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Job Info and Career Resources Sessions

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room Large at Main Library
Program Type:
Job Help
Age Group:
Adults

Do you live or work in New Britain and want to improve your current job prospects or change careers? Learn about the FREE services and programs, which you may qualify for, that exist in the North Central Region of CT.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Large
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Job Help
Event Details:

Do you live or work in New Britain and want to improve your current job prospects or change careers? Learn about the FREE services and programs, which you may qualify for, that exist in the North Central Region of CT.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Glowforge Wooden Macrame Ornaments

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults

Join us to combine the technology of laser cutting with the art of macrame to make beautiful ornaments! We will walk you through each step of the process to get you acquainted with both macrame and laser cutting!

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

Join us to combine the technology of laser cutting with the art of macrame to make beautiful ornaments! We will walk you through each step of the process to get you acquainted with both macrame and laser cutting!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Laser Tag

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room Full at Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens

Laser tag comes to the library! Grab your friends and get ready to battle it out in a game that’s sure to be a blast! Registration and waivers are required. This program is for teens in grades 6-12.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Laser tag comes to the library! Grab your friends and get ready to battle it out in a game that’s sure to be a blast! Registration and waivers are required. This program is for teens in grades 6-12.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Homework Center

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Outside of Teen at Main Library
Age Group:
Teens

The Homework Center is available for New Britain teens in grades 6 to 12 on Mondays and Wednesdays (except on holidays or school closures), from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Outside of Teen
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

The Homework Center is available for New Britain teens in grades 6 to 12 on Mondays and Wednesdays (except on holidays or school closures), from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.

This event is in the "Children" group

STEAM Session: Magnetic Slime

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
STEAM Learning
Age Group:
Children

Join Librarian Cara in learning how to make your very own magnetic slime to take home! Get ready for some gooey fun! This program is designed for kids ages 7-12.

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

Join Librarian Cara in learning how to make your very own magnetic slime to take home! Get ready for some gooey fun! This program is designed for kids ages 7-12.

This event is in the "Children" group

Homeschool Session: Bubble Time

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room Full at Main Library
Program Type:
STEAM Learning
Age Group:
Children

Join Librarian Cara and Mr. Place for bubbly activities! Together we will read a story, try some bubble science and make bubble art! For kids ages 4-12. Registration required.

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

Join Librarian Cara and Mr. Place for bubbly activities! Together we will read a story, try some bubble science and make bubble art! For kids ages 4-12. Registration required.

This event is in the "Children" group

Super Kids

Wednesday, December 10, 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 "All Ages" group

Madrigals at the New Britain Public Library!

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
First Floor Lobby Tables at Main Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
All Ages

Come to the New Britain Public Library and be serenaded by the New Britain High School Madrigal Singers! They will be traveling around the library spreading holiday cheer!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor Lobby Tables
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Come to the New Britain Public Library and be serenaded by the New Britain High School Madrigal Singers! They will be traveling around the library spreading holiday cheer!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Digitization Days

Wednesday, December 10, 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, December 10, 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 "Teens" group

Homework Center

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Outside of Teen at Main Library
Age Group:
Teens

The Homework Center is available for New Britain teens in grades 6 to 12 on Mondays and Wednesdays (except on holidays or school closures), from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Outside of Teen
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

The Homework Center is available for New Britain teens in grades 6 to 12 on Mondays and Wednesdays (except on holidays or school closures), from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.

This event is in the "Children" group

Crafty Creatives Club: Yarn Art

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join Librarian Cara in using some yarn and glue to make cool, sculptural art work! Kids of all ages are welcome!

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

Join Librarian Cara in using some yarn and glue to make cool, sculptural art work! Kids of all ages are welcome!

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

The Hive Crochet Club

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 5:15pm - 6:45pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

This is a weekly club for crocheters of all skill levels to chat, crochet, and chill together. This is a club and social group, not a class.

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

This is a weekly club for crocheters of all skill levels to chat, crochet, and chill together. This is a club and social group, not a class.

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

Drum Circle with Jodene Minnis

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room Full at Main Library
Program Type:
Community Conversation, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us for a relaxing communal drum circle led by Jodene Minnis!

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

Join us for a relaxing communal drum circle led by Jodene Minnis!

This event is in the "Children" group

Tiny Tales

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Jefferson Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Come to the Jefferson Branch and join us for stories and music! This program is for kids ages 4 and under, with an adult.

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

Come to the Jefferson Branch and join us for stories and music! This program is for kids ages 4 and under, with an adult.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Holiday Piano Music with Stephen Page

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Periodicals Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
All Ages

 

Join us for Live Holiday Piano Music with Stephen Page!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Periodicals Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Join us for Live Holiday Piano Music with Stephen Page!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Crafty Creatives Club

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Jefferson Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, All Ages

Join Librarian Cara at the Jefferson Branch for Crafty Creatives Club! We will be using some yarn and glue to make cool, sculptural art work! Kids of all ages are welcome!

Library Branch: Jefferson Branch
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join Librarian Cara at the Jefferson Branch for Crafty Creatives Club! We will be using some yarn and glue to make cool, sculptural art work! Kids of all ages are welcome!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Let’s Talk! English Language Conversation Group

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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 "Adults" group

Recycled Paper Making with Librarian Mads

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to make paper out of recycled materials! Participants will be guided through the process of making paper by Librarian Mads.

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

Learn how to make paper out of recycled materials! Participants will be guided through the process of making paper by Librarian Mads.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Friends Development Committee

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Study Room 3 at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

Monthly Friends of the New Britain Public Library Development Committee meeting

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Study Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Monthly Friends of the New Britain Public Library Development Committee meeting

This event is in the "Children" group

The Night Before Christmas Tea Party

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Enjoy some stories about gifts, and celebrate the season with tea and cookies! This program is best for kids ages 3-8,
accompanied by an adult. No registration necessary.

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

Enjoy some stories about gifts, and celebrate the season with tea and cookies! This program is best for kids ages 3-8,
accompanied by an adult. No registration necessary.

This event is in the "Children" group

Time for Tots

Friday, December 12, 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

Cricut One-on-One Sessions

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults

Sign up for one of our four one-on-one Cricut sessions to get personalized training on the Cricut machine and software from our experienced staff! We will walk you through the basics and show you how to design/cut your own projects!

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

Sign up for one of our four one-on-one Cricut sessions to get personalized training on the Cricut machine and software from our experienced staff! We will walk you through the basics and show you how to design/cut your own projects!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Ryder, The Pet Therapy Dog

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room Large at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Presentation
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us for a delightful visit with Ryder, the golden retriever! Ryder is a registered pet-therapy dog who loves to visit with new friends! Come and give pets and get lots of love in return! Please call  860-224-3155 ext.125 to register.

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

Join us for a delightful visit with Ryder, the golden retriever! Ryder is a registered pet-therapy dog who loves to visit with new friends! Come and give pets and get lots of love in return! Please call  860-224-3155 ext.125 to register.