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Homework Center

Monday, May 19, 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.

STEAM Teens: Puff Mobiles

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM Learning
Age Group:
Teens
:

Renewable energy sources are in focus! Join us to build a wind-powered car using straws, LifeSavers candies, paper, and tape, and get your car to the finish line using as few puffs of air as possible.

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Renewable energy sources are in focus! Join us to build a wind-powered car using straws, LifeSavers candies, paper, and tape, and get your car to the finish line using as few puffs of air as possible.

Anime in the Teen Room

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Film Screening
Age Group:
Teens
:

Join us Tuesdays in May from 6PM-7PM for a chance to watch the latest and greatest in Japanese animation! We will be watching the new season of One Piece.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Film Screening
Event Details:

Join us Tuesdays in May from 6PM-7PM for a chance to watch the latest and greatest in Japanese animation! We will be watching the new season of One Piece.

An assortment of wooden keychains made with the Glowforge laser-cutting machine.

May-ke a Keychain - Glowforge

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

Use our Glowforge laser-cutting machine to make your own keychain design using wood or colored acrylic!

This is one of our four May-ke a Keychain workshops!

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Use our Glowforge laser-cutting machine to make your own keychain design using wood or colored acrylic!

This is one of our four May-ke a Keychain workshops!

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.

Homework Center

Wednesday, May 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.

Three crochet floral bookmarks laid out above a book.

Crochet Together - Bookmarks

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

Join us and other crocheters in a social group to make bookmarks together! We will have patterns, hooks, and yarn, but feel free to bring your own!

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Join us and other crocheters in a social group to make bookmarks together! We will have patterns, hooks, and yarn, but feel free to bring your own!

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.

Homework Center

Thursday, May 22, 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.

Chill Beats for Homework & Study

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Teens
:

Join us on Thursdays for a dedicated hour of quiet study time.

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

Join us on Thursdays for a dedicated hour of quiet study time.

Assortment of 3D printed keychains with different names.

May-ke a Keychain - Tinkercad 3D

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, STEAM Learning
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

Design your own 3D keychain on Tinkercad, and we'll print it with our Bambu 3D printer!

This is one of our four May-ke a Keychain workshops!

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, STEAM Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Design your own 3D keychain on Tinkercad, and we'll print it with our Bambu 3D printer!

This is one of our four May-ke a Keychain workshops!

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.

Anime in the Teen Room

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Film Screening
Age Group:
Teens
:

Join us Tuesdays in May from 6PM-7PM for a chance to watch the latest and greatest in Japanese animation! We will be watching the new season of One Piece.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Film Screening
Event Details:

Join us Tuesdays in May from 6PM-7PM for a chance to watch the latest and greatest in Japanese animation! We will be watching the new season of One Piece.

Assortment of colorful keychains featuring anime characters.

May-ke a Keychain - Anime Characters

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

Turn your favorite anime character into a keychain using UV resin!

This is one of our four May-ke a Keychain workshops!

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Turn your favorite anime character into a keychain using UV resin!

This is one of our four May-ke a Keychain workshops!

Homework Center

Wednesday, May 28, 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.

Anime Perler Beads

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
:

Discover the wide variety of anime designs you can create with Perler beads! Fuse your designs with an iron and create keychains or magnets!

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Discover the wide variety of anime designs you can create with Perler beads! Fuse your designs with an iron and create keychains or magnets!

Homework Center

Thursday, May 29, 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.

Chill Beats for Homework & Study

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Teens
:

Join us on Thursdays for a dedicated hour of quiet study time.

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

Join us on Thursdays for a dedicated hour of quiet study time.