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Friendship Service Center Outreach

Monday, December 22, 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 22, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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.

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 "Children" group

Time for Tots

Friday, December 26, 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.

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.  

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 "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 "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.  

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 "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 "Adults" group

1-on-1 Tech Assistance

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 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

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

1-on-1 Tech Assistance

Monday, January 12, 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 "Adults" group

1-on-1 Tech Assistance

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 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.  

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

1-on-1 Tech Assistance

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 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 "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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

1-on-1 Tech Assistance

Monday, January 26, 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 "Adults" group

1-on-1 Tech Assistance

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 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.  

Board Meeting

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:30pm - 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!