NBPL News OCTOBER 1, 2020 VOLUME 13, ISSUE 1 New Britain Public Library est. 1853 www.facebook.com/nbpl.ct Instagram & Twier @NewBritLib Thank you for being so supportive. We appreciate all who come in to use library services and abide with the safety procedures in these challenging times. Thank you to the many donors who have sent in their generous Annual Giving gift. This year we are asking for help with COVID related expenses or for the exterior renovation project. The response has been incredible. If you would like to donate, please ask for an Annual Giving form at the Check Out Desk. Many thanks to all who joined us for our first virtual Literary Libations for a fun evening with author and food educator, Terry Walters, who provided tips on preparing healthy food. Great job done by the board members who arranged this wonderful event to support the library. October 27th is a very important day. It is the last day to register to vote for the November 3rd election. Our librarians can guide you through the various ways to do this, including providing a registration form that can be sent in the mail. Due to the pandemic, voters are eligible to vote by absentee ballot in Connecticut. Absentee ballot applications are being sent to every registered voter. They can be returned by mail or dropped off at City Hall. An absentee ballot will then be mailed to you. You can still vote at your usual election poll. Not voting is giving up your voice! —Pat Rutkowski, Director Words from Our Director Main: 20 High St. New Britain, CT 06051 Jefferson Branch: 140 Horse Plain Road www.nbpl.info 860-224-3155 Virtual Bingo: Halloween Edition Wed. Oct. 14, 6 pm Are you ready to play some bingo via Zoom and see if you can win first place! Our October bingo will feature a special Halloween theme. All ages are welcome! Virtual Death Café Tues. Oct. 20, 10:30 am Join us for a conversation on death led by our reference librarian Brett. A Death Cafe is a group directed discussion of death. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counseling session. Traditionally, cake is served at in-person Death Cafés, so participants are welcome to join this online event with a sweet treat and a cup of their favorite tea. Virtual Presentation: A Ghost Hunter’s Favorite Cases Thurs. Oct. 8, 6 pm Join renowned paranormal investigator Barry Pirro as he discusses some of his most chilling cases of ghosts, demons, and haunted objects. In addition, hear real ghost voices recorded during ghost investigations, and watch an amazing video of a ghost captured on film. Participants will also have a chance to ask questions about ghost hunting, and to share their own true ghost stories. All adult programs are virtual and on Zoom. Call the Information Desk to register 860-224-3155 ext. 125.
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NBPL News
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New Britain Public Library est. 1853
www.facebook.com/nbpl.ct
Instagram & Twitter @NewBritLib
Thank you for being so supportive. We appreciate all who come in to use library services and abide with the safety procedures in these challenging times. Thank you to the many donors who have sent in their generous Annual Giving gift. This year we are asking for help with COVID related expenses or for the exterior renovation project. The response has been incredible. If you would like to donate, please ask for an Annual Giving form at the Check Out Desk. Many thanks to all who joined us for our first virtual Literary Libations for a fun evening with author and food educator, Terry Walters, who provided tips on preparing healthy food. Great job done by the board members who arranged this wonderful event to support the library.
October 27th is a very important day. It is the last day to register to vote for the November 3rd election. Our librarians can guide you through the various ways to do this, including providing a registration form that can be sent in the mail. Due to the pandemic, voters are eligible to vote by absentee ballot in Connecticut. Absentee ballot applications are being sent to every registered voter. They can be returned by mail or dropped off at City Hall. An absentee ballot will then be mailed to you. You can still vote at your usual election poll. Not voting is giving up your voice!
—Pat Rutkowski, Director
Words from Our Director
Main: 20 High St. New Britain, CT 06051 Jefferson Branch: 140 Horse Plain Road
www.nbpl.info
860-224-3155
Virtual Bingo: Halloween Edition Wed. Oct. 14, 6 pm Are you ready to play some bingo via Zoom and see if you can win first place! Our October bingo will feature a special Halloween theme. All ages are welcome!
Virtual Death Café Tues. Oct. 20, 10:30 am Join us for a conversation on death led by our reference librarian Brett. A Death Cafe is a group directed discussion of death. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counseling session. Traditionally, cake is served at in-person Death Cafés, so participants are welcome to join this online event with a sweet treat and a cup of their favorite tea.
Virtual Presentation: A Ghost Hunter’s Favorite Cases Thurs. Oct. 8, 6 pm Join renowned paranormal investigator Barry Pirro as he discusses some of his most chilling cases of ghosts, demons, and haunted objects. In addition, hear real ghost voices recorded during ghost investigations, and watch an amazing video of a ghost captured on film. Participants will also have a chance to ask questions about ghost hunting, and to share their own true ghost stories. All adult programs are virtual and on Zoom. Call the
Information Desk to register 860-224-3155 ext. 125.
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Adult Programs
N B P L N E W S
Teen Programs Homework Center Are you in grade 6-12? Need some extra help with homework, a particular subject, SAT prep, or English as a second language? Call us at 860-224-3155 ext. 130 to make an appointment with one of our Homework Center tutors. This is a free service funded by the American Savings Foundation. Students must live and/or attend school in New Britain. Virtual sessions may be available, please call for additional information.
All adult programs are virtual and on Zoom. You can register by calling our Information Desk 860-224-3155 ext. 125.
Trivia Tuesday Tues. Oct. 6, 4 pm Join us for a virtual trivia game! Answer questions based on classic monster movies and TV shows. Compete with your friends to find out who is the biggest monster expert. Register today on our website: www.nbpl.info/teens.html
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Calling all Animal Crossing players! Come explore the library’s island: Honeybee. Check out our in-game library and museum, fish, harvest fruit and flowers, pick up some recipes, and maybe earn a special gift for visiting. Visit the NBPL island during library hours using the library’s Nintendo Switch friend code, SW-0692-6879-1975
Horror Themed Trivia Night Wed. Oct. 21, 6 pm Ready to test your knowledge. Laugh a lot and have some fun. Join us for our special Horror themed Trivia Night. Team up, come solo or pair up. Compete to win first prize!
Virtual Movie Night Wed. Oct. 28, 6 pm Join us for a virtual movie screening of the horror classic House on the Haunted Hill starring Vincent Price.
Virtual Senior Book Discussion Group Tues. Oct. 20, 1 pm The book will be In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex by Nathaniel Philbrick. Copies available at the Check Out Desk. New members always welcome.
Read, Review, Rewards! There is a new reading program at the library! Read a book, graphic novel, or manga, write a review, and receive a free book. Submit your reviews at the our website www.nbpl.info/teens.html
Virtual Movie Afternoon: Night of the Living Dead Tues. Oct. 20, 4 pm Join us for a free, online movie screening of this creepy classic and share your thoughts in the chat! Sign up on our website www.nbpl.info/teens.html to receive a Zoom link and additional instructions.
Grab and Go Activity Kits: Halloween Paper Garlands Pick up an activity kit today with all the supplies and instructions you need to make your own Halloween paper garlands! Make bats, spiders, pumpkins, ghosts, and black cats. The only tools you need to own are a pair of scissors and a pencil.
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Bingo on the front lawn Sat. Oct. 17, 2 pm Bring a blanket for your family, ages 5-12 years with an adult. In the event of rain, this program will be cancelled. Registration required, please call the Children’s Department at 860-224-3155, ex. 121. Halloween Costume Party on the front lawn Sat. Oct. 31, 2 pm Bring a blanket for your family and gather on the front lawn for Halloween stories followed by treats. If it’s a dark and stormy afternoon treats will be available in the Children’s Department. Science-to-Go Kits: Apples The October Science-to-Go kit celebrates fall’s favorite fruit—apples! It will contain activities and suggestions for Apple math, Apple science, and Apple art (you provide the apples). Keep your eyes “peeled” for the email announcing when it is available.
Check Out a Library Mobile Hotspot!
If you are an adult library patron lacking Internet in your home, have no fear the library has hotspots available for two week checkout! Mobile hotspots are a device you can use to connect a mobile-enabled device, such as a laptop, smartphone or tablet, to the internet. The hotspot is portable, so you can connect your device almost anywhere. Please call 860-224-3155 ext. 125 for any questions.
Facebook Live Storytimes
Virtual Terrific Tots on Facebook Live Storytime for children ages 2½-3½ years. Mondays at 10 am Oct. 5, 19, & 26
Stories, fingerplays, and songs with Miss Amy. Pick up the craft of the week at the library to extend the storytime experience.
Oct. 5 On Your Feet! Stories about feet and shoes.
Oct. 19 Halloween Pumpkins Pick a pumpkin, carve a face.
Oct. 26 Trick or Treat Halloween stories. Virtual Super Kids on Facebook Live Storytime for children ages 3-5 years. Wednesdays at 10 am Oct. 7, 14, 21, & 28
Stories, fingerplays, and songs with Miss JoAnn.
Oct. 7 How Much is that Doggie in the Window? Stories about pets.
Oct. 14 Corn Fields & Pumpkin Patches Stories about scarecrows.
Oct. 21 Let’s Get Ready for Halloween Costumes and pumpkins.
Oct. 28 Pumpkin (and Candy) Time Stores for Halloween.
Virtual Time for Tots on Facebook Live Fridays at 10 am Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30 Stories, songs, and fingerplays with Miss Martha, Miss Amy, and Miss Audrey for children ages 3 years or under.
Take & Make craft kits are available. Preschool—5th grade.
Mobile Hotspots: borrowable free
Internet on the go!
Friends of the New Britain Public Library
Editor: Pat Rutkowski, Director Layout Design: Jason Villani
As we enter into the eighth month of restrictions we must all follow to protect ourselves and others from Covid-19, the Friends continue to try to find safe ways to support our library. In September, we held a pop-up mini sale on the library's front lawn and were very happy to see so many familiar faces after such a long time. On Saturday, October 3, from 10 am to 2 pm, we will have another mini sale, this time in the library parking lot, featuring only adult fiction, children's
books and DVDs, everything priced at $2.00 or less. Payment by cash only, and masks and social distancing are required. Rain date for the mini sale is Saturday, October 10.
Sadly, we are still unable to accept donations of books and other materials and the Every Day Book Sale remains closed until it is safe to reopen. Friends membership renewals will be mailed out in early November, and forms for new members will also be available at the library.
No Displays
Main Library 20 High Street 860-224-3155
Monday-Thursday 9 am-6 pm Friday 9 am -5 pm Saturday 10 am-5 pm
Library Hours and Locations
Teen Room Monday-Thursday 2 pm-6 pm Friday 2 pm-5 pm Saturday 10 am-5 pm
Local History Room Monday & Wednesday 9 am-2 pm
Computer Center Monday-Thursday 9 am-5:30 pm Friday 9 am-4:30 pm Saturday 10-4:30 pm
Jefferson Branch Curbside Pickup Only 140 Horse Plain Road 860-225-4700
Monday-Friday 9:30 am-4:30 pm
Library Closings
Monday, October 12 Columbus Day
Library Displays
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News from The Hive Update
As the Hive moves closer to launching, the committee is delighted to announce our logo designed by the library’s own Mahogany Rich. Mahogany is a Graphic Design major at Tunxis Community College and has
been working as our Library Aide since 2019. She was excited to sketch up some designs (using the New Britain bee as inspiration) for the committee which eventually became the Hive logo you see here.
This resume and job hunting resource is available in the library as well as at home. You can create your resume, upload it onto this database, and then receive a critique of it. There is also interview skills help, job search links, live interview and job coaches. You must make a free account to access these features. Check it out here http://nbpl.info/databases.html
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