This event is in the "Adults" group Medicare 2026: Understanding Changes and Coverage Options Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Community Room Large at Main Library Program Type: Community Conversation, Learn from the Expert, Presentation Age Group: Adults Mention the word Medicare and you’re likely to get a confused look in return. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 8 2025 Wed Medicare 2026: Understanding Changes and Coverage Options 1:00pm–2:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Large Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Conversation, Learn from the Expert, Presentation Registration Required Event Details: Mention the word Medicare and you’re likely to get a confused look in return.
This event is in the "Adults" group Digitization Days Wednesday, October 8, 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 8 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 8, 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 8 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: Toothpick Painting Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Children's Room at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Join Librarian Cara and the Crafty Creatives Club for this week's craft: toothpick painting! Using just paints, toothpicks and paper, we'll make colorful art to take home! Come ready to get messy and let's craft! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Oct 8 2025 Wed Crafty Creatives Club: Toothpick Painting 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 and the Crafty Creatives Club for this week's craft: toothpick painting! Using just paints, toothpicks and paper, we'll make colorful art to take home! Come ready to get messy and let's craft!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group The Hive Crochet Club! Wednesday, October 8, 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 8 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 "Teens" group Lo-Fi Study Time Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Teen Room at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness Age Group: Teens 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! View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Oct 8 2025 Wed Lo-Fi Study Time 6:00pm–7:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness Event Details: 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!
This event is in the "Adults" group Access Health CT: Enrollment Help Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 9:30am - 4:30pm Study Room 3 at Main Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Access Health CT Enrollment Help at New Britain Public Library! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 9 2025 Thu Access Health CT: Enrollment Help 9:30am–4:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Study Room 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Access Health CT Enrollment Help at New Britain Public Library!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Creatives Collective Crafting Circle Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Jefferson Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: All Ages 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. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Oct 9 2025 Thu Creatives Collective Crafting Circle 11:00am–12:00pm Jefferson Branch Library Branch: Jefferson Branch Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Air Dry Clay Ghost Candle Holder: Session 1 Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm Makerspace at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace Age Group: Teens, Adults Join us two weeks in a row to make a stand-out Halloween decoration! Session 1 will focus on sculpting your ghost, while session 2 will involve painting and finishing the project! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 9 2025 Thu Air Dry Clay Ghost Candle Holder: Session 1 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 two weeks in a row to make a stand-out Halloween decoration! Session 1 will focus on sculpting your ghost, while session 2 will involve painting and finishing the project!
This event is in the "Adults" group Let’s Talk! English Language Conversation Group Thursday, October 9, 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? Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 9 2025 Thu Let’s Talk! English Language Conversation Group 5:00pm–6:00pm 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 "Children" group Family Story Hour Thursday, October 9, 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 9 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 "Children" group Time for Tots Friday, October 10, 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Oct 10 2025 Fri Time for Tots 10:00am–11:30am Main Library 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 "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! Cancelled View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Oct 11 2025 Sat Cancelled 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.
Indigenous People’s Day All Day Main Library, Jefferson Branch, Community Event The New Britain Public Library (Main Library and Jefferson Branch) will be closed in observance of Indigenous People’s Day. Closing Oct 13 2025 Mon Closing Indigenous People’s Day All Day Branches: Main Library, Jefferson Branch, Community Event Description: The New Britain Public Library (Main Library and Jefferson Branch) will be closed in observance of Indigenous People’s Day.
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. Register Now 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!
