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Labor Day

The New Britain Public Library (Main Library and Jefferson Branch) will be closed on Saturday, August 30, and Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day.

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Flyer that says "Crochet Club at The Hive" with a graphic of yarn and a crochet hook.

The Hive Crochet Club

Wednesday, August 20, 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!

Top: 3 bottle cap keychains with various charms in them. Bottom: Many bottle cap keychains with pressed flowers.

Reused Bottle Cap Resin Keychains

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults

Make a whimsical keychain out of metal bottle caps and UV resin! 

Decorate the bottle cap with scrapbook paper, pressed flowers, and more! 

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

Make a whimsical keychain out of metal bottle caps and UV resin! 

Decorate the bottle cap with scrapbook paper, pressed flowers, and more! 

Flyer that says "Crochet Club at The Hive" with a graphic of yarn and a crochet hook.

The Hive Crochet Club

Wednesday, August 27, 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!

Three different examples of linocut printmaking, also showing the cutting and printing process.

Relief Printmaking with Librarian Mads

Friday, August 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults

Join Librarian Mads to learn relief printmaking!

Registrants will learn to carve a custom stamp to create unique art prints!

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

Join Librarian Mads to learn relief printmaking!

Registrants will learn to carve a custom stamp to create unique art prints!

The Hive Crochet Club!

The Hive Crochet Club!

Wednesday, September 3, 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!

3D Pen Thursdays - The Hive Theme

3D Pen Thursdays - The Hive Theme

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

We're excited to welcome back our monthly 3D Pen Workshop, held on the first Thursday of each month. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the creative possibilities of 3D drawing, with a new theme featured each session.

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

We're excited to welcome back our monthly 3D Pen Workshop, held on the first Thursday of each month. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the creative possibilities of 3D drawing, with a new theme featured each session.

Crochet for Beginners

Crochet for Beginners - From Stitch to Potholder

Monday, September 8, 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!

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

Curious about crochet but not sure where to start? This 4-week beginner-friendly class is the perfect way to dive in!

The Hive Crochet Club!

The Hive Crochet Club!

Wednesday, September 10, 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!

in honor of National Honey Month!

Bee Air Dry Clay Stamp Art (Part 1)

Thursday, September 11, 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 a two-part workshop in honor of National Honey Month! Using air-dry clay and a variety of stamps, participants will create honey and nature-inspired artwork!

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

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

Crochet for Beginners

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!

The Hive Crochet Club!

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!

in honor of National Honey Month!

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. 

Crochet for Beginners

Crochet for Beginners - From Stitch to Potholder

Monday, September 22, 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!

Bee

Bee Quilting

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us for a guided, step-by-step workshop where you’ll create a beautiful quilted bee square! Participants will follow a pattern and practice essential quilting techniques to complete a unique piece of quilted art.

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

Join us for a guided, step-by-step workshop where you’ll create a beautiful quilted bee square! Participants will follow a pattern and practice essential quilting techniques to complete a unique piece of quilted art.

The Hive Crochet Club!

The Hive Crochet Club!

Wednesday, September 24, 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!

Four different sizes of DIY pamphlet books.

Make Your Own Pamphlet Book with Librarian Mads

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join Librarian Mads to learn how to sew a simple pamphlet stitch sketchbook or journal! 

Registration is required. 

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:

Join Librarian Mads to learn how to sew a simple pamphlet stitch sketchbook or journal! 

Registration is required. 

Crochet for Beginners

Crochet for Beginners - From Stitch to Potholder

Monday, September 29, 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!