Library Closed

The New Britain Public Library (Main Library and Jefferson Branch) will be closed Thursday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth.

Mysteries, Puzzles and Mind Twisters

10:00am–11:30am
Children
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Mysteries, Puzzles and Mind Twisters! Join us for some fun with storyteller Rona Leventhal!

Intro to Junk Journaling

12:30pm–2:30pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your own journal (or make a tiny one here), and then learn the basics of junk journaling – a low-stress collage style of journaling that involves finding the beauty in everyday junk!

Digitization Days

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you have old photos that you would like to digitally preserve? VHS tapes you would like to convert to DVD? Old film negatives you would love to save? Library staff can work with you to save those precious memories! 

1-on-1 Tech Assistance

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 1-on-1 Tech
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Learn from the Expert
Event Details:

One-on-one technology assistance is offered Mondays from 10-11 a.m. and Wednesdays from 3-4 p.m. Individuals may register for up to two 30 minute sessions per month by calling 860-224-3155 x125 or stopping by the Information Desk.  

Crafty Creative's Club: Coffee Filter Butterflies

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join the Crafty Creative's Club in making your very own tie-dye butterfly!

The Hive Crochet Club

5:15pm–6:45pm
Teens, Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Introducing the NBPL Crochet Club!

Ukulele Lessons

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to try an instrument that is fun and easy to play? Join Julie Stepanek Murray as she teaches the fundamentals of ukulele playing! No experience necessary. Ukuleles will be provided, or bring your own.