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! View Details Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 12 2025 Mon Sewing Mondays - 1-on-1 Lessons 4:00pm - 5:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace Registration Required 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 "Teens" group. Homework Center Monday, May 12, 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group. May 12 2025 Mon 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. Lego With Friends Monday, May 12, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Teen Room at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens Join us in the Teen Room and get your Lego on! Participants are invited to work on one of our official Lego sets or build a unique creation using just their imaginations! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. May 12 2025 Mon Lego With Friends 4:30pm - 5:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us in the Teen Room and get your Lego on! Participants are invited to work on one of our official Lego sets or build a unique creation using just their imaginations!
This event is in the "Children" group. Learning at the Library: Homeschool Enrichment Days SESSION 2 Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Children's Room at Main Library Program Type: STEAM Learning Age Group: Children Join us for Learning at the Library: Homeschool Enrichment days: Session 2 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. May 13 2025 Tue Learning at the Library: Homeschool Enrichment Days SESSION 2 10:30am - 11:30am Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children Program Type: STEAM Learning Registration Required Event Details: Join us for Learning at the Library: Homeschool Enrichment days: Session 2
This event is in the "Teens" group. Anime in the Teen Room Tuesday, May 13, 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group. May 13 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 14, 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group. May 14 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 14, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group. May 14 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 - Cricut Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Makerspace at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace Age Group: Teens, Adults Use our Cricut machine to make your own keychain design with permanent vinyl!This is one of our four May-ke a Keychain workshops! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 14 2025 Wed May-ke a Keychain - Cricut 4:00pm - 5:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: Use our Cricut machine to make your own keychain design with permanent vinyl!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. Homework Center Wednesday, May 14, 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group. May 14 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 "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! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 14 2025 Wed Faux Cactus DIY Craft 6:00pm - 7:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required 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 "Adults" group. Digitization Days Thursday, May 15, 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! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 15 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 Registration Required 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 15, 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group. May 15 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 15, 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group. May 15 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 Thursday, May 15, 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group. May 15 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. Time for Tots Friday, May 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am Community Room Full at Main Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Storytime and time to play with toys for children under 3 years, accompanied by an adult. View Details This event is in the "Children" group. May 16 2025 Fri Time for Tots 10:00am - 11:30am Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Full Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Storytime and time to play with toys for children under 3 years, accompanied by an adult. 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 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 Are you interested in learning English? Do you want to practice your English pronunciation and conversation skills in a casual group setting? Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 16 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 Registration Required 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 "Children" group. Pokémon Club Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm Children's Room at Main Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Children Calling all Pokémon fans to join Librarian Cara to trade cards, fight battles and play other Pokémon related games! Please bring your cards or any Pokémon related items you might want to share. View Details This event is in the "Children" group. May 17 2025 Sat Pokémon Club 2:30pm - 3:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Games Event Details: Calling all Pokémon fans to join Librarian Cara to trade cards, fight battles and play other Pokémon related games! Please bring your cards or any Pokémon related items you might want to share.
This event is in the "Adults" group. 1-on-1 Tech Assistance Monday, May 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group. May 19 2025 Mon 1-on-1 Tech Assistance 10:00am - 11:00am 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 "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! View Details Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 19 2025 Mon Sewing Mondays - 1-on-1 Lessons 4:00pm - 5:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace Registration Required 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 "Teens" group. Homework Center Monday, May 19, 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group. May 19 2025 Mon 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 "Adults" group. The Joy of Cookbooking Cookbook Club Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Community Room Large at Main Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Do you enjoy trying new foods? Do you like trying new things and discussing them with others? Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 19 2025 Mon The Joy of Cookbooking Cookbook Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Large Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Do you enjoy trying new foods? Do you like trying new things and discussing them with others?
This event is in the "Children" group. Learning at the Library: Homeschool Enrichment Days SESSION 1 Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Children's Room at Main Library Program Type: STEAM Learning Age Group: Children Join us for Learning at the Library: Homeschool Enrichment days: Session 1 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. May 20 2025 Tue Learning at the Library: Homeschool Enrichment Days SESSION 1 10:30am - 11:30am Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children Program Type: STEAM Learning Registration Required Event Details: Join us for Learning at the Library: Homeschool Enrichment days: Session 1
This event is in the "Adults" group. Senior Sleuths Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Community Event Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Come join our Senior Sleuths Book Club! This month's book is: Gallows View by Peter Robinson. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. May 20 2025 Tue Senior Sleuths 1:00pm - 2:00pm Community Event Library Branch: Community Event Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Come join our Senior Sleuths Book Club! This month's book is: Gallows View by Peter Robinson.
This event is in the "Teens" group. STEAM Teens: Puff Mobiles Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Teen Room at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Learning Age Group: Teens Renewable energy sources are in focus! Join us to build a wind-powered car using straws, LifeSavers candies, paper, and tape, and get your car to the finish line using as few puffs of air as possible. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. May 20 2025 Tue STEAM Teens: Puff Mobiles 4:30pm - 5:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Learning Registration Required Event Details: Renewable energy sources are in focus! Join us to build a wind-powered car using straws, LifeSavers candies, paper, and tape, and get your car to the finish line using as few puffs of air as possible.
