This event is in the "Children" group Aug 22 2025 Fri Baby Rave 10:00am–11:30am Children Main Library This event is in the "Children" group Aug 22 2025 Fri Baby Rave 10:00am–11:30am Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Full Age Group: Children Event Details: Kids ages 5 and below are invited to our second Baby Rave! Dress up and come prepared to dance to some nursery rhyme techno, blow lots of bubbles and have a blast!
This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 22 2025 Fri Let’s Talk! 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 22 2025 Fri Let’s Talk! 10:00am–12:00pm 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 "All Ages" group Aug-Sep 2025 Annual Friends of the Library Textbook/ Homeschool Book Sale All Day 8/23–9/6 All Ages Main Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Aug-Sep 2025 Annual Friends of the Library Textbook/ Homeschool Book Sale All Day 8/23–9/6 Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Friends of the Library Event Details: Look for us near the Check-Out Desk on the Main Floor during regular library hours at the Library, 20 High Street, New Britain, CT.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Aug 23 2025 Sat Chess Club 11:00am–4:00pm All Ages Main Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Aug 23 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 Aug 23 2025 Sat Miniature Painting Workshop 1:00pm–3:00pm Teens, Adults Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 23 2025 Sat Miniature Painting Workshop 1:00pm–3:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Large Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Learn and practice techniques for painting miniature figurines!
This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 25 2025 Mon 1-on-1 Tech Assistance 10:00am–11:00am Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 25 2025 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 Aug 25 2025 Mon Friendship Service Center Outreach 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 25 2025 Mon Friendship Service Center Outreach 10:00am–12:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Study Room 5 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 "Teens" group Aug 25 2025 Mon Teen Coloring Club 2:30pm–3:30pm Teens Main Library This event is in the "Teens" group Aug 25 2025 Mon Teen Coloring Club 2:30pm–3:30pm 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 "Adults" group Aug 25 2025 Mon Job Info and Career Resources Sessions 5:30pm–7:00pm Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 25 2025 Mon Job Info and Career Resources Sessions 5:30pm–7:00pm 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 "Adults" group Aug 25 2025 Mon The Joy of Cookbooking Cookbook Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 25 2025 Mon The Joy of Cookbooking Cookbook Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Main Library 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 last Monday of the month for cookbook club!
This event is in the "Teens" group Aug 26 2025 Tue Pop Culture Trivia 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Aug 26 2025 Tue Pop Culture Trivia 3:30pm–4:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games Registration Required Event Details: Join us for an afternoon of Pop Culture Trivia, and you may take home the prize for the most pop culture knowledge in the Teen Room!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Aug 26 2025 Tue Ryan Mitten Performance 6:00pm–7:00pm All Ages Main Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Aug 26 2025 Tue Ryan Mitten Performance 6:00pm–7:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Periodicals Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Learn from the Expert, Performance Event Details: Join us for an instrumental experience with Ryan Mitten. Mitten enjoys playing a range of music including folk music that includes bluegrass, Irish and country, as well as early 20th century sing-alongs to engage his audiences.
This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 27 2025 Wed Reused Bottle Cap Resin Keychains 12:30pm–2:00pm Adults Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 27 2025 Wed Reused Bottle Cap Resin Keychains 12:30pm–2:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: Make a whimsical keychain out of metal bottle caps and UV resin! Decorate the bottle cap with scrapbook paper, pressed flowers, and more!
This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 27 2025 Wed Digitization Days 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 27 2025 Wed Digitization Days 2:00pm–3:00pm Main Library 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 Aug 27 2025 Wed 1-on-1 Tech Assistance 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 27 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 Aug 27 2025 Wed Crafty Creatives Club: Journal Decorating 4:30pm–5:30pm Children Main Library This event is in the "Children" group Aug 27 2025 Wed Crafty Creatives Club: Journal Decorating 4:30pm–5:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join Librarian Cara for this week's Crafty Creatives Club! Prepare for a new school year by decorating your very own mini journal!
Aug 27 2025 Wed Board Meeting 4:30pm–7:30pm Main Library Aug 27 2025 Wed Board Meeting 4:30pm–7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Main Library Reservation for: Community Room Full Purpose of Meeting Board Meeting
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 27 2025 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 Aug 27 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 "Adults" group Aug 28 2025 Thu Zumba at the Library! 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 28 2025 Thu Zumba at the Library! 6:00pm–7:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Large Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Learn from the Expert Registration Required Event Details: Join us for Zumba at the library with certified Zumba instructor, Tim Engstrom! Wear comfortable clothes, bring a bottle of water, and get ready to dance! Register today!
This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 29 2025 Fri Let’s Talk! 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 29 2025 Fri Let’s Talk! 10:00am–12:00pm 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 "Adults" group Aug 29 2025 Fri Relief Printmaking with Librarian Mads 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 29 2025 Fri Relief Printmaking with Librarian Mads 2:00pm–4:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: Join Librarian Mads to learn relief printmaking!Registrants will learn to carve a custom stamp to create unique art prints!
Aug-Sep 2025 Labor Day All Day 8/30–9/1 All Branches Closing Aug-Sep 2025 Closing Labor Day All Day 8/30–9/1 Branches: Main Library, Jefferson Branch, Community Event Description: The New Britain Public Library (Main Library and Jefferson Branch) will be closed in observance of Labor Day.
This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 3 2025 Wed Digitization Days 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 3 2025 Wed Digitization Days 2:00pm–3:00pm Main Library 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 Sep 5 2025 Fri Let’s Talk! 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 5 2025 Fri Let’s Talk! 10:00am–12:00pm 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?
