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1-on-1 Tech Assistance

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
1-on-1 Tech at Main Library
Program Type:
Learn from the Expert
Age Group:
Adults
:

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.  

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

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Hawley Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
:

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. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Hawley Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: 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. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Homework Center

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Outside of Teen at Main Library
Age Group:
Teens
:

The Homework Center is available for New Britain teens in grades 6 to 12 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (except on holidays), from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Outside of Teen
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

The Homework Center is available for New Britain teens in grades 6 to 12 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (except on holidays), from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Learning at the Library: Homeschool Enrichment Days

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
STEAM Learning
Age Group:
Children
:

Join us for Learning at the Library: Homeschool Enrichment days!

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Join us for Learning at the Library: Homeschool Enrichment days!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Senior Sleuths

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Event
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
:

Come join our Senior Sleuths Book Club! This month's book is: The Stranger Beside Me by Ann Rule.

Offsite Event
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: The Stranger Beside Me by Ann Rule.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Earth Day Terrarium

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teen Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
:

In celebration of Earth Day, create a beautiful terrarium and learn the basics of this mini ecosystem!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

In celebration of Earth Day, create a beautiful terrarium and learn the basics of this mini ecosystem!

City Hall Public Health - Vaccine Week Tabling

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
First Floor Lobby Tables at Main Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Vaccine Week

Main Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Reservation for: First Floor Lobby Tables
Purpose of Meeting

Vaccine Week

This event is in the "Children" group.

Super Kids

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Hawley Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
:

Storytime for children ages 3-5. Stories, fingerplays, songs and a craft or activity. 

 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Hawley Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime for children ages 3-5. Stories, fingerplays, songs and a craft or activity. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

1-on-1 Tech Assistance

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
1-on-1 Tech at Main Library
Program Type:
Learn from the Expert
Age Group:
Adults
:

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.  

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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Customize Your Clothes

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

Bring your own clothes and give them a fresh new look! Use fabric paint, embroidery, and Cricut designs to customize your wardrobe and express your unique style. 

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Bring your own clothes and give them a fresh new look! Use fabric paint, embroidery, and Cricut designs to customize your wardrobe and express your unique style. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Homework Center

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Outside of Teen at Main Library
Age Group:
Teens
:

The Homework Center is available for New Britain teens in grades 6 to 12 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (except on holidays), from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Outside of Teen
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

The Homework Center is available for New Britain teens in grades 6 to 12 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (except on holidays), from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Crafty Creatives Club: Grow as You Go - Wildflower Seed Bombs

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room Full at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Children
:

Make a fun seed bomb to plant tons of wildflowers wherever you throw it!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Event Details:

Make a fun seed bomb to plant tons of wildflowers wherever you throw it!

Board Meeting

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Board Meeting

Main Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Reservation for: Conference Room
Purpose of Meeting

Board Meeting

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Friends Spring Book Sale

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Community Room Large at Main Library
Age Group:
All Ages
:

Join us for our Spring Book Sale Thursday, April 24th through Saturday, April 26th! 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Large
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for our Spring Book Sale Thursday, April 24th through Saturday, April 26th! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Digitization Days

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace Studio at Main Library
Program Type:
Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults
:

Do you have old photos 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!

Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Event Details:

Do you have old photos 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 "Teens" group.

Homework Center

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Outside of Teen at Main Library
Age Group:
Teens
:

The Homework Center is available for New Britain teens in grades 6 to 12 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (except on holidays), from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Outside of Teen
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

The Homework Center is available for New Britain teens in grades 6 to 12 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (except on holidays), from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Story Hour: Grow Where You Go - Sunflowers

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Hawley Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
:

Storytime for children ages 3-8. Children must be accompanied by an adult. After enjoying stories, children will make their own sunflowers.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Hawley Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime for children ages 3-8. Children must be accompanied by an adult. After enjoying stories, children will make their own sunflowers.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Let’s Talk!

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
First Floor Lobby Tables at Main Library
Program Type:
Community Conversation, Learn from the Expert
Age Group:
Adults
:

Are you interested in learning English? Do you want to practice your English pronunciation and conversation skills in a casual group setting?

Required
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 "All Ages" group.

Friends Spring Book Sale

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Community Room Large at Main Library
Age Group:
All Ages
:

Join us for our Spring Book Sale Thursday, April 24th through Saturday, April 26th! 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Large
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for our Spring Book Sale Thursday, April 24th through Saturday, April 26th! 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Friends Spring Book Sale

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Community Room Large at Main Library
Age Group:
All Ages
:

Join us for our Spring Book Sale Thursday, April 24th through Saturday, April 26th! 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Large
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for our Spring Book Sale Thursday, April 24th through Saturday, April 26th! 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Chess Club

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Outside of Teen at Main Library
Program Type:
Learn from the Expert
Age Group:
All Ages
:

Join us for Chess Club at the library on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. No registration required. All skill levels welcome!

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Banned Book Club

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Periodicals Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Community Conversation
Age Group:
Adults
:

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 To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee.

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Periodicals Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Community Conversation
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
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 To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

1-on-1 Tech Assistance

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
1-on-1 Tech at Main Library
Program Type:
Learn from the Expert
Age Group:
Adults
:

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.  

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

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Hawley Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
:

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. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Hawley Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: 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. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.