This event is in the "Adults" group. Recognizing Red, Yellow, and Green Flags in Relationships Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Community Room Full at Main Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Event Details: In any relationship or friendship, challenges may occur. What are some red flags (signaling warning signs of unhealthy relationships), yellow flags (signaling caution), and green f... Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 22 2025 Sat Recognizing Red, Yellow, and Green Flags in Relationships 11:00am - 12:00pm Main Library Open Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Full Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 26 Event Details: In any relationship or friendship, challenges may occur. What are some red flags (signaling warning signs of unhealthy relationships), yellow flags (signaling caution), and green flags (signaling healthy rapport)?
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Banned Book Club Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Periodicals Room at Main Library Program Type: Book Club, Community Conversation Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Join us for this monthly book club where we discuss books that have been banned or have been requested to be removed from public libraries or school libraries. This month's book is... This event is in the "All Ages" group. Feb 22 2025 Sat Banned Book Club 2:00pm - 3:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Periodicals Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Book Club, Community Conversation Event Details: Join us for this monthly book club where we discuss books that have been banned or have been requested to be removed from public libraries or school libraries. This month's book is The Giver by Lois Lowry.
This event is in the "Children" group. Terrific Tots Monday, February 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Children's Room at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Age Group: Children Event Details: Storytime for children ages 2½- 3½, with an adult. Activities include stories, a craft, and time to play with toys at the end of the program. This event is in the "Children" group. Feb 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, with an adult. Activities include stories, a craft, and time to play with toys at the end of the program.
This event is in the "Teens" group. GranBlue Fantasy Versus Tournament Monday, February 24, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm Teen Room at Main Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Teens Event Details: Join us for the next exciting video game tournament! Compete in GranBlue Fantasy Versus, the hit fighting game from the creators of Dragon Ball FighterZ. Registration required.&nbs... Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Feb 24 2025 Mon GranBlue Fantasy Versus Tournament 5:00pm - 6:30pm Main Library Open Library Branch: Main Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Join us for the next exciting video game tournament! Compete in GranBlue Fantasy Versus, the hit fighting game from the creators of Dragon Ball FighterZ. Registration required.
This event is in the "Adults" group. The Joy of Cookbooking Cookbook Club Monday, February 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Community Room Large at Main Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Event Details: Do you enjoy trying new foods? Do you like trying new things and discussing them with others? Each month all the participants will choose a recipe from the chosen cookbook to share... Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 24 2025 Mon The Joy of Cookbooking Cookbook Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Main Library Open Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Large Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Do you enjoy trying new foods? Do you like trying new things and discussing them with others?
This event is in the "Children" group. Homeschool Program Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Community Room Full at Main Library Program Type: STEAM Learning Age Group: Children Event Details: Children ages 5-12 will work together on a STEAM activity and socialize with other kids their age. Parents must remain in the library. Registration required. This event is in the "Children" group. Feb 25 2025 Tue Homeschool Program 10:30am - 11:30am Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Full Age Group: Children Program Type: STEAM Learning Event Details: Children ages 5-12 will work together on a STEAM activity and socialize with other kids their age. Parents must remain in the library. Registration required.
This event is in the "Children" group. Super Kids Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Children's Room at Main Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Event Details: Storytime for children ages 3-5. Stories, fingerplays, songs and a craft or activity. This event is in the "Children" group. Feb 26 2025 Wed Super Kids 10:00am - 11:00am Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Storytime for children ages 3-5. Stories, fingerplays, songs and a craft or activity.
This event is in the "Children" group. After School Crafts: Stained Glass Heart Suncatcher Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Event Details: No registration required. This event is in the "Children" group. Feb 26 2025 Wed After School Crafts: Stained Glass Heart Suncatcher 4:30pm - 5:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: No registration required.
This event is in the "Children" group. Family Story Hour Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Children's Room at Main Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Event Details: Storytime for children ages 3-8. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Stories and a short film or activity. This event is in the "Children" group. Feb 27 2025 Thu Family Story Hour 6:30pm - 7:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Storytime for children ages 3-8. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Stories and a short film or activity.
This event is in the "Children" group. Time for Tots Friday, February 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am Community Room Full at Main Library Age Group: Children Event Details: Storytime and time to play with toys for children under 3 years, accompanied by an adult. This event is in the "Children" group. Feb 28 2025 Fri Time for Tots 10:00am - 11:30am Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Full Age Group: Children Event Details: Storytime and time to play with toys for children under 3 years, accompanied by an adult.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Let’s Talk! Friday, February 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm First Floor Lobby Tables at Main Library Program Type: Community Conversation, Learn from the Expert Age Group: Adults Event Details: Are you interested in learning English? Do you want to practice your English pronunciation and conversation skills in a casual group setting? Join us every other Friday where you c... Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 28 2025 Fri Let’s Talk! 10:00am - 12:00pm Main Library Open Library Branch: Main Library Room: First Floor Lobby Tables Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Conversation, Learn from the Expert Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited 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 "Adults" group. Veterans for Peace Presentation Friday, February 28, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Periodicals Room at Main Library Program Type: Community Conversation Age Group: Adults Event Details: Veterans for Peace members present Martin Luther King Jr.’s speech "Beyond Vietnam: A Time to Break Silence." They will be discussing the issues, values and morals expressed in thi... Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 28 2025 Fri Veterans for Peace Presentation 11:00am - 12:00pm Main Library Open Library Branch: Main Library Room: Periodicals Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Conversation Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Veterans for Peace members present Martin Luther King Jr.’s speech "Beyond Vietnam: A Time to Break Silence." They will be discussing the issues, values and morals expressed in this speech, and their influence on our country's peaceful relationshi
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Food Tasting: National Paczki Day Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Community Room Full at Main Library Program Type: Food Tasting Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Try some paczki, a polish filled doughnut, from Roly Poly Bakery of New Britain (while supplies last)! This event is in the "All Ages" group. Mar 4 2025 Tue Food Tasting: National Paczki Day 1:00pm - 2:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Full Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Food Tasting Event Details: Try some paczki, a polish filled doughnut, from Roly Poly Bakery of New Britain (while supplies last)!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Job Information and Career Resources Sessions Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Community Room Small at Main Library Age Group: Adults Event Details: Do you live or work in New Britain and want to improve your current job prospects or change careers? Come and meet with Joshua Gilmore from the American Job Center! You can learn a... This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 4 2025 Tue Job Information and Career Resources Sessions 5:30pm - 7:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Small Age Group: Adults Event Details: Do you live or work in New Britain and want to improve your current job prospects or change careers? Come and meet with Joshua Gilmore from the American Job Center!
This event is in the "All Ages" group. 🧵 Sewing Wednesdays – One-on-One Lessons! ✂️✨ Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Makerspace at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Learn how to use a sewing machine with our staff, in an hour-long one-on-one session. Perfect for beginners or those needing a refresher! Please only sign up for one day in the mon... Open Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. Mar 5 2025 Wed 🧵 Sewing Wednesdays – One-on-One Lessons! ✂️✨ 4:00pm - 5:00pm Main Library Open Library Branch: Main Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: Learn how to use a sewing machine with our staff, in an hour-long one-on-one session. Perfect for beginners or those needing a refresher! Please only sign up for one day in the month. All ages, registration required.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Buying a Home in 2025, presented by American Eagle Credit Union Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Community Room Full at Main Library Program Type: Community Conversation, Presentation Age Group: Adults Event Details: American Eagle Financial Credit Union (AEFCU) is offering a free seminar about the home-buying process. This seminar will cover how to get pre-qualified for a mortgage, build your ... Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 5 2025 Wed Buying a Home in 2025, presented by American Eagle Credit Union 6:00pm - 7:00pm Main Library Open Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Full Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Conversation, Presentation Required Seats Remaining: 30 Event Details: American Eagle Financial Credit Union (AEFCU) is offering a free seminar about the home-buying process.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. One New Britain - Community Dinner Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm Community Room Full at Main Library Program Type: Community Conversation Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Let's break bread and talk about what we want for our community, our families, and ourselves. What kind of community do you want to live in?Dinner and childcare will be provided! S... Open Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. Mar 6 2025 Thu One New Britain - Community Dinner 5:00pm - 7:00pm Main Library Open Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Full Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Conversation Required Seats Remaining: 52 Event Details: Let's break bread and talk about what we want for our community, our families, and ourselves. What kind of community do you want to live in?Dinner and childcare will be provided! Space is limited. Registration required. Disclaimer(s) Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. Photo Guidelines We often take photographs during library events. Opt-out waivers will be available at the event if you do not want us to publish photos of your child.
This event is in the "Children" group. Time for Tots Friday, March 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am Community Room Full at Main Library Age Group: Children Event Details: Storytime and time to play with toys for children under 3 years, accompanied by an adult. This event is in the "Children" group. Mar 7 2025 Fri Time for Tots 10:00am - 11:30am Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Full Age Group: Children Event Details: Storytime and time to play with toys for children under 3 years, accompanied by an adult.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Let’s Talk! Friday, March 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm First Floor Lobby Tables at Main Library Program Type: Community Conversation, Learn from the Expert Age Group: Adults Event Details: Are you interested in learning English? Do you want to practice your English pronunciation and conversation skills in a casual group setting? Join us every other Friday where you c... Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 7 2025 Fri Let’s Talk! 10:00am - 12:00pm Main Library Open Library Branch: Main Library Room: First Floor Lobby Tables Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Conversation, Learn from the Expert Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited 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. ✨DIY Earrings Drop-In Day for Teens & Adults✨ Friday, March 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Makerspace at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: Create your own unique earrings using materials we have at The Hive, such as laser cut designs, clay, and beads! Drop in and get creative! No registration required. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 7 2025 Fri ✨DIY Earrings Drop-In Day for Teens & Adults✨ 2:00pm - 4:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace Event Details: Create your own unique earrings using materials we have at The Hive, such as laser cut designs, clay, and beads! Drop in and get creative! No registration required. Disclaimer(s) Photo Guidelines We often take photographs during library events. Opt-out waivers will be available at the event if you do not want us to publish photos of your child.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Nerf War Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Community Room Large at Main Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Teens Event Details: Join us for a Nerf Battle with other middle and high school students. We will provide Nerf guns, Nerf bullets, and eye protection, though you may bring your own Nerf gun, if you wi... Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Mar 8 2025 Sat Library Nerf War 1:00pm - 2:30pm Main Library Open Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Large Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Join us for a Nerf Battle with other middle and high school students. We will provide Nerf guns, Nerf bullets, and eye protection, though you may bring your own Nerf gun, if you wish.
This event is in the "Adults" group. American Red Cross Blood Drive Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 12:00pm - 5:30pm Community Room Full at Main Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Event Details: Sign up today at redcross.org to donate blood at New Britain Public Library! First time donors welcome!Link to donate: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSpon... This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 11 2025 Tue American Red Cross Blood Drive 12:00pm - 5:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Full Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Sign up today at redcross.org to donate blood at New Britain Public Library! First time donors welcome!
This event is in the "All Ages" group. New Britain Symphony Orchestra: Steel Drums Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Periodicals Room at Main Library Program Type: Performance Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Join us for a New Britain Symphony Orchestra Steel Drums performance! Registration is not required. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Mar 11 2025 Tue New Britain Symphony Orchestra: Steel Drums 6:00pm - 7:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Periodicals Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Performance Event Details: Join us for a New Britain Symphony Orchestra Steel Drums performance! Registration is not required.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. 🧵 Sewing Wednesdays – One-on-One Lessons! ✂️✨ Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Makerspace at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Learn how to use a sewing machine with our staff, in an hour-long one-on-one session. Perfect for beginners or those needing a refresher! Please only sign up for one day in the mon... Open Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. Mar 12 2025 Wed 🧵 Sewing Wednesdays – One-on-One Lessons! ✂️✨ 4:00pm - 5:00pm Main Library Open Library Branch: Main Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: Learn how to use a sewing machine with our staff, in an hour-long one-on-one session. Perfect for beginners or those needing a refresher! Please only sign up for one day in the month. All ages, registration required.
