Upcoming Events

Make your own transparent and magical fairy wings! Design, press, and cut your wings to turn yourself or your child into a flower fairy! 

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! 

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.  

Introducing the NBPL Crochet Club!

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.

Are you interested in learning English? Do you want to practice your English pronunciation and conversation skills in a casual group setting?

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.  

Representatives from the Friendship Service Center's Hope Connection Center will be at the library to assist individuals facing or experiencing homelessness. Individuals may meet with a representative on Mondays between 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.

Bring your own journal (or make a tiny one here), and then learn the basics of junk journaling – a low-stress collage style of journaling that involves finding the beauty in everyday junk!

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! 

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.  

Introducing the NBPL Crochet Club!

Want to try an instrument that is fun and easy to play? Join Julie Stepanek Murray as she teaches the fundamentals of ukulele playing! No experience necessary. Ukuleles will be provided, or bring your own.

Are you interested in learning English? Do you want to practice your English pronunciation and conversation skills in a casual group setting?

Join Librarian Mads to print with the power of the sun! Learn about cyanotype and create your own unique print!

Be prepared with an image or materials you wish to capture the shape of in your final design.

Join us for this monthly book club where we discuss books that have been banned or have been requested to be removed from public libraries or school libraries. This month's book is The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier.

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.  

Representatives from the Friendship Service Center's Hope Connection Center will be at the library to assist individuals facing or experiencing homelessness. Individuals may meet with a representative on Mondays between 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.

Do you live or work in New Britain and want to improve your current job prospects or change careers? Learn about the FREE services and programs, which you may qualify for, that exist in the North Central Region of CT.

Do you enjoy trying new foods? Do you like trying new things and discussing them with others? Join us on the Last Monday of the month for cookbook club!

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! 

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.  

Introducing the NBPL Crochet Club!

Open Mic Night is BACK! 

Sign up today to perform live music, stand up comedy, karaoke, or poetry! You can also sign up to support a friend or check out local artists! See you there!