Event List

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.

Join Librarian Cara in using some yarn and glue to make cool, sculptural art work! Kids of all ages are welcome!

This is a weekly club for crocheters of all skill levels to chat, crochet, and chill together. This is a club and social group, not a class.

Join us for a relaxing communal drum circle led by Jodene Minnis!

Come to the Jefferson Branch and join us for stories and music! This program is for kids ages 4 and under, with an adult.

Join us for Live Holiday Piano Music with Stephen Page!

Join Librarian Cara at the Jefferson Branch for Crafty Creatives Club! We will be using some yarn and glue to make cool, sculptural art work! Kids of all ages are welcome!

Are you interested in learning English? Do you want to practice your English pronunciation and conversation skills in a casual group setting?

Learn how to make paper out of recycled materials! Participants will be guided through the process of making paper by Librarian Mads.

Enjoy some stories about gifts, and celebrate the season with tea and cookies! This program is best for kids ages 3-8,
accompanied by an adult. No registration necessary.

Join the Children's Department for free play, story time, songs and more! This program is for children under age 3, with an adult. No registration required.

Sign up for one of our four one-on-one Cricut sessions to get personalized training on the Cricut machine and software from our experienced staff! We will walk you through the basics and show you how to design/cut your own projects!

Join us for a delightful visit with Ryder, the golden retriever! Ryder is a registered pet-therapy dog who loves to visit with new friends! Come and give pets and get lots of love in return! Please call  860-224-3155 ext.125 to register.

Food pantry hosted by My Portion Inc. 

Every Second Saturday of the month until January 2026.

Food, clothes, and furniture available on a first come first served basis! 

Join us for Chess Club at the library on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. No registration required. All skill levels welcome!

Join Power of Pawns, a kid-focused chess group! Starting with a lesson on how to play, and ending with plenty of time to face off against other participants, we hope to see you there!

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.  

Storytime for children ages 2½-3½, accompanied by an adult. Stories, fingerplays, songs, a simple craft and time to play with toys! No registration.

Representatives from the Friendship Service Center's Hope Connection Center will be at the library to assist individuals facing or experiencing homelessness. Individuals may meet with a representative on Mondays between 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.

Drop in to The Hive, our makerspace, any time between 11am-6pm to make holiday projects! We will have various crafts set up, such as wooden ornaments, paper snowflakes, and more!

No registration is required.

K-pop Demon Hunter fans, get ready for a golden craft opportunity to make your own Perler beads figure based on the chart-topping Netflix film!

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.

Join Librarian Cara to learn some coding basics while making an accessory to take home! We will combine fashion, computer science and fun! This program is best for kids ages 7-12.