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Nov
18
2025
Tue
Closing
Staff Development Day
Branches:
Main Library,
Jefferson Branch,
Community Event
Description:
The New Britain Public Library (Main Library and Jefferson Branch) will be closed for Staff Development Day.
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
Jefferson Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
Nov
20
2025
Thu
Tiny Tales
9:30am–10:00am
Jefferson Branch
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Nov
20
2025
Thu
Access Health CT: Enrollment Help
9:30am–5:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Study Room 3
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
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10 am |
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Nov
17
2025
Mon
1-on-1 Tech Assistance
10:00am–11:00am
Main Library
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
Nov
17
2025
Mon
Terrific Tots
10:00am–11:00am
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Children's Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
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
Nov
17
2025
Mon
Friendship Service Center Outreach
10:00am–12:00pm
Main Library
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
Nov
19
2025
Wed
Super Kids
10:00am–11:00am
Main Library
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.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
All Ages
Jefferson Branch
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Nov
20
2025
Thu
Creatives Collective Crafting Circle
10:00am–11:00am
Jefferson Branch
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Nov
21
2025
Fri
Time for Tots
10:00am–11:30am
Main Library
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.
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11 am |
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Nov
22
2025
Sat
Chess Club
11:00am–4:00pm
Main Library
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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12 pm |
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1 pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Nov
18
2025
Tue
Senior Book Club
1:00pm–2:00pm
Community Event
Library Branch:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
Come join our Senior Book Club! This month's book is: The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History by Elizabeth Kolber.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Nov
21
2025
Fri
Glowforge One-on-One Sessions
1:00pm–2:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Learn from the Expert,
Makerspace
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!
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Nov
21
2025
Fri
Suspense Stories Book Club
1:00pm–2:00pm
Jefferson Branch
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 |
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Nov
19
2025
Wed
Digitization Days
2:00pm–3:00pm
Main Library
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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Nov
22
2025
Sat
Power of Pawns
2:00pm–3:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Children's Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Games,
Workshop
Event Details:
Join Power of Pawns, a kid focused chess group! Starting with a lesson on how to play, and ending with plenty of time to face off against other participants, we hope to see you there!
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3 pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Nov
17
2025
Mon
Autumn Candle Painting
3:00pm–5:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Makerspace,
Workshop
Event Details:
Join us to paint and decorate candles for autumn! We will have acrylic paints, colored wax, and pressed flowers for you to use to make your own unique design. Registration is required.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Nov
19
2025
Wed
1-on-1 Tech Assistance
3:00pm–4:00pm
Main Library
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 |
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Nov
17
2025
Mon
Book Page Snowflakes
4:00pm–5:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Community Room Small
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Create one-of-a-kind snowflakes using book pages! This program is for all skill levels. Step-by-step instructions will be provided, and designs can be simple or detailed.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Nov
19
2025
Wed
Crafty Creatives Club: Yarn Tree Painting
4:30pm–5:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Children's Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Using yarn, paint and cotton balls, we will make unique birch tree paintings together! Wear clothes that you do not mind getting messy, and come ready to create some art!
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
Jefferson Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
Nov
20
2025
Thu
Crafty Creatives Club: Yarn Tree Painting
4:00pm–5:00pm
Jefferson Branch
Library Branch:
Jefferson Branch
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Using yarn, paint and cotton balls, we will make unique birch tree paintings together! Wear clothes that you do not mind getting messy, and come ready to create some art!
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5 pm |
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Nov
17
2025
Mon
STEAM Session: Tennis Ball Tower
5:30pm–6:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Children's Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
STEAM Learning
Event Details:
Do you think you can build a tower to hold up a tennis ball? What if all you had were straws, tape and popsicle sticks? Test your knowledge and work on creative solutions during this engineering challenge! For kids ages 7-12.
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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
Nov
19
2025
Wed
The Hive Crochet Club
5:15pm–6:45pm
Main Library
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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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Nov
20
2025
Thu
Let’s Talk! English Language Conversation Group
5:00pm–6:00pm
Main Library
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?
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
Nov
20
2025
Thu
Junk Journal Club
5:00pm–7:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Makerspace
Event Details:
The Hive is introducing our second ever club: Junk Journal Club!
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6 pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Nov
17
2025
Mon
Invitation to Change Approach: Substance Abuse Workshop Series
6:30pm–7:45pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Community Room Large
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
REGISTRATION WILL BE OPEN TILL OCTOBER 20TH. REACH OUT DIRECTLY TO KAREN BERNETTI THE INSTRUCTOR TO REGISTER
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Nov
19
2025
Wed
Lo-Fi Study Time
6:00pm–7:00pm
Main Library
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Nov
20
2025
Thu
A Sweet Tradition: Maple Sugaring in Native American Communities
6:00pm–7:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Community Room Full
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Community Conversation,
Presentation
Event Details:
A Sweet Tradition: Maple Sugaring in Native American CommunitiesDid you know that when you pour syrup on your pancakes, you are biting into a treat with a rich history?
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Nov
20
2025
Thu
Family Story Hour
6:30pm–7:30pm
Main Library
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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