| All Day | 
                                    
  
    
      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
                           
      
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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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          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. |  | 
                    
          | 10 am |  |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "All Ages" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "All Ages" group
    
   
          
        Sep
      
    
          
        3
      
    
    
      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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          | 11 am |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 
              
          | 12 pm |  |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Sep
      
    
          
        3
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          American Red Cross Blood Drive
        
                
      12:00pm–5:00pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Community Room Full
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Health & Wellness
                       
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          | 1 pm |  |  |  |  |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      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
    
   
          
        Sep
      
    
          
        6
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Sat
      
       
                  
            Cancelled
          
          Take Great Videos with your Smartphone
        
                
      1:00pm–4:00pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Community Room Full
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Teens, 
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Learn from the Expert, 
                          Workshop
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Unlock the full potential of your smartphone and transform your ideas into captivating videos for personal projects, social media, documenting events, or even small business marketing! 
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          | 2 pm |  |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Sep
      
    
          
        3
      
    
    
      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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          | 3 pm |  |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Sep
      
    
          
        3
      
    
    
      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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          | 4 pm |  |  |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "All Ages" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "All Ages" group
    
   
          
        Sep
      
    
          
        4
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Thu
      
       
        
        
          3D Pen Thursdays - The Hive Theme
        
                
      4:00pm–5:00pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Makerspace
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              All Ages
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts, 
                          Makerspace, 
                          Workshop
                       
                          Event Details:  
            We're excited to welcome back our monthly 3D Pen Workshop, held on the first Thursday of each month. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the creative possibilities of 3D drawing, with a new theme featured each session. 
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          | 5 pm |  |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      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
    
   
          
        Sep
      
    
          
        3
      
    
    
      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! 
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          | 6 pm |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
          
        Sep
      
    
          
        2
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Crackers and Cheez-Whiz Construction
        
                
      6:00pm–7:00pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Community Room Full
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Teens
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts, 
                          Games, 
                          STEAM Learning
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Put your engineering skills to the test by building different structures out of just crackers and canned cheese! 
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      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
          
        Sep
      
    
          
        3
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          Lo-Fi Study Time
        
                
      6:00pm–7:00pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Teen Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Teens
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts, 
                          Health & Wellness
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Join us on Wednesdays for a dedicated hour of quiet study time. Teens are invited to stop in to read, draw, catch up on homework or participate in other quiet activities while we play some soothing and relaxing chill beats in the background! 
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