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 (11/16)	Mon (11/17)	Tue (11/18)	Wed (11/19)	Thu (11/20)	Fri (11/21)	Sat (11/22)
All Day			Closing Staff Development 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 for Staff Development 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. This event is in the "Adults" group Access Health CT: Enrollment Help 9:30am–4:30pm Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Study Room 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Access Health CT Enrollment Help at New Britain Public Library!
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 "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							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
1 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Senior Book Club 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Community Event Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group 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.			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! 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!
3 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Autumn Candle Painting 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: 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.		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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Junk Journal Club 5:00pm–7:00pm 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 Registration Required Event Details: The Hive is introducing our second ever club: Junk Journal Club!
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 "Adults" group A Sweet Tradition: Maple Sugaring in Native American Communities 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Full Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Conversation, Presentation Registration Required Event Details: A Sweet Tradition: Maple Sugaring in Native American Communities Did 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 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.