Teen D&D: Tyranny of Dragons (NWL)

20 South Main Street, West Hartford, CT, 06107, US

Author Talk: Nicole Blades and "Would I Lie to You?" (NWL)

In Would I Lie to You? a suburban mom and Pilates studio owner hides a decades-long double life as an elite cat burglar. Lucille “Lu” Barlow is offered one final job before retirement—steal a classified genetic code from her own unsuspecting husband—forcing her to risk ......More

In Would I Lie to You? a suburban mom and Pilates studio owner hides a decades-long double life as an elite cat burglar. Lucille “Lu” Barlow is offered one final job before retirement—steal a classified genetic code from her own unsuspecting husband—forcing her to risk everything in a high-stakes heist that could destroy her family and expose her darkest secrets.Nicole Blades is a novelist and journalist whose work has appeared in major outlets including The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. She writes fiction exploring the façades people present to the world. Her books include Would I Lie to You?, Have You Met Nora?, The Thunder Beneath Us, and Earth’s Waters. A Caribbean-Canadian, she lives in New England with her family.Nicole will be in conversation with author Megan Collins. Megan is the author of five psychological thrillers, including The Winter Sister, The Family Plot, and Cross My Heart, which won the 2026 International Thriller Writers Award for Best Standalone Novel.Registration required. Registration opens one month before the program at 7:00pm.The author talk will be followed by a book signing. River Bend Bookshop will have books available for sale.

20 South Main Street, West Hartford, CT, 06107, US

DMV Community Event (FX)

Access DMV services...at your neighborhood library! This special event will offer the following services:- REAL ID Upgrades- Driver’s License: Renewals/Duplicates- Non-driver IDs: New/Renewals/Duplicates- Accessibility Parking Permits- Vehicle Registration: Renewals onl......More

Access DMV services...at your neighborhood library! This special event will offer the following services:- REAL ID Upgrades- Driver’s License: Renewals/Duplicates- Non-driver IDs: New/Renewals/Duplicates- Accessibility Parking Permits- Vehicle Registration: Renewals only- Fines, Tickets & Suspensions: Resolution & Payments only- Learner’s Permit: Duplicates only- Driver History ReportsAll fees are applicable. This is a no cash event (the DMV does not accept cash as it poses a potential safety risk for their staff). They accept all major credit/debit cards. The DMV reserves the right to adjust their schedule on the day of the event due to capacity and resources constraints.No registration or appointments required. Walk-ins only.

1073 New Britain Avenue, West Hartford, CT, 06110, US

Crafternoons with Maya: Secret Message Monoprints (NWL)

Grades 6-12: Hide secret messages using an art technique called monoprinting.Space is limited. Registration required. Registration opens one month before the program at 7:00pm.

20 South Main Street, West Hartford, CT, 06107, US

Mother Goose on the Loose (NWL)

20 South Main Street, West Hartford, CT, 06107, US

New Yorker Discussion Group (NWL & Virtual)

20 South Main Street, West Hartford, CT, 06107, US

Babytime (NWL)

20 South Main Street, West Hartford, CT, 06107, US

Sundays in the Park with Sam: Sketching in Elizabeth Park (Off-site)

PLEASE NOTE: This program is taking place at Elizabeth Park, located at 1561 Asylum Avenue.Join us for another of our live sketching meet-ups at Elizabeth Park! Enjoy the nature and beautiful weather while capturing the decisive lines and shapes the season brings. Studi......More

PLEASE NOTE: This program is taking place at Elizabeth Park, located at 1561 Asylum Avenue.Join us for another of our live sketching meet-ups at Elizabeth Park! Enjoy the nature and beautiful weather while capturing the decisive lines and shapes the season brings. Studio Coordinator and local artist Samuel Ferri will provide timed instructions and challenges inspired by the scenery.No experience necessary! Art supplies will be provided,though participants are welcome to bring their own sketchbooks and art-making tools as well.Space is limited. Registration required. Registration opens 3 weeks before the program. All abilities encouraged! Participants that require caregiver support welcome.

1561 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, CT, 06117, US

Teen D&D: Something Sinister at Candlewax Cabin (NWL)

Grades 9-12: Bodies have been going missing from the village graveyard, and the townsfolk think the local candlemaker is to blame! Explore the house and discover the sinister secrets of Candlewax Cabin in this adventure one shot for teens!Space is limited. Registration ......More

Grades 9-12: Bodies have been going missing from the village graveyard, and the townsfolk think the local candlemaker is to blame! Explore the house and discover the sinister secrets of Candlewax Cabin in this adventure one shot for teens!Space is limited. Registration required.

20 South Main Street, West Hartford, CT, 06107, US

West Hartford Fiction Writers (NWL & Virtual)

20 South Main Street, West Hartford, CT, 06107, US

Fiber Arts Book Club (NWL & Virtual)

20 South Main Street, West Hartford, CT, 06107, US

Star Wars Trivia (NWL)

Grades 6-12: Test your knowledge of Star Wars in this themed trivia event for a chance to win a prize!Space is limited. Registration required. Registration opens one month before the program at 7:00pm.

20 South Main Street, West Hartford, CT, 06107, US

POSTPONED - Adult Crafternoons: Drawer Sachets (BC)

This program has been moved to 8/18. NEW DATE

15 Starkel Road, West Hartford, CT, 06117, US

Altered Book Art (NWL)

Grades 3-6: Transform discarded books into unique art pieces using drawing, collaging, painting, and more!This program is for the child alone. Caregivers must remain in the library while their child is attending the program.Registration required.

20 South Main Street, West Hartford, CT, 06107, US

Introduction to Google Drive (FX)

Learn the basics of Google Drive in this beginner-friendly class designed to help you organize, store, and access your files online with confidence. Participants will be introduced to key features of Google Drive, including uploading and managing files, creating folders......More

Learn the basics of Google Drive in this beginner-friendly class designed to help you organize, store, and access your files online with confidence. Participants will be introduced to key features of Google Drive, including uploading and managing files, creating folders, sharing documents, and accessing files from any device. This class is ideal for those new to Google Drive or looking to build a stronger foundation in using cloud storage effectively.Participants must have a Gmail account to use Google Drive. No prior experience with Google Drive is required, but basic computer skills are helpful.Space is limited. Registration required. Registration opens one month before the program at 7:00pm.

1073 New Britain Avenue, West Hartford, CT, 06110, US

West Hartford Tabletop Game Club: Season 8 Wrap Party (NWL)

Join us for our Season Wrap Party! Members new and old are welcome to enjoy light refreshments, conversation, board games, and giveaways.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 ......More

Join us for our Season Wrap Party! Members new and old are welcome to enjoy light refreshments, conversation, board games, and giveaways.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

20 South Main Street, West Hartford, CT, 06107, US

Flash Fiction Creative Writing Workshop (NWL)

Join Benjamin Woodard for an evening of creativity as we read, discuss, and write "flash fiction." Flash fiction is a form of short story that captures and compresses an entire tale in under 1,000 words, though flash stories can be as short as a single sentence. After l......More

Join Benjamin Woodard for an evening of creativity as we read, discuss, and write "flash fiction." Flash fiction is a form of short story that captures and compresses an entire tale in under 1,000 words, though flash stories can be as short as a single sentence. After looking at some examples of flash to understand the form, we’ll experiment with our own writing via several playful writing prompts. Participants will leave the class with their own flash fiction drafts to continue honing at home.Benjamin Woodard’s fiction has appeared in journals including F(r)iction, Joyland, and Necessary Fiction. A contributing editor at On the Seawall, he writes criticism for Publishers Weekly, Kenyon Review Online, and Words Without Borders. He teaches English and creative writing at UConn and Trinity College, holds an MFA from Vermont College of Fine Arts, and has been nominated for Best Small Fictions, Best Microfiction, and Best American Short Stories.Registration required. Registration opens one month before the program at 7:00pm.

20 South Main Street, West Hartford, CT, 06107, US

Drop-in Wellness Screening (NWL)

Stop in for your free wellness screening with a registered nurse from West Hartford-Bloomfield Health District. This service will include blood pressure, pulse rate, oxygen level, and weight. Various health educational information will also be available.Available the se......More

Stop in for your free wellness screening with a registered nurse from West Hartford-Bloomfield Health District. This service will include blood pressure, pulse rate, oxygen level, and weight. Various health educational information will also be available.Available the second Tuesday of the month at Noah Webster and the third Wednesday of the month at Faxon.No appointment required. Everyone is welcome!

20 South Main Street, West Hartford, CT, 06107, US

Teen Murder Mystery: A Masquerade Murder (NWL)

Ages 14-18: Escape into a Story with a special murder mystery night just for teens! Join us for A Masquerade Murder: The year is 1755 and it’s Carnival season in Venice, time for the masquerade ball...and murder! Work together to collect clues, interview suspects, and u......More

Ages 14-18: Escape into a Story with a special murder mystery night just for teens! Join us for A Masquerade Murder: The year is 1755 and it’s Carnival season in Venice, time for the masquerade ball...and murder! Work together to collect clues, interview suspects, and unmask the killer.Dressing up is recommended! Masks and light refreshments will be provided. Sign-in begins at 4:45pm.Questions? Contact the Teen Department at [email protected] is limited. Registration required. Registration opens one month before the program at 7:00pm.

20 South Main Street, West Hartford, CT, 06107, US

Teen D&D: Tyranny of Dragons (NWL)

20 South Main Street, West Hartford, CT, 06107, US

Pet Boredom Busters (NWL)

Bad weather, injuries, and short winter days can leave pets bored and under-stimulated, often leading to destructive behavior. Join Connecticut Humane Society to discover fun, easy ways to keep pets active, entertained, and mentally engaged year-round!We will learn abou......More

Bad weather, injuries, and short winter days can leave pets bored and under-stimulated, often leading to destructive behavior. Join Connecticut Humane Society to discover fun, easy ways to keep pets active, entertained, and mentally engaged year-round!We will learn about enrichment ideas for all types of pets, including snuffle mats, pet piñatas, potted cat grass, braided rope toys, and more.Registration required. Registration opens one month before the program at 7:00pm.

20 South Main Street, West Hartford, CT, 06107, US

New Yorker Discussion Group (NWL & Virtual)

20 South Main Street, West Hartford, CT, 06107, US

Faxon Poets (NWL & Virtual)

20 South Main Street, West Hartford, CT, 06107, US

West Hartford Anime Club (NWL)

20 South Main Street, West Hartford, CT, 06107, US