This event is in the "All Ages" group. Friends Spring Book Sale Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm Community Room Large at Main Library Age Group: All Ages Join us for our Spring Book Sale Thursday, April 24th through Saturday, April 26th! View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr 26 2025 Sat Friends Spring Book Sale 10:00am - 2:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Large Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Join us for our Spring Book Sale Thursday, April 24th through Saturday, April 26th!
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Chess Club Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm Outside of Teen at Main Library Program Type: Learn from the Expert Age Group: All Ages Join us for Chess Club at the library on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. No registration required. All skill levels welcome! View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr 26 2025 Sat Chess Club 11:00am - 4:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Outside of Teen Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Learn from the Expert Event Details: Join us for Chess Club at the library on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. No registration required. All skill levels welcome!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Banned Book Club Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Periodicals Room at Main Library Program Type: Book Club, Community Conversation Age Group: Adults 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 To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 26 2025 Sat Banned Book Club 2:00pm - 3:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Periodicals Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club, Community Conversation Registration Required 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 To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee.
This event is in the "Adults" group. 1-on-1 Tech Assistance Monday, April 28, 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. Apr 28 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 "Children" group. Terrific Tots Monday, April 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Hawley Room at Main Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Storytime for children ages 2½- 3½, with an adult. Activities include stories, a craft, and time to play with toys at the end of the program. View Details This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 28 2025 Mon Terrific Tots 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 2½- 3½, with an adult. Activities include stories, a craft, and time to play with toys at the end of the program. 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 "Teens" group. Homework Center Monday, April 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 28 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, April 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Periodicals Room 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. Apr 28 2025 Mon The Joy of Cookbooking Cookbook Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Periodicals Room 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 Tuesday, April 29, 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! Cancelled View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 29 2025 Tue Cancelled Learning at the Library: Homeschool Enrichment Days 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!
This event is in the "Children" group. Super Kids Wednesday, April 30, 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. Apr 30 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, April 30, 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. Apr 30 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. Homework Center Wednesday, April 30, 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. Apr 30 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 "Children" group. 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! View Details This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 30 2025 Wed Crafty Creatives Club: Personalized Keychains 4:30pm - 5:30pm Main Library 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!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Game Night Social Wednesday, April 30, 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! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 30 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 Registration Required 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. 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! View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 30 2025 Wed Mother’s Day Printmaking 6:00pm - 7:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Large Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to carve a custom printmaking stamp to create cards or personalized art pieces. Seats are limited, so sign up today!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Digitization Days Thursday, May 1, 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! View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 1 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 1, 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 1 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 1, 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 1 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 1, 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! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 1 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 Registration Required 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 1, 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 1 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 2, 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 2 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 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 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 2 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. Silent Book Club Saturday Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm Community Room Full at Main Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Children Join Children's Librarian Cara for a cozy afternoon of reading and snacks at the New Britain Public Library! View Details This event is in the "Children" group. May 3 2025 Sat Silent Book Club Saturday 11:00am - 1:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Full Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join Children's Librarian Cara for a cozy afternoon of reading and snacks at the New Britain Public Library!
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Container Gardening Workshop Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Community Room Full at Main Library Program Type: Community Conversation, Learn from the Expert, Presentation, Workshop Age Group: All Ages Learn about gardening in containers and how to get the most out of your outdoor space! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 3 2025 Sat Container Gardening Workshop 1:00pm - 2:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Full Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Conversation, Learn from the Expert, Presentation, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Learn about gardening in containers and how to get the most out of your outdoor space!
This event is in the "Adults" group. 1-on-1 Tech Assistance Monday, May 5, 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 5 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.
