Library Closed

The New Britain Public Library (Main Library and Jefferson Branch) will be closed Thursday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth.

Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Adults" group

1-on-1 Tech Assistance

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
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 "Adults" group

Friendship Service Center Outreach

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Small
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Representatives from the Friendship Service Center's Hope Connection Center will be at the library to assist individuals experiencing homelessness with finding shelter, accessing showers, doing laundry, and more. No registration required.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Faux-Stained-Glass Coloring

3:00pm–4:00pm
All Ages
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Patrons ages 8 and up are invited to trace or freehand a drawing onto special material to make what looks just like stained glass! This craft is accessible to all skill levels and is perfect for a summer decoration!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Senior Sleuths

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Community Event
Offsite 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: Portrait of a killer : Jack the Ripper-- case closed by Patricia Cornwell.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Welcome to YA!

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children, Teens
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Games, Presentation
Event Details:

Calling all incoming 6th graders! Join Children's Librarian Cara and Teen Librarian Brett to hear about all the Teen Room has to offer for new patrons! 

This event is in the "Teens" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Large
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us all summer long for weekly video game tournaments! This week, we'll be playing Super Smash Bros. First place will receive a small prize! This event is intended for ages 12 and up.