Event List

Introducing: Appointment Access Day at The Hive!

Introducing: Appointment Access Day at The Hive!

Stop by the library to make your very own friendship bracelet!

Come participate in a fun engineering challenge! Using limited supplies, make your own tool to pick up a ping pong ball from a distance! Join us to see if you can beat the challenge! For kids ages 7-12.

REGISTRATION WILL BE OPEN TILL OCTOBER 20TH. REACH OUT DIRECTLY TO KAREN BERNETTI THE INSTRUCTOR TO REGISTER

Join Librarian Cara and Mr. Place to learn all about the process of creating abstract art! Together we will discuss what art means to us, before creating masterpieces of our very own. For kids ages 4-12, registration required.

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

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.  

Come and learn how to use chalk pastels to make stunning galaxy art! Together we will have a chance to practice our chalk pastel skills before making a piece of art to give to family, friends or keep for ourselves!

Introducing the NBPL Crochet Club!

Come decorate a turkey cupcake at the New Britain Public Library! Cupcakes will be judged on their "turkeyness" by our Instagram and Facebook followers, and the "turkiest" cupcake will receive a prize!

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!

Explore a craft with your neighbors! Bring that crochet project you have been working on, or the drawing you have been inspired to start. Connect with others and work on your project at the library.

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

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

Come and learn how to use chalk pastels to make stunning galaxy art! Together we will have a chance to practice our chalk pastel skills before making a piece of art to give to family, friends or keep just for ourselves!

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

Join us for Tellabration, an international celebration of story! Storyteller/musician Anne-Marie Forer will perform! Families are invited to attend. No registration required.

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 three one-on-one Glowforge sessions to get personalized training on the Glowforge machine and software from our experienced staff!

Food pantry hosted by My Portion Inc. 

Every Second Saturday of the month until January 2026.

Food, clothes, and furniture available on a first come first served basis!