Event List

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.  

Storytime for children ages 2½-3½, accompanied by an adult. Stories, fingerplays, songs, a simple craft and time to play with toys! No registration.

Representatives from the Friendship Service Center's Hope Connection Center will be at the library to assist individuals facing or experiencing homelessness. Individuals may meet with a representative on Mondays between 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.

Test your courage and see if you can conquer a series of spooky and surprising trials! Prizes will be awarded to those who brave the challenge!

Join Librarian Cara for a fun and hands-on lesson about liquids and density! Together we will make lava lamp jars and discover how they really work! At the end, bring home your fun creation to show your friends!

REGISTRATION WILL BE OPEN TILL OCTOBER 20TH. REACH OUT DIRECTLY TO KAREN BERNETTI THE INSTRUCTOR TO REGISTER

Join the Children's Department to learn about why the seasons change and participate in leaf art! We'll start with a story and conversation on the topic followed by hands-on activities to explore the concept.

Come join our Senior Book Club! This month's book is: March by Geraldine Brooks. 

Want to learn to machine and hand sew but don’t know where to start? This workshop series is for you! Our experienced staff will guide you in learning how to sew, with a focus on different skills each week.

Join us for a fun afternoon of Halloween bingo; snack will be provided! 

Join the Evening Book Club for this month's selection: The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict. New members are always welcome! 

Storytime for children ages 3-5! Stories, fingerplays, songs, and a craft or a short film. No registration.

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! 

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.  

Join Librarian Cara for this week's Crafty Creatives Club where we will start our very own junk journals! A junk journal is a notebook you fill with (you might be able to guess this one)... junk!

Introducing the NBPL Crochet Club!

Patrons ages 12 and up are invited to join us for a fall themed watercolor paint night! No experience necessary.

Registration is required, and light refreshments will be provided!

Join us on Wednesdays for a dedicated hour of quiet study time. Teens are invited to stop in to read, draw, catch up on homework or participate in other quiet activities while we play some soothing and relaxing chill beats in the background!

Access Health CT Enrollment Help at New Britain Public Library!

Explore a craft with your neighbors! Bring that crochet project you have been working on, or the drawing you have been inspired to start. Connect with others and work on your project at the library.

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

Storytime for children ages 3-8! Children may be accompanied by an adult. Stories and a short film or craft. No registration.

Join the Children's Department for free play, story time, songs and more! This program is for children under age 3, with an adult. No registration required.