Upcoming Events

Curious about crochet but not sure where to start? This 4-week beginner-friendly class is the perfect way to dive in!

Design and make your own buttons using recycled materials!

Join us for this week's STEAM Session: Marshmallow Catapults! Together we will construct our very own catapults and see which one can throw a marshmallow the farthest! This program is best for kids ages 7-12, no registration required.

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!

Storytime for children ages 3-5! Stories, fingerplays, songs, and a craft or a short film. No registration.

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.  

Join Librarian Cara and the Crafty Creatives Club for this week's craft: paper collage faces! Together we will use old picture books and magazines to put together fun paper faces and other collage art!

Introducing the NBPL Crochet Club!

Join us on Wednesdays for a dedicated hour of quiet study time. Teens are invited to stop in to read, draw, catch up on homework or participate in other quiet activities while we play some soothing and relaxing chill beats in the background!

Explore 3D drawing and become your own 3D printer! 3D Pens are back for October, but this time with a spooky twist! This month’s theme is Halloween: ghosts, pumpkins, witches and more!

Storytime for children ages 3-8! Children may be accompanied by an adult. Stories and a short film or craft. No registration.

Join the Children's Department for free play, story time, songs and more! This program is for children under age 3, with an adult. No registration required.

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

Make a Halloween accessory you will cherish forever! Adults with previous knowledge of machine and hand sewing are invited to make a unique quilted witch hat with guidance from our staff!

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.  

Storytime for children ages 2½-3½, accompanied by an adult. Stories, fingerplays, songs, a simple craft and time to play with toys! No registration.

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.

Can you make a chain reaction with books? Try designing an awesome domino show out of the books we have available at the library, and learn how gravity and energy make it all possible! 

Join Librarian Cara for this week's STEAM session! We will be learning about acids and bases and what they create together! For our experiment, we'll make lemon volcanoes and see if they actually erupt!

Join Karen Bernetti, Yoga Instructor, Recovery Support Specialist, and founder of Mindful Family Recovery & The Serenity Circle, as she leads an 8-week workshop based on the Invitation to Change Approach, which is a

Join the Children's Department to learn all about spiders! We'll start with a story and conversation on the topic followed by hands-on activities to explore the concept. Best for ages 4-12, registration required.

Want to learn to machine and hand sew but don’t know where to start? This workshop series is for you! Our experienced staff will guide you in learning how to sew, with a focus on different skills each week.

Storytime for children ages 3-5! Stories, fingerplays, songs, and a craft or a short film. No registration.