrations - book Unrivaled by ZeroSnake

Teen Manga Workshop (NWL)

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Grades 6-12: Learn how to design your own manga characters in this hands-on art workshop with local artist ZeroSnake. Space is limited. Registration required. 

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture, Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Registration Required
Description:

Grades 6-12: Learn how to design your own manga characters in this hands-on art workshop with local artist ZeroSnake. 

Photo - Lego (c) bricks close-up

Lego Club (NWL)

Wednesday, June 10, 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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Teen Tuesdays @ Studio 20: 3D Pokémon Cards (NWL)

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
NWL Studio 20 South at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South
Age Group:
Teen

Grades 7-12: Tuesday afternoons at Studio 20 South are just for teens! Join us to explore the various tools and equipment the Studio has to offer.

Registration Required
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 7-12: Tuesday afternoons at Studio 20 South are just for teens! Join us to explore the various tools and equipment the Studio has to offer.

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.

child talking to parent using microphone

Mother's Day Audio Time Capsule: A Parent-Child Interview Experience (NWL)

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 3:30pm
NWL Studio 20 South at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South, All Abilities
Age Group:
Adult, Teen, Tween

All ages: This Mother’s Day, give the gift of conversation. Join us to record a heartfelt parent-child interview—a chance to ask meaningful questions, share stories, and preserve a moment in time.

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

All ages: This Mother’s Day, give the gift of conversation. Join us to record a heartfelt parent-child interview—a chance to ask meaningful questions, share stories, and preserve a moment in time.

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.

sheet music with bird designs printed on them

Birdsong Bookmarks (NWL)

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 5:45pm - 7:30pm
NWL Studio 20 South at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South, All Abilities
Age Group:
Adult, Teen, Tween, Family

All ages: Turn old sheet music into something new in this playful workshop! Using bird stencils, stamps, and acrylic paint, you’ll create a one-of-a-kind bookmark inspired by a favorite song and a little feathered charm.

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, All Abilities
Registration Required
Description:

All ages: Turn old sheet music into something new in this playful workshop! Using bird stencils, stamps, and acrylic paint, you’ll create a one-of-a-kind bookmark inspired by a favorite song and a little feathered charm.

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.

image of someone taking photos of a couple. Credit: Noni Fineberg

Community Maker Series: Portrait Photography with Noni Fineberg (NWL)

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
NWL Studio 20 South at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South, All Abilities
Age Group:
Adult, Teen

Ages 12 & up: Do you want to take better photos of people? Interested in learning more about posing and lighting? Or need more guidance on editing your shots?

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

Ages 12 & up: Do you want to take better photos of people? Interested in learning more about posing and lighting? Or need more guidance on editing your shots?

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.

Small 3D printed figurine

3D Printing Creature Creations (NWL)

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
NWL Studio 20 South at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South, All Abilities
Age Group:
Adult, Teen

Ages 12 & up: Come try out one of our most popular and versatile tools!

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

Ages 12 & up: Come try out one of our most popular and versatile tools!

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.

ripped paper collage

Make a Zine, Take a Zine: Crafting Queer History (NWL)

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
NWL Magazine Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South, All Abilities
Age Group:
Adult, Teen

Ages 12 & up: Let's celebrate Pride with all things "zine"! Zines are a staple of counterculture and rebellion that have a special place in queer history as a means of self-expression and community-building.

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

Ages 12 & up: Let's celebrate Pride with all things "zine"! Zines are a staple of counterculture and rebellion that have a special place in queer history as a means of self-expression and community-building.

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.

Studio 20 logo in embroidery

Machine Embroidery 101 (NWL)

Wednesday, June 10, 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

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!

Registration Required
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.

Copies of the Hartford Art Pages

Community Maker Series: Crafting 'The Hartford Arts Pages' (NWL)

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
NWL Magazine Room at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South, All Abilities
Age Group:
Adult, Teen, Tween, Family

All ages: Calling all creatives!

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

All ages: Calling all creatives!

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.

child talking to parent using microphone

Father's Day Audio Time Capsule: A Parent-Child Interview Experience (NWL)

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 3:30pm
NWL Studio 20 South at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South, All Abilities
Age Group:
Adult, Teen, Tween

All ages: This Father’s Day season, give the gift of conversation. Join us to record a heartfelt parent-child interview—a chance to ask meaningful questions, share stories, and preserve a moment in time.

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

All ages: This Father’s Day season, give the gift of conversation. Join us to record a heartfelt parent-child interview—a chance to ask meaningful questions, share stories, and preserve a moment in time.

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.

collage of paper and cloth to make flag design

Collage Flags for America's Birthday (NWL)

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 5:45pm - 7:30pm
NWL Studio 20 South at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South, All Abilities
Age Group:
Adult, Teen, Tween, Family

All ages: Celebrate America's 250th birthday by creating a unique American flag collage!

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, All Abilities
Registration Required
Description:

All ages: Celebrate America's 250th birthday by creating a unique American flag collage!

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.

BookWyrm Fest (NWL)

Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Noah Webster Library at Noah Webster Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Music, Arts, & Culture, Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South, Summer Reading, All Abilities
Age Group:
Adult, Teen, Children, Family

BookWyrm Fest is West Hartford’s annual celebration of all things adventure, fantasy, board games, live action roleplaying (LARP), and

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Noah Webster Library
Age Group: Adult, Teen, Children, Family
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Music, Arts, & Culture, Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South, Summer Reading, All Abilities
Description:

BookWyrm Fest is West Hartford’s annual celebration of all things adventure, fantasy, board games, live action roleplaying (LARP), and

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.