Event List

Library Closed

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

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1-on-1 Tech Assistance

Monday, June 16, 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

1-on-1 Tech Assistance

Wednesday, June 18, 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 "Adults" group

Lawyers in the Library

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room Full 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: Community Room Full
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 "Adults" group

Let’s Talk!

Friday, June 20, 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 "Adults" group

1-on-1 Tech Assistance

Monday, June 23, 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Easy Sewing: 4-Panel Quilted Coaster

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Learn the basics of quilting and make a beautiful coaster along the way! Perfect for people with beginner sewing knowledge to dive back into using a machine with a new and easy technique.

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

Learn the basics of quilting and make a beautiful coaster along the way! Perfect for people with beginner sewing knowledge to dive back into using a machine with a new and easy technique.

This event is in the "Adults" group

1-on-1 Tech Assistance

Wednesday, June 25, 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 "Adults" group

Digitization Days

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Recycled Material Paper Making

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, 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! To complete the project please arrive no later than 5:15pm. 

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

Registration required! To complete the project please arrive no later than 5:15pm. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Zumba at the Library!

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room Large at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Learn from the Expert
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for Zumba at the library with certified Zumba instructor, Tim Engstrom! Wear comfortable clothes, bring a bottle of water, and get ready to dance! Register today!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Large
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Learn from the Expert
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Zumba at the library with certified Zumba instructor, Tim Engstrom! Wear comfortable clothes, bring a bottle of water, and get ready to dance! Register today!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Let’s Talk!

Friday, June 27, 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 "All Ages" group

Chess Club

Saturday, June 28, 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!

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 "Adults" group

1-on-1 Tech Assistance

Monday, June 30, 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

Digitization Days

Wednesday, July 2, 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 2, 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 "Adults" group

Let’s Talk!

Friday, July 4, 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 "All Ages" group

Watercolor Workshop: Bubbles!

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room Small at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Workshop
Age Group:
All Ages

Learn how to paint beautiful bubbles while learning simple and fun watercolor techniques! No previous experience with watercolor painting is necessary. All ages welcome!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Small
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to paint beautiful bubbles while learning simple and fun watercolor techniques! No previous experience with watercolor painting is necessary. All ages welcome!

This event is in the "Adults" group

1-on-1 Tech Assistance

Monday, July 7, 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 "All Ages" group

Red Sox-Yankees: The Greatest Rivalry in Sports

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room Full at Main Library
Program Type:
Community Conversation, Learn from the Expert, Presentation
Age Group:
All Ages

Welcome to the most intense rivalry in American sports- maybe even the world!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Conversation, Learn from the Expert, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to the most intense rivalry in American sports- maybe even the world!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Digitization Days

Wednesday, July 9, 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 9, 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 "Adults" group

Let’s Talk!

Friday, July 11, 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 "All Ages" group

Chess Club

Saturday, July 12, 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!

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 "Adults" group

1-on-1 Tech Assistance

Monday, July 14, 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.