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This event is in the "Children" group.

Time for Tots

Friday, March 14, 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. 

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 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 "Teens" group.

Teen Video Game Tournament: Guilty Gear

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Teen Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us for our next exciting video game tournament! Teens will have the chance to compete with fellow gamers in Guilty Gear - Strive. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us for our next exciting video game tournament! Teens will have the chance to compete with fellow gamers in Guilty Gear - Strive

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 "Teens" group.

STEAM Teens: Aluminum Foil Boats

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room Large at Main Library
Program Type:
STEAM Learning
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered how a ship made of steel can float? Join us to build aluminum foil boats and determine whose boat can hold the most weight!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Large
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered how a ship made of steel can float? Join us to build aluminum foil boats and determine whose boat can hold the most weight!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

🧵 Sewing Wednesdays – One-on-One Lessons! ✂️✨

Wednesday, March 19, 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
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.

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 "All Ages" group.

National Women's History Month - Mattatuck Kay Sage Presentation

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Periodicals Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Conversation, Learn from the Expert, Presentation
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

This MATT on the Go will explore the early life of Kay Sage and her personal and professional relationships with other prominent artists. Kay Sage (1898-1963) was a contemporary ar...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Periodicals Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Conversation, Learn from the Expert, Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

This MATT on the Go will explore the early life of Kay Sage and her personal and professional relationships with other prominent artists. Kay Sage (1898-1963) was a contemporary artist who lived and worked in Woodbury, Connecticut.

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 "All Ages" group.

Courageous Women in History: Harriet Tubman

Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room Full at Main Library
Program Type:
Community Conversation, Learn from the Expert, Presentation
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, join us for a reenactment of Harriet Tubman's speech “I Can’t Die But Once” from the 1896 inaugural meeting of the National Association of ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Conversation, Learn from the Expert, Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, join us for a reenactment of Harriet Tubman's speech “I Can’t Die But Once” from the 1896 inaugural meeting of the National Association of Colored Women in Washington D.C.

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 "All Ages" group.

🧵 Sewing Wednesdays – One-on-One Lessons! ✂️✨

Wednesday, March 26, 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...

Required
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.

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?

Good Friday

All Day
Main Library, Jefferson Branch, Community Event

The New Britain Public Library (Main Library and Jefferson Branch) will be closed in observance of Good Friday Good Friday.

Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Jefferson Branch, Community Event
Description:

The New Britain Public Library (Main Library and Jefferson Branch) will be closed in observance of Good Friday Good Friday.

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?

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Let’s Talk!

Friday, May 16, 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?