Event List

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

The New Britain Public Library (Main Library and Jefferson Branch) will be closed Monday, January 19th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. 

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This event is in the "Children" group

Tiny Tales

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Jefferson Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

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

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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, February 23, 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, February 23, 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 "Adults" group

Makerspace Appointment Access Day - Session 1

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Curious about how to use our equipment or want to dive deeper into a specific machine? Need extended time to work on something with expert support?

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

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Curious about how to use our equipment or want to dive deeper into a specific machine? Need extended time to work on something with expert support?

This event is in the "Adults" group

Makerspace Appointment Access Day - Session 2

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Curious about how to use our equipment or want to dive deeper into a specific machine? Need extended time to work on something with expert support?

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

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Curious about how to use our equipment or want to dive deeper into a specific machine? Need extended time to work on something with expert support?

This event is in the "Adults" group

A Book Club Beat

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Jefferson Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Each month, we will discuss a music biography! The selection for this month is Mo' Meta Blues: The World According to Questlove by Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson and Ben Greenman.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Jefferson Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Each month, we will discuss a music biography! The selection for this month is Mo' Meta Blues: The World According to Questlove by Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson and Ben Greenman.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Homework Center

Monday, February 23, 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 "Adults" group

Makerspace Appointment Access Day - Session 3

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Curious about how to use our equipment or want to dive deeper into a specific machine? Need extended time to work on something with expert support?

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

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Curious about how to use our equipment or want to dive deeper into a specific machine? Need extended time to work on something with expert support?

This event is in the "Children" group

STEAM Session: Tallest Tower Challenge

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
STEAM Learning
Age Group:
Children

Join Librarian Cara for the tallest tower challenge! Put your engineering skills to the test using just cups and popsicle sticks. How tall of a tower can you build? This program is for kids ages 7-12, and no registration is necessary.

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

Join Librarian Cara for the tallest tower challenge! Put your engineering skills to the test using just cups and popsicle sticks. How tall of a tower can you build? This program is for kids ages 7-12, and no registration is necessary.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Job Info and Career Resources Sessions

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Study Room 3 at Main Library
Program Type:
Job Help
Age Group:
Adults

The New Britain Public Library and the American Job Center have partnered to continue our one-on-one Job Information and Career Resources sessions that will take place on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month! It is free and open t

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Study Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Job Help
Event Details:

The New Britain Public Library and the American Job Center have partnered to continue our one-on-one Job Information and Career Resources sessions that will take place on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month! It is free and open t

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Joy of Cookbooking Cookbook Club

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room Small at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

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!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Small
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

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!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Playlist Party

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room Large at Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens

Join us for a Playlist Party where teens create the ultimate themed playlist together! Share your favorite songs, discover new music, and help add your flair to our collaborative soundtrack for the month!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Large
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for a Playlist Party where teens create the ultimate themed playlist together! Share your favorite songs, discover new music, and help add your flair to our collaborative soundtrack for the month!

This event is in the "Children" group

Super Kids

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for story time for kids ages 3-5! Children will build their literacy skills with stories, fingerplays, songs, and a craft or a short film. No registration necessary.

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

Join us for story time for kids ages 3-5! Children will build their literacy skills with stories, fingerplays, songs, and a craft or a short film. No registration necessary.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Digitization Days

Wednesday, February 25, 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, February 25, 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 "Teens" group

Homework Center

Wednesday, February 25, 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

Amazing Artists: Jean-Michel Basquiat

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join Librarian Cara to learn all about artist Jean-Michel Basquiat! Together we will make crowns inspired by his artwork! No registration necessary.

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

Join Librarian Cara to learn all about artist Jean-Michel Basquiat! Together we will make crowns inspired by his artwork! No registration necessary.

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

The Hive Crochet Club

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 5:15pm - 6:45pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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.

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

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

The Amistad Story: Connecticut’s Role in the Fight for Freedom

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Periodicals Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Community Conversation, Learn from the Expert, Presentation
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us for a presentation by Discovering Amistad!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Periodicals Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Conversation, Learn from the Expert, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a presentation by Discovering Amistad!

This event is in the "Children" group

Tiny Tales

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Jefferson Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Come to the Jefferson Branch 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 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

Crochet for Beginners - 3 Session Class

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Note: This is the third and final session of a crocheting workshop series! In order to attend this session, you must have registered and attended the first two sessions.

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

Note: This is the third and final session of a crocheting workshop series! In order to attend this session, you must have registered and attended the first two sessions.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Let’s Talk! English Language Conversation Group

Thursday, February 26, 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 "Adults" group

Zumba at the Library!

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room Large at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Learn from the Expert
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for Zumba at the library with certified Zumba instructor, Tim Engstrom! Wear comfortable clothes, bring a bottle of water, and get ready to dance! Register today!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Large
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Learn from the Expert
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Zumba at the library with certified Zumba instructor, Tim Engstrom! Wear comfortable clothes, bring a bottle of water, and get ready to dance! Register today!

This event is in the "Children" group

Family Story Hour

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Listen to bedtime stories at the library! This program is best for kids ages 3-8. Adults are welcome to listen along with their children. Enjoy stories and a short film or craft. No registration necessary.

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

Listen to bedtime stories at the library! This program is best for kids ages 3-8. Adults are welcome to listen along with their children. Enjoy stories and a short film or craft. No registration necessary.