West Hartford Public Library
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Saturday September 21 10:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Faxon Poets (NWL & Virtual)
The Faxon Poets Group was formed in 2002. The group typically meets on the third Saturday of every month at Noah Webster Library and will be a hybrid meeting (both through Zoom and in person).The mission of the group is to provide a space for poets to read their poems a......More
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Saturday September 21 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Tween Chess (FX)
Faxon Tween Chess now meets twice per month on Saturdays. This group 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. Regist......More
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Monday September 23 10:15am - 10:45am EDT
Mother Goose on the Loose (FX)
Music, movement, visual literacy and language development in a fun class that teaches social skills, taking turns, and how to express emotions.
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Monday September 23 10:15am - 10:45am EDT
Wonderful Ones (NWL)
Energetic storytime to match the energy of beginning walkers! For active one-year olds with books, songs, and rhymes with emphasis on repetition for developing minds.
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Monday September 23 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Teen D&D: Curse of Strahd (NWL)
This campaign is currently full.Questions about Dungeons & Dragons programming? Email us at [email protected].
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Monday September 23 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Library Board Meeting (NWL)
If this meeting is virtual, it can be viewed live on West Hartford Community Television at www.whctv.org and www.youtube/whctv5.com.Anyone requiring auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or modification of policies or procedures to participate in a meetin......More
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Tuesday September 24 10:15am - 10:45am EDT
Family Storytime (NWL)
A storytime with stories & music for the whole family where children of all ages are welcome! (No registration required.)
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Tuesday September 24 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
Babies Love Books! (FX)
Babies Love Books! A literacy program for immigrant families. We welcome you to join Babies Love Books, a two-generation series of family literacy programs for immigrant parents/caregivers and their children ages birth through 4. Siblings may attend.The session will be ......More
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Tuesday September 24 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Mini Movers (NWL)
Spend a fun filled morning of music with toddlers and preschoolers. Dance to great children's music, play musical instruments, and swing scarves.
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Tuesday September 24 6:00pm - 7:45pm EDT
Laser Cut Wood Puzzles (NWL)
Design, cut, and decorate your own custom jigsaw puzzle with Studio 20's Glowforge laser cutter. The Glowforge will etch your design into the wood and cut it into real, working puzzle pieces!Space is limited. Registration required.
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Tuesday September 24 6:30pm - 7:45pm EDT
West Hartford Reads! Book Discussion: Another Brooklyn (NWL)
Join us for a West Hartford Reads! book discussion, featuring Jacqueline Woodson's book Another Brooklyn. Please register.About the BookRunning into a long-ago friend sets memories from the 1970s in motion for August, transporting her to a time and a place where friends......More
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Tuesday September 24 6:30pm - 7:45pm EDT
Defend Your Identity: Essential Strategies Against the Rise of Identity Theft (NWL)
Join us for an eye-opening presentation on the rampant rise of identity theft and crucial strategies to safeguard yourself. In today's digital age, where personal information is increasingly vulnerable, understanding the prevalence and mechanics of identity theft is par......More
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Wednesday September 25 10:15am - 10:45am EDT
Stories for 3's (NWL)
Join us for this storytime just for 3's. A fun combination of stories, music, and movement awaits your three-year old! Adults must attend with child.
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Wednesday September 25 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Stories for 4' & 5's (NWL)
Join us for engaging stories, music, and movement that focus on listening, turn taking, and having fun! This is a drop off program.
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Wednesday September 25 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
West Hartford Reads! Book Discussion: Harbor Me (NWL)
Grades 5-7Join us for a West Hartford Reads! book discussion, featuring Jacqueline Woodson's book Harbor Me. You will receive a copy of the book prior to the start of the book clubs. Each participant will also receive a “goodie bag” of story-related items! Please regist......More
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Wednesday September 25 4:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
West Hartford Immigrant Teen Club (FX)
Grades 8-12: WHiT is a community group committed to empowering immigrant youth to be leaders. We offer teens opportunities to participate in town-wide events, engaging in activism and celebrating diverse cultural holidays and traditions. We also provide a safe environme......More
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Wednesday September 25 6:00pm - 7:45pm EDT
Connecticut Screenwriters (NWL & Virtual)
WEDNESDAY - Connecticut Screenwriters, a library-sponsored group, was established in April 2004. The group meets on the last Wednesday of every month (except Dec.) at 6 PM. Meetings are typically held either in the Library Meeting Room or the Board Room, Noah Webster Li......More
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Wednesday September 25 6:00pm - 7:45pm EDT
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Wednesday September 25 6:30pm - 7:45pm EDT
Author Talk: Alycia Jenkins and "The Laughing Elephant in the Room" (NWL)
Will The Laughing Elephant in the Room prevail? Throughout this journey, readers will hear the voices of great Black folk who are ancestors, who exist in the now, and who will be in the future. This epic tale is one that will haunt your dreams and shake your soul. You w......More
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Thursday September 26 10:15am - 10:45am EDT
Mother Goose on the Loose (FX)
Music, movement, visual literacy and language development in a fun class that teaches social skills, taking turns, and how to express emotions.
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Thursday September 26 10:15am - 10:45am EDT
Terrific Two's (NWL)
Join us for this storytime geared just for twos! A fun combination of stories, music, and movement awaits your two-year old.
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Thursday September 26 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Wonderful Ones (NWL)
Energetic storytime to match the energy of beginning walkers! For active one-year olds with books, songs, and rhymes with emphasis on repetition for developing minds.
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Friday September 27 10:15am - 10:45am EDT
Mother Goose on the Loose (NWL)
Music, movement, visual literacy and language development in a fun class that teaches social skills, taking turns, and how to express emotions.
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Friday September 27 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
New Yorker Discussion Group (NWL & Virtual)
The New Yorker magazine discussion group first met on May 2, 2014 at the Noah Webster Library, and has been meeting weekly ever since. Currently, the group meets virtually every Friday at 11 a.m. in a hybrid format, both in-person and on Zoom. Average attendance is appr......More
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Friday September 27 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Babytime (NWL)
Informal gathering for conversation and play. Parent or caregiver must accompany each child. (No registration required.)
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Saturday September 28 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
They Do It with Lasers: Glowforge 101 (NWL)
Learn all about how Studio 20's Glowforge Aura laser cutter can etch and cut hundreds of materials including wood, leather, acrylic, and paper. Join us in this entry-level talk to find out how the Glowforge works and how you get your own project to come to life.Space is......More
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Monday September 30 10:15am - 10:45am EDT
Mother Goose on the Loose (FX)
Music, movement, visual literacy and language development in a fun class that teaches social skills, taking turns, and how to express emotions.
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Monday September 30 10:15am - 10:45am EDT
Wonderful Ones (NWL)
Energetic storytime to match the energy of beginning walkers! For active one-year olds with books, songs, and rhymes with emphasis on repetition for developing minds.
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Monday September 30 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Learn Chess! (NWL)
Calling all children in grades 1-4 *NEW* to chess! John Sherman, local resident and retired educator, is bringing his love for the "Game of Kings" to the West Hartford Public Library. Learn how to play one of he oldest board games based on medieval times and traditions.......More
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Monday September 30 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Teen D&D: Curse of Strahd (NWL)
This campaign is currently full.Questions about Dungeons & Dragons programming? Email us at [email protected].
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Tuesday October 1 10:15am - 10:45am EDT
Family Storytime (NWL)
A storytime with stories & music for the whole family where children of all ages are welcome! (No registration required.)
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Tuesday October 1 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
Babies Love Books! (FX)
Babies Love Books! A literacy program for immigrant families. We welcome you to join Babies Love Books, a two-generation series of family literacy programs for immigrant parents/caregivers and their children ages birth through 4. Siblings may attend.The session will be ......More
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Tuesday October 1 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Mini Movers (NWL)
Spend a fun filled morning of music with toddlers and preschoolers. Dance to great children's music, play musical instruments, and swing scarves.
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Tuesday October 1 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Teen D&D with Colin
Bi-Weekly Teen D&D group. This group meets every other week. Our D&D campaigns are currently full. We will be running frequent One Shots (single session stories/campaigns) that non campaign members will get priority access to. If interested be sure to email us at whpldn......More
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Tuesday October 1 6:30pm - 7:45pm EDT
Author Talk: Amy Neff and "The Days I Loved You Most" (NWL)
In the summer of 1941, on the New England shores where they were raised, Evelyn and Joseph fell in love. Now, more than sixty years later, with a lifetime between them, they have gathered their three grown children to share the staggering news: she has received a heartb......More
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Tuesday October 1 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Night Owls Book Group (Virtual)
Join us on the first Tuesday evening of each month to discuss great books. If you are interested in joining, please contact Andrew Piro, [email protected] more information on book discussion groups on our webpage: https://www.westhartfordlibrary.org/programs......More