| 10 am |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Sep
      
    
          
        22
      
    
    
      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 "Children" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
          
        Sep
      
    
          
        22
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Mon
      
       
        
        
          Terrific Tots
        
                
      10:00am–11:00am
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Children's Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Children
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Storytime
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Storytime for children ages 2½-3½, accompanied by an adult. Stories, fingerplays, songs, a simple craft and time to play with toys! No registration. 
                               
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Sep
      
    
          
        22
      
    
    
      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 "Children" group
    
   
          
        Sep
      
    
          
        26
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Fri
      
       
        
        
          Time for Tots
        
                
      10:00am–11:30am
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Community Room Full
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Children
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Storytime
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Join the Children's Department for free play, story time, songs and more! This program is for children under age 3, with an adult. No registration required. 
                               
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Sep
      
    
          
        26
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Fri
      
       
        
        
          Let’s Talk!
        
                
      10:00am–12:00pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          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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          | 11 am |  |  | 
    
      
        
          
        Sep
      
    
          
        23
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Loyalty Insurance Tabling
         
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Library Branch:
          Main Library
         
          Reservation for:
          First Floor Lobby Tables
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      This event is in the "All Ages" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "All Ages" group
    
   
          
        Sep
      
    
          
        27
      
    
    
      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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          | 1 pm |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
          
        Sep
      
    
          
        23
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Homeschool Session: All About Bees
        
                
      1:00pm–2:00pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Community Room Full
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Children
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          STEAM Learning
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Join the Children's Department to learn all about bees for National Honey Month! We'll start with a story and conversation followed by a hands on activity. Program for ages 4-12, registration required. 
                               Disclaimer(s)
              
  
      
            Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Sep
      
    
          
        26
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Fri
      
       
        
        
          Suspense Stories Book Club
        
                
      1:00pm–2:00pm
     
                              Jefferson Branch
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Jefferson Branch
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Book Club
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Are you the neighbor that is curious about what that person down the street has going on in their backyard? Do you see the world through a lens of mystery and intrigue? 
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          | 2 pm |  |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Sep
      
    
          
        24
      
    
    
      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
    
   
          
        Sep
      
    
          
        27
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Sat
      
       
        
        
          Banned Book Club
        
                
      2:00pm–3:00pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Periodicals Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Book Club, 
                          Community Conversation
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Join us for this monthly book club where we discuss books that have been banned or have been requested to be removed from public libraries or school libraries. 
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          | 3 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
      
    
          
        22
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Mon
      
       
        
        
          Crochet for Beginners - From Stitch to Potholder
        
                
      3:00pm–5:00pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Makerspace
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Teens, 
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts, 
                          Makerspace, 
                          Workshop
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Curious about crochet but not sure where to start? This 4-week beginner-friendly class is the perfect way to dive in! 
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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
    
   
          
        Sep
      
    
          
        23
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Bee Quilting
        
                
      3:00pm–5:00pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
        Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
       
              
          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Makerspace
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Teens, 
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts, 
                          Makerspace, 
                          Workshop
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Join us for a guided, step-by-step workshop where you’ll create a beautiful quilted bee square! Participants will follow a pattern and practice essential quilting techniques to complete a unique piece of quilted art. 
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      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Sep
      
    
          
        24
      
    
    
      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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          | 4 pm |  |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
          
        Sep
      
    
          
        24
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          Crafty Creatives Club: Air Dry Mosaics
        
                
      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 and the Crafty Creatives Club in making easy and beautiful mosaics! Design your own pattern, picture, or go totally abstract to make something geometric and all your own! 
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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
    
   
          
        Sep
      
    
          
        25
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Thu
      
       
        
        
          Make Your Own Pamphlet Book with Librarian Mads
        
                
      4:30pm–6:30pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Makerspace
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Teens, 
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts, 
                          Learn from the Expert, 
                          Makerspace
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Join Librarian Mads to learn how to sew a simple pamphlet stitch sketchbook or journal!  Registration is required.  
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          | 5 pm |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
          
        Sep
      
    
          
        22
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Mon
      
       
        
        
          STEAM Session: Build a Boat Challenge
        
                
      5:30pm–6:30pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Children's Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Children
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          STEAM Learning
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Try and build a boat with tin foil, cups and other random materials! Then, add weight to the boat to beat the ultimate test! Can it float? Are you up for the challenge?! Ages 7-12, no registration required. 
                               
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Sep
      
    
          
        22
      
    
    
      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
    
   
          
        Sep
      
    
          
        24
      
    
    
      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
    
   
    
      
              
     
        Cancelled
       
                  Adults
               
                      Main Library
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Sep
      
    
          
        24
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Wed
      
       
                  
            Cancelled
          
          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 for board games at New Britain Public Library! 
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          | 6 pm |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
          
        Sep
      
    
          
        22
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Mon
      
       
        
        
          Squeegee Art
        
                
      6:00pm–7:00pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Teen Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Teens
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Try your hand at squeegee art! We'll play around with different techniques and then make a canvas masterpiece! 
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      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
          
        Sep
      
    
          
        24
      
    
    
      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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      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
          
        Sep
      
    
          
        25
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Thu
      
       
        
        
          Family Story Hour
        
                
      6:30pm–7:30pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Children
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Storytime
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Storytime for children ages 3-8! Children may be accompanied by an adult. Stories and a short film or craft. No registration. 
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