Event List

Library Closed

The New Britain Public Library (Main Library and Jefferson Branch) will be closed Thursday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth.

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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.  

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.

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!

Registration Required
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.

Offsite 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! 

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. 

Registration Required
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! 

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. 

 

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.

Registration Required
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.  

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!

Registration Required
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.

Registration Required
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.

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.

Registration Required
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
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?

Registration Required
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.  

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.

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.

Registration Required
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!

Registration Required
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. 

Registration Required
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!

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.

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.  

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.