| All Day |  | 
    
      
        
          
        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. |  | 
                    
          | 9 am |  |  |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      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 |  | 
                                    
  
    
      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 |  |  |  |  |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      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 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 
              
          | 1 pm |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      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 |  |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      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! Ages 7-12, registration required. 
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          | 3 pm |  | 
                                    
  
    
      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 |  | 
                                    
  
    
      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 |  | 
                                    
  
    
      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 |  | 
                                    
  
    
      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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