This event is in the "Adults" group 1-on-1 Tech Assistance Monday, June 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am 1-on-1 Tech at Main Library Program Type: Learn from the Expert Age Group: Adults 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 16 2025 Mon 1-on-1 Tech Assistance 10:00am–11:00am 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 Friendship Service Center Outreach Monday, June 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Community Room Small at Main Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Representatives from the Friendship Service Center's Hope Connection Center will be at the library to assist individuals experiencing homelessness with finding shelter, accessing showers, doing laundry, and more. No registration required. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 16 2025 Mon Friendship Service Center Outreach 10:00am–12:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Small Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Representatives from the Friendship Service Center's Hope Connection Center will be at the library to assist individuals experiencing homelessness with finding shelter, accessing showers, doing laundry, and more. No registration required.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Faux-Stained-Glass Coloring Monday, June 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Makerspace at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace Age Group: All Ages Patrons ages 8 and up are invited to trace or freehand a drawing onto special material to make what looks just like stained glass! This craft is accessible to all skill levels and is perfect for a summer decoration! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Jun 16 2025 Mon Faux-Stained-Glass Coloring 3:00pm–4:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: Patrons ages 8 and up are invited to trace or freehand a drawing onto special material to make what looks just like stained glass! This craft is accessible to all skill levels and is perfect for a summer decoration!
This event is in the "Adults" group Senior Sleuths Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Community Event Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Come join our Senior Sleuths Book Club! This month's book is: Portrait of a killer : Jack the Ripper-- case closed by Patricia Cornwell. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 17 2025 Tue Senior Sleuths 1:00pm–2:00pm Community Event Library Branch: Community Event Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Come join our Senior Sleuths Book Club! This month's book is: Portrait of a killer : Jack the Ripper-- case closed by Patricia Cornwell.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Welcome to YA! Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Teen Room at Main Library Program Type: Games, Presentation Age Group: Children, Teens Calling all incoming 6th graders! Join Children's Librarian Cara and Teen Librarian Brett to hear about all the Teen Room has to offer for new patrons! View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 17 2025 Tue Welcome to YA! 1:00pm–2:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Games, Presentation Event Details: Calling all incoming 6th graders! Join Children's Librarian Cara and Teen Librarian Brett to hear about all the Teen Room has to offer for new patrons!
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Summer Gaming Tournaments: Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Community Room Large at Main Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Teens Join us all summer long for weekly video game tournaments! This week, we'll be playing Super Smash Bros. First place will receive a small prize! This event is intended for ages 12 and up. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 17 2025 Tue Teen Summer Gaming Tournaments: Super Smash Bros Ultimate 4:00pm–5:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Large Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games Registration Required Event Details: Join us all summer long for weekly video game tournaments! This week, we'll be playing Super Smash Bros. First place will receive a small prize! This event is intended for ages 12 and up.
This event is in the "Adults" group Evening Book Club Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Community Room Large at Main Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Join the Evening Book Club for this month's selection: Angels of the Pacific by Elise Hooper. New members are always welcome! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 17 2025 Tue Evening Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Large Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join the Evening Book Club for this month's selection: Angels of the Pacific by Elise Hooper. New members are always welcome!
This event is in the "Children" group Super Kids Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Main Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Storytime for children ages 3-5. Stories, fingerplays, songs and a craft or activity. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jun 18 2025 Wed Super Kids 10:00am–11:00am Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Storytime for children ages 3-5. Stories, fingerplays, songs and a craft or activity. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Fruity Polymer Clay Jewelry Dishes Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm Makerspace at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace Age Group: Teens, Adults Create a fruit-themed partitioned dish for your jewelry and trinkets! We will guide you through the steps of shaping, sculpting, baking, and painting your dish! All materials provided. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 18 2025 Wed Fruity Polymer Clay Jewelry Dishes 2:00pm–4:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: Create a fruit-themed partitioned dish for your jewelry and trinkets! We will guide you through the steps of shaping, sculpting, baking, and painting your dish! All materials provided.
This event is in the "Adults" group 1-on-1 Tech Assistance Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm 1-on-1 Tech at Main Library Program Type: Learn from the Expert Age Group: Adults 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 18 2025 Wed 1-on-1 Tech Assistance 3:00pm–4:00pm 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Crochet Club! Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 5:15pm - 6:45pm Makerspace at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace Age Group: Teens, Adults Introducing the NBPL Crochet Club! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 18 2025 Wed Crochet Club! 5:15pm–6:45pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: Introducing the NBPL Crochet Club!
This event is in the "Adults" group Lawyers in the Library Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm Community Room Full at Main Library Program Type: Learn from the Expert Age Group: Adults Short sessions with legal advisors at the library. Register to be assigned a 15-minute appointment with a lawyer; start times are 5:30, 5:45, 6:00, 6:15, and 6:30pm. Please plan to bring any relevant documentation to your session. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 18 2025 Wed Lawyers in the Library 5:30pm–7:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Full Age Group: Adults Program Type: Learn from the Expert Registration Required Event Details: Short sessions with legal advisors at the library. Register to be assigned a 15-minute appointment with a lawyer; start times are 5:30, 5:45, 6:00, 6:15, and 6:30pm. Please plan to bring any relevant documentation to your session.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Film Screening: Beyond the Straight and Narrow Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Community Room Full at Main Library Program Type: Film Screening Age Group: All Ages Film screening of Beyond the Straight and Narrow, presented by Kanopy. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jun 18 2025 Wed Film Screening: Beyond the Straight and Narrow 5:30pm–7:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Full Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Film Screening Event Details: Film screening of Beyond the Straight and Narrow, presented by Kanopy.
This event is in the "Teens" group Anime in the Teen Room Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Teen Room at Main Library Program Type: Film Screening Age Group: Teens We are adjusting our anime program in the Teen Room. Join us Wednesdays in June from 6:00PM-7:00PM for a chance to watch the latest and greatest in Japanese animation! For June, we’ll continue watching the new season of One Piece. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 18 2025 Wed Anime in the Teen Room 6:00pm–7:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Film Screening Registration Required Event Details: We are adjusting our anime program in the Teen Room. Join us Wednesdays in June from 6:00PM-7:00PM for a chance to watch the latest and greatest in Japanese animation! For June, we’ll continue watching the new season of One Piece.
Juneteenth All Day Main Library, Jefferson Branch, Community Event The New Britain Public Library (Main Library and Jefferson Branch) will be closed in observance of Juneteenth. Closing Jun 19 2025 Thu Closing Juneteenth All Day Branches: Main Library, Jefferson Branch, Community Event Description: The New Britain Public Library (Main Library and Jefferson Branch) will be closed in observance of Juneteenth.
This event is in the "Adults" group Let’s Talk! Friday, June 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm First Floor Lobby Tables at Main Library Program Type: Community Conversation, Learn from the Expert Age Group: Adults Are you interested in learning English? Do you want to practice your English pronunciation and conversation skills in a casual group setting? Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 20 2025 Fri Let’s Talk! 10:00am–12:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: First Floor Lobby Tables 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?
This event is in the "Adults" group 1-on-1 Tech Assistance Monday, June 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am 1-on-1 Tech at Main Library Program Type: Learn from the Expert Age Group: Adults 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 23 2025 Mon 1-on-1 Tech Assistance 10:00am–11:00am 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 Friendship Service Center Outreach Monday, June 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Community Room Small at Main Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Representatives from the Friendship Service Center's Hope Connection Center will be at the library to assist individuals experiencing homelessness with finding shelter, accessing showers, doing laundry, and more. No registration required. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 23 2025 Mon Friendship Service Center Outreach 10:00am–12:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Small Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Representatives from the Friendship Service Center's Hope Connection Center will be at the library to assist individuals experiencing homelessness with finding shelter, accessing showers, doing laundry, and more. No registration required.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Easy Sewing: 4-Panel Quilted Coaster Monday, June 23, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm Makerspace at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace Age Group: Teens, Adults Learn the basics of quilting and make a beautiful coaster along the way! Perfect for people with beginner sewing knowledge to dive back into using a machine with a new and easy technique. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 23 2025 Mon Easy Sewing: 4-Panel Quilted Coaster 2:30pm–4:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: Learn the basics of quilting and make a beautiful coaster along the way! Perfect for people with beginner sewing knowledge to dive back into using a machine with a new and easy technique.
This event is in the "Teens" group Video Game Perler Beads Monday, June 23, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Community Room Small at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens Discover the wide variety of video game designs you can create with Perler beads! Fuse your designs with an iron and create keychains or magnets! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 23 2025 Mon Video Game Perler Beads 4:30pm–5:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Small Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Discover the wide variety of video game designs you can create with Perler beads! Fuse your designs with an iron and create keychains or magnets!
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Summer Gaming Tournaments: Guilty Gear Strive Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Community Room Large at Main Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Teens Join us all summer long for weekly video game tournaments! This week we'll be playing Guilty Gear Strive. First place will win a small prize! This event is intended for ages 12 and up. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 24 2025 Tue Teen Summer Gaming Tournaments: Guilty Gear Strive 4:00pm–5:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Large Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games Registration Required Event Details: Join us all summer long for weekly video game tournaments! This week we'll be playing Guilty Gear Strive. First place will win a small prize! This event is intended for ages 12 and up.
This event is in the "Children" group Crafty Creative's Club: Tie Dye Bookmarks Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Join the Crafty Creative's Club to make some tie dye bookmarks, perfect to mark your page during the Summer Reading Program! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jun 24 2025 Tue Crafty Creative's Club: Tie Dye Bookmarks 4:30pm–5:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join the Crafty Creative's Club to make some tie dye bookmarks, perfect to mark your page during the Summer Reading Program!
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Summer Reading Bash All Day Main Library Age Group: Children, All Ages Activities for all ages: outdoor games, temporary tattoos, crafts and more!10 a.m. - Sport stacking with Glenn Costello. Learn to speed stack cups!11 a.m. - Meet a llama from the Country Quilt Llama Farm. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Jun 25 2025 Wed Summer Reading Bash All Day Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Age Group: Children, All Ages Event Details: Activities for all ages: outdoor games, temporary tattoos, crafts and more!10 a.m. - Sport stacking with Glenn Costello. Learn to speed stack cups!11 a.m. - Meet a llama from the Country Quilt Llama Farm.
This event is in the "Adults" group 1-on-1 Tech Assistance Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm 1-on-1 Tech at Main Library Program Type: Learn from the Expert Age Group: Adults 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 25 2025 Wed 1-on-1 Tech Assistance 3:00pm–4:00pm 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.