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New Britain High School Musical Preview of Frozen!

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room Full at Main Library
Program Type:
Community Conversation, Performance
Age Group:
All Ages

Come to the library for a public preview of the 2026 New Britain High School musical, Frozen

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Conversation, Performance
Event Details:

Come to the library for a public preview of the 2026 New Britain High School musical, Frozen

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Chess Club

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Outside of Teen at 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
Room: Outside of Teen
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

Climate Change: Myths and Facts with NBC CT

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room Full at Main Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library, Learn from the Expert
Age Group:
All Ages

This event has been rescheduled to Saturday, September 19th at 2:00pm.

NBC CT Meteorologist Steve Glazier presents Climate Change: Myths and Facts.

Cancelled
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Friends of the Library, Learn from the Expert
Registration Required
Event Details:

This event has been rescheduled to Saturday, September 19th at 2:00pm.

NBC CT Meteorologist Steve Glazier presents Climate Change: Myths and Facts.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

March Pop-Up Sale

03/16/2026 @ 9:00pm to 03/28/2026 @ 4:30pm
Tables Next to Circulation at Main Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
All Ages

Pop-up history & biography sale. During regular library hours. Don’t miss out on your chance to SAVE! $1.00 each.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Tables Next to Circulation
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Pop-up history & biography sale. During regular library hours. Don’t miss out on your chance to SAVE! $1.00 each.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Spring into Jefferson!

Friday, March 20, 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, 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, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

My Portion Inc Food Pantry

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Community Room Full 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. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
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 "All Ages" group

A Celebration of Betye Saar: Presented by the New Britain Museum of American Art

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Periodicals Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Community Conversation, Learn from the Expert, Presentation
Age Group:
All Ages

In honor of Women’s History Month, and her 100th  birthday later this year, come learn about the life and work of monumental artist Betye Saar!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Periodicals Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Conversation, Learn from the Expert, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

In honor of Women’s History Month, and her 100th  birthday later this year, come learn about the life and work of monumental artist Betye Saar!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Chess Club

Saturday, March 28, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

My Portion Inc Food Pantry

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 4:00pm
Community Room Large at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

Come out to the library for a Food Pantry hosted by My Portion Inc. 

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:

Come out to the library for a Food Pantry hosted by My Portion Inc. 

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, April 11, 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

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.