The Main Library's parking lot is being repaired Thursday, March 19th and Friday, March 20th. The parking lot will be accessible during this time, however, parking will be limited. More parking is available in the YMCA overflow lot.

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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 "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! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

1-on-1 Tech Assistance

3:00pm–4:00pm
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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Connecticut Invention Convention

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Teens
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, STEAM Learning
Event Details:

 Children’s/Teen Program

Registration is closed for this program!

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.