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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. |  | 
                    
          | 10 am |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        27
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Learning at the Library: Homeschool Enrichment Days SESSION 2
        
                
      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 2 
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      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        28
      
    
    
      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. |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "All Ages" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "All Ages" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        31
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Sat
      
       
        
        
          Stronger Together: Community Mental Health Fair
        
                
      10:00am–2:00pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Community Room Full
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              All Ages
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Health & Wellness
                       
                          Event Details:  
            As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, the New Britain Public Library is hosting "Stronger Together: A Community Mental Health Fair." This free event is open to all members of the community and will feature representatives from local organizati 
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      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        31
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Sat
      
       
        
        
          Banned Book Club
        
                
      2:00pm–3:00pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Periodicals Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Book Club, 
                          Community Conversation
                       
                          Event Details:  
            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. This month's book is The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien. 
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          | 3 pm |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      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
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        27
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          May-ke a Keychain - Tinkercad 3D
        
                
      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, 
                          STEAM Learning
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Design your own 3D keychain on Tinkercad, and we'll print it with our Bambu 3D printer! 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 "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        28
      
    
    
      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
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        29
      
    
    
      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 "Adults" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  Teens, 
                  Adults
               
                      Main Library
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        28
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          May-ke a Keychain - Anime Characters
        
                
      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
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Turn your favorite anime character into a keychain using UV resin! This is one of our four May-ke a Keychain workshops! 
                               
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        28
      
    
    
      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 "Teens" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        28
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          Anime Perler Beads
        
                
      4:30pm–5:30pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Teen Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Teens
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Discover the wide variety of anime designs you can create with Perler beads! Fuse your designs with an iron and create keychains or magnets! 
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      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        29
      
    
    
      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 "Children" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
        Cancelled
       
                  Children
               
                      Main Library
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        28
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Wed
      
       
                  
            Cancelled
          
          Crafty Creative's Club: Pom-Pom Pets
        
                
      5:00pm–6:00pm
     
                              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 Creative's Club to make adorable Pom-Pom pets to take home! These cute pets are super low maintenance and super fun to make! 
                               
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Library Branch:
          Main Library
         
          Reservation for:
          Community Room Full
         
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        28
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          Game Night Social
        
                
      5:30pm–7:30pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Periodicals Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Games, 
                          Learn from the Expert
                       
                          Event Details:  
            New to the area and looking to meet new people who like to play board games? Have an established gaming group and looking for a new spot to play? Join us on the last Thursday of the month for board games at New Britain Public Library! 
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      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        29
      
    
    
      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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          | 6 pm |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        27
      
    
    
      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. 
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      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        29
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Thu
      
       
        
        
          Zumba at the Library!
        
                
      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:  
            Join us for Zumba at the library with certified Zumba instructor, Tim Engstrom! Wear comfortable clothes, bring a bottle of water, and get ready to dance! Register today! 
                               
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        29
      
    
    
      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. |  |  |