This event is in the "Adults" group Let’s Talk! Friday, August 8, 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 8 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 My Portion Inc Food Pantry Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 4:00pm Community Room Full at Main Library Program Type: Community Conversation, Health & Wellness Age Group: All Ages Food pantry hosted by My Portion Inc. Every Second Saturday of the month till January 2026.Food, clothes, and furniture available on a first come first served basis. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Aug 9 2025 Sat My Portion Inc Food Pantry 10:30am–4:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Full Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Conversation, Health & Wellness Event Details: Food pantry hosted by My Portion Inc. Every Second Saturday of the month till January 2026.Food, clothes, and furniture available on a first come first served basis.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Chess Club Saturday, August 9, 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 9 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Bath Bomb Workhop Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Makerspace at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Learn from the Expert, Workshop Age Group: Teens, Adults Learn how to make a bath bomb, and personalize your bath bomb with color and scent! Each student will take home a bath bomb and a bath bomb recipe with step by step instructions! View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 9 2025 Sat Bath Bomb Workhop 1:00pm–3:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Learn from the Expert, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to make a bath bomb, and personalize your bath bomb with color and scent! Each student will take home a bath bomb and a bath bomb recipe with step by step instructions!
This event is in the "Children" group Pokémon Club Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Children's Room at Main Library Program Type: Workshop Age Group: Children At this month's Pokémon Club we will be working together to complete a themed scavenger hunt and craft! If you love Pokémon, join us to discuss your favorite Pokémon, trade cards and meet other players! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Aug 9 2025 Sat Pokémon Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Workshop Event Details: At this month's Pokémon Club we will be working together to complete a themed scavenger hunt and craft! If you love Pokémon, join us to discuss your favorite Pokémon, trade cards and meet other players!
This event is in the "Adults" group 1-on-1 Tech Assistance Monday, August 11, 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 11 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 11, 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 11 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 "Adults" group Job Info and Career Resources Sessions Monday, August 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm 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 11 2025 Mon Job Info and Career Resources Sessions 10:00am–12:00pm 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 Stories for every Journey Monday, August 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Jefferson Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Age Group: Adults Join us for Stories for Every Journey, a story time and craft for adults with intellectual disabilities, put on in collaboration with CCARC. Register today! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 11 2025 Mon Stories for every Journey 10:30am–11:30am Jefferson Branch Library Branch: Jefferson Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Join us for Stories for Every Journey, a story time and craft for adults with intellectual disabilities, put on in collaboration with CCARC. Register today!
This event is in the "Children" group Kids Learn to Crochet! Monday, August 11, 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! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Aug 11 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 11, 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 11 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Connecticut Invention Convention Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Makerspace at Main Library Age Group: Children, Teens Children’s/Teen ProgramJoin us for an exciting 8-week course that will guide young inventors through the process of invention and help bring their ideas to life! View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Aug 12 2025 Tue Connecticut Invention Convention 10:00am–12:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children, Teens Event Details: Children’s/Teen ProgramJoin us for an exciting 8-week course that will guide young inventors through the process of invention and help bring their ideas to life!
This event is in the "Teens" group Beyblade Battle Club Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm Teen Room at Main Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Teens Join us for the first session of our Beyblade Battle Club! We will have free play time to battle (bring your Beyblades and stadiums or use the library's limited supply). Come battle some Beyblades and meet some new friends! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Aug 12 2025 Tue Beyblade Battle Club 2:30pm–3:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games Registration Required Event Details: Join us for the first session of our Beyblade Battle Club! We will have free play time to battle (bring your Beyblades and stadiums or use the library's limited supply). Come battle some Beyblades and meet some new friends!
This event is in the "Adults" group Easy Sewing - Lunch Box Cutlery Pouch Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm Makerspace at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace Age Group: Adults For adults with some knowledge of machine and hand sewing – Stop by and make a pouch to hold your lunchbox cutlery! View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 13 2025 Wed Easy Sewing - Lunch Box Cutlery Pouch 12:30pm–2:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: For adults with some knowledge of machine and hand sewing – Stop by and make a pouch to hold your lunchbox cutlery!
This event is in the "Adults" group Digitization Days Wednesday, August 13, 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! View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 13 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 13, 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 13 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: Pastel Jellyfish Wednesday, August 13, 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. If you love sea creatures and the ocean, this one is for you! This week we will create beautiful jellyfish artwork with chalk pastels! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Aug 13 2025 Wed Crafty Creatives Club: Pastel Jellyfish 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. If you love sea creatures and the ocean, this one is for you! This week we will create beautiful jellyfish artwork with chalk pastels!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group The Hive Crochet Club Wednesday, August 13, 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 13 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 Let’s Talk! Friday, August 15, 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 15 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 "Children" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Lego Free Play Friday, August 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Children's Room at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM Learning Age Group: Children, All Ages Stop by the Children's Room and show off your Lego building skills during our Lego free play! The tallest tower, a magical castle or a seafaring ship- we want to see the craziest creations you can make! View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Aug 15 2025 Fri Lego Free Play 1:00pm–2:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM Learning Event Details: Stop by the Children's Room and show off your Lego building skills during our Lego free play! The tallest tower, a magical castle or a seafaring ship- we want to see the craziest creations you can make!
This event is in the "Adults" group Crochet Together - Flower Pot Magnet Friday, August 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm Makerspace at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace Age Group: Adults For adults with intermediate knowledge of crochet (how to work in the round, as well as knowledge of different stitches) – Follow along with us as we crochet a flower pot fridge magnet! View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 15 2025 Fri Crochet Together - Flower Pot Magnet 2:00pm–4:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: For adults with intermediate knowledge of crochet (how to work in the round, as well as knowledge of different stitches) – Follow along with us as we crochet a flower pot fridge magnet!
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! Register Now 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!
