Event List

Storytime for children ages 2½-3½, accompanied by an adult. Stories, fingerplays, songs, a simple craft and time to play with toys! No registration.

Introducing: Appointment Access Day at The Hive!

Introducing: Appointment Access Day at The Hive!

Introducing: Appointment Access Day at The Hive!

Stop by the library to make your very own friendship bracelet!

Storytime for children ages 3-5! Stories, fingerplays, songs, and a craft or short film. No registration.

Come and learn how to use chalk pastels to make stunning galaxy art! Together we will have a chance to practice our chalk pastel skills before making a piece of art to give to family, friends or keep for ourselves!

Introducing the NBPL Crochet Club!

Come decorate a turkey cupcake at the New Britain Public Library! Cupcakes will be judged on their "turkeyness" by our Instagram and Facebook followers, and the "turkiest" cupcake will receive a prize!

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!

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.

Explore 3D drawing and become your own 3D printer! 3D pens are back for November, with an autumn theme! We will provide stencils and examples, or you can freehand your own 3D art for a one of a kind fall decoration!

Come and learn how to use chalk pastels to make stunning galaxy art! Together we will have a chance to practice our chalk pastel skills before making a piece of art to give to family, friends or keep just for ourselves!

Sign up for one of our three one-on-one Glowforge sessions to get personalized training on the Glowforge machine and software from our experienced staff!

Storytime for children ages 2½-3½, accompanied by an adult. Stories, fingerplays, songs, a simple craft and time to play with toys! No registration.

Create a down-to-earth autumn decoration using felt designs (cut on our Glowforge), tree branches, and wooden beads! Learn how we use the Glowforge to laser-cut designs while making a beautiful seasonal decoration in the process.

Storytime for children ages 3-5! Stories, fingerplays, songs, and a craft or short film. No registration.

Can a piece of wrinkled paper be art? Come find out at this week's Crafty Creatives Club, where we'll turn wrinkled paper into colorful, beautiful masterpieces!

Introducing the NBPL Crochet Club!

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!

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.

In honor of World Kindness Day, we will paint rocks with colorful designs, animals, and inspiring messages to adorn the Teen Room! This is a “drop-in” program, so stop by between 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., at your convenience.

Can a piece of wrinkled paper be art? Come find out at this week's Crafty Creatives Club, where we'll turn wrinkled paper into colorful, beautiful masterpieces!

Learn how to screen print designs on paper and fabric without emulsion - a method of screen printing that is easier to do yourself and at home! No materials or experience needed!