Week Calendar

Name: Making It Move with Zoetropes (NWL)
Start: 2025-04-12T11:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-04-12T13:00:00-04:00
Location: Noah Webster Library

Featured Events

Making It Move with Zoetropes (NWL)

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

NWL Studio 20 South at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Join us for a hands-on workshop where creativity meets motion! Learn the basics tools and techniques of animation while transforming old CDs into spinning zoetropes—classic animati...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Studio 20 South

Age Group: Adult, Children, Teen, Family

Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South

Required

Seats Remaining: 4

Description:

Join us for a hands-on workshop where creativity meets motion! Learn the basics tools and techniques of animation while transforming old CDs into spinning zoetropes—classic animation devices that bring still images to life.

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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 Poets Public Reading and Celebration (NWL)

Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Since 2002, The Faxon Poets have been gathering at the West Hartford Public Library to write, edit, share, and critique their poetry in a warm and conducive environment. Join ...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Music, Arts, & Culture

Required

Seats Remaining: 68

Description:

Since 2002, The Faxon Poets have been gathering at the West Hartford Public Library to write, edit, share, and critique their poetry in a warm and conducive e

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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.

Keva Planks and Magna Tiles with Faxon Builders text

Faxon Builders (FX)

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

FX Community Room at Faxon Branch

Description:

Grades K-4: Start school break with a Builders’ Bonanza! We will have mountains of Legos, KEVA Planks, Magna Tiles, marble runs and other building tools. This program is for t...

Library Branch: Faxon Branch

Room: FX Community Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Other

Required

Seats Remaining: 8

Description:

Grades K-4: Start school break with a Builders’ Bonanza! We will have mountains of Legos, KEVA Planks, Magna Tiles, marble runs and other building tools.

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.

Polaroids & Perler Frames (NWL)

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

NWL Teen Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Grade 6-12: Make a spring-themed perler bead frame and take a picture at the library to put inside!Registration required. Registration opens one month before the program at 7:00pm....

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Teen Room

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology

Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Description:

Grade 6-12: Make a spring-themed perler bead frame and take a picture at the library to put inside!

Registration required. Registration opens one month before the program at 7:00pm.

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.

Pajama Storytime at Bishops Corner (BC)

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm

BC Storytime Room at Bishops Corner Branch

Description:

Ages 3-6: Join us for a pajama-themed storytime! PJs are encouraged, as are stuffies!This program is for the child and their caregiver. Registration required.

Library Branch: Bishops Corner Branch

Room: BC Storytime Room

Age Group: Children, Preschool

Program Type: Storytime

Required

Seats Remaining: 1

Description:

Ages 3-6: Join us for a pajama-themed storytime! PJs are encouraged, as are stuffies!

This program is for the child and their caregiver.

Registration required.

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.

Tween Tuesday: Kawaii Felt Keychains (NWL)

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm

NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Grades 4-6: Calling all Tweens! Join us on the third Tuesday of the month at 4:00 pm for crafts, baking, technology and more.Registration required. Classes for 2025 (registration o...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Story Room

Age Group: Tween

Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology

Required

Seats Remaining: 1

Description:

Grades 4-6: Calling all Tweens! Join us on the third Tuesday of the month at 4:00 pm 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.

Tween Chess (FX)

Saturday, April 19, 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.

Teen Crochet Club (NWL)

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Grades 6-12: Learn the basics of crochet while making fun and functional items! Open to beginners and experienced crochet artists. Supplies will be provided.Registration required. ...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Story Room

Age Group: Teen

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

Required

Seats Remaining: 4

Description:

Grades 6-12: Learn the basics of crochet while making fun and functional items! Open to beginners and experienced crochet artists. Supplies will be provided.

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.

How to Build Your Own PC (NWL)

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm

NWL Studio 20 South at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Ages 12 & up. Building your own PC can feel intimidating, so let Technology Services Librarian Gen Francis show you how it's done! Gen will walk you through the entire process,...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Studio 20 South

Age Group: Adult, Teen

Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South

Required

Seats Remaining: 1

Description:

Ages 12 & up. Building your own PC can feel intimidating, so let Technology Services Librarian Gen Francis show you how it's done!

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.

Egg Drop Challenge (NWL)

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm

NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Grades 3-5: Test your engineering skills by designing a carrier that will protect an egg when dropped from up high. This program is for the child alone. Parents must remain in...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Story Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Other

Required

Seats Remaining: 8

Description:

Grades 3-5: Test your engineering skills by designing a carrier that will protect an egg when dropped from up high.

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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10 am				This event is in the "Teen" group. Teen BookWyrm Chalk Art Contest (NWL) 10:00am - 2:00pm Teen Required This event is in the "Teen" group. Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Outdoors Age Group: Teen Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture, Summer Reading Required Seats Remaining: 12 Description: Grades 6-12: Help Noah Webster Library get ready for BookWyrm Fest with a friendly chalk art contest! Help Noah Webster Library get ready for Boo 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. 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. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Family" group. BookWyrm Fest (NWL) 10:00am - 4:30pm Adult, Children, Teen, Family This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: Noah Webster Library Age Group: Adult, Children, Teen, Family Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Music, Arts, & Culture, Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South Description: BookWyrm Fest is West Hartford’s annual celebration of all things adventure, fantasy, board games, live action roleplaying (LARP), and tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs). MORE DETAILS TO COME!
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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2 pm	This event is in the "Teen" group. Teen Cookies & Coloring Sheets (NWL) 2:00pm - 3:30pm Teen Required This event is in the "Teen" group. Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Meeting Room Age Group: Teen Program Type: Summer Reading Required Seats Remaining: 10 Description: Grades 6-12: Celebrate the summer reading theme "Color Our World" as we bake cookies and color. A different cookie will be featured each month. 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 "Teen" group. Teen Bullet Journaling (NWL) 2:00pm - 3:00pm Teen Required This event is in the "Teen" group. Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Board Room Age Group: Teen Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Summer Reading Required Seats Remaining: 10 Description: Grades 6-12: Do you feel like you lose steam and get lazy over the summer? West Hartford Public Library has the solution for you! 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.
3 pm					Closing Early Close: BookWyrm Fest Setup 3:00pm - 5:00pm Branches: Noah Webster Library Description: Noah Webster Library will close at 3:00pm to prepare for BookWyrm Fest.
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5 pm	This event is in the "Teen" group. Teen D&D: Curse of Strahd (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 Description: Grades 6-12: Questions about Dungeons & Dragons programming? Contact us at whpldnd@gmail.com. Dungeons & Dragons @ WHPL This campaign is currently full. 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. West Hartford Tabletop Game Club: Season 5 (NWL) 5:30pm - 7:30pm Adult 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 The West Hartford Tabletop Game Club is a friendly, inclusive, and accessible tabletop role playing game group for adults of ALL experience levels! Whether you’ve never played a game in your life or you’re a seasoned GM, this group is for you. We are open to all players, game systems, and ideas, with a focus on creating a fun, welcoming, and safe gaming environment. View our full schedule here. How to participate: Contact Leah Farrell, lfarrell@westhartfordct.gov, for a reminder or just drop in. This group is for adults ages 18 and up ONLY. We offer many D&D campaigns for tweens. Check them out here. About this group \| Code of Conduct & Club Agreements 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			This event is in the "Teen" group. Teen Crocheters for a Cause: The Gift of Giving (NWL) 6:00pm - 7:00pm Teen Required This event is in the "Teen" group. Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Outdoors Age Group: Teen Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Summer Reading Required Seats Remaining: 10 Description: Grades 6-12: Are you looking to take up a fun hobby this summer? Join Kruthika Tanniru in The Gift of Giving, where you can learn to crochet in the cozy setting of Blue Back Square while giving back to your community. 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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