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The New Britain Public Library (Main Library and Jefferson Branch) will be closed Thursday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth.

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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. 


 

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!

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! 

Registration Required
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! 

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, 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.  

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!

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!

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, 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.

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.

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!

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!

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?

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 "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!

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.  

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.

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. 

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 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!
 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Teens
Registration Required
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 "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. 

Registration Required
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!

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!

Registration Required
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! 

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, 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.  

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!

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!

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

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.

Registration Required
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.