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      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Jul
      
    
          
        28
      
    
    
      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 "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Jul
      
    
          
        28
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Mon
      
       
        
        
          Friendship Service Center Outreach
        
                
      10:00am–12:00pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Study Room 5
         
                              
              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. 
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      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  Children, 
                  Teens
               
                      Main Library
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
          
        Jul
      
    
          
        29
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Connecticut Invention Convention
        
                
      10:00am–12:00pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Makerspace
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Children, 
                              Teens
                           
                          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!
 
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      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
          
        Jul
      
    
          
        30
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          Magic & More
        
                
      10:00am–11:30am
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          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! 
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      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  Children
               
                      Jefferson Branch
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
          
        Jul
      
    
          
        31
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Thu
      
       
        
        
          Blue Moon Raptors
        
                
      10:00am–11:00am
     
                              Jefferson Branch
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Jefferson Branch
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Children
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Presentation
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Come out to the Jefferson Branch Library for an exciting program! Blue Moon Raptors presents The Importance of Raptors, a presentation and chance to meet some real live birds of prey up close! 
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      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
          
        Aug
      
    
          
        1
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Fri
      
       
        
        
          Time for Tots
        
                
      10:00am–11:30am
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Community Room Large
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Children
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Storytime
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Open playtime and storytime for children up to the age of 3 and their caregivers! 
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          | 2 pm |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
          
        Jul
      
    
          
        28
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Mon
      
       
        
        
          Teen Coloring Club
        
                
      2:45pm–3:45pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          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.  
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      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Jul
      
    
          
        30
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          Digitization Days
        
                
      2:00pm–3:00pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Makerspace Studio
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Digitization, 
                          Learn from the Expert
                       
                          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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      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Jul
      
    
          
        31
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Thu
      
       
        
        
          Beaded Starfish Earrings
        
                
      2:00pm–4:00pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Makerspace
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts, 
                          Learn from the Expert, 
                          Makerspace
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Adults are invited to join us and Library staff member Janet to make starfish earrings out of seed beads!  Use needle and thread to carefully string all of the beads together into this beautiful and summery shape! 
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          | 3 pm |  |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Jul
      
    
          
        30
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          1-on-1 Tech Assistance
        
                
      3:00pm–4:00pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
        Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
       
              
          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 "Teens" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
          
        Jul
      
    
          
        31
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Thu
      
       
        
        
          Video Game Trivia
        
                
      3:30pm–4:30pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Community Room Large
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Teens
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Games
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Join us for an afternoon of Video Game Trivia, and you might take home the prize for the most video game knowledge in the Teen Room! 
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          | 4 pm |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
          
        Jul
      
    
          
        29
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Teen Summer Gaming Tournaments: Mario Kart
        
                
      4:30pm–5:30pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          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 Mario Kart. First place will win a small prize! This event is intended for ages 12 and up.  
 
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      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
          
        Jul
      
    
          
        30
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          Crafty Creative's Club: DIY Silly Putty
        
                
      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 Creative's for some sensory fun and make your very own silly putty to take home!           
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          | 5 pm |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Jul
      
    
          
        28
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Mon
      
       
        
        
          Job Info and Career Resources Sessions
        
                
      5:30pm–7:00pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          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. 
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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
    
   
          
        Jul
      
    
          
        30
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          The Hive Crochet Club
        
                
      5:15pm–6:45pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Makerspace
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Teens, 
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts, 
                          Makerspace
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Introducing the NBPL Crochet Club! 
                               
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
        Cancelled
       
                  Teens, 
                  Adults
               
                      Main Library
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Jul
      
    
          
        30
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Wed
      
       
                  
            Cancelled
          
          Open Mic Night!
        
                
      5:30pm–7:00pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Community Room Full
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Teens, 
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Community Conversation, 
                          Performance
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Open Mic Night is BACK!  Sign up today to perform live music, stand up comedy, karaoke, or poetry! You can also sign up to support a friend or check out local artists! See you there! 
                               
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Jul
      
    
          
        30
      
    
    
      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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          | 6 pm |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Jul
      
    
          
        28
      
    
    
      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 Small
         
                              
              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 "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Jul
      
    
          
        31
      
    
    
      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! 
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