This event is in the "Adults" group Let’s Talk! Friday, October 10, 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? Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 10 2025 Fri Let’s Talk! 10:00am–12:00pm Main Library 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 My Portion Inc Food Pantry Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 4:00pm Community Room Full at Main Library Program Type: Community Conversation, Health & Wellness Age Group: All Ages Food pantry hosted by My Portion Inc. Every Second Saturday of the month until January 2026.Food, clothes, and furniture available on a first come first served basis! View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Oct 11 2025 Sat My Portion Inc Food Pantry 10:30am–4:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Full Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Conversation, Health & Wellness Event Details: Food pantry hosted by My Portion Inc. Every Second Saturday of the month until January 2026.Food, clothes, and furniture available on a first come first served basis!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Chess Club Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm Outside of Teen at Main Library Program Type: Learn from the Expert Age Group: All Ages Join us for Chess Club at the library on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. No registration required. All skill levels welcome! View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Oct 11 2025 Sat Chess Club 11:00am–4:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Outside of Teen Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Learn from the Expert Event Details: Join us for Chess Club at the library on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. No registration required. All skill levels welcome!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Tarot for Beginners Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Periodicals Room at Main Library Program Type: Community Conversation, Learn from the Expert, Presentation, Workshop Age Group: Teens, Adults Join us for a free Tarot Card workshop! Learn about the cards and ways to interpret them, and practice giving readings in groups!Decks will be available for sale. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 11 2025 Sat Tarot for Beginners 1:00pm–3:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Periodicals Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Conversation, Learn from the Expert, Presentation, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a free Tarot Card workshop! Learn about the cards and ways to interpret them, and practice giving readings in groups!Decks will be available for sale.
This event is in the "Adults" group Sewing for Beginners - Book Sleeve Tuesday, October 14, 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. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 14 2025 Tue Sewing for Beginners - Book Sleeve 3:00pm–5:00pm Main Library 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 "Teens" group Fancy Taxidermy Bugs Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Room at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens Get your “Creepy Crawly” on by making your very own taxidermied bug! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Oct 14 2025 Tue Fancy Taxidermy Bugs 4:00pm–5:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Get your “Creepy Crawly” on by making your very own taxidermied bug!
This event is in the "Children" group Super Kids Wednesday, October 15, 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Oct 15 2025 Wed Super Kids 10:00am–11:00am Main Library 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 Main Street Market Wednesday, October 15, 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. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Oct 15 2025 Wed Main Street Market 10:00am–2:00pm Community 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, October 15, 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! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 15 2025 Wed Digitization Days 2:00pm–3:00pm Main Library 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 15, 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 Oct 15 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 Creatives Club: Leaf Prints Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Children's Room at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Join Librarian Cara for this week's Crafty Creatives Club! Together we will use fall leaves and paint to make beautiful prints to take home! Wear clothes that you don't mind getting messy! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Oct 15 2025 Wed Crafty Creatives Club: Leaf Prints 4:30pm–5:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join Librarian Cara for this week's Crafty Creatives Club! Together we will use fall leaves and paint to make beautiful prints to take home! Wear clothes that you don't mind getting messy!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group The Hive Crochet Club! Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 5:15pm - 6:45pm Makerspace at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace Age Group: Teens, Adults Introducing the NBPL Crochet Club! View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 15 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 Event Details: Introducing the NBPL Crochet Club!
This event is in the "Adults" group Lawyers in the Library Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm Study Room 1 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 Oct 15 2025 Wed Lawyers in the Library 5:30pm–7:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Study Room 1 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 Friends Fall Book Sale (PAID Preview) Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am Community Room Full at Main Library Age Group: All Ages Join the Friends for their Fall Book Sale! All proceeds directly benefit the library. Note: All major credit cards accepted. Thursday, October 16thCommunity Room View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Oct 16 2025 Thu Friends Fall Book Sale (PAID Preview) 9:30am–11:00am Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Full Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Join the Friends for their Fall Book Sale! All proceeds directly benefit the library. Note: All major credit cards accepted. Thursday, October 16thCommunity Room
This event is in the "All Ages" group Friends Fall Book Sale (afternoon) Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm Community Room Full at Main Library Age Group: All Ages Join the Friends for their Fall Book Sale! All proceeds directly benefit the library. Note: All major credit cards accepted. Thursday, October 16thCommunity Room View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Oct 16 2025 Thu Friends Fall Book Sale (afternoon) 11:00am–2:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Full Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Join the Friends for their Fall Book Sale! All proceeds directly benefit the library. Note: All major credit cards accepted. Thursday, October 16thCommunity Room
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Air Dry Clay Ghost Candle Holder: Session 2 Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm Makerspace at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace Age Group: Teens, Adults Join us for session 2 of making a stand-out Halloween decoration! (Note: Prior registration and attendance at session 1 is required.) View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 16 2025 Thu Air Dry Clay Ghost Candle Holder: Session 2 4:00pm–6:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: Join us for session 2 of making a stand-out Halloween decoration! (Note: Prior registration and attendance at session 1 is required.)
This event is in the "All Ages" group Friends Fall Book Sale (evening) Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Community Room Full at Main Library Age Group: All Ages Join the Friends for their Fall Book Sale! All proceeds directly benefit the library. Note: All major credit cards accepted. Thursday, October 16thCommunity Room View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Oct 16 2025 Thu Friends Fall Book Sale (evening) 6:00pm–7:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Full Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Join the Friends for their Fall Book Sale! All proceeds directly benefit the library. Note: All major credit cards accepted. Thursday, October 16thCommunity Room
This event is in the "Children" group Family Story Hour Thursday, October 16, 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Oct 16 2025 Thu Family Story Hour 6:30pm–7:30pm Main Library 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 "Adults" group Let’s Talk! Friday, October 17, 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? Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 17 2025 Fri Let’s Talk! 10:00am–12:00pm Main Library 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 Friends Fall Book Sale Friday, October 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm Community Room Full at Main Library Age Group: All Ages Join the Friends for their Fall Book Sale! All proceeds directly benefit the library. Note: All major credit cards accepted. Friday, October 17thCommunity Room View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Oct 17 2025 Fri Friends Fall Book Sale 10:00am–3:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Full Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Join the Friends for their Fall Book Sale! All proceeds directly benefit the library. Note: All major credit cards accepted. Friday, October 17thCommunity Room
This event is in the "Adults" group Department of Revenue Services Tabling Friday, October 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm First Floor Lobby Tables at Main Library Program Type: Learn from the Expert Age Group: Adults The Department of Revenue Services (DRS) will be available to answer questions related to Connecticut taxes. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 17 2025 Fri Department of Revenue Services Tabling 11:00am–2:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: First Floor Lobby Tables Age Group: Adults Program Type: Learn from the Expert Event Details: The Department of Revenue Services (DRS) will be available to answer questions related to Connecticut taxes.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Friends Fall Book Sale Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm Community Room Full at Main Library Age Group: All Ages Join the Friends for their Fall Book Sale! All proceeds directly benefit the library. Note: All major credit cards accepted. Saturday, October 18thCommunity Room View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Oct 18 2025 Sat Friends Fall Book Sale 10:00am–2:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Full Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Join the Friends for their Fall Book Sale! All proceeds directly benefit the library. Note: All major credit cards accepted. Saturday, October 18thCommunity Room
This event is in the "Adults" group 1-on-1 Tech Assistance Monday, October 20, 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 Oct 20 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 "Children" group Terrific Tots Monday, October 20, 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Oct 20 2025 Mon Terrific Tots 10:00am–11:00am Main Library 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.
