Event List

Storytime for children ages 3-5! Stories, fingerplays, songs, and a craft or short film. No registration.

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! 

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.  

Using yarn, paint and cotton balls, we will make unique birch tree paintings together! Wear clothes that you do not mind getting messy, and come ready to create some art!

Introducing the NBPL Crochet Club!

Join us on Wednesdays for a dedicated hour of quiet study time. Teens are invited to stop in to read, draw, catch up on homework or participate in other quiet activities while we play some soothing and relaxing chill beats in the background!

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

Access Health CT Enrollment Help at New Britain Public Library!

Explore a craft with your neighbors! Bring that crochet project you have been working on, or the drawing you have been inspired to start. Connect with others and work on your project at the library.

Please join us in the unveiling of the New Britain Public Library’s very first Little Free Library, in partnership with OIC!

Using yarn, paint and cotton balls, we will make unique birch tree paintings together! Wear clothes that you do not mind getting messy, and come ready to create some art!

The Hive is introducing our second ever club: Junk Journal Club!

A Sweet Tradition: Maple Sugaring in Native American Communities

Did you know that when you pour syrup on your pancakes, you are biting into a treat with a rich history?

Storytime for children ages 3-8! Children may be accompanied by an adult. Stories and a short film or craft. No registration.

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 three one-on-one Glowforge sessions at The Hive Makerspace to get personalized training on the Glowforge machine and software from our experienced staff!

Are you the neighbor that is curious about what that person down the street has going on in their backyard? Do you see the world through a lens of mystery and intrigue?

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! Ages 7-12, registration required.

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.

Make your own Terra Cotta Pot Turkey! With just a handful of crafting supplies, you will be able to create a fun Thanksgiving-inspired piece that everyone will "gobble up!"