Toy Swap

All Day
Children
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Stop by the Children's Department any day in January (during library open hours) to check out our Toy Swap table! Drop off your gently used toys and pick something new to you!

Tiny Tales

9:30am–10:00am
Children
Jefferson Branch
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Library Branch: Jefferson Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come to the Jefferson Branch Library and join us for stories and music! This program is for kids ages 4 and under, with an adult.

Resin Bottle Cap Magnets - New Year, New Hobby

3:30pm–4:30pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

New year, new hobby at The Hive Makerspace!

Introduce yourself to a new skill and make a magnet, too! Join us to make unique magnets out of metal bottle caps and UV resin.

Crafty Creatives Club: Sensory Jars

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children
Jefferson Branch
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Library Branch: Jefferson Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join Librarian Cara and the Crafty Creatives Club at the Jefferson Branch Library to make mesmerizing and sparkly sensory jars! Together we will put together our custom jars choosing our own colors, sequins and more! No registration required.

Cancelled

CT Rides Tabling

4:00pm–6:00pm
All Ages
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor Lobby Tables
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

CT DOT sponsored event. 

CT Rides tabling to promote ride share 

Mini Zine Workshop

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens
Main Library
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stop by the library and learn how to make your own mini zine! A zine is a DIY mini magazine that's easy to copy and share!

Let’s Talk! English Language Conversation Group

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Study Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Conversation, Learn from the Expert
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you interested in learning English? Do you want to practice your English pronunciation and conversation skills in a casual group setting?

Junk Journal Club

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to Junk Journal Club! 

Whether you already love junk journaling and scrapbooking, or are looking to start the hobby, feel free to join us! 

New Britain Then & Now

6:00pm–7:30pm
All Ages
Main Library
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

New Britain resident, Jimmy Golon, will present pictures and slides of New Britain throughout the years. 

Author’s Tea

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Author Talk, Storytime
Event Details:

Join Alderwoman Candyce Scott, as she shares her book, Gorgy Goes to School. After the reading, we will enjoy tea and cookies! This program is best for kids ages 3-8, accompanied by an adult. No registration necessary.