New Britain History Slideshow

Indigenous People’s Day

The New Britain Public Library (Main Library and Jefferson Branch) will be closed on Monday, October 13th in observance of Indigenous People’s Day.

Program Type:

Learn from the Expert

Age Group:

All Ages
  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will open on October 12, 2025 @ 6:00am.

Event Details

New Britain resident, Jimmy Golon, will present a slideshow about New Britain Public Library as it was prior to the Erwin Building renovations and addition, along with scenes from New Britain in the 1950s. 

Jimmy has been researching New Britain history since 1991, with a major interest in the construction of the highway. He has interviewed folks who have been impacted by the highway construction, as well as the infamous Night of Fires in 1971.