Event List

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

The New Britain Public Library (Main Library and Jefferson Branch) will be closed Wednesday, December 24th and Thursday, December 25th in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. 

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Christmas Eve

All Day
Main Library, Jefferson Branch, Community Event

The New Britain Public Library (Main Library and Jefferson Branch) will be closed in observance of Christmas Eve. 

Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Jefferson Branch, Community Event
Description:

The New Britain Public Library (Main Library and Jefferson Branch) will be closed in observance of Christmas Eve. 

Christmas 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 Christmas Day. 

Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Jefferson Branch, Community Event
Description:

The New Britain Public Library (Main Library and Jefferson Branch) will be closed in observance of Christmas Day. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cricut One-on-One Sessions

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults

Sign up for one of our four one-on-one Cricut sessions to get personalized training on the Cricut machine and software from our experienced staff! We will walk you through the basics and show you how to design/cut your own projects!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sign up for one of our four one-on-one Cricut sessions to get personalized training on the Cricut machine and software from our experienced staff! We will walk you through the basics and show you how to design/cut your own projects!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Chess Club

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Outside of Teen at Main Library
Program Type:
Learn from the Expert
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: Learn from the Expert
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

1-on-1 Tech Assistance

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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.  

Cancelled
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 "Children" group

Terrific Tots

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Storytime for children ages 2½-3½, accompanied by an adult. Stories, fingerplays, songs, a simple craft and time to play with toys! No registration.

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

Storytime for children ages 2½-3½, accompanied by an adult. Stories, fingerplays, songs, a simple craft and time to play with toys! No registration.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Friendship Service Center Outreach

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Study Room 5 at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Job Help
Age Group:
Adults

Representatives from the Friendship Service Center's Hope Connection Center will be at the library to assist individuals facing or experiencing homelessness. Individuals may meet with a representative on Mondays between 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Study Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Job Help
Event Details:

Representatives from the Friendship Service Center's Hope Connection Center will be at the library to assist individuals facing or experiencing homelessness. Individuals may meet with a representative on Mondays between 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Homework Center

Monday, December 29, 2025 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.

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

STEAM Session: Bubble Experiments

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
STEAM Learning
Age Group:
Children

Join Librarian Cara for some bubbly fun! Together we will create our own bubble wands of all shapes and sizes to see how many kinds of bubbles we can make! This program is designed 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 some bubbly fun! Together we will create our own bubble wands of all shapes and sizes to see how many kinds of bubbles we can make! This program is designed for kids ages 7-12.

This event is in the "Children" group

Super Kids

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

1-on-1 Tech Assistance

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 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.  

Cancelled
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.  

New Year’s Eve

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library

The Main Library will be closing at 5:00 pm in observance of New Year’s Eve.

Closing
Branches:
Main Library
Description:

The Main Library will be closing at 5:00 pm in observance of New Year’s Eve.

New Year’s 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 New Year’s Day.

Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Jefferson Branch, Community Event
Description:

The New Britain Public Library (Main Library and Jefferson Branch) will be closed in observance of New Year’s Day.

This event is in the "Children" group

Baby Rave

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Community Room Full at Main Library
Age Group:
Children

Join Librarian Cara to ring in the New Year at the first Baby Rave of 2026! Together we'll dance to baby techno, play with glow sticks and celebrate the start of a new year! No registration required.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Join Librarian Cara to ring in the New Year at the first Baby Rave of 2026! Together we'll dance to baby techno, play with glow sticks and celebrate the start of a new year! No registration required.

This event is in the "Children" group

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!

This event is in the "Children" group

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

1-on-1 Tech Assistance

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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.

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 "Children" group

Terrific Tots

Monday, January 5, 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 craft and time to play with toys.

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 craft and time to play with toys.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Makerspace Appointment Access Day - Session 1

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Curious about how to use our equipment or want to dive deeper into a specific machine? Need extended time to work on something with expert support?

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Curious about how to use our equipment or want to dive deeper into a specific machine? Need extended time to work on something with expert support?

This event is in the "Adults" group

Makerspace Appointment Access Day - Session 2

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Curious about how to use our equipment or want to dive deeper into a specific machine? Need extended time to work on something with expert support?

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Curious about how to use our equipment or want to dive deeper into a specific machine? Need extended time to work on something with expert support?

This event is in the "Teens" group

Homework Center

Monday, January 5, 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.

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 "Adults" group

Makerspace Appointment Access Day - Session 3

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Curious about how to use our equipment or want to dive deeper into a specific machine? Need extended time to work on something with expert support?

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Curious about how to use our equipment or want to dive deeper into a specific machine? Need extended time to work on something with expert support?

This event is in the "Children" group

STEAM Session: Marble Mazes

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

Join Librarian Cara for the first STEAM Session of 2026! Together we will make our own marble mazes out of Lego. 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 the first STEAM Session of 2026! Together we will make our own marble mazes out of Lego. This program is best for kids ages 7-12.

This event is in the "Children" group

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!