Do you wanna showcase your artistic skills? Have a super cool piece of fan art you’re dying for people to see. Stop by the teen desk with your completed artwork and we can showcase it on the walls of the Teen Room!

New Britain teens are invited to join the Teen Room's Discord server to chat, get the latest info on upcoming events, and stay in touch with friends even when the library isn't open. To request access, fill out the Google Form here: https://rb.gy/q7vjlq.

You can also find us on TikTok @NBPLTeens

Chill Beats to Do Homework to
Teen Room

Thursday, May 02: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 09: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 16: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 23: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 30: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Join us Thursdays from 6PM-7PM for a dedicated hour of quiet study time. Students can come into the teen room and finish up homework, read, or participate in any other quiet activities while we play some soothing and relaxing chill beats in the background.

Anime in the Teen Room
Teen Room

Tuesday, May 07: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 14: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 21: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 28: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Join us Tuesdays in May from 6PM-7PM for a chance to watch the latest and greatest in Japanese animation.This month we’ll be watching One Piece in honor of our March Manga Madness winner! Monkey D. Luffy sets off on an adventure with his pirate crew in hopes of finding the greatest treasure ever, known as the "One Piece." Snacks will be provided.

DIY Cat Toys
Community Room

Patrons can get crafty using provided patterns to assemble their very own cat toys with All needed supplies will be provided! participants will be able to take what they make home with them, or they can choose to leave their creations to be donated to cats in need.

Teen Advisory Board
Teen Room

Share ideas for everything from programs to Teen Room decor. For this session we want to hear from you all on what you would like to see for the Teen Room for the Spring months. Pizza and soda will be served.

This program is geared towards 12-18 year old’s. If you have any questions contact Brett at [email protected] or call 860-224-3155 ext 119

Learn to Play the Ukulele
Community Room

Want to try an instrument that is fun and easy to play? Join Julie Stepanek as she shows the fundamentals of ukulele playing. No experience necessary. Ukuleles provided.
Julie Stepanek lives in a forest in western Massachusetts where she raised a son and taught herself how to play the ukulele. She has been teaching and making music at libraries, senior centers and preschools throughout New England for the past twelve years.

Register here: https://forms.gle/ZF4niu62MLpkjUtV9

National Drawing Day Gallery

Winners announced Friday, May 10th at 4:00

National Drawing Day is May 16th, and to celebrate, the NBPL would like to invite patrons to submit a drawing of your favorite book related character, place or object for a chance to win a prize! Winners will be picked on May 10th. Registration is required. Patrons may register and submit their drawings at the Reference, Teen or Children's desks. All ages are welcome to participate. Limit one drawing per patron, please.

Register here: https://forms.gle/ZF4niu62MLpkjUtV9

Virtual Drawing Night!

Come celebrate National Drawing day and play the Doodle challenge live in this virtual event! Take turns drawing and guessing what people have drawn, all on zoom!

Register here: https://forms.gle/ZF4niu62MLpkjUtV9

Hidden Treasures Cat Adoption Event

Come meet some of the adoptable cats from Hidden Treasures adoption center!
If potential adopters would like to fill out an application prior to the event, they can send an email requesting an application to: [email protected]

Register here: https://forms.gle/ZF4niu62MLpkjUtV

Teen Tower Challenge
Teen Room

Come solo or work in teams to build the tallest tower in 30 minutes with only marshmallows and toothpicks.

DIY Mini Notebooks
Teen Room

We’re taking recycled cereal boxes and transforming them into awesome mini notebooks, perfect for bullet journaling. All supplies will be provided.