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New Britain Public Library's 10th Annual Fundraiser! Tickets available now! It's a party at the library! It's an opportunity to play a role in shaping the future of the New Britain Public Library!

Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Children" group

Scavenger Hunt: City Beet

All Day 4/4–4/30
Children
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Pick up your City Beet scavenger hunt at the Children's Desk; find all the characters around the Children's Room and win a prize!

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

My Portion Inc Food Pantry

10:30am–4:00pm
Adults, All Ages
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Large
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Come out to the library for a Food Pantry hosted by My Portion Inc. 

Food, clothes, and furniture will be available on a first come first served basis and while supplies last! 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Chess Club

11:00am–4:00pm
All Ages
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games
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

Poetry Writing Workshop

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Periodicals Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Conversation, Learn from the Expert, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive monthly poetry workshop series, led by Christopher Young, centered around teaching and improving the skills necessary to write poetry.

This event is in the "Children" group

Story Walk: City Beet

2:00pm–3:30pm
Children
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Families are invited to follow the pages and listen to City Beet by Tziporah Cohen as they stroll through the library! Each family can choose a free book to take home to read together. Children can select seeds to plant in their gardens.

This event is in the "Children" group

Tiny Tales

9:30am–10:00am
Children
Jefferson Branch
Library Branch: Jefferson Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come to the Jefferson Branch Library and join us for stories and music! This program is for kids ages 4 and under, with 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.