This event is in the "Adults" group 1-on-1 Tech Assistance Monday, August 18, 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 Aug 18 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, August 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Study Room 5 at Main Library Program Type: Health & Wellness, Job Help Age Group: Adults 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 18 2025 Mon Friendship Service Center Outreach 10:00am–12:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Study Room 5 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Job Help Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Kids Learn to Crochet! Monday, August 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Makerspace at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace Age Group: Children Have you ever wanted to crochet? Are you between the ages of 8-13? Well, you’re in luck! The Hive can teach you! View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Aug 18 2025 Mon Kids Learn to Crochet! 1:00pm–2:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: Have you ever wanted to crochet? Are you between the ages of 8-13? Well, you’re in luck! The Hive can teach you!
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Coloring Club Monday, August 18, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm Teen Room at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens Want to hang out with other artists? Join our Teen Coloring Club!We supply the artist-quality crayons, pencils, pens and coloring pages to spark your creativity. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Aug 18 2025 Mon Teen Coloring Club 2:30pm–3:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Want to hang out with other artists? Join our Teen Coloring Club!We supply the artist-quality crayons, pencils, pens and coloring pages to spark your creativity.
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Slime Lab Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm Community Room Small at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens This adventurous mini slime devours all things that sparkle and shine! Level up your slime at our upgrade station to make it smooth or fluffy. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Aug 19 2025 Tue Teen Slime Lab 2:30pm–3:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Small Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: This adventurous mini slime devours all things that sparkle and shine! Level up your slime at our upgrade station to make it smooth or fluffy.
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Summer Gaming Tournaments: ARMS Tuesday, August 19, 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 ARMS. 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 Aug 19 2025 Tue Teen Summer Gaming Tournaments: ARMS 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 ARMS. First place will win a small prize! This event is intended for ages 12 and up.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Main Street Market Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm Community Event Program Type: Friends of the Library Age Group: All Ages Check visit Library staff at central CT's freshest weekly farmer's market! Located at Central Park. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Aug 20 2025 Wed Main Street Market 10:00am–2:00pm Community Event Library Branch: Community Event Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Friends of the Library Event Details: Check visit Library staff at central CT's freshest weekly farmer's market! Located at Central Park.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Back to School Your Way - Cricut Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm Makerspace at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace Age Group: All Ages Come decorate and label your children’s (or your own!) folders, notebooks, and other school supplies for the upcoming school year! View Details Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Aug 20 2025 Wed Back to School Your Way - Cricut 12:30pm–2:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: Come decorate and label your children’s (or your own!) folders, notebooks, and other school supplies for the upcoming school year!
This event is in the "Adults" group Digitization Days Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Makerspace Studio at Main Library Program Type: Learn from the Expert, Makerspace Age Group: Adults 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! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 20 2025 Wed Digitization Days 2:00pm–3:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Makerspace Studio Age Group: Adults Program Type: Learn from the Expert, Makerspace 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 Wednesday, August 20, 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 Aug 20 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 "Children" group Crafty Creatives Club: Make Your Own Fairy House Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Children's Room at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Join Librarian Cara for this week's Crafty Creatives Club! Together we will build our own fairy houses out of recycled materials and craft supplies! Come build a house magical enough for a fairy to live in! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Aug 20 2025 Wed Crafty Creatives Club: Make Your Own Fairy House 4:30pm–5:30pm 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 build our own fairy houses out of recycled materials and craft supplies! Come build a house magical enough for a fairy to live in!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group The Hive Crochet Club Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 5:15pm - 6:45pm Makerspace at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace Age Group: Teens, Adults Introducing the NBPL Crochet Club! View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 20 2025 Wed The Hive Crochet Club 5:15pm–6:45pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace Event Details: Introducing the NBPL Crochet Club!
This event is in the "Adults" group Lawyers in the Library Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm Lawyers in the Library 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. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 20 2025 Wed Lawyers in the Library 5:30pm–7:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lawyers in the Library 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 "Children" group Baby Rave Friday, August 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am Community Room Full at Main Library Age Group: Children Kids ages 5 and below are invited to our second Baby Rave! Dress up and come prepared to dance to some nursery rhyme techno, blow lots of bubbles and have a blast! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Aug 22 2025 Fri Baby Rave 10:00am–11:30am Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Full Age Group: Children Event Details: Kids ages 5 and below are invited to our second Baby Rave! Dress up and come prepared to dance to some nursery rhyme techno, blow lots of bubbles and have a blast!
This event is in the "Adults" group Let’s Talk! Friday, August 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Study Room 3 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 Aug 22 2025 Fri Let’s Talk! 10:00am–12:00pm Main Library 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?
This event is in the "All Ages" group Annual Friends of the Library Textbook/ Homeschool Book Sale All Day 8/23 - 9/6 Main Library Program Type: Friends of the Library Age Group: All Ages Look for us near the Check-Out Desk on the Main Floor during regular library hours at the Library, 20 High Street, New Britain, CT. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Aug-Sep 2025 Annual Friends of the Library Textbook/ Homeschool Book Sale All Day 8/23–9/6 Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Friends of the Library Event Details: Look for us near the Check-Out Desk on the Main Floor during regular library hours at the Library, 20 High Street, New Britain, CT.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Chess Club Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm Outside of Teen at Main Library Program Type: Learn from the Expert Age Group: All Ages Join us for Chess Club at the library on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. No registration required. All skill levels welcome! View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Aug 23 2025 Sat Chess Club 11:00am–4:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Outside of Teen Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Learn from the Expert Event Details: Join us for Chess Club at the library on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. No registration required. All skill levels welcome!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Back to School Clothing Swap Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm Community Room Large at Main Library Program Type: Community Conversation Age Group: All Ages Drop off your gently used clothing and shoes for children and teens throughout the month of August! View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Aug 23 2025 Sat Back to School Clothing Swap 12:00pm–3:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Large Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Conversation Event Details: Drop off your gently used clothing and shoes for children and teens throughout the month of August!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Miniature Painting Workshop Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Community Room Small at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Workshop Age Group: Teens, Adults Learn and practice techniques for painting miniature figurines! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 23 2025 Sat Miniature Painting Workshop 1:00pm–3:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Small Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Learn and practice techniques for painting miniature figurines!
This event is in the "Adults" group 1-on-1 Tech Assistance Monday, August 25, 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 Aug 25 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, August 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Study Room 5 at Main Library Program Type: Health & Wellness, Job Help Age Group: Adults 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 25 2025 Mon Friendship Service Center Outreach 10:00am–12:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Study Room 5 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Job Help Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Coloring Club Monday, August 25, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm Teen Room at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens Want to hang out with other artists? Join our Teen Coloring Club!We supply the artist-quality crayons, pencils, pens and coloring pages to spark your creativity. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Aug 25 2025 Mon Teen Coloring Club 2:30pm–3:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Want to hang out with other artists? Join our Teen Coloring Club!We supply the artist-quality crayons, pencils, pens and coloring pages to spark your creativity.
This event is in the "Adults" group Job Info and Career Resources Sessions Monday, August 25, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm Community Room Large at Main Library Program Type: Job Help Age Group: Adults Do you live or work in New Britain and want to improve your current job prospects or change careers? Learn about the FREE services and programs, which you may qualify for, that exist in the North Central Region of CT. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 25 2025 Mon Job Info and Career Resources Sessions 5:30pm–7:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Large Age Group: Adults Program Type: Job Help Event Details: Do you live or work in New Britain and want to improve your current job prospects or change careers? Learn about the FREE services and programs, which you may qualify for, that exist in the North Central Region of CT.
This event is in the "Adults" group The Joy of Cookbooking Cookbook Club Monday, August 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Community Room Small at Main Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Do you enjoy trying new foods? Do you like trying new things and discussing them with others? Join us on the last Monday of the month for cookbook club! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 25 2025 Mon The Joy of Cookbooking Cookbook Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Small Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Do you enjoy trying new foods? Do you like trying new things and discussing them with others? Join us on the last Monday of the month for cookbook club!