Event List

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.

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

Are you the neighbor that is curious about what that person down the street has going on in their backyard? Do you see the world through a lens of mystery and intrigue?

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

Join us for this monthly book club where we discuss books that have been banned or have been requested to be removed from public libraries or school libraries.

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.

Curious about crochet but not sure where to start? This 4-week beginner-friendly class is the perfect way to dive in!

Design and make your own buttons using recycled materials!

Join us for this week's STEAM Session: Marshmallow Catapults! Together we will construct our very own catapults and see which one can throw a marshmallow the farthest! This program is best for kids ages 7-12, no registration required.

Do you enjoy trying new foods? Do you like trying new things and discussing them with others? Join us on the last Monday of the month for cookbook club!

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

Check visit Library staff at central CT's freshest weekly farmer's market! Located at Central Park. 

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.  

Join Librarian Cara and the Crafty Creatives Club for this week's craft: paper collage faces! Together we will use old picture books and magazines to put together fun paper faces and other collage art!

Introducing the NBPL Crochet Club!

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!

Explore 3D drawing and become your own 3D printer! 3D Pens are back for October, but this time with a spooky twist! This month’s theme is Halloween: ghosts, pumpkins, witches and more!

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

Watch the candidates for Mayor of New Britain debate on Thursday, October 2nd at 6pm in the Community Room at New Britain Public Library.

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.