Event List

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This event is in the "Children" group

Tiny Tales

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Jefferson Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

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

Library Branch: Jefferson Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Adults" group

1-on-1 Tech Assistance

Monday, March 16, 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 "Children" group

Terrific Tots

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for story time for children ages 2½-3½, accompanied by an adult! Build your child’s early literacy skills (talking, singing, reading, playing and writing) with stories, fingerplays, songs, a simple craft and time to play with toys.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for story time for children ages 2½-3½, accompanied by an adult! Build your child’s early literacy skills (talking, singing, reading, playing and writing) with stories, fingerplays, songs, a simple craft and time to play with toys.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Homework Center

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Outside of Teen at Main Library
Age Group:
Teens

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.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Outside of Teen
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Library Olympics: Video Game Challenges IRL

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room Full at Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens

Compete in a series of real-life challenges inspired by your favorite video games in our first-ever Library Olympics! Test your skills, earn points, and go for the gold in this fast-paced, gamer-friendly event.

 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Compete in a series of real-life challenges inspired by your favorite video games in our first-ever Library Olympics! Test your skills, earn points, and go for the gold in this fast-paced, gamer-friendly event.

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

March Pop-Up Sale

03/16/2026 @ 9:00pm to 03/28/2026 @ 4:30pm
Tables Next to Circulation at Main Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
All Ages

Pop-up history & biography sale. During regular library hours. Don’t miss out on your chance to SAVE! $1.00 each.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Tables Next to Circulation
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Pop-up history & biography sale. During regular library hours. Don’t miss out on your chance to SAVE! $1.00 each.

This event is in the "Children" group

Homeschool Session: Hop Around

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room Full at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM Learning
Age Group:
Children

Join Librarian Cara and Mr. Place to learn about frogs! Together we will look at the life cycle of frogs, read a short book and participate in a fun activity! This program is for kids ages 4-12, and registration is required.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Librarian Cara and Mr. Place to learn about frogs! Together we will look at the life cycle of frogs, read a short book and participate in a fun activity! This program is for kids ages 4-12, and registration is required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Senior Book Club

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Event
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Come join our Senior Sleuths Book Club!  This month's book is Amity and prosperity: One family and the fracturing of America by Eliza Griswold.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Community Event
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Come join our Senior Sleuths Book Club!  This month's book is Amity and prosperity: One family and the fracturing of America by Eliza Griswold.

This event is in the "Children" group

Public Speaking! Youth Workshop

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Study Room 3 at Main Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a fun and educational program for young voices to grow! Learn confident speaking, effective persuasion, and presentation skills. This program is best for kids ages 9-12, and registration is required.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Study Room 3
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and educational program for young voices to grow! Learn confident speaking, effective persuasion, and presentation skills. This program is best for kids ages 9-12, and registration is required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Evening Book Club

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room Full at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join the Evening Book Club for this month's selection, The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey by Walter Mosley. New members are always welcome! 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join the Evening Book Club for this month's selection, The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey by Walter Mosley. New members are always welcome! 

This event is in the "Children" group

Super Kids: Storytime Zoo

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Meet and learn about an animal from the Hungerford Nature Center, followed by storytime with Miss JoAnn!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Meet and learn about an animal from the Hungerford Nature Center, followed by storytime with Miss JoAnn!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Digitization Days

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Makerspace Studio at Main Library
Program Type:
Digitization, Learn from the Expert
Age Group:
Adults

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! 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Digitization, Learn from the Expert
Registration Required
Event Details:

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! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

1-on-1 Tech Assistance

Wednesday, March 18, 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Connecticut Invention Convention

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, STEAM Learning
Age Group:
Children, Teens

 Children’s/Teen Program

Registration is closed for this program!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, STEAM Learning
Event Details:

 Children’s/Teen Program

Registration is closed for this program!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Homework Center

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Outside of Teen at Main Library
Age Group:
Teens

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.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Outside of Teen
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Crafty Creatives Club: Pastel Jellyfish

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join Crafty Creatives Club this week to make pastel jellyfish! Using chalk pastels on black paper, we will make beautiful, underwater art! No registration necessary.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join Crafty Creatives Club this week to make pastel jellyfish! Using chalk pastels on black paper, we will make beautiful, underwater art! No registration necessary.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

The Hive Crochet Club

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 5:15pm - 6:45pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Welcome to Crochet Club!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Event Details:

Welcome to Crochet Club!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Women's History Month Collage

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room Full at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Conversation, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Create collage artwork in celebration of women's history month! No experience is required, and all materials will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Conversation, Workshop
Event Details:

Create collage artwork in celebration of women's history month! No experience is required, and all materials will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Lawyers in the Library

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Study Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Learn from the Expert
Age Group:
Adults

**Registration (via phone or in-person) is REQUIRED and begins on Thursday, February 19th.**

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Study Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Learn from the Expert
Event Details:

**Registration (via phone or in-person) is REQUIRED and begins on Thursday, February 19th.**

This event is in the "Children" group

Tiny Tales

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Jefferson Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

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

Library Branch: Jefferson Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Women’s Embroidery Group

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults

Love to embroider and want to chat with others about it? Join us in this embroidery group to grow your skills, socialize, learn about our Makerspace, and have fun!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Love to embroider and want to chat with others about it? Join us in this embroidery group to grow your skills, socialize, learn about our Makerspace, and have fun!

This event is in the "Children" group

Crafty Creatives Club

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Jefferson Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join Crafty Creatives Club (at our Jefferson Branch Library) to make pastel jellyfish! Using chalk pastels on black paper, we will make beautiful, underwater art! No registration necessary.

Library Branch: Jefferson Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join Crafty Creatives Club (at our Jefferson Branch Library) to make pastel jellyfish! Using chalk pastels on black paper, we will make beautiful, underwater art! No registration necessary.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Let’s Talk! English Language Conversation Group

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Study Room 3 at Main Library
Program Type:
Community Conversation, Learn from the Expert
Age Group:
Adults

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

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Study Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Conversation, Learn from the Expert
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Junk Journal Club

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Welcome to Junk Journal Club! 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to Junk Journal Club!