Upcoming Events

Name: Silent Book Club (NWL)
Start: 2025-02-19T14:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-02-19T15:00:00-05:00
Location: Noah Webster Library

Featured Events

Silent Book Club (NWL)

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

NWL Magazine Room at Noah Webster Library

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...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Magazine Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Book Clubs

Required

Seats Remaining: 14

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.

Tween Chess (FX)

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

FX Children's Area at Faxon Branch

Tween Chess:

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

Library Branch: Faxon Branch

Room: FX Children's Area

Age Group: Tween, Teen

Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups

Required

Seats Remaining: 8

Grades 3-8: Includes instruction, puzzles, and practice play taught by teens with teaching and chess tournament experience. All levels are welcome. Parents must remain in the building for children under 12.

Registration required. Registration opens 2 weeks before the program at 7:00pm. Register for each session separately.

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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.

Gardening Workshop Series: Seed Starting (NWL)

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm

NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

This program was originally scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 15.Spring is approaching fast; now is the perfect time to prepare for this year's garden! Join West Hartfo...

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Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Description:

This program was originally scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 15.

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.

Sugar Rush: Rethink Your Drink (NWL)

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

How much sugar is really in your favorite beverages? Join the West Hartford-Bloomfield Health District and the Community Health Network of Connecticut for this fun and interactive ...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult

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

Required

Seats Remaining: 74

Description:

How much sugar is really in your favorite beverages?

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.

Suicide Prevention Training for Teens: Teen Leadership Academy (NWL)

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 1:15pm - 2:30pm

NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Grades 9-12: Chances are you’re familiar with CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), a well-established emergency procedure used to save lives when a person is in cardiac arrest. But...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Meeting Room

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Other

Required

Seats Remaining: 7

Description:

Grades 9-12: Chances are you’re familiar with CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), a well-established emergency procedure used to save lives when a person is in cardiac arrest.

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.

Faxon Lego Club (FX)

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm

FX Community Room at Faxon Branch

Description:

Calling all Lego builders ... let's construct & create! The fourth (4th) Wednesday of the month at 3:30 to 4:15 pm is for building.Please register for Lego club either at the N...

Library Branch: Faxon Branch

Room: FX Community Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Other

Required

Seats Remaining: 4

Description:

Calling all Lego builders ... let's construct & create! The fourth (4^th) Wednesday of the month at 3:30 to 4:15 pm is for building.

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.

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Valentine's Day Embroidery (NWL) - Moved to 2/26

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Grades 6-12: Learn some basic stitches you can use to create a valentine-themed decorative canvas. All materials and instruction are provided. For all levels of embroiderers.

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Story Room

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology

Required

Seats Remaining: 2

Description:

Grades 6-12: Learn some basic stitches you can use to create a valentine-themed decorative canvas. All materials and instruction are provided. For all levels of embroiderers.

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.

Tech Resolutions: iPhones & iPads (NWL)

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

NWL Board Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

What are your tech resolutions for the new year? Join our friendly instructors for this series of workshops, where you can learn new tech skills and get more comfortable using tech...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Board Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Description:

What are your tech resolutions for the new year? Join our friendly instructors for this series of workshops, where you can learn new tech skills and get more comfortable using technology.

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.

Afternoon Movie: Wicked (NWL)

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 2:30pm - 5:30pm

NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

All ages: Join us for an afternoon showing of Wicked, complete with popcorn! 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, Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Tween, Teen, Family

Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture, Film Screenings

Description:

All ages: Join us for an afternoon showing of Wicked, 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.

Gertrude Blanks Storytelling Celebration (NWL)

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

"Everyone's Grandmother": Stories of the People Who Shaped UsJoin us in celebrating the life and legacy of Gertrude Blanks through reminiscences and stories. Gertrude has been desc...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult, Teen

Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Music, Arts, & Culture

Required

Seats Remaining: 79

Description:

"Everyone's Grandmother": Stories of the People Who Shaped Us

Join us in celebrating the life and legacy of Gertrude Blanks through reminiscences and stories.

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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Building Connections: Book Club for Immigrants (FX)

6:15pm - 7:45pm

Adult

Library Branch: Faxon Branch

Room: FX Community Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Book Clubs, Language Learning

The Building Connections Book Club is for West Hartford Advanced English learners who want to develop their English reading and communication skills in a diverse, inspiring, and encouraging environment. Participants will be given reading material each week and then meet in a group to ask questions and discuss the text.

How to participate: Contact Elizabeth Hanlon, eemhanlon@gmail.com, or (860) 305-1786.

Funding for this program provided by The Hartford Foundation West Hartford Greater Together Community Fund.

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Building Connections: Book Club for Immigrants (FX)

6:15pm - 7:45pm

Adult

Library Branch: Faxon Branch

Room: FX Community Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Book Clubs, Language Learning

How to participate: Contact Elizabeth Hanlon, eemhanlon@gmail.com, or (860) 305-1786.

Funding for this program provided by The Hartford Foundation West Hartford Greater Together Community Fund.

About this group

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.

Fiber Arts Book Club (NWL & Virtual)

1:00pm - 2:15pm

Adult

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Board Room

Age Group: Adult

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

Join us on the second Tuesday of each month to discuss a book and your knitting, crocheting, spinning, weaving, felting, or other yarn-related crafts. Meetings are held in a hybrid format, both in person and over Zoom.

How to participate: Contact us at fiberarts@westhartfordlibrary.org.

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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.

Building Connections: Book Club for Immigrants (FX)

6:15pm - 7:45pm

Adult

Library Branch: Faxon Branch

Room: FX Community Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Book Clubs, Language Learning

How to participate: Contact Elizabeth Hanlon, eemhanlon@gmail.com, or (860) 305-1786.

Funding for this program provided by The Hartford Foundation West Hartford Greater Together Community Fund.

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Night Owls Book Group (Virtual)

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Adult

Virtual Event

Library Branch: Online Events

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Book Clubs

Description:

Join us on the first Tuesday evening of each month to discuss great books. If you are interested in joining, please contact Andrew Piro, apiro@westhartfordct.gov.

Fiber Arts Book Club (NWL & Virtual)

1:00pm - 2:15pm

Adult

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Adult

Virtual Event

Library Branch: Online Events

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Book Clubs

Join us on the first Tuesday evening of each month to discuss great books. Meetings are held over Zoom.

How to participate: Contact Andrew Piro, apiro@westhartfordct.gov.

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