West Hartford Public Library

West Hartford Public Library Welcoming all, the West Hartford Public Library brings people, information and ideas together to enrich lives and strengthen our diverse community.

Visit us in person at any of our three branches or online at westhartfordlibrary.org! Disclaimer:“The West Hartford Public Library accepts no liability for public comments that are posted to this site. If you have a concern about postings, please notify the Library immediately at [email protected] .”

✨ Create. Collaborate. Get inspired! ✨Come explore Studio 20 South, our makerspace at the Noah Webster Library, and brin...
09/07/2026

✨ Create. Collaborate. Get inspired! ✨

Come explore Studio 20 South, our makerspace at the Noah Webster Library, and bring your ideas to life! 🛠️🎨💡For more information about Studio 20 South, please click here: bit.ly/studio20south

September is Library Card Sign-up Month, the perfect time to visit any of our three libraries and get your West Hartford Public Library card (or renew your expired card!). Discover what IDEAS LIVE HERE, including books, resources, events, movies, clubs, seeds, and so much more. What new ideas will you spark with your library card?

🎃 Tuesdays are for teens at Studio 20 South! 👻Join us each month to explore the Studio’s tools and equipment while tryin...
09/06/2026

🎃 Tuesdays are for teens at Studio 20 South! 👻

Join us each month to explore the Studio’s tools and equipment while trying out a new project. This October, we’ll be making spooky fabric monsters just in time for Halloween! 🧵👹

📅 Tuesday, 10/6 at 4 PM
📍 Noah Webster Library, Studio 20 South

📅 Tuesday, 10/13 at 4 PM
📍 Bishops Corner Story Room

🔗 Please register here: bit.ly/WHPL_PlushMonsters

Come create, experiment, and have some Halloween fun! 🎃

📚 Looking for your next book group read?Want to discuss A Gentleman in Moscow or Hamnet with your book group? Our Book G...
09/05/2026

📚 Looking for your next book group read?

Want to discuss A Gentleman in Moscow or Hamnet with your book group? Our Book Group Kits make it easy! Each kit includes multiple copies of one title in a convenient canvas bag, available for loan to local book groups.

Choose a title, gather your group, and get the conversation started! 💬📖

Learn more and explore available titles: bit.ly/WHPL_BookGroupKits

📚🎉 Meet Meredith N., one of the lucky winners of our Adult Summer Reading Program! Congratulations, Meredith! We hope yo...
09/04/2026

📚🎉 Meet Meredith N., one of the lucky winners of our Adult Summer Reading Program! Congratulations, Meredith! We hope you enjoy your prize and keep reading all year long! 📖✨

🎬🍿 Thank you to everyone who joined us last Friday night for Goat! We hope you had a fantastic time enjoying the movie, ...
09/03/2026

🎬🍿 Thank you to everyone who joined us last Friday night for Goat! We hope you had a fantastic time enjoying the movie, the popcorn, and a fun night out with us! 🐐❤️

We loved having you there and hope to see you at our next movie night! 🎥✨

🎫 Wondering how to get your free tickets to see Caro Claire Burke on November 5th? You have options!1️⃣ Attend ticket di...
09/02/2026

🎫 Wondering how to get your free tickets to see Caro Claire Burke on November 5th? You have options!

1️⃣ Attend ticket distribution at Noah Webster Library on Tuesday, September 15. Line up at the South Main Street entrance of the library starting at 5:00pm. Distribution will begin at 6:00pm.
2️⃣ Attend a book discussion to be a West Hartford Reads VIP and obtain one (1) ticket! Registration opens 9/15 at 6:00pm.

We expect to run out of in-person tickets quickly! If you are unable to obtain a ticket, join the waitlist or register for the livestream. Questions? Visit westhartfordreads.org or call 860-561-6990.

📢 Our 2026 West Hartford Reads author is Caro Claire Burke, author of YESTERYEAR! She will be joining us at Sedgwick Mid...
09/01/2026

📢 Our 2026 West Hartford Reads author is Caro Claire Burke, author of YESTERYEAR! She will be joining us at Sedgwick Middle School and over livestream on Thursday, November 5 at 6:30pm. Learn more about Caro and how to see her live at westhartfordreads.org!

If you guessed correctly, you have been entered to win a $10 gift card to River Bend Bookshop. We will be in touch with our winners soon!

🎶 Swifties rejoice! The final clue to the identity of our 2026 West Hartford Reads author is: The author is known for th...
08/31/2026

🎶 Swifties rejoice! The final clue to the identity of our 2026 West Hartford Reads author is: The author is known for their popular short stories based on Taylor Swift songs.

This is your last chance to comment with your best guess for a chance to win a gift card to River Bend Bookshop! We will announce this year’s pick this Tuesday, September 1 at 7pm, so stay tuned to our social media and website.

West Hartford Reads is our annual celebration that invites the entire community to dive into the works of one outstanding author—culminating in a special visit from the author right here in West Hartford.

The West Hartford Public Library will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.Our website is always...
08/31/2026

The West Hartford Public Library will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

Our website is always available 24/7 at www.westhartfordlibrary.org.

🎬 Join us for a screening of Midnight Traveler, followed by a discussion with representatives from IRIS (Integrated Refu...
08/29/2026

🎬 Join us for a screening of Midnight Traveler, followed by a discussion with representatives from IRIS (Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services).

This powerful documentary follows Afghan filmmaker Hassan Fazili, his wife, and their two young daughters as they flee Afghanistan and seek asylum in Europe, documenting their dangerous journey along the way.

Learn more about the refugee experience and IRIS’s work helping displaced people build new lives in Connecticut and beyond.

📅 Wednesday, September 16
⏰ 6 PM
🔗 Register here: bit.ly/WHPL-MidnightTraveler

IRIS - Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services

We hope you’ll join us for this meaningful evening of film and conversation.

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