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Featured Events

Teen Crafternoons: Stamps (FX)

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

FX Teen Area at Faxon Branch

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Grades 6-12: This month we will be designing and carving our own custom stamps! Space is limited. Registration required. Registration opens one month before the program a...

Library Branch: Faxon Branch

Room: FX Teen Area

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology

Registration Required

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Grades 6-12: This month we will be designing and carving our own custom stamps!

Tween Tuesdays: Mini Succulent Gardens (NWL)

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library

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Grades 4-6: Calling all Tweens! Join us on the third Tuesday of the month for crafts, baking, technology and more. April 21 – Mini Succulent GardensThis program is for the chi...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Story Room

Age Group: Children, Tween

Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology

Registration Required

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

Make Mine Murder: Connecticut Crime Author Panel (NWL)

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

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Crime and mystery readers can't miss this event! Join five Connecticut crime writers as they discuss the writing process, including where their ideas come from, how they plot the t...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult

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

Registration Required

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Crime and mystery readers can't miss this event!

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Summer & Fall College Applications Planning (NWL)

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library

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Grades 10-11 & parents: Alright rising seniors, you have a lot coming up in the next year as you navigate your college essays and applications, in addition to your regular scho...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Story Room

Age Group: Adult, Teen

Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events

Registration Required

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Grades 10-11 & parents: Alright rising seniors, you have a lot coming up in the next year as you navigate your college essays and applications, in addition to your regular sch

Meet a Ballerina (NWL)

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am

NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

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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 re...

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.

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Multilingual Storytime with Conard Translation Club (NWL)

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am

NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library

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Ages 4-6: Students from Conard High School's Translation Club will read 2 popular children's books in English and their home languages. Hear stories in Chinese, Japa...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Story Room

Age Group: Children, Preschool

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Required

Description:

Ages 4-6: Students from Conard High School's Translation Club will read 2 popular children's books in English and their home languages.

Narcan Training: First Aid for Opioid Overdoses (FX)

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am

FX Community Room at Faxon Branch

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Ages 18 & up: Learn how to identify the signs of an overdose, how to administer Narcan (Naloxone), best practices for using prescription opioids safely, and gain an understandi...

Library Branch: Faxon Branch

Room: FX Community Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle

Registration Required

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Ages 18 & up: Learn how to identify the signs of an overdose, how to administer Narcan (Naloxone), best practices for using prescription opioids safely, and gain an understanding of the Good Samaritan Law.

Gardening Workshop Series: Home Composting (NWL)

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

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Over 25% of products sent to landfills today are organic wastes, so home composting is one of the most important ways we as individuals can have a positive impact on the environmen...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle

Registration Required

Description:

Over 25% of products sent to landfills today are organic wastes, so home composting is one of the most important ways we as individuals can have a positive impact on the environment.

Meet a Ballerina (FX)

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm

FX Community Room at Faxon Branch

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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.

Teen May-rio Tournament (NWL)

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm

NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

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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.

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10 am		This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Family" group Summer Reading Kickoff: Escape into a Story (FX) 10:00am–6:00pm Adult, Teen, Children, Family This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Family" group Library Branch: Bishops Corner Branch Age Group: Adult, Teen, Children, Family Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture, Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Summer Reading Description: All ages: Help us kick off Summer Reading 2026! This year's theme is Escape into a Story, and we will have activities for readers and learners of any age. 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. This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Family" group Summer Reading Kickoff: Escape into a Story (NWL) 10:00am–8:00pm Adult, Teen, Children, Family This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Family" group Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: Noah Webster Library Age Group: Adult, Teen, Children, Family Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture, Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Summer Reading Description: All ages: Help us kick off Summer Reading 2026! This year's theme is Escape into a Story, and we will have activities for readers and learners of any age. 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.		This event is in the "Teen" group Escape Room: Honey the Bunny (NWL) 10:30am–12:00pm Teen Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Board Room Age Group: Teen Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture, Summer Reading Registration Required Description: Ages 14-18: "Escape into a Story" with a special day of escape rooms hosted by WHPL Teen Advisory Board volunteers. Sign up for one of these experiences. Each session is open to up to 6 players. 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.
11 am					This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Sensory Explorers: Colors (NWL) 11:00am–11:45am Children, Toddler, Preschool Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Outdoors Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology Registration Required Description: Ages 18-35 months: Discover the vibrant colors of the rainbow through a multi-sensory experience! Engage in hands-on activities that stimulate sight, touch, and more, making learning colorful and fun. 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 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. This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Family" group Bishops Corner Ice Cream Social (BC) 11:00am–1:00pm Adult, Teen, Children, Family This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Family" group Library Branch: Bishops Corner Branch Age Group: Adult, Teen, Children, Family Program Type: Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Summer Reading Description: All ages: Join us to kick off summer with our annual ice cream social! Staff will be serving up delicious ice cream, sherbet, or sorbet with a variety of toppings. Drop in for this special treat! 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.
12 pm				This event is in the "Teen" group Escape Room: Homicide at the Heist (NWL) 12:30pm–2:00pm Teen Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Board Room Age Group: Teen Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture, Summer Reading Registration Required Description: Ages 14-18: "Escape into a Story" with a special day of escape rooms hosted by WHPL Teen Advisory Board volunteers. Sign up for one of these experiences. Each session is open to up to 6 players. 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.
1 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Family" group Summer Reading Kickoff: Escape into a Story (BC) 1:00pm–8:00pm Adult, Teen, Children, Family This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Family" group Library Branch: Bishops Corner Branch Age Group: Adult, Teen, Children, Family Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture, Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Summer Reading Description: All ages: Help us kick off Summer Reading 2026! This year's theme is Escape into a Story, and we will have activities for readers and learners of any age. 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.
2 pm				This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group Fire and Ice with The Children’s Museum (NWL) 2:30pm–3:15pm Children, Tween Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Tween Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Summer Reading Registration Required Description: Grades 1-6: Join us for a hot and cold learning experience! First, fan the flames of learning with fiery demonstrations focused on heat and the fire triangle. 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 Escape Room: Murder of a Diamond Thief (NWL) 2:30pm–4:00pm Teen Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Board Room Age Group: Teen Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture, Summer Reading Registration Required Description: Ages 14-18: "Escape into a Story" with a special day of escape rooms hosted by WHPL Teen Advisory Board volunteers. Sign up for one of these experiences. Each session is open to up to 6 players. 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	This event is in the "Teen" group Summerween Cupcake Wars (NWL) 3:30pm–4:30pm Teen Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Meeting Room Age Group: Teen Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Summer Reading Registration Required Description: Grades 6-12: Celebrate Halloween in the summertime by competing in this cupcake decorating competition! Prizes will be awarded to the spookiest, silliest, and most standout cupcake. 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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6 pm	Library Board Meeting (NWL) 6:30pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Board Room Program Type: Other Anyone requiring auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or modification of policies or procedures to participate in a meeting, service, program or activity of the Town of West Harford, should contact Suzanne Oslander, ADA Coordinator, at suzanneo@westhartfordct.gov or (860) 561-7580, as soon as possible, preferably seven days beforehand. Library Board Information & Schedule 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.		This event is in the "Adult" group Connecticut Screenwriters (NWL & Virtual) 6:00pm–7:45pm 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 The group meets on the last Wednesday of every month (except December) to provide feedback on original scripts. A knowledgeable volunteer moderator is selected from the group each month to oversee the meeting and facilitate the distribution of scripts. The group is geared to those with some screenwriting experience, though all are welcome to listen and observe. Only individuals who attend meetings regularly, and review submitted scripts, qualify to have their own script(s) reviewed by the group. New members must attend two meetings before having scripts considered for review by the group. Meetings are held in a hybrid format, both in person and over Zoom. How to participate: Contact us at script@westhartfordlibrary.org. This group is for adults ages 18 and up ONLY. About this group \| Group Operations & Procedures 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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