Week Calendar

Indigenous People’s Day

The New Britain Public Library (Main Library and Jefferson Branch) will be closed on Monday, October 13th in observance of Indigenous People’s 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 (11/09)	Mon (11/10)	Tue (11/11)	Wed (11/12)	Thu (11/13)	Fri (11/14)	Sat (11/15)
All Day			Closing Veterans Day All Day All Branches Branches: Main Library, Jefferson Branch, Community Event Description: The New Britain Public Library (Main Library and Jefferson Branch) will be closed in observance of Veterans Day.
9 am					This event is in the "Children" group Tiny Tales 9:30am–10:00am Children Jefferson Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Jefferson Branch Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Come to the Jefferson Branch and join us for stories and music! This program is for kids ages 4 and under, with an adult.
10 am		This event is in the "Adults" group 1-on-1 Tech Assistance 10:00am–11:00am Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group 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 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 "Adults" group Job Info and Career Resources Sessions 10:00am–12:00pm 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 "Children" group Super Kids 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: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Event Details: Storytime for children ages 3-5! Stories, fingerplays, songs, and a craft or short film. No registration.	This event is in the "All Ages" group Creatives Collective Crafting Circle 10:00am–11:00am All Ages Jefferson Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group 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 "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.
11 am
12 pm
1 pm						This event is in the "Adults" group Glowforge One-on-One Sessions 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: Sign up for one of our three one-on-one Glowforge sessions to get personalized training on the Glowforge machine and software from our experienced staff!
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!
3 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Glowforge Autumn Garlands 3:00pm–5:00pm Adults Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Create a down-to-earth autumn decoration using felt designs (cut on our Glowforge), tree branches, and wooden beads! Learn how we use the Glowforge to laser-cut designs while making a beautiful seasonal decoration in the process.		This event is in the "Adults" group 1-on-1 Tech Assistance 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group 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.
4 pm
5 pm				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 Let’s Talk! English Language Conversation Group 5:00pm–6:00pm 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? This event is in the "Adults" group DIY Screen Printing with Librarian Mads 5:00pm–7:00pm Adults Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to screen print designs on paper and fabric without emulsion - a method of screen printing that is easier to do yourself and at home! No materials or experience needed!
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Invitation to Change Approach: Substance Abuse Workshop Series 6:30pm–7:45pm Adults Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Large Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: REGISTRATION WILL BE OPEN TILL OCTOBER 20TH. REACH OUT DIRECTLY TO KAREN BERNETTI THE INSTRUCTOR TO REGISTER		This event is in the "All Ages" group New Britain History Slideshow 6:00pm–7:30pm All Ages Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Full Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Learn from the Expert Registration Required Event Details: New Britain resident, Jimmy Golon, will present a slideshow about New Britain Public Library as it was prior to the Erwin Building renovations and addition, along with scenes from New Britain in the 1950s.	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.