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        Oct
      
    
          
        13
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Mon
      
       
        
          Closing
        
          Indigenous People’s Day
         
        
          Branches: 
                      
            Main Library, 
                      
            Jefferson Branch, 
                      
            Community Event
                   
        
          Description: 
         
            The New Britain Public Library (Main Library and Jefferson Branch) will be closed in observance of Indigenous People’s Day. |  | 
                    
          | 9 am |  |  |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
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        Oct
      
    
          
        16
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Thu
      
       
        
        
          Friends Fall Book Sale (PAID Preview)
        
                
      9:30am–11:00am
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Community Room Full
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              All Ages
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Friends of the Library
                       
                          Event Details:  
              Join the Friends for their Fall Book Sale! All proceeds directly benefit the library. Note: All major credit cards accepted.    Thursday, October 16th Community Room 
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          | 10 am |  |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
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      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        15
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          Super Kids
        
                
      10:00am–11:00am
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Children's Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Children
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts, 
                          Storytime
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Storytime for children ages 3-5! Stories, fingerplays, songs, and a craft or a short film. No registration. 
                               
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "All Ages" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "All Ages" group
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        15
      
    
    
      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 "All Ages" group
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        17
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Fri
      
       
        
        
          Friends Fall Book Sale
        
                
      10:00am–3:00pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
        Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
       
              
          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Community Room Full
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              All Ages
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Friends of the Library
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Join the Friends for their Fall Book Sale! All proceeds directly benefit the library. Note: All major credit cards accepted.    Friday, October 17th Community Room 
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      This event is in the "All Ages" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "All Ages" group
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        18
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Sat
      
       
        
        
          Friends Fall Book Sale
        
                
      10:00am–2:00pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
        Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
       
              
          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Community Room Full
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              All Ages
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Friends of the Library
                       
                          Event Details:  
              Join the Friends for their Fall Book Sale! All proceeds directly benefit the library. Note: All major credit cards accepted.    Saturday, October 18th Community Room 
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          | 11 am |  |  |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "All Ages" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  All Ages
               
                      Jefferson Branch
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "All Ages" group
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        16
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Thu
      
       
        
        
          Creatives Collective Crafting Circle
        
                
      11:00am–12:00pm
     
                              Jefferson Branch
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Jefferson Branch
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              All Ages
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Explore a craft with your neighbors! Bring that crochet project you have been working on, or the drawing you have been inspired to start. Connect with others and work on your project at the library. 
                               
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "All Ages" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "All Ages" group
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        16
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Thu
      
       
        
        
          Friends Fall Book Sale (afternoon)
        
                
      11:00am–2:00pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Community Room Full
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              All Ages
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Friends of the Library
                       
                          Event Details:  
              Join the Friends for their Fall Book Sale! All proceeds directly benefit the library. Note: All major credit cards accepted.    Thursday, October 16th Community Room 
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      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        17
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Fri
      
       
        
        
          Department of Revenue Services Tabling
        
                
      11:00am–2:00pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          First Floor Lobby Tables
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Learn from the Expert
                       
                          Event Details:  
            The Department of Revenue Services (DRS) will be available to answer questions related to Connecticut taxes. 
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          | 2 pm |  |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        15
      
    
    
      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 |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
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      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        14
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Sewing for Beginners - Book Sleeve
        
                
      3:00pm–5:00pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Makerspace
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts, 
                          Learn from the Expert, 
                          Makerspace
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Want to learn to machine and hand sew but don’t know where to start? This workshop series is for you! Our experienced staff will guide you in learning how to sew, with a focus on different skills each week. 
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      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        15
      
    
    
      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 "Teens" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        14
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Fancy Taxidermy Bugs
        
                
      4:00pm–5:00pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Teen Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Teens
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Get your “Creepy Crawly” on by making your very own taxidermied bug! 
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      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        15
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          Crafty Creatives Club: Leaf Prints
        
                
      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 use fall leaves and paint to make beautiful prints to take home! Wear clothes that you don't mind getting messy!  
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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
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        16
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Thu
      
       
        
        
          Air Dry Clay Ghost Candle Holder: Session 2
        
                
      4:00pm–6:00pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Makerspace
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Teens, 
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts, 
                          Makerspace
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Join us for session 2 of making a stand-out Halloween decoration! (Note: Prior registration and attendance at session 1 is required.)  
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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
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        15
      
    
    
      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
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        15
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          Lawyers in the Library
        
                
      5:30pm–7:00pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Study Room 1
         
                              
              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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      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        16
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Thu
      
       
        
        
          Let’s Talk! English Language Conversation Group
        
                
      5:00pm–6:00pm
     
                              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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          | 6 pm |  |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        15
      
    
    
      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 "All Ages" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "All Ages" group
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        16
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Thu
      
       
        
        
          Friends Fall Book Sale (evening)
        
                
      6:00pm–7:00pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
        Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
       
              
          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Community Room Full
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              All Ages
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Friends of the Library
                       
                          Event Details:  
              Join the Friends for their Fall Book Sale! All proceeds directly benefit the library. Note: All major credit cards accepted.    Thursday, October 16th Community Room 
                               
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        16
      
    
    
      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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