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Crafty Creative's Club: DIY Kinetic Sand

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
:

Join the Crafty Creative's Club to work on a fun, sensory craft! Together we will make our very own colorful kinetic sand to take home!

Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join the Crafty Creative's Club to work on a fun, sensory craft! Together we will make our very own colorful kinetic sand to take home!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Lawyers in the Library

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room Large at Main Library
Program Type:
Learn from the Expert
Age Group:
Adults
:

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.

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 "Adults" group.

Digitization Days

Thursday, May 22, 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!

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

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: 3
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Story Hour: Grow Where You Go - Butterflies

Thursday, May 22, 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 some fluttery stories, children will create their own butterflies!

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 some fluttery stories, children will create their own butterflies!

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, May 23, 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?

Memorial Day

All Day 5/24 - 5/26
Main Library, Jefferson Branch, Community Event

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

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 Memorial Day.

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

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Super Kids

Wednesday, May 28, 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, May 28, 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.

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!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

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!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Crafty Creative's Club: Pom-Pom Pets

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
:

Join the Crafty Creative's Club to make adorable Pom-Pom pets to take home! These cute pets are super low maintenance and super fun to make!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join the Crafty Creative's Club to make adorable Pom-Pom pets to take home! These cute pets are super low maintenance and super fun to make!

Board Meeting

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room Full at Main Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Board Meeting

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

Board Meeting

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Game Night Social

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Periodicals Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Games, Learn from the Expert
Age Group:
Adults
:

New to the area and looking to meet new people who like to play board games? Have an established gaming group and looking for a new spot to play? Join us on the last Thursday of the month for board games at New Britain Public Library!

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Periodicals Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games, Learn from the Expert
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

New to the area and looking to meet new people who like to play board games? Have an established gaming group and looking for a new spot to play? Join us on the last Thursday of the month for board games at New Britain Public Library!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Digitization Days

Thursday, May 29, 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!

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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, 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Zumba at the Library!

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room Large at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Learn from the Expert
Age Group:
Adults
:

Join us for Zumba at the library with certified Zumba instructor, Tim Engstrom! Wear comfortable clothes, bring a bottle of water, and get ready to dance! Register today!

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Large
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Learn from the Expert
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for Zumba at the library with certified Zumba instructor, Tim Engstrom! Wear comfortable clothes, bring a bottle of water, and get ready to dance! Register today!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Story Hour

Thursday, May 29, 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. Stories and a short film or activity. 

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. Stories and a short film 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.