This event is in the "Teens" group Bee Heard: Teen Advisory Board Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Teen Room at Main Library Age Group: Teens Join the Teen Advisory Board and help create awesome events, recommend books, and improve the teen space at the library. TAB members also earn volunteer hours and have a say in what the library offers teens! View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Bee Heard: Teen Advisory Board 4:30pm–5:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Registration Required Event Details: Join the Teen Advisory Board and help create awesome events, recommend books, and improve the teen space at the library. TAB members also earn volunteer hours and have a say in what the library offers teens!
This event is in the "Children" group Super Kids Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Children's Room at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Age Group: Children Join us for story time for kids 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 Feb 11 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: Join us for story time for kids 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, February 11, 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! Cancelled View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Cancelled 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, February 11, 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 Feb 11 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 "Teens" group Homework Center Wednesday, February 11, 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 Feb 11 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 "Children" group Crafty Creatives Club: Senior Center Valentines Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Children's Room at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Join Librarian Cara to make some sweet valentines for our local senior center! Let's start our Valentine's Day celebration early this year! No registration necessary. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Crafty Creatives Club: Senior Center Valentines 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 to make some sweet valentines for our local senior center! Let's start our Valentine's Day celebration early this year! No registration necessary.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group The Hive Crochet Club Wednesday, February 11, 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 Feb 11 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 Tiny Tales Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am Jefferson Branch Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Come to the Jefferson Branch 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 Feb 12 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 and join us for stories and music! This program is for kids ages 4 and under, with an adult.
This event is in the "Adults" group Change the Script Tabling Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm First Floor Lobby Tables at Main Library Age Group: Adults Change the Script is a campaign from DrugFreeCT to reduce the impact of substance use and support recovery in Connecticut. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Change the Script Tabling 3:00pm–5:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: First Floor Lobby Tables Age Group: Adults Event Details: Change the Script is a campaign from DrugFreeCT to reduce the impact of substance use and support recovery in Connecticut.
This event is in the "Adults" group Crochet for Beginners - 3 Session Class Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Makerspace at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace, Workshop Age Group: Adults Want to learn to crochet, but don’t know where to start? This workshop series is for you! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Crochet for Beginners - 3 Session Class 3:30pm–4:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Want to learn to crochet, but don’t know where to start? This workshop series is for you!
This event is in the "Children" group Crafty Creatives Club Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Jefferson Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Join Librarian Cara to make some sweet valentines for our local senior center! Let's start our Valentine's Day celebration early this year! No registration necessary. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Crafty Creatives Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Jefferson Branch Library Branch: Jefferson Branch Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join Librarian Cara to make some sweet valentines for our local senior center! Let's start our Valentine's Day celebration early this year! No registration necessary.
This event is in the "Adults" group Let’s Talk! English Language Conversation Group Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Study Room 3 at Main Library Program Type: Community Conversation, Learn from the Expert Age Group: Adults Are you interested in learning English? Do you want to practice your English pronunciation and conversation skills in a casual group setting? Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Let’s Talk! English Language Conversation Group 5:00pm–6:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Study Room 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Conversation, Learn from the Expert Registration Required Event Details: Are you interested in learning English? Do you want to practice your English pronunciation and conversation skills in a casual group setting?
This event is in the "Adults" group Relief Print Valentines Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm Makerspace at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace, Workshop Age Group: Adults Join Librarian Mads in the Makerspace to learn relief printmaking!Registrants will learn to carve a custom stamp using the linocut technique to create unique valentines! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Relief Print Valentines 5:00pm–7:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Join Librarian Mads in the Makerspace to learn relief printmaking!Registrants will learn to carve a custom stamp using the linocut technique to create unique valentines!
This event is in the "Children" group Family Story Hour Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Children's Room at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Age Group: Children Listen to bedtime stories at the library! This program is best for children ages 3-8. Adults are welcome to listen along with their children. Enjoy stories and a short film or craft. No registration necessary. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Family Story Hour 6:30pm–7:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Event Details: Listen to bedtime stories at the library! This program is best for children ages 3-8. Adults are welcome to listen along with their children. Enjoy stories and a short film or craft. No registration necessary.
This event is in the "Children" group Time for Tots Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am Community Room Full at Main Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Start your child on the road to reading! Story time features reading aloud, songs and fingerplays. There will be time for children and adults to play with toys and practice early literacy skills together. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Feb 13 2026 Fri Time for Tots 10:00am–11:30am Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Full Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Start your child on the road to reading! Story time features reading aloud, songs and fingerplays. There will be time for children and adults to play with toys and practice early literacy skills together.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Cozy Day at the Jefferson Branch Friday, February 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm Jefferson Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Age Group: All Ages Drop in to the Jefferson Branch Library for some reading time, board games, crafts and calming music!We will have something for everyone; come break cabin fever at the library! At 12:30 pm we will have a family story time. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 13 2026 Fri Cozy Day at the Jefferson Branch 11:00am–1:00pm Jefferson Branch Library Branch: Jefferson Branch Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Event Details: Drop in to the Jefferson Branch Library for some reading time, board games, crafts and calming music!We will have something for everyone; come break cabin fever at the library! At 12:30 pm we will have a family story time. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Adults" group Career Closet Friday, February 13, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm Study Room 3 at Main Library Program Type: Community Conversation, Job Help Age Group: Adults New Britain residents looking for employment opportunities are invited to come by the main library to get FREE gently used business professional clothing and accessories! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 13 2026 Fri Career Closet 12:00pm–4:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Study Room 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Conversation, Job Help Event Details: New Britain residents looking for employment opportunities are invited to come by the main library to get FREE gently used business professional clothing and accessories!
This event is in the "Adults" group Becoming Frederick Douglass Friday, February 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Community Room Full at Main Library Program Type: Community Conversation, Film Screening Age Group: Adults Join us for a screening of the documentary, Becoming Frederick Douglass. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 13 2026 Fri Becoming Frederick Douglass 3:00pm–4:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Full Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Conversation, Film Screening Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a screening of the documentary, Becoming Frederick Douglass.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group My Portion Inc Food Pantry Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 4:00pm Community Room Large at Main Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults, All Ages Come to New Britain Public Library for a food pantry hosted by My Portion Inc. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 14 2026 Sat My Portion Inc Food Pantry 10:30am–4:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Large Age Group: Adults, All Ages Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Come to New Britain Public Library for a food pantry hosted by My Portion Inc.
This event is in the "Children" group Power of Pawns Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Children's Room at Main Library Program Type: Workshop Age Group: Children If your child is interested in learning to play chess, join us for this child centered weekly chess workshop! Attendees will receive chess lessons as well as time to play against others their age. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Feb 14 2026 Sat Power of Pawns 2:00pm–3:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Workshop Event Details: If your child is interested in learning to play chess, join us for this child centered weekly chess workshop! Attendees will receive chess lessons as well as time to play against others their age.
Presidents’ Day All Day Main Library, Jefferson Branch, Community Event The New Britain Public Library (Main Library and Jefferson Branch) will be closed in observance of Presidents’ Day. Closing Feb 16 2026 Mon Closing Presidents’ Day All Day Branches: Main Library, Jefferson Branch, Community Event Description: The New Britain Public Library (Main Library and Jefferson Branch) will be closed in observance of Presidents’ Day.
This event is in the "Children" group Homeschool Session: Black Artists Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Community Room Full at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Learning Age Group: Children Join Librarian Cara and Mr. Place to learn about different Black artists in history. We will have a story time, view and discuss art, and make our own projects inspired by what we learn! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Feb 17 2026 Tue Homeschool Session: Black Artists 1:00pm–2:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Full Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Learning Registration Required Event Details: Join Librarian Cara and Mr. Place to learn about different Black artists in history. We will have a story time, view and discuss art, and make our own projects inspired by what we learn!
This event is in the "Adults" group Senior Book Club Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Community Event Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Come join our Senior Sleuths Book Club! This month's book is: In the Distance by Hernan Diaz. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 17 2026 Tue Senior Book Club 1:00pm–2:00pm Community Event Library Branch: Community Event Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Come join our Senior Sleuths Book Club! This month's book is: In the Distance by Hernan Diaz.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Connecticut Poetry Slam Team - Verbal Slap! Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Periodicals Room at Main Library Program Type: Community Conversation, Performance Age Group: Teens, Adults View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 17 2026 Tue Connecticut Poetry Slam Team - Verbal Slap! 6:00pm–7:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Periodicals Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Conversation, Performance Event Details:
