Library Closed

The New Britain Public Library (Main Library and Jefferson Branch) will be closed Friday, April 3rd in observance of Good Friday.

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Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Adults" group

Rosy Readers

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Jefferson Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Jefferson Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's try something new! Join the cozy relationship book club at the Jefferson Branch Library. Each month we will be reading a new book; it might be about romance, families, or friendship! Either way, let's have some fun!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Playlist Party

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:

Join us for a Playlist Party where teens create the ultimate themed playlist together! Share your favorite songs, discover new music, and help add your flair to our collaborative soundtrack for the month.

This event is in the "Children" group

Public Speaking! Youth Workshop

5:00pm–6:00pm
Children
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Study Room 3
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and educational program for young voices to grow! Learn confident speaking, effective persuasion, and presentation skills. This program is best for kids ages 9-12, and registration is required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Roosevelt School Slideshow

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

New Britain resident, Jimmy Golon, will present a slideshow of pictures of Roosevelt Junior/Middle School from 1926-1989. The presentation will be narrated by Roosevelt's former principal, Dr. Ostopchuck. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Super Kids

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Come to storytime for children ages 3-5. Children will build their literacy skills with stories, fingerplays, songs, and a craft or a short film! No registration necessary.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Digitization Days

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Digitization, Learn from the Expert
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you have old photos that you would like to digitally preserve? VHS tapes you would like to convert to DVD? Old film negatives you would love to save? Library staff can work with you to save those precious memories!