The Main Library's parking lot is being repaired Thursday, March 19th and Friday, March 20th

The parking lot will be accessible during this time, however, parking will be limited. More parking is available in the YMCA overflow lot.

This event is in the "Children" group

Hungerford at the Library!

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

Looking for a fun and educational Spring Break activity? Stop by the Children's Department to meet and learn about different critters from Hungerford Nature Center! This program is for all ages. No registration necessary.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Digitization Days

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
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! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Floral Paper Quilling

3:30pm–5:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the art of paper quilling!

Discover how to roll, shape, and glue paper strips to create beautiful, textured designs!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Homework Center

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Main Library
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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Crafty Creatives: Start a Seed!

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 Librarian Cara for this week's Crafty Creatives Club! Together we will start seeds to bring home and grow!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

The Hive Crochet Club

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

Welcome to Crochet Club!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Lawyers in the Library

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Study Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Learn from the Expert
Event Details:

**Registration (via phone or in-person) is REQUIRED and begins on Thursday, March 19th.**

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Paths To Autistic Empowerment

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Conversation, Learn from the Expert, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

This presentation will discuss two effective paths to autistic empowerment: Self Advocacy and Open Communication. Each must be addressed and understood in their own way, though they also compliment each other.