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 (7/27)	Mon (7/28)	Tue (7/29)	Wed (7/30)	Thu (7/31)	Fri (8/01)	Sat (8/02)
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 "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 Michael's Awesome Juggling & Variety Show 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 the Children's Department to see the amazing Michael Menes perform his Awesome Juggling & Variety Show!	This event is in the "Children" group Blue Moon Raptors 10:00am–11:00am Children Jefferson Branch This event is in the "Children" group 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!	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?
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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!
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.	This event is in the "Teens" group Video Game Trivia 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Large Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games Registration Required 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!
4 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Summer Gaming Tournaments: Mario Kart 4:30pm–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 Mario Kart. 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: DIY Silly Putty 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 for some sensory fun and make your very own silly putty to take home!
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 Game Night Social 5:30pm–7:30pm Adults Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Periodicals Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games, Learn from the Expert Registration Required 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!
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group The Joy of Cookbooking Cookbook Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Large Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Do you enjoy trying new foods? Do you like trying new things and discussing them with others? Each month all the participants will choose a recipe from the chosen cookbook to share with the group!			This event is in the "Adults" group Zumba at the Library! 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Large Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Learn from the Expert Registration Required 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!