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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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 "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 "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 "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 "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 "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.  

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Crochet Club!

Wednesday, June 25, 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Open Mic Night!

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room Full at Main Library
Program Type:
Community Conversation, Performance
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Open Mic Night is BACK! 

Sign up today to perform live music, stand up comedy, karaoke, or poetry! You can also sign up to support a friend or check out local artists! See you there!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Conversation, Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open Mic Night is BACK! 

Sign up today to perform live music, stand up comedy, karaoke, or poetry! You can also sign up to support a friend or check out local artists! See you there!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Digitization Days

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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! 

Registration Required
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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Recycled Material Paper Making

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Learn how to make paper out of recycled materials! Participants will be guided through the process of making paper by Librarian Mads.

Registration required! To complete the project please arrive no later than 5:15pm. 

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 how to make paper out of recycled materials! Participants will be guided through the process of making paper by Librarian Mads.

Registration required! To complete the project please arrive no later than 5:15pm. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Zumba at the Library!

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room Large at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Learn from the Expert
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for Zumba at the library with certified Zumba instructor, Tim Engstrom! Wear comfortable clothes, bring a bottle of water, and get ready to dance! Register today!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Large
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Learn from the Expert
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Zumba at the library with certified Zumba instructor, Tim Engstrom! Wear comfortable clothes, bring a bottle of water, and get ready to dance! Register today!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Let’s Talk!

Friday, June 27, 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

Banned Book Club

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Periodicals Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Community Conversation
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for this monthly book club where we discuss books that have been banned or have been requested to be removed from public libraries or school libraries. This month's book is A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Periodicals Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Community Conversation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this monthly book club where we discuss books that have been banned or have been requested to be removed from public libraries or school libraries. This month's book is A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle.

This event is in the "Adults" group

1-on-1 Tech Assistance

Monday, June 30, 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 30, 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 "Adults" group

The Joy of Cookbooking Cookbook Club

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room Large 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?

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Large
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?

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Customize Your Sun Hat

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

Bring your own plain sun hat and make it unique, stylish and cute! 

Use varying techniques to decorate, such as embroidery, fabric paint, sewing, and more!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your own plain sun hat and make it unique, stylish and cute! 

Use varying techniques to decorate, such as embroidery, fabric paint, sewing, and more!