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Library Closed

The New Britain Public Library (Main Library and Jefferson Branch) will be closed Thursday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth.

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Friendship Service Center Outreach

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Small
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Job Help
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Stories for every Journey

10:30am–11:30pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Large
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Stories for Every Journey, a story time and craft for adults with intellectual disabilities, put on in collaboration with CCARC. Register today!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Coloring Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Want to hang out with other artists? Join our Teen Coloring Club! We supply the artist-quality crayons, pencils, pens and coloring pages, to spark your creativity. 

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

Connecticut Invention Convention

10:00am–12:00pm
Children, Teens
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

 Children’s/Teen Program

Join us for an exciting 8-week course that will guide young inventors through the process of invention and help bring their ideas to life!
 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

National Freezer Pop Day

1:30pm–3:30pm
All Ages
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Food Tasting
Event Details:

Visit the New Britain Public Library on July 8th for National Freezer Pop Day! We'll be giving away freezer pops to celebrate the holiday and keep cool this summer!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Red Sox-Yankees: The Greatest Rivalry in Sports

6:00pm–7:30pm
All Ages
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Conversation, Learn from the Expert, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to the most intense rivalry in American sports- maybe even the world!

This event is in the "Adults" group

American Red Cross Blood Drive

12:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
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 "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: Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
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 "Children" group

Crafty Creative's Club: Rainbow Scratch Art

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join the Crafty Creatives to work on some fun and colorful rainbow scratch art! No registration required!

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

Introducing the NBPL Crochet Club!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Floral Resin Framed Bookmarks

12:30pm–2:30pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make a new bookmark for your collection out of UV resin! We will have pressed flowers and other lovely add-ins for your bookmarks. 

Learn how to layer and utilize UV resin without the commitment of buying supplies!

This event is in the "Teens" group

DIY Mini Squishy

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Large
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Decorate a mini squishy or make a Minecraft inspired mini squishy with sponges and markers! Dress for a mess. Program designed for tweens & teens.


 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Sound Healing with Jodene Minnis

6:00pm–7:00pm
All Ages
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Unwind and immerse yourself in a sound bath meditation. Wear comfortable clothes and relax as you are guided through a meditative experience.

This event is in the "Children" group

Stuffie Sleepover

6:00pm–7:30pm
Children
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Bring your favorite stuffed animal to story time and let them stay overnight so they can have their own fun in the library!

This event is in the "Children" group

Time for Tots

10:00am–11:30am
Children
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Large
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Open playtime and storytime for children up to the age of 3 and their caregivers!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Let’s Talk!

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor Lobby Tables
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

Temporary Tattoo Parlor

2:00pm–3:30pm
Children
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Get (temporarily) inked at our temporary tattoo parlor! Choose from dinosaurs, unicorns, cupcakes and more!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Chess Club

11:00am–4:00pm
All Ages
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 "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

Friendship Service Center Outreach

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Small
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Job Help
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Job Info and Career Resources Sessions

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Large
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Job Help
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Coloring Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Want to hang out with other artists? Join our Teen Coloring Club! We supply the artist-quality crayons, pencils, pens and coloring pages, to spark your creativity. 

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

Connecticut Invention Convention

10:00am–12:00pm
Children, Teens
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

 Children’s/Teen Program

Join us for an exciting 8-week course that will guide young inventors through the process of invention and help bring their ideas to life!