Week Calendar

Library Closed

The New Britain Public Library (Main Library and Jefferson Branch) will be closed Tuesday, November 18th for staff development.

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 (12/14)	Mon (12/15)	Tue (12/16)	Wed (12/17)	Thu (12/18)	Fri (12/19)	Sat (12/20)
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–5:00pm 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 "Children" group Terrific Tots 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 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 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: Storytime Zoo 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: Presentation, Storytime Event Details: Meet an animal from the Hungerford Nature Center, followed by storytime with Miss JoAnn!		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 Holiday Drop-In Craft Day 11:00am–6:00pm All Ages Main Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace Event Details: Drop in to The Hive, our makerspace, any time between 11am-6pm to make holiday projects! We will have various crafts set up, such as wooden ornaments, paper snowflakes, and more! No registration is required.
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 Sleuths Book Club! This month's book is: A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan.			This event is in the "Adults" group Cricut 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 four one-on-one Cricut sessions to get personalized training on the Cricut machine and software from our experienced staff! We will walk you through the basics and show you how to design/cut your own projects!
2 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Beaded Christmas Tree Earrings 2:00pm–4:00pm 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 Registration Required Event Details: Join Makerspace staff and Library Staff Janet to make beaded Christmas tree earrings! We will work with seed beads and a needle to create a tiny and fun holiday accessory!	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!			This event is in the "Children" group Power of Pawns 2:00pm–3:00pm Children Main Library This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Main Library Age Group: Children Program Type: 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!
3 pm				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		This event is in the "Teens" group K-Pop Demon Hunter Perler Beads 4:00pm–5:30pm Teens Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Full Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: K-pop Demon Hunter fans, get ready for a golden craft opportunity to make your own Perler beads figure based on the chart-topping Netflix film!		This event is in the "Children" group Crafty Creatives Club: Terra Cotta Gingerbread Houses 4:30pm–5:30pm 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 Event Details: Join Librarian Cara to make gingerbread houses that will last forever! Using terra cotta pots and white paint markers, we will create cozy holiday decorations! Kids of all ages are welcome.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Crafty Creatives Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Children, All Ages Jefferson Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Jefferson Branch Age Group: Children, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join Librarian Cara at the Jefferson Branch for a weekly meeting of the Crafty Creatives Club! Together we will make a different craft each week to take home!
5 pm		This event is in the "Children" group STEAM Session: Coding Bracelets 5:30pm–6:30pm Children Main Library This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children Program Type: STEAM Learning Event Details: Join Librarian Cara to learn some coding basics while making an accessory to take home! We will combine fashion, computer science and fun! This program is best for kids ages 7-12.		Reservation Board Meeting 5:00pm–7:30pm Main Library This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Main Library Reservation for: Community Room Full Purpose of Meeting Board Meeting 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: This is a weekly club for crocheters of all skill levels to chat, crochet, and chill together. This is a club and social group, not a class. This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Holiday Open Mic Night 5:30pm–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: Periodicals Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Conversation, Performance Registration Required Event Details: Come to our Holiday Themed Open Mic Night! Sing your favorite holiday songs and enjoy some sweet treats! Register to perform, or come check out the local talent!	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 Evening Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group 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, French Braid by Anne Tyler. New members are always welcome!		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.