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Crochet for Beginners - From Stitch to Potholder

Monday, September 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Curious about crochet but not sure where to start? This 4-week beginner-friendly class is the perfect way to dive in!

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

Curious about crochet but not sure where to start? This 4-week beginner-friendly class is the perfect way to dive in!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Make Your Own Buttons!

Monday, September 29, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Design and make your own buttons using recycled materials!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Design and make your own buttons using recycled materials!

This event is in the "Children" group

STEAM Sessions: Marshmallow Catapults

Monday, September 29, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM Learning
Age Group:
Children

Join us for this week's STEAM Session: Marshmallow Catapults! Together we will construct our very own catapults and see which one can throw a marshmallow the farthest! This program is best for kids ages 7-12, no registration required.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Learning
Event Details:

Join us for this week's STEAM Session: Marshmallow Catapults! Together we will construct our very own catapults and see which one can throw a marshmallow the farthest! This program is best for kids ages 7-12, no registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Joy of Cookbooking Cookbook Club

Monday, September 29, 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!

Registration Required
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!

This event is in the "Children" group

Super Kids

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Storytime for children ages 3-5! Stories, fingerplays, songs, and a craft or a short film. No registration.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime for children ages 3-5! Stories, fingerplays, songs, and a craft or a short film. No registration.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Digitization Days

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Makerspace Studio at Main Library
Program Type:
Digitization, Learn from the Expert
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: Digitization, Learn from the Expert
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, October 1, 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: Collage Face Art

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join Librarian Cara and the Crafty Creatives Club for this week's craft: paper collage faces! Together we will use old picture books and magazines to put together fun paper faces and other collage art!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join Librarian Cara and the Crafty Creatives Club for this week's craft: paper collage faces! Together we will use old picture books and magazines to put together fun paper faces and other collage art!

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

The Hive Crochet Club!

Wednesday, October 1, 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 "Teens" group

Lo-Fi Study Time

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens

Join us on Wednesdays for a dedicated hour of quiet study time. Teens are invited to stop in to read, draw, catch up on homework or participate in other quiet activities while we play some soothing and relaxing chill beats in the background!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us on Wednesdays for a dedicated hour of quiet study time. Teens are invited to stop in to read, draw, catch up on homework or participate in other quiet activities while we play some soothing and relaxing chill beats in the background!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

3D Pen Thursdays - Halloween Theme

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Age Group:
All Ages

Explore 3D drawing and become your own 3D printer! 3D Pens are back for October, but this time with a spooky twist! This month’s theme is Halloween: ghosts, pumpkins, witches and more!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore 3D drawing and become your own 3D printer! 3D Pens are back for October, but this time with a spooky twist! This month’s theme is Halloween: ghosts, pumpkins, witches and more!

This event is in the "Children" group

Family Story Hour

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Storytime for children ages 3-8! Children may be accompanied by an adult. Stories and a short film or craft. No registration.

Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime for children ages 3-8! Children may be accompanied by an adult. Stories and a short film or craft. No registration.

This event is in the "Children" group

Time for Tots

Friday, October 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Community Room Full at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join the Children's Department for free play, story time, songs and more! This program is for children under age 3, with an adult. No registration required.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join the Children's Department for free play, story time, songs and more! This program is for children under age 3, with an adult. No registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Let’s Talk!

Friday, October 3, 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Quilted Witch Hats

Friday, October 3, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Make a Halloween accessory you will cherish forever! Adults with previous knowledge of machine and hand sewing are invited to make a unique quilted witch hat with guidance from our staff!

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:

Make a Halloween accessory you will cherish forever! Adults with previous knowledge of machine and hand sewing are invited to make a unique quilted witch hat with guidance from our staff!

This event is in the "Adults" group

1-on-1 Tech Assistance

Monday, October 6, 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 "Children" group

Terrific Tots

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Storytime for children ages 2½-3½, accompanied by an adult. Stories, fingerplays, songs, a simple craft and time to play with toys! No registration.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime for children ages 2½-3½, accompanied by an adult. Stories, fingerplays, songs, a simple craft and time to play with toys! No registration.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Friendship Service Center Outreach

Monday, October 6, 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 "Teens" group

Book Dominos

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room Large at Main Library
Program Type:
Games, STEAM Learning
Age Group:
Teens

Can you make a chain reaction with books? Try designing an awesome domino show out of the books we have available at the library, and learn how gravity and energy make it all possible! 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Large
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games, STEAM Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Can you make a chain reaction with books? Try designing an awesome domino show out of the books we have available at the library, and learn how gravity and energy make it all possible! 

This event is in the "Children" group

Steam Session: Lemon Volcanoes

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
STEAM Learning
Age Group:
Children

Join Librarian Cara for this week's STEAM session! We will be learning about acids and bases and what they create together! For our experiment, we'll make lemon volcanoes and see if they actually erupt!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM Learning
Event Details:

Join Librarian Cara for this week's STEAM session! We will be learning about acids and bases and what they create together! For our experiment, we'll make lemon volcanoes and see if they actually erupt!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Invitation to Change Approach: Substance Abuse Workshop Series

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Community Room Large at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Join Karen Bernetti, Yoga Instructor, Recovery Support Specialist, and founder of Mindful Family Recovery & The Serenity Circle, as she leads an 8-week workshop based on the Invitation to Change Approach, which is a

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Large
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Karen Bernetti, Yoga Instructor, Recovery Support Specialist, and founder of Mindful Family Recovery & The Serenity Circle, as she leads an 8-week workshop based on the Invitation to Change Approach, which is a

This event is in the "Children" group

Homeschool Session: Let's Learn about Spiders!

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room Large at Main Library
Program Type:
STEAM Learning
Age Group:
Children

Join the Children's Department to learn all about spiders! We'll start with a story and conversation on the topic followed by hands-on activities to explore the concept. Best for ages 4-12, registration required.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Large
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the Children's Department to learn all about spiders! We'll start with a story and conversation on the topic followed by hands-on activities to explore the concept. Best for ages 4-12, registration required.

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 "Adults" group

Sewing for Beginners - Book Sleeve

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults

Want to learn to machine and hand sew but don’t know where to start? This workshop series is for you! Our experienced staff will guide you in learning how to sew, with a focus on different skills each week.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to learn to machine and hand sew but don’t know where to start? This workshop series is for you! Our experienced staff will guide you in learning how to sew, with a focus on different skills each week.

This event is in the "Children" group

Super Kids

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Storytime for children ages 3-5! Stories, fingerplays, songs, and a craft or a short film. No registration.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime for children ages 3-5! Stories, fingerplays, songs, and a craft or a short film. No registration.