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The Amistad Story: Connecticut’s Role in the Fight for Freedom

Wednesday, February 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

Join us for a presentation by Discovering Amistad!

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:

Join us for a presentation by Discovering Amistad!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Pokémon Day

All Day
Main Library
Age Group:
All Ages

Gotta Catch ‘Em All at the library! Join us for a day of Pokémon-themed fun! We’re hosting a scavenger hunt and crafts for Trainers of all ages. Don’t miss out on the adventure!

Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Gotta Catch ‘Em All at the library! Join us for a day of Pokémon-themed fun! We’re hosting a scavenger hunt and crafts for Trainers of all ages. Don’t miss out on the adventure!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Chess Club

Saturday, February 28, 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

Fashion Show with Candyce Scott

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Periodicals Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Community Conversation, Performance, Presentation
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us for a celebration of fashion and Black history, presented by Alderwoman Candyce Scott!

Visit the booths of:

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

Join us for a celebration of fashion and Black history, presented by Alderwoman Candyce Scott!

Visit the booths of:

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Roosevelt School Slideshow

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room Full at Main Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
All Ages

New Britain resident, Jimmy Golon, will present a slideshow of pictures of Roosevelt Junior/Middle School from 1926-1989. The presentation will be narrated by Roosevelt's former principal, Dr. Ostopchuck. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

New Britain resident, Jimmy Golon, will present a slideshow of pictures of Roosevelt Junior/Middle School from 1926-1989. The presentation will be narrated by Roosevelt's former principal, Dr. Ostopchuck. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

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

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

The presentation is suitable for adults and teens and will be followed by a Q & A session and light refreshments! 

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:

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

The presentation is suitable for adults and teens and will be followed by a Q & A session and light refreshments! 

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! 

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

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 "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.