This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Summer Gaming Tournaments: Tekken 8 Tuesday, July 15, 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 Tekken 8. First place will win a small prize! This event is intended for ages 12 and up. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 15 2025 Tue Teen Summer Gaming Tournaments: Tekken 8 4:00pm–5:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Large Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Join us all summer long for weekly video game tournaments! This week we'll be playing Tekken 8. First place will win a small prize! This event is intended for ages 12 and up.
This event is in the "Children" group Magic & More Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am Children's Room at Main Library Program Type: Performance Age Group: Children Join us in the Children's Department to see Magician Michael Gagne perform some incredible magic and more! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jul 16 2025 Wed Magic & More 10:00am–11:30am Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Performance Event Details: Join us in the Children's Department to see Magician Michael Gagne perform some incredible magic and more!
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Pressed Flower Fairy Wings Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm Makerspace at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults Make your own transparent and magical fairy wings! Design, press, and cut your wings to turn yourself or your child into a flower fairy! View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 16 2025 Wed Pressed Flower Fairy Wings 12:30pm–2:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: Make your own transparent and magical fairy wings! Design, press, and cut your wings to turn yourself or your child into a flower fairy!
This event is in the "Adults" group Digitization Days Wednesday, July 16, 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 Jul 16 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, July 16, 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 Jul 16 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 Creative's Club: Marble Painting Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Children's Room at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Join the Crafty Creative's Club, using marbles instead of paintbrushes, to create beautiful art! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jul 16 2025 Wed Crafty Creative's Club: Marble Painting 4:30pm–5:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join the Crafty Creative's Club, using marbles instead of paintbrushes, to create beautiful art!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group The Hive Crochet Club Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 5:15pm - 6:45pm Makerspace at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace Age Group: Teens, Adults Introducing the NBPL Crochet Club! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 16 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 Registration Required Event Details: Introducing the NBPL Crochet Club!
This event is in the "Adults" group Lawyers in the Library Wednesday, July 16, 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 Jul 16 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 "All Ages" group All Ages Pet Show Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Children's Room at Main Library Program Type: Presentation Age Group: All Ages Children, teens and adults can bring their pets, or just come and enjoy the animals! Registration of pets is required- call the Children's Department! View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 17 2025 Thu All Ages Pet Show 6:00pm–7:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Presentation Event Details: Children, teens and adults can bring their pets, or just come and enjoy the animals! Registration of pets is required- call the Children's Department!
This event is in the "Children" group Time for Tots Friday, July 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am Community Room Large at Main Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Open playtime and story time for children up to the age of 3 and their caregivers! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jul 18 2025 Fri Time for Tots 10:00am–11:30am Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Large Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Open playtime and story time for children up to the age of 3 and their caregivers!
This event is in the "Adults" group Let’s Talk! Friday, July 18, 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? View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 18 2025 Fri Let’s Talk! 10:00am–12:00pm Main Library 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 "Children" group Pokemon Club Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Children's Room at Main Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Children Join Librarian Cara to learn about your favorite Pokémon, play Pokémon related games or create Pokémon related crafts! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jul 19 2025 Sat Pokemon Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Games Event Details: Join Librarian Cara to learn about your favorite Pokémon, play Pokémon related games or create Pokémon related crafts!
This event is in the "Adults" group 1-on-1 Tech Assistance Monday, July 21, 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 Jul 21 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, July 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Community Room Small 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 Jul 21 2025 Mon Friendship Service Center Outreach 10:00am–12:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Small 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, July 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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 Jul 21 2025 Mon Teen Coloring Club 2:00pm–3:00pm 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, July 22, 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 Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 22 2025 Tue Connecticut Invention Convention 10:00am–12:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children, Teens Registration Required 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 "All Ages" group Living with Connecticut Wildlife - With Paul Colburn Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Periodicals Room at Main Library Program Type: Community Conversation, Learn from the Expert, Presentation Age Group: All Ages Come to a presentation about living with and enjoying our native wildlife with Paul Colburn, Certified Master Wildlife Conservationist. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 22 2025 Tue Living with Connecticut Wildlife - With Paul Colburn 6:00pm–7:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Periodicals Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Conversation, Learn from the Expert, Presentation Registration Required Event Details: Come to a presentation about living with and enjoying our native wildlife with Paul Colburn, Certified Master Wildlife Conservationist.
This event is in the "Children" group Mysteries, Puzzles and Mind Twisters Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am Children's Room at Main Library Program Type: Performance Age Group: Children Mysteries, Puzzles and Mind Twisters! Join us for some fun with storyteller Rona Leventhal! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jul 23 2025 Wed Mysteries, Puzzles and Mind Twisters 10:00am–11:30am Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Performance Event Details: Mysteries, Puzzles and Mind Twisters! Join us for some fun with storyteller Rona Leventhal!
This event is in the "Adults" group Intro to Junk Journaling Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm Makerspace at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace Age Group: Adults Bring your own journal (or make a tiny one here), and then learn the basics of junk journaling – a low-stress collage style of journaling that involves finding the beauty in everyday junk! View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 23 2025 Wed Intro to Junk Journaling 12:30pm–2:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: Bring your own journal (or make a tiny one here), and then learn the basics of junk journaling – a low-stress collage style of journaling that involves finding the beauty in everyday junk!
This event is in the "Adults" group Digitization Days Wednesday, July 23, 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 Jul 23 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, July 23, 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 Jul 23 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 Creative's Club: Coffee Filter Butterflies Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Children's Room at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Join the Crafty Creative's Club in making your very own tie-dye butterfly! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jul 23 2025 Wed Crafty Creative's Club: Coffee Filter Butterflies 4:30pm–5:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join the Crafty Creative's Club in making your very own tie-dye butterfly!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group The Hive Crochet Club Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 5:15pm - 6:45pm Makerspace at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace Age Group: Teens, Adults Introducing the NBPL Crochet Club! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 23 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 Registration Required Event Details: Introducing the NBPL Crochet Club!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Ukulele Lessons Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Community Room Full at Main Library Age Group: Teens, Adults Want to try an instrument that is fun and easy to play? Join Julie Stepanek Murray as she teaches the fundamentals of ukulele playing! No experience necessary. Ukuleles will be provided, or bring your own. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 23 2025 Wed Ukulele Lessons 6:00pm–7:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Full Age Group: Teens, Adults Registration Required Event Details: Want to try an instrument that is fun and easy to play? Join Julie Stepanek Murray as she teaches the fundamentals of ukulele playing! No experience necessary. Ukuleles will be provided, or bring your own.