Event List

Food pantry hosted by My Portion Inc. 

Every Second Saturday of the month until January 2026.

Food, clothes, and furniture available on a first come first served basis! 

Join us for Chess Club at the library on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. No registration required. All skill levels welcome!

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.  

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

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.

Join the Evening Book Club for this month's selection, French Braid by Anne Tyler. New members are always welcome! 

Storytime for children ages 3-5! Stories, fingerplays, songs, and a craft or a short film. No registration.

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! 

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.  

Come to our Holiday Themed Open Mic Night! Sing your favorite holiday songs and enjoy some sweet treats! 

Register to perform, or come check out the local talent!

Access Health CT Enrollment Help at New Britain Public Library!

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

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

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.

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.  

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

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.

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.

Join Librarian Cara and Mr. Place for our Boat Race Challenge! Together we will read a story, design our own boats and race them! For kids ages 4-12, registration required.

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.

Join us for Chess Club at the library on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. No registration required. All skill levels welcome!