Event List

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

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Sign up today on the American Red Cross website!

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.  

The Homework Center is available for New Britain teens in grades 6 to 12 on Mondays and Wednesdays (except on holidays or school closures), from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.

Join Librarian Cara and be ready to get cold with ice painting! Together we will explore different ways to use ice cubes to make beautiful paintings! Kids of all ages are welcome.

This is a weekly club for crocheters of all skill levels to chat, crochet, and chill together. This is a club and social group, not a class.

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!

Come to the Jefferson Branch and join us for stories and music! This program is for kids ages 4 and under, with an adult.

Access Health CT Enrollment Help at New Britain Public Library!

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

Explore 3D drawing and become your own 3D printer! 3D pens are back for December, with a holiday theme! We will provide stencils and examples, or you can freehand your own 3D art for a one of a kind holiday decoration or gift!

Join Librarian Cara at the Jefferson Branch ready to get cold with ice painting! Together we will explore different ways to use ice cubes to make beautiful paintings! Kids of all ages are welcome.

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.

Sign up for one of our four one-on-one Cricut sessions to get personalized training on the Cricut machine and software from our experienced staff! We will walk you through the basics and show you how to design/cut your own projects!

Friends Holiday Book Sale 12/6

Learn how to make your own peppermint body scrub, perfect for gift giving or treating yourself!

Registration is required and space is limited.

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!

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.