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Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Children" group

Dog Man Scavenger Hunt

All Day 3/2–3/31
Children
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Stop by the Children's Department to participate in our month long Dog Man scavenger hunt! Pick up your sheet at the Children's Desk and return it when completed for a fun prize!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

March Pop-Up Sale

03/16/2026 @ 9:00pm–03/28/2026 @ 4:30pm
All Ages
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Tables Next to Circulation
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Pop-up history & biography sale. During regular library hours. Don’t miss out on your chance to SAVE! $1.00 each.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Homework Center

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Outside of Teen
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

The Homework Center is available for New Britain teens in grades 6 to 12 on Mondays and Wednesdays (except on holidays or school closures), from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Fandom Trivia: Um, Actually Edition

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Large
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all pop culture fans! Enjoy some snacks and prove your fandom prowess in this trivia night styled after the game show "Um, Actually." 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Job Info and Career Resources Sessions

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Study Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Job Help
Event Details:

The New Britain Public Library and the American Job Center have partnered to continue our one-on-one Job Information and Career Resources sessions that will take place on the second and fourth Monday of each month.

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Joy of Cookbooking Cookbook Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Small
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you enjoy trying new foods? Do you like trying new things and discussing them with others? Join us on the 4th Monday of the month for cookbook club!