Teen Chess Nights (NWL)

Grades 6-12: Join the New Britain Chess Club for chess at the library on Monday evenings. Fifteen minutes of instruction will be followed by 45 minutes of supervised play. All skill levels welcome! Space is limited. Registration required. Registration opens one month be......More

Grades 6-12: Join the New Britain Chess Club for chess at the library on Monday evenings. Fifteen minutes of instruction will be followed by 45 minutes of supervised play. All skill levels welcome! Space is limited. Registration required. Registration opens one month before the program at 7:00pm. Sign up for each date individually.

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

Shakespeare Book Club (NWL & Virtual)

Shakespeare's Plays Online: http://shakespeare.mit.edu/Capital Classics Mission Statement: Capital Classics, a non-Equity professional theatre company, was founded in 1991 to enrich the cultural environment of Greater Hartford through the theatre arts. We are committed ......More

Shakespeare's Plays Online: http://shakespeare.mit.edu/Capital Classics Mission Statement: Capital Classics, a non-Equity professional theatre company, was founded in 1991 to enrich the cultural environment of Greater Hartford through the theatre arts. We are committed to providing classical entertainment that is affordable, accessible, and engaging; serving the community with cultural and educational programming, and providing job opportunities and training to Connecticut's professional theatre artists.The SHAKESPEARE BOOK CLUB is now hybrid, both in-person and through Zoom. FOR INFORMATION ON ACCESSING OUR 2025-2026 SEASON, please EMAIL: [email protected]

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

Fiber Arts Book Club (NWL & Virtual)

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

Adult Crafternoons: Painted Wooden Bangles (BC)

Add a pop of color to your jewelry collection by decorating wooden bangles with acrylic paint. Space is limited. Registration required. Registration opens one month before the program at 7:00pm. Please register for ONLY Faxon OR Bishops Corner.

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

Teen Crafternoons: Painted Wooden Bangles (BC)

Grades 6-12: Add a pop of color to your jewelry collection by decorating wooden bangles with acrylic paint. Space is limited. Registration required. Registration opens one month before the program at 7:00pm. Please register for ONLY Faxon OR Bishops Corner.

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

Book Lovers Trivia (NWL)

Grades 3-7: How well do you know your favorite books? Put your knowledge to the test. Prizes will be awarded to recognize the most remarkable readers! This program is for the child alone. Parents must remain in the building for children under 12.Registration required. R......More

Grades 3-7: How well do you know your favorite books? Put your knowledge to the test. Prizes will be awarded to recognize the most remarkable readers! This program is for the child alone. Parents must remain in the building for children under 12.Registration required. Registration opens two weeks before the program at 7:00pm.

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

West Hartford Tabletop Game Club: Season 6 (NWL)

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

Understanding Probate: Estate Taxation and Trusts (NWL)

Join West Hartford Probate Judge Owen P. Eagan for a public, four-part panel discussion featuring legal experts and open Q&A. In this session, you will learn about the taxation of the probate estate, as well as the federal and state exemptions that apply. You will also ......More

Join West Hartford Probate Judge Owen P. Eagan for a public, four-part panel discussion featuring legal experts and open Q&A. In this session, you will learn about the taxation of the probate estate, as well as the federal and state exemptions that apply. You will also learn about how to use trusts effectively. Judge Egan will be joined by Richard Marone and Katherine E. Mulry.Registration required. Registration opens one month before the program at 7:00pm.September 16 - The Probate ProcessOctober 7 - Estate Planning BasicsNovember 4 - Estate Taxation and the Use of TrustsDecember 12 - Conservatorships, Title 19, and MedicaidWHCi will be livestreaming and recording all sessions of this series. Watch live or recorded on their YouTube account.

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

Night Owls Book Group (Virtual)

Teen Advisory Board (NWL & Virtual)

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

Immigrant Youth Advocates (NWL)

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

CANCELLED: Author Talk: Rich Cohen and "Murder in the Dollhouse: The Jennifer Dulos Story" (NWL)

Rich Cohen’s Murder in the Dollhouse is the chilling, unputdownable story of Jennifer Dulos, a beautiful, rich suburban mother who dropped her kids off at the New Canaan Country School one morning and vanished. Her body has never been found.Rich Cohen is the New York Ti......More

Rich Cohen’s Murder in the Dollhouse is the chilling, unputdownable story of Jennifer Dulos, a beautiful, rich suburban mother who dropped her kids off at the New Canaan Country School one morning and vanished. Her body has never been found.Rich Cohen is the New York Times-bestselling author of Tough Jews, Monsters, Sweet and Low, The Sun & the Moon & the Rolling Stones, The Chicago Cubs, and The Last Pirate of New York, and, with Jerry Weintraub, When I Stop Talking, You’ll Know I’m Dead. He is the cocreator of the HBO series Vinyl, a contributing editor at Rolling Stone, and a writer at large for Air Mail. He has written for The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Atlantic, and Harper’s Magazine, among other publications. Cohen has won the Great Lakes Book Award, the Chicago Public Library’s 21st Century Award, and the ASCAP Deems Taylor Award. He lives in Connecticut.Registration required. Registration opens one month before the program at 7:00pm. River Bend Bookshop will be in attendance selling the author's book.

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

College Applications Timeline: What to Do and When (NWL)

Grades 8-10 & parents: Let's face it, the college application process can sound complicated even on a good day! In this program, Priyanka Shingala of Let's Talk College will provide an updated overview of the process and cover the exact steps you should take to stay on ......More

Grades 8-10 & parents: Let's face it, the college application process can sound complicated even on a good day! In this program, Priyanka Shingala of Let's Talk College will provide an updated overview of the process and cover the exact steps you should take to stay on track, and even get ahead. Registration required. Registration opens one month before the program at 7:00pm.Questions? Contact the Teen Department at [email protected].

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

Late Opening: Staff Day

Libraries will open at 2:00pm.

Practice English at Faxon (FX)

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

New Yorker Discussion Group (NWL & Virtual)

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

Poppi's Planet: A Puppet and Music Program for Families (NWL)

Ages 2-6 & families: Poppi’s Planet is a puppet show with music, dance and joyful performance art that celebrates what makes us unique! Join Poppi and her puppet friends for a fun-filled morning. This program is for the child and their caregiver.Registration required. R......More

Ages 2-6 & families: Poppi’s Planet is a puppet show with music, dance and joyful performance art that celebrates what makes us unique! Join Poppi and her puppet friends for a fun-filled morning. This program is for the child and their caregiver.Registration required. Registration opens three weeks before the program at 7:00pm.

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

West Hartford Anime Club (NWL)

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

Mother Goose on the Loose (FX)

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

Wonderful Ones (NWL)

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

West Hartford Fiction Writers (NWL & Virtual)

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

Teen Chess Nights (NWL)

Grades 6-12: Join the New Britain Chess Club for chess at the library on Monday evenings. Fifteen minutes of instruction will be followed by 45 minutes of supervised play. All skill levels welcome! Space is limited. Registration required. Registration opens one month be......More

Grades 6-12: Join the New Britain Chess Club for chess at the library on Monday evenings. Fifteen minutes of instruction will be followed by 45 minutes of supervised play. All skill levels welcome! Space is limited. Registration required. Registration opens one month before the program at 7:00pm. Sign up for each date individually.

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

Community Maker Series: How to Be a Great Podcast Host (NWL)

Ages 16 & up: Being a strong host is the key to keeping your podcast listeners engaged. This interactive workshop, taught by podcaster Meg McCabe, will cover:How to craft compelling interview questions and hold natural, memorable conversationsStrategies for booking high......More

Ages 16 & up: Being a strong host is the key to keeping your podcast listeners engaged. This interactive workshop, taught by podcaster Meg McCabe, will cover:How to craft compelling interview questions and hold natural, memorable conversationsStrategies for booking high-quality guests who align with your show’s visionTips for creating solo episodes that feel authentic, structured, and engaging (even if you’re nervous about talking to a mic!)Common hosting mistakes to avoid and techniques to build confidence behind the microphoneAttendees will leave with the tools and inspiration to elevate their hosting skills and create episodes their audience will love. Whether you're a seasoned podcaster or just getting started, don't miss this opportunity to gain invaluable advice from a professional.Meg McCabe is a speaker, educator, retreat host, and food lover. She is host of the Full and Thriving Podcast.Space is limited. Registration required. Registration opens 3 weeks before the program at 7:00pm.This program is a part of the Community Maker Series, where we bring in local artists, professionals, and creators to share their expertise.

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

Closed: Veterans Day