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The New Britain Public Library (Main Library and Jefferson Branch) will be closed Tuesday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day.

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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 "Children" group

Terrific Tots

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Friendship Service Center Outreach

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
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 "Adults" group

Appointment Access Day - Session 1

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Introducing: Appointment Access Day at The Hive!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Appointment Access Day - Session 2

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Introducing: Appointment Access Day at The Hive!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Appointment Access Day - Session 3

4:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Introducing: Appointment Access Day at The Hive!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Friendship Bracelets

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stop by the library to make your very own friendship bracelet!

This event is in the "Children" group

STEAM Session: Ping Pong Pick Up Challenge

5:30pm–6:30pm
Children
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM Learning
Event Details:

Come participate in a fun engineering challenge! Using limited supplies, make your own tool to pick up a ping pong ball from a distance! Join us to see if you can beat the challenge! For kids ages 7-12.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Large
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

REGISTRATION WILL BE OPEN TILL OCTOBER 20TH. REACH OUT DIRECTLY TO KAREN BERNETTI THE INSTRUCTOR TO REGISTER

This event is in the "Children" group

Homeschool Session: Abstract and Process Art

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

Join Librarian Cara and Mr. Place to learn all about the process of creating abstract art! Together we will discuss what art means to us, before creating masterpieces of our very own. For kids ages 4-12, registration required.

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 short film. No registration.

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

Crafty Creatives Club: Galaxy 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:

Come and learn how to use chalk pastels to make stunning galaxy art! Together we will have a chance to practice our chalk pastel skills before making a piece of art to give to family, friends or keep for ourselves!

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:

Introducing the NBPL Crochet Club!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Cupcake decorating contest!

6:00pm–7:00pm
All Ages
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food Tasting
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come decorate a turkey cupcake at the New Britain Public Library! Cupcakes will be judged on their "turkeyness" by our Instagram and Facebook followers, and the "turkiest" cupcake will receive a prize!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Lo-Fi Study Time

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

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!

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 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

Access Health CT: Enrollment Help

9:30am–5:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Study Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Access Health CT Enrollment Help at New Britain Public Library!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Creatives Collective Crafting Circle

10:00am–11:00am
All Ages
Jefferson Branch
Library Branch: Jefferson Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Explore a craft with your neighbors! Bring that crochet project you have been working on, or the drawing you have been inspired to start. Connect with others and work on your project at the library.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Conversation, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Relive nostalgic sights, tastes, and sounds, and share your memories at this monthly memory cafe.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

3D Pen Thursdays - Autumn Theme

4:00pm–5:00pm
All Ages
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore 3D drawing and become your own 3D printer! 3D pens are back for November, with an autumn theme! We will provide stencils and examples, or you can freehand your own 3D art for a one of a kind fall decoration!

This event is in the "Children" group

Crafty Creatives Club: Galaxy Art

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children
Jefferson Branch
Library Branch: Jefferson Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come and learn how to use chalk pastels to make stunning galaxy art! Together we will have a chance to practice our chalk pastel skills before making a piece of art to give to family, friends or keep just for ourselves!

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?