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Spring into Jefferson!

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Jefferson Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, 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, including a family story time at 12:30pm; come spring into a new season at the library! 

Library Branch: Jefferson Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, 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, including a family story time at 12:30pm; come spring into a new season at the library! 

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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 "All Ages" group

New Britain Symphony Orchestra Jazz Concert!

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Periodicals Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us for a night of jazz music, brought to you by the New Britain Symphony Orchestra and featuring Atla DeChamplain on vocals, Matthew DeChamplain on keyboard, and David Dadario on bass!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Periodicals Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a night of jazz music, brought to you by the New Britain Symphony Orchestra and featuring Atla DeChamplain on vocals, Matthew DeChamplain on keyboard, and David Dadario on bass!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Invention Convention Showcase!

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Periodicals Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Community Conversation, Presentation, STEAM Learning
Age Group:
All Ages

Come check out our latest inventors showcase their inventions at the New Britain Public Library! This series brought to you in collaboration with the Connecticut Invention Convention, A Program of Next Minds

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Periodicals Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Conversation, Presentation, STEAM Learning
Event Details:

Come check out our latest inventors showcase their inventions at the New Britain Public Library! This series brought to you in collaboration with the Connecticut Invention Convention, A Program of Next Minds

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Chess Club

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
All Ages

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

Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Local Author and Artist Craft Fair!

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
First Floor Lobby Tables at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Conversation
Age Group:
All Ages

Come to the library for our Spring Local Author and Artist Craft Fair! This event is just in time to begin shopping for Mother's Day gifts!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor Lobby Tables
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Conversation
Event Details:

Come to the library for our Spring Local Author and Artist Craft Fair! This event is just in time to begin shopping for Mother's Day gifts!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

SPRING BOOK SALE

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 7:00pm
Community Room Full at Main Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
All Ages

($10/Preview-free to the NBPL Friends). 10 am-12 pm &12-2pm & 5-7pm: (Free admission). 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

($10/Preview-free to the NBPL Friends). 10 am-12 pm &12-2pm & 5-7pm: (Free admission). 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

SPRING BOOK SALE

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Community Room Full at Main Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
All Ages

Free admission .Featuring Adult, Young Adult & Children's Fiction & Non-Fiction. Books in English, Polish, and Spanish as well as CDs and DVDs for all ages.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Free admission .Featuring Adult, Young Adult & Children's Fiction & Non-Fiction. Books in English, Polish, and Spanish as well as CDs and DVDs for all ages.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

SPRING BOOK SALE

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Community Room Full at Main Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
All Ages

Free admission. Bag Sale (our bags. $10/Each) Excluding Puzzles. Tag Sale items & Collectible Books. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Free admission. Bag Sale (our bags. $10/Each) Excluding Puzzles. Tag Sale items & Collectible Books. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Mother’s Day Craft Day

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Age Group:
All Ages

Stop by any time between 12-6 pm for a themed craft day focused on creating heartfelt, handmade gifts for the moms in your life!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Event Details:

Stop by any time between 12-6 pm for a themed craft day focused on creating heartfelt, handmade gifts for the moms in your life!

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

My Portion Inc Food Pantry

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 4:00pm
Community Room Large at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

Join us for a food pantry at the library, hosted by My Portion Inc, every second Saturday of the month.

Food, clothes, and furniture will be available on a first come first served basis and while supplies last! 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Large
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for a food pantry at the library, hosted by My Portion Inc, every second Saturday of the month.

Food, clothes, and furniture will be available on a first come first served basis and while supplies last! 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Chess Club

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us for Chess Club at the library on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month! All skill levels are welcome, and no registration necessary.

Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for Chess Club at the library on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month! All skill levels are welcome, and no registration necessary.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Spring into Jefferson!

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
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! Weather permitting, we will also have chalk and bubbles outside!

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! Weather permitting, we will also have chalk and bubbles outside!

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 "All Ages" group

Hotdog Tasting!

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room Small at Main Library
Program Type:
Food Tasting
Age Group:
All Ages

Come enjoy some Martin Rosol's hotdogs at the library, while supplies last!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Small
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Food Tasting
Event Details:

Come enjoy some Martin Rosol's hotdogs at the library, while supplies last!