Week Calendar

Labor Day

The New Britain Public Library (Main Library and Jefferson Branch) will be closed on Saturday, August 30, and Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day.

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 (9/21)	Mon (9/22)	Tue (9/23)	Wed (9/24)	Thu (9/25)	Fri (9/26)	Sat (9/27)
10 am		This event is in the "Children" group Terrific Tots 10:00am–11:00am Children Main Library This event is in the "Children" group 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 Friendship Service Center Outreach 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group 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.				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 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 Let’s Talk! 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Study Room 3 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?
11 am							This event is in the "All Ages" group Chess Club 11:00am–4:00pm All Ages Main Library This event is in the "All Ages" group 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!
12 pm				This event is in the "Children" group Super Kids 12:15pm–1:15pm Children Main Library This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Storytime for children ages 3-5. Stories, fingerplays, songs, and a craft or a short film! No registration.
1 pm			This event is in the "Children" group Homeschool Session: All About Bees 1:00pm–2:00pm Children Main Library This event is in the "Children" group 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 Suspense Stories Book Club 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Jefferson Branch Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Jefferson Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required 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?
2 pm				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: Digitization, Learn from the Expert 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!			This event is in the "Adults" group Banned Book Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Periodicals Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club, Community Conversation Registration Required 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.
3 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Crochet for Beginners - From Stitch to Potholder 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens, Adults Main Library 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, 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!	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Bee Quilting 3:00pm–5:00pm 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, Workshop Registration Required 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.
4 pm				This event is in the "Children" group Crafty Creatives Club: Air Dry Mosaics 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 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!	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Make Your Own Pamphlet Book with Librarian Mads 4:30pm–6:30pm 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, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: Join Librarian Mads to learn how to sew a simple pamphlet stitch sketchbook or journal! Registration is required.
5 pm		This event is in the "Children" group STEAM Session: Build a Boat Challenge 5:30pm–6:30pm Children Main Library This event is in the "Children" group 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?! This event is in the "Adults" group Job Info and Career Resources Sessions 5:30pm–7:00pm Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group 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.		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 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 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 for board games at New Britain Public Library!
6 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group Squeegee Art 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Try your hand at squeegee art! We'll play around with different techniques and then make a canvas masterpiece!		This event is in the "Teens" group Lo-Fi Study Time 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens Main Library This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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!	This event is in the "Children" group Family Story Hour 6:30pm–7:30pm Children Main Library This event is in the "Children" group 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.