Upcoming Events

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 for this week's Crafty Creatives Club where we will start our very own junk journals! A junk journal is a notebook you fill with (you might be able to guess this one)... junk!

Introducing the NBPL Crochet Club!

Patrons ages 12 and up are invited to join us for a fall themed watercolor paint night! No experience necessary.

Registration is required, and light refreshments will be provided!

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?

Halloween mini terrariums are back for the second year in a row! We will have moss, rocks, figures, and more to put inside of your very own tiny (and spooky) faux-terrarium! Registration is required. 

What is Productive Conflict? How do I ensure I'm opting into it? This 90 minute workshop will cover practices for seeding liberatory connection in yourself and with those whom you seek to build community.

Join us for Chess Club at the library on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. No registration required. All skill levels welcome!

Join us for this monthly book club where we discuss books that have been banned or have been requested to be removed from public libraries or school libraries.

Wear your costume and join the fun; there will be crafts, tattoos, stories and treats! For ages 12 and under, accompanied by an adult.

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.

Stop by our Makerspace to take part in Halloween crafts! We will have several different crafts prepared for you or your child to make something special this spooky season!

Teens are invited to design a fashionably spooky outfit for a miniature skeleton to wear on the runway! Join us for some Halloween-themed fun!

Join STEAM Session with Librarian Cara for this week's LEGO zipline challenge! Each participant will build their own base to transport a mini figure down the zipline. Get your figure down without falling and you've beat the challenge!

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.

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!

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

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.