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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 "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 "All Ages" group.

Container Gardening Workshop

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room Full at Main Library
Program Type:
Community Conversation, Learn from the Expert, Presentation, Workshop
Age Group:
All Ages
:

Learn about gardening in containers and how to get the most out of your outdoor space!

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Conversation, Learn from the Expert, Presentation, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Learn about gardening in containers and how to get the most out of your outdoor space!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Sewing Mondays - 1-on-1 Lessons

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Age Group:
All Ages
:

Learn to use a sewing machine or refine your skills with instruction from our experienced staff!

Please only register for 1 lesson in the month!

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Learn to use a sewing machine or refine your skills with instruction from our experienced staff!

Please only register for 1 lesson in the month!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

🌸 Mother’s Day Craft Workshop!

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages
:

All ages are invited to create a heartfelt, handmade gift for the special mom in their lives! Drop in between 12:00-6:00 PM for a fun and creative crafting session to make something truly unique in celebration of Mother’s Day!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

All ages are invited to create a heartfelt, handmade gift for the special mom in their lives! Drop in between 12:00-6:00 PM for a fun and creative crafting session to make something truly unique in celebration of Mother’s Day!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Chess Club

Saturday, May 10, 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 "All Ages" group.

Snack Tasting for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room Small at Main Library
Program Type:
Community Conversation, Food Tasting
Age Group:
All Ages
:

Sample snacks from Ji Chang Market in New Britain (while supplies last)!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Small
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Conversation, Food Tasting
Event Details:

Sample snacks from Ji Chang Market in New Britain (while supplies last)!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Film Screening: Asian American Stories of Resilience

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room Full at Main Library
Program Type:
Community Conversation, Film Screening
Age Group:
All Ages
:

Join us for a screening of Asian American Stories of Resilience, presented via Kanopy.

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Conversation, Film Screening
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join us for a screening of Asian American Stories of Resilience, presented via Kanopy.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Sewing Mondays - 1-on-1 Lessons

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Age Group:
All Ages
:

Learn to use a sewing machine or refine your skills with instruction from our experienced staff!

Please only register for 1 lesson in the month!

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Learn to use a sewing machine or refine your skills with instruction from our experienced staff!

Please only register for 1 lesson in the month!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Faux Cactus DIY Craft

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages
:

Create a fake cactus plant using socks and other recycled materials! All skill levels welcome, and materials will be provided! 

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Create a fake cactus plant using socks and other recycled materials! All skill levels welcome, and materials will be provided! 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Sewing Mondays - 1-on-1 Lessons

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Age Group:
All Ages
:

Learn to use a sewing machine or refine your skills with instruction from our experienced staff!

Please only register for 1 lesson in the month!

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Learn to use a sewing machine or refine your skills with instruction from our experienced staff!

Please only register for 1 lesson in the month!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Stronger Together: Community Mental Health Fair

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Community Room Full at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages
:

As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, the New Britain Public Library is hosting "Stronger Together: A Community Mental Health Fair." This free event is open to all members of the community and will feature representatives from local organizati

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, the New Britain Public Library is hosting "Stronger Together: A Community Mental Health Fair." This free event is open to all members of the community and will feature representatives from local organizati

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Chess Club

Saturday, June 14, 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 "All Ages" group.

Chess Club

Saturday, June 28, 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 "All Ages" group.

Chess Club

Saturday, July 12, 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 "All Ages" group.

Chess Club

Saturday, July 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 "All Ages" group.

Chess Club

Saturday, August 9, 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 "All Ages" group.

Chess Club

Saturday, August 23, 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 "All Ages" group.

Chess Club

Saturday, September 13, 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 "All Ages" group.

Chess Club

Saturday, September 27, 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 "All Ages" group.

Chess Club

Saturday, October 11, 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 "All Ages" group.

Friends Fall Book Sale

10/14/2025 @ 9:00am to 10/18/2025 @ 8:00pm
Community Room Large at Main Library
Age Group:
All Ages
:

Fall Book Sale

October 14-18, 2025

*Setup and Teardown included*

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

Fall Book Sale

October 14-18, 2025

*Setup and Teardown included*