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Crochet for Beginners - From Stitch to Potholder

Monday, September 15, 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 "Children" group

STEAM Session: Make Your Own Invisible Ink

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
STEAM Learning
Age Group:
Children

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a spy? Come find out at STEAM Session with Librarian Cara where we'll be making our very own invisible ink! Use the ink to send secret messages or write notes that only you can see!

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

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a spy? Come find out at STEAM Session with Librarian Cara where we'll be making our very own invisible ink! Use the ink to send secret messages or write notes that only you can see!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Magic: The Gathering Night

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens

Are you new to Magic: The Gathering and interested in learning how to play? Are you an experienced player? Do you fall somewhere in between?

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you new to Magic: The Gathering and interested in learning how to play? Are you an experienced player? Do you fall somewhere in between?

This event is in the "Adults" group

Senior Book Club

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Event
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Come join our Senior Book Club!  This month's book is: In Cold Blood by Truman Capote.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Community Event
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Come join our Senior Book Club!  This month's book is: In Cold Blood by Truman Capote.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Creatives Collective Crafting Circle

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Jefferson Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Explore a craft with your neighbors! Bring that crochet project you have been working on, or the drawing you have been inspired to start. Connect with others and work on your project at the library.

Library Branch: Jefferson Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Explore a craft with your neighbors! Bring that crochet project you have been working on, or the drawing you have been inspired to start. Connect with others and work on your project at the library.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Evening Book Club

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room Full at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join the Evening Book Club for this month's selection, The Orphan Collector by Ellen Marie Wiseman. New members are always welcome! 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join the Evening Book Club for this month's selection, The Orphan Collector by Ellen Marie Wiseman. New members are always welcome! 

This event is in the "Children" group

Super Kids

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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
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 "All Ages" group

Main Street Market

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Community Event
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
All Ages

Check visit Library staff at central CT's freshest weekly farmer's market! Located at Central Park. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Community Event
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Check visit Library staff at central CT's freshest weekly farmer's market! Located at Central Park. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Digitization Days

Wednesday, September 17, 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, September 17, 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: I Spy Jars

Wednesday, September 17, 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 to create an I Spy activity to take on the go! Using jars, rice and trinkets, we will create a fun activity for all ages!

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 to create an I Spy activity to take on the go! Using jars, rice and trinkets, we will create a fun activity for all ages!

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

The Hive Crochet Club!

Wednesday, September 17, 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, September 17, 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

Dan Stevens Performance

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Periodicals Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Learn from the Expert, Performance
Age Group:
All Ages

Ramblin' Dan Stevens performs a mix of traditional fingerstyle blues, americana and originals, and has entertained audiences throughout the United States, Germany, UK, Canada and US Virgin Islands.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Periodicals Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Learn from the Expert, Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ramblin' Dan Stevens performs a mix of traditional fingerstyle blues, americana and originals, and has entertained audiences throughout the United States, Germany, UK, Canada and US Virgin Islands.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Lo-Fi Study Time

Wednesday, September 17, 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 "Adults" group

Access Health CT: Enrollment Help at New Britain Public Library

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room 3 at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Access Health CT Enrollment Help at New Britain Public Library!!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Study Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Access Health CT Enrollment Help at New Britain Public Library!!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Bee Air Dry Clay Stamp Art (Part 2)

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Workshop
Age Group:
All Ages

 

Join us at The Hive for part two of a workshop in honor of National Honey Month! Using air-dry clay and a variety of stamps, participants will create honey and nature-inspired artwork. 

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

 

Join us at The Hive for part two of a workshop in honor of National Honey Month! Using air-dry clay and a variety of stamps, participants will create honey and nature-inspired artwork. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Family Story Hour

Thursday, September 18, 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, September 19, 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, September 19, 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 "All Ages" group

Wellness at the Library: Sound Healing with New Life 2

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room Full at Main Library
Program Type:
Community Conversation, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages

Unwind and immerse yourself in a sound bath meditation! Wear comfortable clothes and relax as you are guided through a meditative experience. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Conversation, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Unwind and immerse yourself in a sound bath meditation! Wear comfortable clothes and relax as you are guided through a meditative experience. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

1-on-1 Tech Assistance

Monday, September 22, 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, September 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
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: 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, September 22, 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.