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The New Britain Public Library (Main Library and Jefferson Branch) will be closed Friday, April 18th in observance of Good Friday.

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Earth Day Terrarium

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teen Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
:

In celebration of Earth Day, create a beautiful terrarium and learn the basics of this mini ecosystem!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

In celebration of Earth Day, create a beautiful terrarium and learn the basics of this mini ecosystem!

Customize Your Clothes

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

Bring your own clothes and give them a fresh new look! Use fabric paint, embroidery, and Cricut designs to customize your wardrobe and express your unique style. 

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Bring your own clothes and give them a fresh new look! Use fabric paint, embroidery, and Cricut designs to customize your wardrobe and express your unique style. 

Brown balls of dirt and clay filled with seeds and stacked on a light blue background.

Crafty Creatives Club: Grow as You Go - Wildflower Seed Bombs

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room Full at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Children
:

Make a fun seed bomb to plant tons of wildflowers wherever you throw it!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Event Details:

Make a fun seed bomb to plant tons of wildflowers wherever you throw it!

Pony beads in bright translucent multi-colors with white letters on them.

Crafty Creatives Club: Personalized Keychains

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
:

Join the Crafty Creatives Club to make fun, personalized keychains to attach to your school bag!

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

Join the Crafty Creatives Club to make fun, personalized keychains to attach to your school bag!

Hands carving an art print

Mother’s Day Printmaking

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room Large at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert
Age Group:
Adults
:

Learn how to carve a custom printmaking stamp to create cards or personalized art pieces. Seats are limited, so sign up today!

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Large
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn how to carve a custom printmaking stamp to create cards or personalized art pieces. Seats are limited, so sign up today!

Picture of adults painting together in front of a skyline

Stories for every Journey

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room Large at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Adults
:

Join us for Stories for Every Journey, a story time and craft program for adults with intellectual disabilities, made possible through collaboration with CCARC. Register today!

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Large
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Join us for Stories for Every Journey, a story time and craft program for adults with intellectual disabilities, made possible through collaboration with CCARC. Register today!

Graphic that says "Sewing Mondays, 1-on-1 Lessons" with a drawing of a sewing machine.

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!

DIY One Piece Bookmarks

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
:

One Piece is back! Join us in the Teen Room to celebrate the return of One Piece by crafting your very own One Piece bookmark! All materials will be provided. 

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

One Piece is back! Join us in the Teen Room to celebrate the return of One Piece by crafting your very own One Piece bookmark! All materials will be provided. 

mothers day crafts day

🌸 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!

Crafty Creative's Club: Paper Lily Bouquet

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
:

Join the Crafty Creative's Club to make beautiful paper lily bouquets to celebrate spring or Mother's Day!

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 beautiful paper lily bouquets to celebrate spring or Mother's Day!

Screen printed design of a red strawberry plant on paper

DIY Screen Printing

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

Learn how to screen print designs on paper and fabric without emulsion - a method of screen printing that's easier to do yourself and at home! No materials or experience required, just sign up!

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Learn how to screen print designs on paper and fabric without emulsion - a method of screen printing that's easier to do yourself and at home! No materials or experience required, just sign up!

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.

Graphic that says "Sewing Mondays, 1-on-1 Lessons" with a drawing of a sewing machine.

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!

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!

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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!

An assortment of "positive affirmation" keychains made with a Cricut machine.

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!

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
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.

Fake cactuses made from green socks displayed in flower pots

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! 

Graphic that says "Sewing Mondays, 1-on-1 Lessons" with a drawing of a sewing machine.

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!

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.

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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.

An assortment of wooden keychains made with the Glowforge laser-cutting machine.

May-ke a Keychain - Glowforge

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

Use our Glowforge laser-cutting machine to make your own keychain design using wood or colored acrylic!

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: 5
Event Details:

Use our Glowforge laser-cutting machine to make your own keychain design using wood or colored acrylic!

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.

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!

Three crochet floral bookmarks laid out above a book.

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: 6
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.

Assortment of 3D printed keychains with different names.

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: 3
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.

Assortment of colorful keychains featuring anime characters.

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: 7
Event Details:

Turn your favorite anime character into a keychain using UV resin!

This is one of our four May-ke a Keychain workshops!

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!

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!