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Toy Swap

All Day
Children
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Stop by the Children's Department any day in January (during library open hours) to check out our Toy Swap table! Drop off your gently used toys and pick something new to you!

This event is in the "Adults" group

1-on-1 Tech Assistance

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Main Library
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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

Terrific Tots

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

Storytime for children ages 2½-3½, accompanied by an adult. Build your child’s early literacy skills (talking, singing, reading, playing and writing) with stories, fingerplays, songs, a simple craft and time to play with toys.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Makerspace Appointment Access Day - Session 1

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Curious about how to use our equipment or want to dive deeper into a specific machine? Need extended time to work on something with expert support?

This event is in the "Adults" group

Makerspace Appointment Access Day - Session 2

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Curious about how to use our equipment or want to dive deeper into a specific machine? Need extended time to work on something with expert support?

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Vision Boards and Affirmation Jars

3:00pm–4:00pm
All Ages
Jefferson Branch
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Library Branch: Jefferson Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

New year, new you! Come to the Jefferson Branch Library to create the vision you want for 2026 along with a words of affirmation jar to pull from during the year!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Homework Center

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Main Library
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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.

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Makerspace Appointment Access Day - Session 3

4:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Curious about how to use our equipment or want to dive deeper into a specific machine? Need extended time to work on something with expert support?

This event is in the "Children" group

STEAM Session: Marble Mazes

5:30pm–6:30pm
Children
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM Learning
Event Details:

Join Librarian Cara for the first STEAM Session of 2026! Together we will make our own marble mazes out of Lego. This program is best for kids ages 7-12.