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.

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:

Join us for story time 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! 

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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Amazing Artists: Yayoi Kusama

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join Librarian Cara to learn about this month's Amazing Artist, Yayoi Kusama! Together we will look at some of her famous works and then make our own projects inspired by her art! No registration necessary.

Reservation

Board Meeting

4:30pm–7:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Reservation for: Community Room Full
Purpose of Meeting

Board Meeting

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

The Hive Crochet Club

5:15pm–6:45pm
Teens, Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Event Details:

Welcome to Crochet Club!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

A Celebration of Betye Saar: Presented by the New Britain Museum of American Art

5:30pm–6:30pm
All Ages
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Periodicals Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Conversation, Learn from the Expert, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

In honor of Women’s History Month, and her 100th  birthday later this year, come learn about the life and work of monumental artist Betye Saar!