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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 Memorial Day. | 
              
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        May
      
    
          
        19
      
    
    
      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.   
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        May
      
    
          
        20
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Learning at the Library: Homeschool Enrichment Days SESSION 1
        
                
      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: Session 1 
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        May
      
    
          
        21
      
    
    
      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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        May
      
    
          
        20
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Senior Sleuths
        
                
      1:00pm–2:00pm
     
                              Community Event
                           
      
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          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: Gallows View by Peter Robinson. 
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        May
      
    
          
        21
      
    
    
      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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        May
      
    
          
        22
      
    
    
      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!  
                               
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
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                  Teens, 
                  Adults
               
                      Main Library
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        22
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Thu
      
       
        
        
          Crochet Together - Bookmarks
        
                
      3:00pm–4:30pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Makerspace
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Teens, 
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts, 
                          Makerspace
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Join us and other crocheters in a social group to make bookmarks together! We will have patterns, hooks, and yarn, but feel free to bring your own! 
                               Disclaimer(s)
              
  
      
            Photo Guidelines We often take photographs during library events. Please inform staff if you do not want us to publish photos of your child. |  |  | 
              
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      This event is in the "All Ages" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "All Ages" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        19
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Mon
      
       
        
        
          Sewing Mondays - 1-on-1 Lessons
        
                
      4:00pm–5:00pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Makerspace
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              All Ages
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts, 
                          Learn from the Expert, 
                          Makerspace
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Learn to use a sewing machine or refine your skills with instruction from our experienced staff! Please only register for 1 lesson in the month! 
                               
                                    
  
    
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      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        19
      
    
    
      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 "Teens" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        20
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          STEAM Teens: Puff Mobiles
        
                
      4:30pm–5:30pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Teen Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Teens
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts, 
                          STEAM Learning
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Renewable energy sources are in focus! Join us to build a wind-powered car using straws, LifeSavers candies, paper, and tape, and get your car to the finish line using as few puffs of air as possible. 
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                  Teens, 
                  Adults
               
                      Main Library
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
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        May
      
    
          
        21
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          May-ke a Keychain - Glowforge
        
                
      4:00pm–5:00pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Makerspace
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Teens, 
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts, 
                          Makerspace
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Use our Glowforge laser-cutting machine to make your own keychain design using wood or colored acrylic! This is one of our four May-ke a Keychain workshops! 
                               Disclaimer(s)
              
  
      
            Photo Guidelines We often take photographs during library events. Please inform staff if you do not want us to publish photos of your child. 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        21
      
    
    
      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
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        21
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          Crafty Creative's Club: DIY Kinetic Sand
        
                
      4:30pm–5:30pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Children
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Join the Crafty Creative's Club to work on a fun, sensory craft! Together we will make our very own colorful kinetic sand to take home! 
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      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        22
      
    
    
      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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      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        21
      
    
    
      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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      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        22
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Thu
      
       
        
        
          Chill Beats for Homework & Study
        
                
      5:30pm–6:30pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Teen Room
         
                          Event Details:  
            Join us on Thursdays for a dedicated hour of quiet study time. 
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      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        19
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Mon
      
       
        
        
          The Joy of Cookbooking Cookbook Club
        
                
      6:00pm–7:00pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Community Room Large
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Book Club
                       
                          Event Details:  
            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! 
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      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        20
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Anime in the Teen Room
        
                
      6:00pm–7:00pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Teen Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Teens
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Film Screening
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Join us Tuesdays in May from 6PM-7PM for a chance to watch the latest and greatest in Japanese animation! We will be watching the new season of One Piece. 
                               
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        20
      
    
    
      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 Invisible Kingdom by Meghan O'Rourke. New members are always welcome!  
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      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        22
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Thu
      
       
        
        
          Family Story Hour: Grow Where You Go - Butterflies
        
                
      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. After enjoying some fluttery stories, children will create their own butterflies! 
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            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. |  |  |