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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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
May
21
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
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?
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
21
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
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.
Teens,
Adults
Main Library
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:
4
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.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
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
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!
This event is in the "Teens" group.
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
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
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
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Teens,
Adults
Main Library
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
21
2025
Wed
May-ke a Keychain - Glowforge
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Makerspace
Required
Seats Remaining:
3
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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
May
21
2025
Wed
Homework Center
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Outside of Teen
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.
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!
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
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
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
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
Event Details:
Join us on Thursdays for a dedicated hour of quiet study time.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
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
Required
Seats Remaining:
20
Event Details:
Do you enjoy trying new foods? Do you like trying new things and discussing them with others?
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
May
20
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
20
2025
Tue
Evening Book Club
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Community Room Large
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
Join the Evening Book Club for this month's selection, The Invisible Kingdom by Meghan O'Rourke. New members are always welcome!
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This event is in the "Children" group.
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.
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