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          Description: 
         
            The Main Library will be closing at 5:00 pm in observance of Thanksgiving.  | 
    
          
        
          Branches: 
                      
            Main Library, 
                      
            Jefferson Branch, 
                      
            Community Event
                   
        
          Description: 
         
            The New Britain Public Library (Main Library and Jefferson Branch) will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving.  |  | 
                    
          | 10 am |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Nov
      
    
          
        24
      
    
    
      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
      
    
          
        24
      
    
    
      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
      
    
          
        24
      
    
    
      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
      
    
          
        26
      
    
    
      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 "Children" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
          
        Nov
      
    
          
        28
      
    
    
      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 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 
              
          | 12 pm |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 
              
          | 1 pm |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
          
        Nov
      
    
          
        25
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Homeschool Session: Wacky Weather
        
                
      1:00pm–2:00pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
              
          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Community Room Full
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Children
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          STEAM Learning
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Join Librarian Cara and Mr. Place to learn about all kinds of extreme weather! We will have a story time and short discussion followed by a themed activity! For kids ages 4-12, registration required. 
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          | 2 pm |  |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Nov
      
    
          
        26
      
    
    
      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
      
    
          
        29
      
    
    
      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
      
    
          
        26
      
    
    
      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
      
    
          
        24
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Mon
      
       
        
        
          Make Your Own Terra Cotta Turkey
        
                
      4:00pm–5:00pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
              
          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Community Room Small
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Teens
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Make your own Terra Cotta Pot Turkey! With just a handful of crafting supplies, you will be able to create a fun Thanksgiving-inspired piece that everyone will "gobble up!" 
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          | 5 pm |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
          
        Nov
      
    
          
        24
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Mon
      
       
        
        
          STEAM Session: Oil and Water Painting
        
                
      5:30pm–6:30pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
              
          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Children's Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Children
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          STEAM Learning
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Come learn about the interaction between oil and water while also making colorful art to take home! Together we will experiment to learn about matter and mixtures and create beautiful marbled art! For kids ages 7-12. 
                               
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Nov
      
    
          
        24
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Mon
      
       
        
        
          Job Info and Career Resources Sessions
        
                
      5:30pm–7:00pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
              
          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Study Room 3
         
                              
              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. 
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          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Library Branch:
          Main Library
         
          Reservation for:
          Community Room Full
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          | 6 pm |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Nov
      
    
          
        24
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Mon
      
       
        
        
          The Joy of Cookbooking Cookbook Club
        
                
      6:00pm–7:00pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
              
          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Community Room Small
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Book Club
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Do you enjoy trying new foods? Do you like trying new things and discussing them with others? Join us on the last Monday of the month for cookbook club! 
                               
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Nov
      
    
          
        24
      
    
    
      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 "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Nov
      
    
          
        25
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Evening Book Club
        
                
      6:30pm–7:30pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
              
          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Community Room Full
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Book Club
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Join the Evening Book Club for this month's selection, The Lost Family by Libby Copeland. New members are always welcome!  
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      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
          
        Nov
      
    
          
        26
      
    
    
      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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