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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Aug-Sep
2025
Annual Friends of the Library Textbook/ Homeschool Book Sale
All Day
8/23–9/6
Main Library
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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Branches:
Main Library,
Jefferson Branch,
Community Event
Description:
The New Britain Public Library (Main Library and Jefferson Branch) will be closed in observance of Labor Day.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug
25
2025
Mon
1-on-1 Tech Assistance
10:00am–11:00am
Main Library
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
Aug
25
2025
Mon
Friendship Service Center Outreach
10:00am–12:00pm
Main Library
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug
29
2025
Fri
Let’s Talk!
10:00am–12:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Study Room 3
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Community Conversation,
Learn from the Expert
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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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug
27
2025
Wed
Reused Bottle Cap Resin Keychains
12:30pm–2:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Makerspace
Event Details:
Make a whimsical keychain out of metal bottle caps and UV resin! Decorate the bottle cap with scrapbook paper, pressed flowers, and more!
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Aug
25
2025
Mon
Teen Coloring Club
2:30pm–3:30pm
Main Library
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
Aug
27
2025
Wed
Digitization Days
2:00pm–3:00pm
Main Library
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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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug
29
2025
Fri
Relief Printmaking with Librarian Mads
2:00pm–4:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Learn from the Expert,
Makerspace
Event Details:
Join Librarian Mads to learn relief printmaking! Registrants will learn to carve a custom stamp to create unique art prints!
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Aug
26
2025
Tue
Pop Culture Trivia
3:30pm–4:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Teen Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
Join us for an afternoon of Pop Culture Trivia, and you may take home the prize for the most pop culture knowledge in the Teen Room!
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug
27
2025
Wed
1-on-1 Tech Assistance
3:00pm–4:00pm
Main Library
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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Aug
27
2025
Wed
Crafty Creatives Club: Journal Decorating
4:30pm–5:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Join Librarian Cara for this week's Crafty Creatives Club! Prepare for a new school year by decorating your very own mini journal!
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Reservation for:
Community Room Full
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug
25
2025
Mon
Job Info and Career Resources Sessions
5:30pm–7:00pm
Main Library
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
Aug
27
2025
Wed
The Hive Crochet Club
5:15pm–6:45pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Makerspace
Event Details:
Introducing the NBPL Crochet Club!
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug
25
2025
Mon
The Joy of Cookbooking Cookbook Club
6:00pm–7:00pm
Main Library
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 "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Aug
26
2025
Tue
Ryan Mitten Performance
6:00pm–7:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Periodicals Room
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Learn from the Expert,
Performance
Event Details:
Join us for an instrumental experience with Ryan Mitten. Mitten enjoys playing a range of music including folk music that includes bluegrass, Irish and country, as well as early 20th century sing-alongs to engage his audiences.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug
28
2025
Thu
Zumba at the Library!
6:00pm–7:00pm
Main Library
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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