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          Branches: 
                      
            Main Library, 
                      
            Jefferson Branch, 
                      
            Community Event
                   
        
          Description: 
         
            The New Britain Public Library (Main Library and Jefferson Branch) will be closed in observance of Good Friday. |  | 
                    
          | 10 am |  | 
                                    
  
    
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        Apr
      
    
          
        14
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Mon
      
       
        
        
          1-on-1 Tech Assistance
        
                
      10:00am–11:00am
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          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 "Children" group
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        14
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Mon
      
       
        
        
          Terrific Tots
        
                
      10:00am–11:00am
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Hawley Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Children
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Storytime
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Storytime for children ages 2½- 3½, with an adult. Activities include stories, a craft, and time to play with toys at the end of the program.  
                               Disclaimer(s)
              
  
      
            Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
        Cancelled
       
                  Children
               
                      Main Library
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        15
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Tue
      
       
                  
            Cancelled
          
          Learning at the Library: Homeschool Enrichment Days
        
                
      10:30am–11:30am
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Children's Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Children
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          STEAM Learning
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Join us for Learning at the Library: Homeschool Enrichment days! 
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      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        16
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          Super Kids
        
                
      10:00am–11:00am
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Children
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Storytime
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Storytime for children ages 3-5. Stories, fingerplays, songs and a craft or activity.    
                               Disclaimer(s)
              
  
      
            Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. |  |  |  | 
              
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          | 1 pm |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "All Ages" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  Children, 
                  All Ages
               
                      Main Library
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "All Ages" group
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        15
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Indoor Lawn Games
        
                
      1:00pm–2:00pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Children's Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Children, 
                              All Ages
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Games
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Stop by the Children's Room for some lawn game fun indoors! 
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          | 2 pm |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "All Ages" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  Children, 
                  All Ages
               
                      Main Library
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "All Ages" group
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        14
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Mon
      
       
        
        
          Egg Drop
        
                
      2:00pm–3:30pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Children's Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Children, 
                              All Ages
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          STEAM Learning
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Celebrate the first day of Spring Break with an egg drop experiment! Participants will build a structure to prevent an egg from breaking when dropped from the stairs outside of the library. We will then go outside and see which eggs stayed safe! 
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          | 3 pm |  |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        16
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          1-on-1 Tech Assistance
        
                
      3:00pm–4:00pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          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.   
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      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        17
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Thu
      
       
        
        
          Digitization Days
        
                
      3:00pm–4:00pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Makerspace Studio
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Learn from the Expert, 
                          Makerspace
                       
                          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!  
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          | 4 pm |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        14
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Mon
      
       
        
        
          Homework Center
        
                
      4:00pm–6:00pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Outside of Teen
         
                          Event Details:  
            The Homework Center is available for New Britain teens in grades 6 to 12 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (except on holidays), from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. 
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      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  Teens, 
                  Adults
               
                      Main Library
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        16
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          Floral Candle Wax Painting for Teens & Adults
        
                
      4:00pm–5:30pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Makerspace
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Teens, 
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts, 
                          Makerspace, 
                          Workshop
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Join us to create beautiful floral designs on candles!  
                               
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        16
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          Homework Center
        
                
      4:00pm–6:00pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Outside of Teen
         
                          Event Details:  
            The Homework Center is available for New Britain teens in grades 6 to 12 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (except on holidays), from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. 
                               
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        16
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          Crafty Creatives Club: Beaded Wind Chimes
        
                
      4:30pm–5:30pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Children's Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Children
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Join the Crafty Creatives Club to make colorful wind chimes to put outside or in your window! 
                               
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "All Ages" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "All Ages" group
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        16
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          Community Reads: Celebrate Latino Poetry!
        
                
      4:30pm–7:00pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Periodicals Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              All Ages
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Community Conversation, 
                          Performance
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Join us for a celebration of Latin Poetry! The event begins at 4:30 p.m. with treats from Borinquen Bakery, followed by a performance from Orquesta la Yunqueña, New England’s premier Salsa band, at 5:00 p.m. 
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      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        17
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Thu
      
       
        
        
          Homework Center
        
                
      4:00pm–6:00pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Outside of Teen
         
                          Event Details:  
            The Homework Center is available for New Britain teens in grades 6 to 12 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (except on holidays), from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. 
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          | 5 pm |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        15
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Earth Day Terrarium
        
                
      5:30pm–7:00pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Teen Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Teens
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts
                       
                          Event Details:  
            In celebration of Earth Day, create a beautiful terrarium and learn the basics of this mini ecosystem! 
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      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        16
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          Lawyers in the Library
        
                
      5:30pm–7:00pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Lawyers in the Library
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Learn from the Expert
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Short sessions with legal advisors at the library. Register to be assigned a 15-minute appointment with a lawyer; start times are 5:30, 5:45, 6:00, 6:15, and 6:30pm. Please plan to bring any relevant documentation to your session. 
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          | 6 pm |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        15
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Evening Book Club
        
                
      6:30pm–7:30pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Community Room Large
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Book Club
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Join the Evening Book Club for this month's selection, The Midnight Assassin: Panic, Scandal, and the Hunt for America's First Serial Killer by Skip Hollandsworth. New members are always welcome!  
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      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        17
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Thu
      
       
        
        
          Wellness in the Library: Sound Healing
        
                
      6:00pm–7:00pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Community Room Large
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Health & Wellness, 
                          Learn from the Expert
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Unwind and immerse yourself in a sound bath meditation! Wear comfortable clothes and get ready to relax as you are guided through a meditative experience. 
                               
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        17
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Thu
      
       
        
        
          Family Story Hour
        
                
      6:30pm–7:30pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Hawley Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Children
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Storytime
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Storytime for children ages 3-8. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Stories and a short film or activity.  
                               Disclaimer(s)
              
  
      
            Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. |  |  |