This event is in the "All Ages" group Chess Club Saturday, November 22, 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! View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Nov 22 2025 Sat Chess Club 11:00am–4:00pm Main Library 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 "Children" group Power of Pawns Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Children's Room at Main Library Program Type: Games, Workshop Age Group: Children Join Power of Pawns, a kid focused chess group! Starting with a lesson on how to play, and ending with plenty of time to face off against other participants, we hope to see you there! Ages 7-12, registration required. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Nov 22 2025 Sat Power of Pawns 2:00pm–3:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Games, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Join Power of Pawns, a kid focused chess group! Starting with a lesson on how to play, and ending with plenty of time to face off against other participants, we hope to see you there! Ages 7-12, registration required.
This event is in the "Adults" group 1-on-1 Tech Assistance Monday, November 24, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 24 2025 Mon 1-on-1 Tech Assistance 10:00am–11:00am Main Library 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, November 24, 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Nov 24 2025 Mon Terrific Tots 10:00am–11:00am Main Library 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, November 24, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 24 2025 Mon Friendship Service Center Outreach 10:00am–12:00pm Main Library 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 Make Your Own Terra Cotta Turkey Monday, November 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Community Room Small at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens Make your own Terra Cotta Pot Turkey! With just a handful of crafting supplies, you will be able to create a fun Thanksgiving-inspired piece that everyone will "gobble up!" View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Nov 24 2025 Mon Make Your Own Terra Cotta Turkey 4:00pm–5:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Small Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Make your own Terra Cotta Pot Turkey! With just a handful of crafting supplies, you will be able to create a fun Thanksgiving-inspired piece that everyone will "gobble up!"
This event is in the "Children" group STEAM Session: Oil and Water Painting Monday, November 24, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Children's Room at Main Library Program Type: STEAM Learning Age Group: Children Come learn about the interaction between oil and water while also making colorful art to take home! Together we will experiment to learn about matter and mixtures and create beautiful marbled art! For kids ages 7-12. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Nov 24 2025 Mon STEAM Session: Oil and Water Painting 5:30pm–6:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children Program Type: STEAM Learning Event Details: Come learn about the interaction between oil and water while also making colorful art to take home! Together we will experiment to learn about matter and mixtures and create beautiful marbled art! For kids ages 7-12.
This event is in the "Adults" group Job Info and Career Resources Sessions Monday, November 24, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm Study Room 3 at Main Library Program Type: Job Help Age Group: Adults Do you live or work in New Britain and want to improve your current job prospects or change careers? Learn about the FREE services and programs, which you may qualify for, that exist in the North Central Region of CT. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 24 2025 Mon Job Info and Career Resources Sessions 5:30pm–7:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Study Room 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Job Help Event Details: Do you live or work in New Britain and want to improve your current job prospects or change careers? Learn about the FREE services and programs, which you may qualify for, that exist in the North Central Region of CT.
This event is in the "Adults" group The Joy of Cookbooking Cookbook Club Monday, November 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Community Room Small at Main Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Do you enjoy trying new foods? Do you like trying new things and discussing them with others? Join us on the last Monday of the month for cookbook club! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 24 2025 Mon The Joy of Cookbooking Cookbook Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Small Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Do you enjoy trying new foods? Do you like trying new things and discussing them with others? Join us on the last Monday of the month for cookbook club!
This event is in the "Adults" group Invitation to Change Approach: Substance Abuse Workshop Series Monday, November 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm Community Room Large at Main Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults REGISTRATION WILL BE OPEN TILL OCTOBER 20TH. REACH OUT DIRECTLY TO KAREN BERNETTI THE INSTRUCTOR TO REGISTER View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 24 2025 Mon Invitation to Change Approach: Substance Abuse Workshop Series 6:30pm–7:45pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Large Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: REGISTRATION WILL BE OPEN TILL OCTOBER 20TH. REACH OUT DIRECTLY TO KAREN BERNETTI THE INSTRUCTOR TO REGISTER
This event is in the "Children" group Homeschool Session: Wacky Weather Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Community Room Full at Main Library Program Type: STEAM Learning Age Group: Children Join Librarian Cara and Mr. Place to learn about all kinds of extreme weather! We will have a story time and short discussion followed by a themed activity! For kids ages 4-12, registration required. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Nov 25 2025 Tue Homeschool Session: Wacky Weather 1:00pm–2:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Full Age Group: Children Program Type: STEAM Learning Registration Required Event Details: Join Librarian Cara and Mr. Place to learn about all kinds of extreme weather! We will have a story time and short discussion followed by a themed activity! For kids ages 4-12, registration required.
This event is in the "Adults" group Evening Book Club Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Community Room Full at Main Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Join the Evening Book Club for this month's selection, The Lost Family by Libby Copeland. New members are always welcome! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 25 2025 Tue Evening Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Full Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join the Evening Book Club for this month's selection, The Lost Family by Libby Copeland. New members are always welcome!
This event is in the "Children" group Super Kids Wednesday, November 26, 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! Stories, fingerplays, songs, and a craft or short film. No registration. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Nov 26 2025 Wed Super Kids 10:00am–11:00am Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Event Details: Storytime for children ages 3-5! Stories, fingerplays, songs, and a craft or short film. No registration.
This event is in the "Adults" group Digitization Days Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Makerspace Studio at Main Library Program Type: Digitization, Learn from the Expert Age Group: Adults Do you have old photos that you would like to digitally preserve? VHS tapes you would like to convert to DVD? Old film negatives you would love to save? Library staff can work with you to save those precious memories! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 26 2025 Wed Digitization Days 2:00pm–3:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Makerspace Studio Age Group: Adults Program Type: Digitization, Learn from the Expert Registration Required Event Details: Do you have old photos that you would like to digitally preserve? VHS tapes you would like to convert to DVD? Old film negatives you would love to save? Library staff can work with you to save those precious memories!
This event is in the "Adults" group 1-on-1 Tech Assistance Wednesday, November 26, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 26 2025 Wed 1-on-1 Tech Assistance 3:00pm–4:00pm Main Library 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.
Thanksgiving Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:00pm Main Library The Main Library will be closing at 5:00 pm in observance of Thanksgiving. Closing Nov 26 2025 Wed Closing Thanksgiving 5:00pm–5:00pm Branches: Main Library Description: The Main Library will be closing at 5:00 pm in observance of Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving All Day Main Library, Jefferson Branch, Community Event The New Britain Public Library (Main Library and Jefferson Branch) will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving. Closing Nov 27 2025 Thu Closing Thanksgiving All Day Branches: Main Library, Jefferson Branch, Community Event Description: The New Britain Public Library (Main Library and Jefferson Branch) will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving.
This event is in the "Children" group Time for Tots Friday, November 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am Community Room Full at Main Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Join the Children's Department for free play, story time, songs and more! This program is for children under age 3, with an adult. No registration required. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Nov 28 2025 Fri Time for Tots 10:00am–11:30am Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Full Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join the Children's Department for free play, story time, songs and more! This program is for children under age 3, with an adult. No registration required.
This event is in the "Children" group Power of Pawns Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Children's Room at Main Library Program Type: Games, Workshop Age Group: Children Join Power of Pawns, a kid focused chess group! Starting with a lesson on how to play, and ending with plenty of time to face off against other participants, we hope to see you there! Ages 7-12, registration required. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Nov 29 2025 Sat Power of Pawns 2:00pm–3:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Games, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Join Power of Pawns, a kid focused chess group! Starting with a lesson on how to play, and ending with plenty of time to face off against other participants, we hope to see you there! Ages 7-12, registration required.
This event is in the "Adults" group 1-on-1 Tech Assistance Monday, December 1, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 1 2025 Mon 1-on-1 Tech Assistance 10:00am–11:00am Main Library 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 1, 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Dec 1 2025 Mon Terrific Tots 10:00am–11:00am Main Library 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 1, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 1 2025 Mon Friendship Service Center Outreach 10:00am–12:00pm Main Library 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 "Adults" group Invitation to Change Approach: Substance Abuse Workshop Series Monday, December 1, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm Community Room Large at Main Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults REGISTRATION WILL BE OPEN TILL OCTOBER 20TH. REACH OUT DIRECTLY TO KAREN BERNETTI THE INSTRUCTOR TO REGISTER View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 1 2025 Mon Invitation to Change Approach: Substance Abuse Workshop Series 6:30pm–7:45pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Large Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: REGISTRATION WILL BE OPEN TILL OCTOBER 20TH. REACH OUT DIRECTLY TO KAREN BERNETTI THE INSTRUCTOR TO REGISTER
This event is in the "Children" group Super Kids Wednesday, December 3, 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! Stories, fingerplays, songs, and a craft or a short film. No registration. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Dec 3 2025 Wed Super Kids 10:00am–11:00am Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Event Details: Storytime for children ages 3-5! Stories, fingerplays, songs, and a craft or a short film. No registration.