Main Library Closing at 2:30

The Main Library will be closing at 2:30 on April 10 and will reopen at 5:30pm for our fundraiser. Get your tickets today! 

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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

Friends Development Committee

3:30pm–6:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Study Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Friends of the Library meeting.

This event is in the "Children" group

Crafty Creatives Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children
Jefferson Branch
Library Branch: Jefferson Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join Librarian Cara for this week's Crafty Creatives Club! In celebration of Earth Day, we will be making beautiful bookmarks with recycled materials! This program is for kids of all ages, and no registration is required!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Screen Printing without Emulsion Workshop

5:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to screen print designs on paper and fabric without emulsion - a method of screen printing that is easier to do yourself and at home! No materials or experience needed!

This event is in the "Children" group

Family Story Hour

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Listen to bedtime stories at the library! This program is best for children ages 3-8, and adults are welcome to listen along with their children. Enjoy stories and a short film or craft! No registration necessary.

This event is in the "Children" group

Time for Tots

10:00am–11:30am
Children
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Start your child on the road to reading! Storytime features reading aloud, songs and fingerplays. There is time for children and adults to play with toys and practice early literacy skills together.