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1-on-1 Tech Assistance

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Main Library
Cancelled
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

Makerspace Appointment Access Day - Session 1

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Want to learn more about our equipment or spend focused time working with staff support?

Our Appointment Access Day is designed just for that! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Makerspace Appointment Access Day - Session 2

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Want to learn more about our equipment or spend focused time working with staff support?

Our Appointment Access Day is designed just for that! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Makerspace Appointment Access Day - Session 3

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Want to learn more about our equipment or spend focused time working with staff support?

Our Appointment Access Day is designed just for that! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Makerspace Appointment Access Day - Session 4

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Want to learn more about our equipment or spend focused time working with staff support?

Our Appointment Access Day is designed just for that! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Makerspace Appointment Access Day - Session 5

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Want to learn more about our equipment or spend focused time working with staff support?

Our Appointment Access Day is designed just for that! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Makerspace Appointment Access Day - Session 6

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Want to learn more about our equipment or spend focused time working with staff support?

Our Appointment Access Day is designed just for that! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Job Info and Career Resources Sessions

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Study Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Job Help
Event Details:

The New Britain Public Library and the American Job Center have partnered to continue our one-on-one Job Information and Career Resources sessions that will take place on the second and fourth Monday of each month.

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Joy of Cookbooking Cookbook Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Small
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you enjoy trying new foods? Do you like trying new things and discussing them with others? Join us on the 4th Monday of the month for cookbook club!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Building Connections Book Club for Immigrants

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Study Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Community Conversation, Learn from the Expert
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Building Connections Book Club for Immigrants is for Advanced English learners who want to develop their English reading and communication skills in a diverse, inspiring and encouraging environment.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Digitization Days

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
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

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
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 "Adults" group

Rosy Readers

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Jefferson Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Jefferson Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the cozy relationship book club at the Jefferson Branch Library. Each month we will be reading a new book; it might be about romance, families, or friendship! Either way, let's have some fun!

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Hive Embroidery Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us on the last Wednesday every month to embroider with others, chat, and learn new techniques! Bring your own materials, or check out what we have here in our Makerspace.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

The Hive Crochet Club

5:15pm–6:45pm
Teens, Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Event Details:

Welcome to Crochet Club!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Career Closet

12:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Study Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Conversation, Job Help
Event Details:

New Britain residents looking for employment opportunities are invited to come by the main library to get FREE gently used business professional clothing and accessories!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Study Room 3
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Conversation
Registration Required
Event Details:

A public screening of John F. Kennedy's 1963 "Peace Speech", presented by Veterans for Peace and the Community Church of Boston. 

Space is limited. Registration required.
This is not a library sponsored event.

This event is in the "Adults" group

1-on-1 Tech Assistance

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
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 "Adults" group

Makerspace Appointment Access Day - Session 1

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Want to learn more about our equipment or spend focused time working with staff support? Our Appointment Access Day is designed just for that! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Makerspace Appointment Access Day - Session 2

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Want to learn more about our equipment or spend focused time working with staff support? Our Appointment Access Day is designed just for that! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Makerspace Appointment Access Day - Session 3

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Want to learn more about our equipment or spend focused time working with staff support? Our Appointment Access Day is designed just for that! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Makerspace Appointment Access Day - Session 4

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Want to learn more about our equipment or spend focused time working with staff support? Our Appointment Access Day is designed just for that! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Makerspace Appointment Access Day - Session 5

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Want to learn more about our equipment or spend focused time working with staff support? Our Appointment Access Day is designed just for that! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Makerspace Appointment Access Day - Session 6

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Want to learn more about our equipment or spend focused time working with staff support? Our Appointment Access Day is designed just for that!