This event is in the "Adults" group May 5 2026 Tue Building Connections Book Club for Immigrants 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 5 2026 Tue Building Connections Book Club for Immigrants 6:00pm–7:30pm Main Library 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 May 6 2026 Wed Digitization Days 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 6 2026 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 May 6 2026 Wed 1-on-1 Tech Assistance 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group May 6 2026 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 6 2026 Wed Quiet Crafternoon - Mental Health Awareness Month 3:30pm–5:00pm Teens, Adults Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 6 2026 Wed Quiet Crafternoon - Mental Health Awareness Month 3:30pm–5:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, join us for a quiet afternoon of crafting in the relaxed atmosphere of our Makerspace.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 6 2026 Wed The Hive Crochet Club 5:15pm–6:45pm Teens, Adults Main Library This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 6 2026 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: Welcome to Crochet Club!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 6 2026 Wed Art of Tarot - Collage Art Series 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens, Adults Main Library Cancelled Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 6 2026 Wed Cancelled Art of Tarot - Collage Art Series 5:30pm–6:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Small Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a fun arts and crafts workshop where you can create your very own tarot cards! Learn about the meanings behind the cards, and try out various techniques to create your own personalized cards!
This event is in the "Adults" group May 7 2026 Thu Access Health CT In-Person Assistance 10:00am–4:00pm Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group May 7 2026 Thu Access Health CT In-Person Assistance 10:00am–4:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Study Room 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Register for in-person assistance with a representative from Access Health CT.
This event is in the "Adults" group May 7 2026 Thu American Red Cross Blood Drive 12:00pm–5:00pm Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group May 7 2026 Thu American Red Cross Blood Drive 12:00pm–5:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Full Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Help save a life at the library!Sign up today on the American Red Cross website!
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 7 2026 Thu 3D Pen Thursdays - Mother's Day 3:30pm–4:30pm Children, Teens, Adults Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 7 2026 Thu 3D Pen Thursdays - Mother's Day 3:30pm–4:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Explore 3D drawing and become your own 3D printer!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 7 2026 Thu Junk Journal Club 5:00pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 7 2026 Thu Junk Journal Club 5:00pm–7:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Welcome to Junk Journal Club!
This event is in the "Adults" group May 8 2026 Fri Career Closet 12:00pm–4:00pm Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group May 8 2026 Fri Career Closet 12:00pm–4:00pm 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 "Adults" group May 9 2026 Sat Gardening with Will Hooper 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 9 2026 Sat Gardening with Will Hooper 10:00am–12:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Periodicals Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Conversation, Health & Wellness, Learn from the Expert, Presentation Registration Required Event Details: In 1945, 40% of all US produce was grown in two million home gardens across the country.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group May 9 2026 Sat My Portion Inc Food Pantry 10:30am–4:00pm Adults, All Ages Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group May 9 2026 Sat My Portion Inc Food Pantry 10:30am–4:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Large Age Group: Adults, All Ages Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Join us for a food pantry at the library, hosted by My Portion Inc, every second Saturday of the month.Food, clothes, and furniture will be available on a first come first served basis and while supplies last!
This event is in the "Adults" group May 9 2026 Sat Poetry Writing Workshop 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 9 2026 Sat Poetry Writing Workshop 1:00pm–3:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Periodicals Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Conversation, Learn from the Expert, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Join us for an interactive monthly poetry workshop series, led by Christopher Young, centered around teaching and improving the skills necessary to write poetry.
This event is in the "Adults" group May 11 2026 Mon 1-on-1 Tech Assistance 10:00am–11:00am Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group May 11 2026 Mon 1-on-1 Tech Assistance 10:00am–11:00am 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 May 11 2026 Mon Job Info and Career Resources Sessions 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group May 11 2026 Mon Job Info and Career Resources Sessions 10:00am–12:00pm 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 2nd and 4th Monday of each month.
This event is in the "Adults" group May 12 2026 Tue Building Connections Book Club for Immigrants 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 12 2026 Tue Building Connections Book Club for Immigrants 6:00pm–7:30pm Main Library 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 May 13 2026 Wed Digitization Days 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 13 2026 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 May 13 2026 Wed 1-on-1 Tech Assistance 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group May 13 2026 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 "Adults" group May 13 2026 Wed UpWard Mobility Tabling 3:00pm–4:30pm Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group May 13 2026 Wed UpWard Mobility Tabling 3:00pm–4:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: First Floor Lobby Tables Age Group: Adults Event Details: UpWard Mobility is a coaching program that helps adults become more self-sufficient in every area of life.
This event is in the "Adults" group May 13 2026 Wed Lucky Charm Chinese Knotted Keychains - AAPI Heritage Month 3:30pm–5:00pm Adults Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 13 2026 Wed Lucky Charm Chinese Knotted Keychains - AAPI Heritage Month 3:30pm–5:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: In honor of AAPI Heritage month, we’re exploring craft techniques from across Asia.Join us in learning the art of Chinese knotting and create a delicate good luck charm for your keys or bag!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 13 2026 Wed The Hive Crochet Club 5:15pm–6:45pm Teens, Adults Main Library This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 13 2026 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: Welcome to Crochet Club!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 13 2026 Wed Art of Tarot - Collage Art Series 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens, Adults Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 13 2026 Wed Art of Tarot - Collage Art Series 5:30pm–6:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Small Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a fun arts and crafts workshop where you can create your very own tarot cards! Learn about the meanings behind the cards, and try out various techniques to create your own personalized cards!
This event is in the "Adults" group May 14 2026 Thu Friends Development Committee 3:30pm–6:00pm Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group May 14 2026 Thu Friends Development Committee 3:30pm–6:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Study Room 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Friends of the Library Event Details: Friends of the Library meeting.
