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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

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.

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 "All Ages" group

Chess Club

Saturday, January 10, 2026 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!

Martin Luther King Jr. 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 Martin Luther King Jr. 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 Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Lawyers in the Library

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Lawyers in the Library at Main Library
Program Type:
Learn from the Expert
Age Group:
Adults

Short sessions with legal advisors at the library. Register to be assigned a 15-minute appointment with a lawyer; start times are 5:30, 5:45, 6:00, 6:15, and 6:30pm. Please plan to bring any relevant documentation to your session.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lawyers in the Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Learn from the Expert
Registration Required
Event Details:

Short sessions with legal advisors at the library. Register to be assigned a 15-minute appointment with a lawyer; start times are 5:30, 5:45, 6:00, 6:15, and 6:30pm. Please plan to bring any relevant documentation to your session.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Chess Club

Saturday, January 24, 2026 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!

Board Meeting

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room Full at Main Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Board Meeting

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

Board Meeting

This event is in the "Adults" group

Game Night Social

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Periodicals Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Games, Learn from the Expert
Age Group:
Adults

New to the area and looking to meet new people who like to play board games? Have an established gaming group and looking for a new spot to play? Join us on the last Thursday of the month for board games at New Britain Public Library!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Periodicals Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games, Learn from the Expert
Registration Required
Event Details:

New to the area and looking to meet new people who like to play board games? Have an established gaming group and looking for a new spot to play? Join us on the last Thursday of the month for board games at New Britain Public Library!

Presidents’ 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 Presidents’ 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 Presidents’ Day.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Lawyers in the Library

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Lawyers in the Library at Main Library
Program Type:
Learn from the Expert
Age Group:
Adults

Short sessions with legal advisors at the library. Register to be assigned a 15-minute appointment with a lawyer; start times are 5:30, 5:45, 6:00, 6:15, and 6:30pm. Please plan to bring any relevant documentation to your session.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lawyers in the Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Learn from the Expert
Registration Required
Event Details:

Short sessions with legal advisors at the library. Register to be assigned a 15-minute appointment with a lawyer; start times are 5:30, 5:45, 6:00, 6:15, and 6:30pm. Please plan to bring any relevant documentation to your session.

Board Meeting

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room Full at Main Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Board Meeting

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

Board Meeting

This event is in the "Adults" group

Lawyers in the Library

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Lawyers in the Library at Main Library
Program Type:
Learn from the Expert
Age Group:
Adults

Short sessions with legal advisors at the library. Register to be assigned a 15-minute appointment with a lawyer; start times are 5:30, 5:45, 6:00, 6:15, and 6:30pm. Please plan to bring any relevant documentation to your session.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lawyers in the Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Learn from the Expert
Registration Required
Event Details:

Short sessions with legal advisors at the library. Register to be assigned a 15-minute appointment with a lawyer; start times are 5:30, 5:45, 6:00, 6:15, and 6:30pm. Please plan to bring any relevant documentation to your session.

Board Meeting

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room Full at Main Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Board Meeting

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

Board Meeting

Good Friday

All Day
Main Library, Jefferson Branch, Community Event

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

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 Good Friday.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Lawyers in the Library

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Lawyers in the Library at Main Library
Program Type:
Learn from the Expert
Age Group:
Adults

Short sessions with legal advisors at the library. Register to be assigned a 15-minute appointment with a lawyer; start times are 5:30, 5:45, 6:00, 6:15, and 6:30pm. Please plan to bring any relevant documentation to your session.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lawyers in the Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Learn from the Expert
Registration Required
Event Details:

Short sessions with legal advisors at the library. Register to be assigned a 15-minute appointment with a lawyer; start times are 5:30, 5:45, 6:00, 6:15, and 6:30pm. Please plan to bring any relevant documentation to your session.

Board Meeting

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room Full at Main Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Board Meeting

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

Board Meeting

This event is in the "Adults" group

Lawyers in the Library

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Lawyers in the Library at Main Library
Program Type:
Learn from the Expert
Age Group:
Adults

Short sessions with legal advisors at the library. Register to be assigned a 15-minute appointment with a lawyer; start times are 5:30, 5:45, 6:00, 6:15, and 6:30pm. Please plan to bring any relevant documentation to your session.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lawyers in the Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Learn from the Expert
Registration Required
Event Details:

Short sessions with legal advisors at the library. Register to be assigned a 15-minute appointment with a lawyer; start times are 5:30, 5:45, 6:00, 6:15, and 6:30pm. Please plan to bring any relevant documentation to your session.

Memorial Day

All Day 5/23 - 5/25
Main Library, Jefferson Branch, Community Event

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

Board Meeting

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room Full at Main Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Board Meeting

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

Board Meeting

This event is in the "Adults" group

Lawyers in the Library

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Lawyers in the Library at Main Library
Program Type:
Learn from the Expert
Age Group:
Adults

Short sessions with legal advisors at the library. Register to be assigned a 15-minute appointment with a lawyer; start times are 5:30, 5:45, 6:00, 6:15, and 6:30pm. Please plan to bring any relevant documentation to your session.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lawyers in the Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Learn from the Expert
Registration Required
Event Details:

Short sessions with legal advisors at the library. Register to be assigned a 15-minute appointment with a lawyer; start times are 5:30, 5:45, 6:00, 6:15, and 6:30pm. Please plan to bring any relevant documentation to your session.

Juneteenth

All Day
Main Library, Jefferson Branch, Community Event

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

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 Juneteenth.

Board Meeting

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room Full at Main Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Board Meeting

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

Board Meeting