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Library Closed

The New Britain Public Library (Main Library and Jefferson Branch) will be closed Tuesday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day.

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This event is in the "Adults" group

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room Full at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Help save a life by donating blood at the library!

Sign up today on the American Red Cross website!

 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Help save a life by donating blood at the library!

Sign up today on the American Red Cross website!

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Digitization Days

Wednesday, December 3, 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! 

Registration Required
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, December 3, 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.  

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 "Teens" group

Lo-Fi Study Time

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens

Join us on Wednesdays for a dedicated hour of quiet study time. Teens are invited to stop in to read, draw, catch up on homework or participate in other quiet activities while we play some soothing and relaxing chill beats in the background!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us on Wednesdays for a dedicated hour of quiet study time. Teens are invited to stop in to read, draw, catch up on homework or participate in other quiet activities while we play some soothing and relaxing chill beats in the background!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Access Health CT: Enrollment Help

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 9:30am - 5:00pm
Study Room 3 at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Access Health CT Enrollment Help at New Britain Public Library!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Study Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Access Health CT Enrollment Help at New Britain Public Library!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Remember When: A Memory Cafe at the New Britain Public Library

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room Full at Main Library
Program Type:
Community Conversation, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Relive nostalgic sights, tastes, sounds, and share your memories at this monthly memory cafe!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Conversation, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Relive nostalgic sights, tastes, sounds, and share your memories at this monthly memory cafe!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Let’s Talk! English Language Conversation Group

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Study Room 3 at Main Library
Program Type:
Community Conversation, Learn from the Expert
Age Group:
Adults

Are you interested in learning English? Do you want to practice your English pronunciation and conversation skills in a casual group setting?

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Study Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Conversation, Learn from the Expert
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you interested in learning English? Do you want to practice your English pronunciation and conversation skills in a casual group setting?

This event is in the "Children" group

Family Story Hour

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Storytime for children ages 3-8! Children may be accompanied by an adult. Stories and a short film or craft. No registration.

Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime for children ages 3-8! Children may be accompanied by an adult. Stories and a short film or craft. No registration.

This event is in the "Children" group

Time for Tots

Friday, December 5, 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.

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.

Friends Holiday Sale

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Periodicals Room at Main Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Friends Holiday Book Sale 12/6

Main Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Reservation for: Periodicals Room
Purpose of Meeting

Friends Holiday Book Sale 12/6

This event is in the "Adults" group

1-on-1 Tech Assistance

Monday, December 8, 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.  

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 8, 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 8, 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 "Adults" group

Job Info and Career Resources Sessions

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room Large 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.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Large
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 "Teens" group

Laser Tag

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room Full at Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens

Laser tag comes to the library! Grab your friends and get ready to battle it out in a game that’s sure to be a blast! Registration and waivers are required. This program is for teens in grades 6-12.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Laser tag comes to the library! Grab your friends and get ready to battle it out in a game that’s sure to be a blast! Registration and waivers are required. This program is for teens in grades 6-12.

This event is in the "Children" group

Homeschool Session: Bubble Time

Tuesday, December 9, 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 for bubbly activities! Together we will read a story, try some bubble science and make bubble art! For kids ages 4-12. Registration required.

Registration Required
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 for bubbly activities! Together we will read a story, try some bubble science and make bubble art! For kids ages 4-12. Registration required.

This event is in the "Children" group

Super Kids

Wednesday, December 10, 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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Digitization Days

Wednesday, December 10, 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! 

Registration Required
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, December 10, 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.  

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 "All Ages" group

Holiday Piano Music with Stephen Page

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Periodicals Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
All Ages

 

Join us for Live Holiday Piano Music with Stephen Page!

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

 

Join us for Live Holiday Piano Music with Stephen Page!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Let’s Talk! English Language Conversation Group

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Study Room 3 at Main Library
Program Type:
Community Conversation, Learn from the Expert
Age Group:
Adults

Are you interested in learning English? Do you want to practice your English pronunciation and conversation skills in a casual group setting?

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Study Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Conversation, Learn from the Expert
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you interested in learning English? Do you want to practice your English pronunciation and conversation skills in a casual group setting?

This event is in the "Adults" group

Friends Development Committee

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Study Room 3 at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

Monthly Friends of the New Britain Public Library Development Committee meeting

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Study Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Monthly Friends of the New Britain Public Library Development Committee meeting

This event is in the "Children" group

Family Story Hour

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Storytime for children ages 3-8! Children may be accompanied by an adult. Stories and a short film or craft. No registration.

Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime for children ages 3-8! Children may be accompanied by an adult. Stories and a short film or craft. No registration.

This event is in the "Children" group

Time for Tots

Friday, December 12, 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.

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.