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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
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 "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
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
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 "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...

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 "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
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 "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
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.

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 "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...

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 "Adults" group.

Wellness - Sun Salutation Clinic

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room Full at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Students will be taken through the energizing movements and yoga postures of Sun Salutations. Please bring a yoga mat (a towel works great, too!) and a pillow, and wear comfortable...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Students will be taken through the energizing movements and yoga postures of Sun Salutations. Please bring a yoga mat (a towel works great, too!) and a pillow, and wear comfortable clothing.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Let’s Talk!

Friday, March 14, 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
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.

Clay Trinket Fridge Magnets for Teens & Adults 🐛✨

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

In this two session workshop, you will make your own cute and quirky magnets to give your fridge personality! The first session will be sculpting, and the second will be painting a...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

In this two session workshop, you will make your own cute and quirky magnets to give your fridge personality! The first session will be sculpting, and the second will be painting and assembly. 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 "Adults" group.

Evening Book Club

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room Large at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join the Evening Book Club for this month's selection, Anxious People by Fredrik Backman. New members are always welcome! 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Large
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join the Evening Book Club for this month's selection, Anxious People by Fredrik Backman. New members are always welcome! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Lawyers in the Library

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room Large at Main Library
Program Type:
Learn from the Expert
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Short sessions with legal advisors at the library. Register to be assigned a 15-minute appointment with a lawyer; start times are 5:30, 5:45, 6:00, 6:15, and 6:30pm. Please plan to...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Large
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Learn from the Expert
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Short sessions with legal advisors at the library. Register to be assigned a 15-minute appointment with a lawyer; start times are 5:30, 5:45, 6:00, 6:15, and 6:30pm. Please plan to bring any relevant documentation to your session.

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

📖✂️ Scrapbooking Cards for Teens & Adults ✂️📖

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and creative scrapbooking workshop! No materials or experience needed, just bring your creativity. Registration required.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and creative scrapbooking workshop! No materials or experience needed, just bring your creativity. 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 "Adults" group.

Let’s Talk!

Friday, March 21, 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
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.

Clay Trinket Fridge Magnets for Teens & Adults 🐛✨

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

In this two session workshop, you will make your own cute and quirky magnets to give your fridge personality! The first session will be sculpting, and the second will be painting a...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

In this two session workshop, you will make your own cute and quirky magnets to give your fridge personality! The first session will be sculpting, and the second will be painting and assembly. Registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Joy of Cookbooking Cookbook Club

Monday, March 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...

Required
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 "Adults" group.

Let’s Talk!

Friday, March 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...

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 "Adults" group.

Banned Book Club

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Periodicals Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Community Conversation
Age Group:
Adults
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...

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Periodicals Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Community Conversation
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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 event is in the "Adults" group.

Let’s Talk!

Friday, April 4, 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...

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 "Adults" group.

Let’s Talk!

Friday, April 11, 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...

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 "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
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...

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 "Adults" group.

Let’s Talk!

Friday, May 2, 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...

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 "Adults" group.

Let’s Talk!

Friday, May 9, 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...

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?