This event is in the "Children" group Toy Swap All Day Main Library Age Group: Children 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! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Toy Swap All Day Main Library 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 Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am 1-on-1 Tech at Main Library Program Type: Learn from the Expert Age Group: Adults 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 5 2026 Mon 1-on-1 Tech Assistance 10:00am–11:00am 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 Terrific Tots Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Children's Room at Main Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Terrific Tots 10:00am–11:00am Main Library 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 Monday, January 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm Makerspace at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace Age Group: Adults 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? View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Makerspace Appointment Access Day - Session 1 11:00am–1:00pm Main Library 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 Monday, January 5, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Makerspace at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace Age Group: Adults 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? Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Makerspace Appointment Access Day - Session 2 1:00pm–3:00pm Main Library 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 Monday, January 5, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Jefferson Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: All Ages 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! View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Vision Boards and Affirmation Jars 3:00pm–4:00pm Jefferson Branch 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 Monday, January 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm Outside of Teen at Main Library Age Group: Teens 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Homework Center 4:00pm–6:00pm 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 "Adults" group Makerspace Appointment Access Day - Session 3 Monday, January 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm Makerspace at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace Age Group: Adults 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? Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Makerspace Appointment Access Day - Session 3 4:00pm–6:00pm Main Library 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 Monday, January 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Children's Room at Main Library Program Type: STEAM Learning Age Group: Children 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 5 2026 Mon STEAM Session: Marble Mazes 5:30pm–6:30pm Main Library 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Toy Swap All Day Main Library Age Group: Children 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! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Toy Swap All Day Main Library 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 "Children" group Homeschool Session: LEGO Day Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Community Room Full at Main Library Program Type: STEAM Learning Age Group: Children Join Librarian Cara and Mr. Place for the first Homeschool Session of 2026! Together we will engage in LEGO challenges to learn about different STEAM concepts! This program is for kids ages 4-12, and registration is required. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Homeschool Session: LEGO Day 1:00pm–2:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Full Age Group: Children Program Type: STEAM Learning Registration Required Event Details: Join Librarian Cara and Mr. Place for the first Homeschool Session of 2026! Together we will engage in LEGO challenges to learn about different STEAM concepts! This program is for kids ages 4-12, and registration is required.
This event is in the "Children" group Toy Swap All Day Main Library Age Group: Children 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! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Toy Swap All Day Main Library 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 "Children" group Super Kids Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Children's Room at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Age Group: Children Storytime 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Super Kids 10:00am–11:00am Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Event Details: Storytime 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 Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Makerspace Studio at Main Library Program Type: Digitization, Learn from the Expert Age Group: Adults 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! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Digitization Days 2:00pm–3:00pm Main Library 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 Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm 1-on-1 Tech at Main Library Program Type: Learn from the Expert Age Group: Adults 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 7 2026 Wed 1-on-1 Tech Assistance 3:00pm–4:00pm 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 "Adults" group Sewing for Beginners - 4 Session Class Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm Makerspace at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace Age Group: Adults Want to learn to machine and hand sew but don’t know where to start? This workshop series is for you! View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Sewing for Beginners - 4 Session Class 3:30pm–5:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: Want to learn to machine and hand sew but don’t know where to start? This workshop series is for you!
This event is in the "Teens" group Homework Center Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm Outside of Teen at Main Library Age Group: Teens 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Homework Center 4:00pm–6:00pm 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 "Teens" group Bullet Journaling 101 Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Community Room Small at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness Age Group: Teens Bullet journaling can be a great tool in creating a plan, schedule or even daily diary to help you navigate school and other areas of life. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Bullet Journaling 101 4:30pm–5:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Small Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness Event Details: Bullet journaling can be a great tool in creating a plan, schedule or even daily diary to help you navigate school and other areas of life.
This event is in the "Children" group Crafty Creatives Club: Confetti Bookmarks Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Children's Room at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Join Librarian Cara and the Crafty Creatives Club for the first craft of 2026! Together we will make some celebratory confetti bookmarks to take home! No registration required. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Crafty Creatives Club: Confetti Bookmarks 4:30pm–5:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join Librarian Cara and the Crafty Creatives Club for the first craft of 2026! Together we will make some celebratory confetti bookmarks to take home! No registration required.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group The Hive Crochet Club Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 5:15pm - 6:45pm Makerspace at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace Age Group: Teens, Adults 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 7 2026 Wed The Hive Crochet Club 5:15pm–6:45pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Toy Swap All Day Main Library Age Group: Children 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! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Toy Swap All Day Main Library 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 American Red Cross Blood Drive Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 9:00am - 2:00pm Community Room Full at Main Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Help save a life by donating blood at the library!Sign up today on the American Red Cross website! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 8 2026 Thu American Red Cross Blood Drive 9:00am–2:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Full Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Help save a life by donating blood at the library!Sign up today on the American Red Cross website!
This event is in the "Children" group Tiny Tales Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am Jefferson Branch Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Come to the Jefferson Branch Library and join us for stories and music! This program is for kids ages 4 and under, with an adult. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Tiny Tales 9:30am–10:00am Jefferson Branch Library Branch: Jefferson Branch Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Come to the Jefferson Branch Library and join us for stories and music! This program is for kids ages 4 and under, with an adult.
This event is in the "All Ages" group 3D Pen Thursdays - Winter Theme Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Makerspace at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Workshop Age Group: All Ages Explore 3D drawing and become your own 3D printer! 3D pens are back for January, with a winter theme! We will provide stencils and examples, or you can freehand your own 3D art for a one of a kind winter decoration at the Makerspace! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 8 2026 Thu 3D Pen Thursdays - Winter Theme 3:30pm–4:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Explore 3D drawing and become your own 3D printer! 3D pens are back for January, with a winter theme! We will provide stencils and examples, or you can freehand your own 3D art for a one of a kind winter decoration at the Makerspace!
