Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

The New Britain Public Library (Main Library and Jefferson Branch) will be closed Wednesday, December 24th and Thursday, December 25th in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. 

Super Kids: Storytime Zoo

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Presentation, Storytime
Event Details:

Meet an animal from the Hungerford Nature Center, followed by storytime with Miss JoAnn!

Digitization Days

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

Homework Center

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Outside of Teen
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

The Homework Center is available for New Britain teens in grades 6 to 12 on Mondays and Wednesdays (except on holidays or school closures), from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.

Crafty Creatives Club: Terra Cotta Gingerbread Houses

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

Join Librarian Cara to make gingerbread houses that will last forever! Using terra cotta pots and white paint markers, we will create cozy holiday decorations! Kids of all ages are welcome.

Reservation

Board Meeting

5:00pm–7:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Reservation for: Community Room Full
Purpose of Meeting

Board Meeting

The Hive Crochet Club

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

This is a weekly club for crocheters of all skill levels to chat, crochet, and chill together. This is a club and social group, not a class.

Cancelled

Holiday Open Mic Night

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Periodicals Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Conversation, Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to our Holiday Themed Open Mic Night! Sing your favorite holiday songs and enjoy some sweet treats! 

Register to perform, or come check out the local talent!