Week Calendar

Library Closed

The New Britain Public Library (Main Library and Jefferson Branch) will be closed Thursday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth.

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (7/13)	Mon (7/14)	Tue (7/15)	Wed (7/16)	Thu (7/17)	Fri (7/18)	Sat (7/19)
10 am		This event is in the "Adults" group 1-on-1 Tech Assistance 10:00am–11:00am Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group 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 "Adults" group Friendship Service Center Outreach 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Small 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 Job Info and Career Resources Sessions 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Large Age Group: Adults Program Type: Job Help Event Details: 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.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Connecticut Invention Convention 10:00am–12:00pm Children, Teens Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children, Teens Registration Required Event Details: Children’s/Teen Program Join us for an exciting 8-week course that will guide young inventors through the process of invention and help bring their ideas to life!	This event is in the "Children" group Magic & More 10:00am–11:30am Children Main Library This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Performance Event Details: Join us in the Children's Department to see Magician Michael Gagne perform some incredible magic and more!	This event is in the "Children" group Lionheart Puppet Company 10:00am–11:00am Children Jefferson Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Jefferson Branch Age Group: Children Program Type: Performance Event Details: Come and see The Lionheart Puppet Company's performance of The Little Red Hen at the Jefferson Branch library!	This event is in the "Children" group Time for Tots 10:00am–11:30am Children Main Library This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Large Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Open playtime and story time for children up to the age of 3 and their caregivers! This event is in the "Adults" group Let’s Talk! 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: First Floor Lobby Tables 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?
11 am
12 pm				This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Pressed Flower Fairy Wings 12:30pm–2:00pm Children, Teens, Adults Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: Make your own transparent and magical fairy wings! Design, press, and cut your wings to turn yourself or your child into a flower fairy!
1 pm
2 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Coloring Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Teens Main Library This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Want to hang out with other artists? Join our Teen Coloring Club! We supply the artist-quality crayons, pencils, pens and coloring pages, to spark your creativity.		This event is in the "Adults" group Digitization Days 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Makerspace Studio Age Group: Adults Program Type: Learn from the Expert, Makerspace 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 "Children" group Pokemon Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Children Main Library This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Games Event Details: Join Librarian Cara to learn about your favorite Pokémon, play Pokémon related games or create Pokémon related crafts!
3 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group 1-on-1 Tech Assistance 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group 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.
4 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Summer Gaming Tournaments: Tekken 8 4:00pm–5:30pm Teens Main Library This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Large Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Join us all summer long for weekly video game tournaments! This week we'll be playing Tekken 8. First place will win a small prize! This event is intended for ages 12 and up.	This event is in the "Children" group Crafty Creative's Club: Marble Painting 4:30pm–5:30pm Children Main Library This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join the Crafty Creative's Club, using marbles instead of paintbrushes, to create beautiful art!
5 pm				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 Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: Introducing the NBPL Crochet Club! This event is in the "Adults" group Lawyers in the Library 5:30pm–7:00pm Adults Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lawyers in the Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Learn from the Expert Registration Required 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.
6 pm					This event is in the "All Ages" group All Ages Pet Show 6:00pm–7:30pm All Ages Main Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Presentation Event Details: Children, teens and adults can bring their pets, or just come and enjoy the animals! Registration of pets is required- call the Children's Department!