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Suspense Stories Book Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Jefferson Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Jefferson Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you the neighbor that is curious about what that person down the street has going on in their backyard? Do you see the world through a lens of mystery and intrigue?

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:

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

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 "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 "All Ages" group

Vision Boards and Affirmation Jars

3:00pm–4:00pm
All Ages
Jefferson Branch
Library Branch: Jefferson Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

New year, new you! Come to the Jefferson Branch Library to create the vision you want for 2026 along with a words of affirmation jar to pull from during the year!

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

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:

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

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 "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
This event is in the "Adults" group

The Hive Crochet Club

5:15pm–6:45pm
Teens, Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Event Details:

This is a weekly club for crocheters of all skill levels to chat, crochet, and chill together. This is a club and social group, not a class.

This event is in the "Adults" group

American Red Cross Blood Drive

9:00am–2:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Help save a life by donating blood at the library!

Sign up today on the American Red Cross website!

 

This event is in the "Children" group

Tiny Tales

9:30am–10:00am
Children
Jefferson Branch
Library Branch: Jefferson Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come to the Jefferson Branch Library and join us for stories and music! This program is for kids ages 4 and under, with an adult.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

My Portion Inc Food Pantry

10:30am–4:00pm
All Ages
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Conversation, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Food pantry hosted by My Portion Inc. 

Every Second Saturday of the month until January 2026.

Food, clothes, and furniture available on a first come first served basis! 

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

The Art of Home Organizing with Stephanie Radman

1:00pm–2:00pm
Teens, Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Periodicals Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Conversation, Health & Wellness, Learn from the Expert, Presentation, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Stephanie Radman, founder of professional home organizing business, Mayflower Home Organizing, for an insightful speaking event, "The Art of Home Organizing.” This dynamic presentation will empower individuals to transform their living spaces

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 "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:

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

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 "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
This event is in the "Adults" group

The Hive Crochet Club

5:15pm–6:45pm
Teens, Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Event Details:

This is a weekly club for crocheters of all skill levels to chat, crochet, and chill together. This is a club and social group, not a class.

This event is in the "Children" group

Tiny Tales

9:30am–10:00am
Children
Jefferson Branch
Library Branch: Jefferson Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come to the Jefferson Branch Library and join us for stories and music! This program is for kids ages 4 and under, with an adult.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Senior Book Club

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Community Event
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Community Event
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Come join our Senior Sleuths Book Club!  This month's book is: The Poisoner's Handbook: Murder and the Birth of Forensic Medicine in Jazz Age New York by Deborah Blum. 

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, What Happened to the Bennetts by Lisa Scottoline. New members are always welcome!