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Let’s Talk! English Language Conversation Group

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Felt Craft Bookmarks - National Craft Month

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Patrons ages 15 and up are invited to join us in learning a new craft for National Craft Month – Felt Crafts!

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 "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

Job Info and Career Resources Sessions

10:00am–12:00pm
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 2nd and 4th Monday of each month.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Homework Center

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Outside of Teen
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

The Homework Center is available for New Britain teens in grades 6 to 12 on Mondays and Wednesdays (except on holidays or school closures), from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.

Wheeler Clinic

9:00am–12:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Reservation for: First Floor Lobby Tables
Purpose of Meeting

Tabling

This event is in the "Teens" group

Bee Heard: Teen Advisory Board

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the Teen Advisory Board and help create awesome events, recommend books, and improve the teen space at the library! TAB members earn volunteer hours and have a say in what the library offers teens!

This event is in the "Children" group

Super Kids

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for story time for children ages 3-5! Children will build their literacy skills with stories, fingerplays, songs, and a craft or a short film. No registration necessary.

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

Connecticut Invention Convention

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Teens
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, STEAM Learning
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 "Teens" group

Homework Center

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Outside of Teen
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

The Homework Center is available for New Britain teens in grades 6 to 12 on Mondays and Wednesdays (except on holidays or school closures), from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.

This event is in the "Children" group

Crafty Creatives: Scribble Art

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

Join Crafty Creatives Club and see just how artistic scribbling can be! Together we will learn how to make colorful scribble art to take home and display! No registration necessary.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Women’s Embroidery Group

3:00pm–4:30pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Love to embroider and want to chat with others about it? Join us in this embroidery group to grow your skills, socialize, learn about our Makerspace, and have fun!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Let’s Talk! English Language Conversation Group

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
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

Accordion Book Making with Librarian Mads

5:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Librarian Mads in the Makerspace to create your own accordion-style book that is perfect for journaling, sketching, or storytelling! 

No prior experience is needed, and all materials will be provided. 

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 "All Ages" group

Climate Change: Myths and Facts with NBC CT

2:00pm–3:30pm
All Ages
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Friends of the Library, Learn from the Expert
Registration Required
Event Details:

NBC CT Meteorologist Steve Glazier presents Climate Change: Myths and Facts.

The presentation is suitable for adults and teens and will be followed by a Q & A session and light refreshments! 

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 "Teens" group

Homework Center

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Outside of Teen
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

The Homework Center is available for New Britain teens in grades 6 to 12 on Mondays and Wednesdays (except on holidays or school closures), from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Library Olympics: Video Game Challenges IRL

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Compete in a series of real-life challenges inspired by your favorite video games in our first-ever Library Olympics! Test your skills, earn points, and go for the gold in this fast-paced, gamer-friendly event.

 

This event is in the "Children" group

Homeschool Session: Women Artists

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Librarian Cara and Mr. Place to learn about women artists! Together we will look at the works of different artists before trying our hand at making our own art! This program is for kids ages 4-12, and registration is required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Evening Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join the Evening Book Club for this month's selection, The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey by Walter Mosley. New members are always welcome!