This event is in the "Children" group. 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! This event is in the "Children" group. May 21 2025 Wed Crafty Creative's Club: DIY Kinetic Sand 4:30pm - 5:30pm Main Library 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 This event is in the "Adults" group. May 21 2025 Wed Lawyers in the Library 5:30pm - 7:00pm Main Library 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 This event is in the "Adults" group. May 22 2025 Thu Digitization Days 3:00pm - 4:00pm Main Library 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 This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 22 2025 Thu Crochet Together - Bookmarks 3:00pm - 4:30pm Main Library 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. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 22 2025 Thu Homework Center 4:00pm - 6:00pm Main Library 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. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 22 2025 Thu Chill Beats for Homework & Study 5:30pm - 6:30pm Main Library 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! This event is in the "Children" group. May 22 2025 Thu Family Story Hour: Grow Where You Go - Butterflies 6:30pm - 7:30pm Main Library 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 This event is in the "Adults" group. May 23 2025 Fri Let’s Talk! 10:00am - 12:00pm Main Library 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 May 24 - 26 2025 Closing Memorial Day All Day 5/24 - 5/26 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 This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 27 2025 Tue May-ke a Keychain - Tinkercad 3D 3:00pm - 4:30pm Main Library 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. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 27 2025 Tue Anime in the Teen Room 6:00pm - 7:00pm Main Library 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! This event is in the "Children" group. May 28 2025 Wed Super Kids 10:00am - 11:00am Main Library 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 28 2025 Wed 1-on-1 Tech Assistance 3:00pm - 4:00pm Main Library 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 This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 28 2025 Wed May-ke a Keychain - Anime Characters 4:00pm - 5:30pm Main Library 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. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 28 2025 Wed Homework Center 4:00pm - 6:00pm Main Library 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 This event is in the "Teens" group. May 28 2025 Wed Anime Perler Beads 4:30pm - 5:30pm Main Library 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! This event is in the "Children" group. May 28 2025 Wed Crafty Creative's Club: Pom-Pom Pets 5:00pm - 6:00pm Main Library 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 May 28 2025 Wed Board Meeting 5:00pm - 7:00pm 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 This event is in the "Adults" group. May 28 2025 Wed Game Night Social 5:30pm - 7:30pm Main Library 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 This event is in the "Adults" group. May 29 2025 Thu Digitization Days 3:00pm - 4:00pm Main Library 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. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 29 2025 Thu Homework Center 4:00pm - 6:00pm Main Library 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. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 29 2025 Thu Chill Beats for Homework & Study 5:30pm - 6:30pm Main Library 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 This event is in the "Adults" group. May 29 2025 Thu Zumba at the Library! 6:00pm - 7:00pm Main Library 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. This event is in the "Children" group. May 29 2025 Thu Family Story Hour 6:30pm - 7:30pm Main Library 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.