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Off white background with multicolored letters spelling out "Time For Tots". On the bottom right there is a blue motif. On the left side is a group of different colored blocks building a tower.

Time for Tots

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Start your child on the road to reading! Storytime features reading aloud, songs and fingerplays. There is time for children and adults to play with toys and practice early literacy skills together.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Start your child on the road to reading! Storytime features reading aloud, songs and fingerplays. There is time for children and adults to play with toys and practice early literacy skills together.

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!

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!

Black background with one white chess piece with a smaller black cut out of another chess piece. Below are the words "Power of Pawns".

Power of Pawns

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Children

Kids ages 7-12 are invited to join us at the library for an opportunity to play chess! There will be a lesson and time to play. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Kids ages 7-12 are invited to join us at the library for an opportunity to play chess! There will be a lesson and time to play. 

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!

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!

Off white background with a teal train followed by a pink trailer carrying letter blocks "A,B,C" and the words "Terrific Tots" in teal and pink.

Terrific Tots

Monday, January 26, 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

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

STEAM Session: Make Your Own Snow

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
STEAM Learning
Age Group:
Children

Join Librarian Cara for a snow day at the library! Together, we will make and experiment with our own fake snow. This program is best for kids ages 7-12.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM Learning
Event Details:

Join Librarian Cara for a snow day at the library! Together, we will make and experiment with our own fake snow. This program is best for kids ages 7-12.

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!

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!

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!

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!

Light blue background with a picture of a red panda wearing a mask and cape. The words "SUPER KIDS" below in brown.

Super Kids

Wednesday, January 28, 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.

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.

Amazing Artists: Alma Thomas

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join Librarian Cara for the first Amazing Artists program! Together, we will learn about artist Alma Thomas and work on projects inspired by her art! No registration necessary.

Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join Librarian Cara for the first Amazing Artists program! Together, we will learn about artist Alma Thomas and work on projects inspired by her art! No registration necessary.

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!

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!

Open book with a fairy, dragon and music coming out.

Tiny Tales

Thursday, January 29, 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.

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.

Off white background with a purple, yellow and orange rainbow in the background as well as two stars. In the front a book with arms and legs smiling and walking forward. Underneath the words "Family Story Hour"

Family Story Hour

Thursday, January 29, 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! 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.

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! 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.

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!

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!

Off white background with multicolored letters spelling out "Time For Tots". On the bottom right there is a blue motif. On the left side is a group of different colored blocks building a tower.

Time for Tots

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Start your child on the road to reading! Storytime features reading aloud, songs and fingerplays. There is time for children and adults to play with toys and practice early literacy skills together.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Start your child on the road to reading! Storytime features reading aloud, songs and fingerplays. There is time for children and adults to play with toys and practice early literacy skills together.

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!

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!

Open book with a fairy, dragon and music coming out.

Tiny Tales

Monday, February 2, 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.

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.

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.

Terrific Tots

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for story time 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.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for story time 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.

Off white background with an image containing a microscope, book, beaker and magnifying glass. Underneath the words "STEAM SESSION"

STEAM Session: Magnet Painting

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
STEAM Learning
Age Group:
Children

Join Librarian Cara to experiment with a different kind of painting! Together we will make beautiful, colorful art to take home! This program is best for kids ages 7-12, and no registration is required.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM Learning
Event Details:

Join Librarian Cara to experiment with a different kind of painting! Together we will make beautiful, colorful art to take home! This program is best for kids ages 7-12, and no registration is required.

Homeschool Session: Optical Illusions

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room Full at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM Learning
Age Group:
Children

Join Librarian Cara and Mr. Place to learn about optical illusions! Together we will talk about what an optical illusion is, create our own kaleidoscopes and make some cool art!

Registration Required
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 optical illusions! Together we will talk about what an optical illusion is, create our own kaleidoscopes and make some cool art!

Light blue background with a picture of a red panda wearing a mask and cape. The words "SUPER KIDS" below in brown.

Super Kids

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for storytime for children ages 3-5. Kids will build their literacy skills with stories, fingerplays, songs, and a craft or a short film! No registration necessary.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for storytime for children ages 3-5. Kids will build their literacy skills with stories, fingerplays, songs, and a craft or a short film! No registration necessary.

Off white background with the words "NBPL CRAFTY CREATIVES" in orange, purple and pink. A paint palette and brushes on the left, stars in pink, orange and purple on the right. Below the words "New Britain Public Library Children's Department"

Crafty Creatives Club: Zentangles

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join Librarian Cara to learn how to draw some zany zentangles! Make a mesmerizing, patterned drawing to take home and learn a new art skill to try later! No registration required.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join Librarian Cara to learn how to draw some zany zentangles! Make a mesmerizing, patterned drawing to take home and learn a new art skill to try later! No registration required.

Open book with a fairy, dragon and music coming out.

Tiny Tales

Thursday, February 5, 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.

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.

NBPL Crafty Creatives

Crafty Creatives Club

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Jefferson Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join Librarian Cara to learn how to draw some zany zentangles! Make a mesmerizing, patterned drawing to take home and learn a new art skill to try later! No registration necessary.

Library Branch: Jefferson Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join Librarian Cara to learn how to draw some zany zentangles! Make a mesmerizing, patterned drawing to take home and learn a new art skill to try later! No registration necessary.