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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! 

Registration Required
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. 

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 Program

Join us for an exciting 8-week course that will guide young inventors through the process of invention and help bring their ideas to life!
 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Teens
Event Details:

 Children’s/Teen Program

Join 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!

Registration Required
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!

Registration Required
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! 

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 "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.  

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!

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!

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?

Registration Required
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!

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!

Registration Required
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.  

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.

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! 

Registration Required
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. 

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.

Registration Required
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. 


 

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 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

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! 

Registration Required
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! 

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 "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.  

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!

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!

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.

Registration Required
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.