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        Aug-Sep
      
    
    
    
      2025
    
       
        
        
          Annual Friends of the Library Textbook/ Homeschool Book Sale
        
                      
        All Day
        8/23–9/6
       
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              All Ages
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Friends of the Library
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Look for us near the Check-Out Desk on the Main Floor during regular library hours at the Library, 20 High Street, New Britain, CT.  
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        Aug
      
    
          
        18
      
    
    
      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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      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Aug
      
    
          
        18
      
    
    
      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 "All Ages" group
    
   
          
        Aug
      
    
          
        20
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          Main Street Market
        
                
      10:00am–2:00pm
     
                              Community Event
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Community Event
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              All Ages
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Friends of the Library
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Check visit Library staff at central CT's freshest weekly farmer's market! Located at Central Park.  
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      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
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        Aug
      
    
          
        22
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Fri
      
       
        
        
          Baby Rave
        
                
      10:00am–11:30am
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Community Room Full
         
                          Event Details:  
            Kids ages 5 and below are invited to our second Baby Rave! Dress up and come prepared to dance to some nursery rhyme techno, blow lots of bubbles and have a blast! 
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      This event is in the "All Ages" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "All Ages" group
    
   
          
        Aug
      
    
          
        23
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Sat
      
       
        
        
          Chess Club
        
                
      11:00am–4:00pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Outside of Teen
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              All Ages
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Learn from the Expert
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Join us for Chess Club at the library on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. No registration required. All skill levels welcome! 
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      This event is in the "All Ages" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "All Ages" group
    
   
          
        Aug
      
    
          
        20
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          Back to School Your Way - Cricut
        
                
      12:30pm–2:00pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Makerspace
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              All Ages
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts, 
                          Makerspace
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Come decorate and label your children’s (or your own!) folders, notebooks, and other school supplies for the upcoming school year!  
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      This event is in the "All Ages" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "All Ages" group
    
   
          
        Aug
      
    
          
        23
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Sat
      
       
        
        
          Back to School Clothing Swap
        
                
      12:00pm–3:00pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Community Room Large
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              All Ages
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Community Conversation
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Drop off your gently used clothing and shoes for children and teens throughout the month of August!  
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      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
          
        Aug
      
    
          
        18
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Mon
      
       
        
        
          Kids Learn to Crochet!
        
                
      1:00pm–2:00pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Makerspace
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Children
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts, 
                          Learn from the Expert, 
                          Makerspace
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Have you ever wanted to crochet? Are you between the ages of 8-13? Well, you’re in luck! The Hive can teach you!  
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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
    
   
          
        Aug
      
    
          
        23
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Sat
      
       
        
        
          Miniature Painting Workshop
        
                
      1:00pm–3:00pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Community Room Small
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Teens, 
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts, 
                          Learn from the Expert, 
                          Workshop
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Learn and practice techniques for painting miniature figurines! 
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      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
          
        Aug
      
    
          
        18
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Mon
      
       
        
        
          Teen Coloring Club
        
                
      2:30pm–3:30pm
     
                              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 "Teens" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
          
        Aug
      
    
          
        19
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Teen Slime Lab
        
                
      2:30pm–3:30pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Community Room Small
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Teens
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts
                       
                          Event Details:  
            This adventurous mini slime devours all things that sparkle and shine! Level up your slime at our upgrade station to make it smooth or fluffy. 
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      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Aug
      
    
          
        20
      
    
    
      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
    
   
          
        Aug
      
    
          
        20
      
    
    
      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 "Teens" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
          
        Aug
      
    
          
        19
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Teen Summer Gaming Tournaments: ARMS
        
                
      4:00pm–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 ARMS. 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
    
   
          
        Aug
      
    
          
        20
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          Crafty Creatives Club: Make Your Own Fairy House
        
                
      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 Librarian Cara for this week's Crafty Creatives Club! Together we will build our own fairy houses out of recycled materials and craft supplies! Come build a house magical enough for a fairy to live in! 
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                  Children
               
                      Community Event
                   
                  
            
              Registration Required
            
           
            
              Offsite Event
            
           
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
          
        Aug
      
    
          
        21
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Thu
      
       
        
        
          Sensory-Friendly Summertime Fun at Osgood Park
        
                
      4:00pm–4:45pm
     
                              Community Event
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Community Event
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Children
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Join the New Britain Library for calm, engaging session craft time designed with sensory needs in mind! We'll be making sensory bottles, exploring sensory dough, and trying different kinds of sensory friendly painting!  
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                  Teens, 
                  Adults
               
                      Main Library
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Aug
      
    
          
        20
      
    
    
      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 "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Aug
      
    
          
        20
      
    
    
      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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