Event List

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

The New Britain Public Library (Main Library and Jefferson Branch) will be closed Wednesday, December 24th and Thursday, December 25th in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. 

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Super Kids: Storytime Zoo

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Presentation, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Meet 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: Presentation, Storytime
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Tiny Tales

Thursday, December 18, 2025 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 "Children" group

Family Story Hour

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Storytime for children ages 3-8! Children may be accompanied by an adult. Stories and a short film or craft. No registration.

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

Storytime for children ages 3-8! Children may be accompanied by an adult. Stories and a short film or craft. No registration.

This event is in the "Children" group

Time for Tots

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Community Room Full at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

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.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Terrific Tots

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Storytime for children ages 2½-3½, accompanied by an adult. Stories, fingerplays, songs, a simple craft and time to play with toys! No registration.

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

Storytime for children ages 2½-3½, accompanied by an adult. Stories, fingerplays, songs, a simple craft and time to play with toys! No registration.

This event is in the "Children" group

Terrific Tots

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Storytime for children ages 2½-3½, accompanied by an adult. Stories, fingerplays, songs, a simple craft and time to play with toys! No registration.

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

Storytime for children ages 2½-3½, accompanied by an adult. Stories, fingerplays, songs, a simple craft and time to play with toys! No registration.

This event is in the "Children" group

Super Kids

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Storytime for children ages 3-5. Children will build their literacy skills with stories, fingerplays,
songs, and a craft or a short film. No registration.

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

Storytime for children ages 3-5. Children will build their literacy skills with stories, fingerplays,
songs, and a craft or a short film. No registration.

This event is in the "Children" group

Terrific Tots

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Storytime 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:

Storytime 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 "Children" group

Super Kids

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Storytime for children 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:

Storytime for children 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 "Children" group

Tiny Tales

Thursday, January 8, 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 "Children" group

Family Story Hour

Thursday, January 8, 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! Best for children 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! Best for children ages 3-8. Adults are welcome to listen along with their children. Enjoy stories and a short film or craft. No registration necessary.

This event is in the "Children" group

Time for Tots

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Start your child on the road to reading! Storytime features reading aloud, songs and fingerplays. There is time for children and adults to play with toys and practice early literacy skills together.

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

Start your child on the road to reading! Storytime features reading aloud, songs and fingerplays. There is time for children and adults to play with toys and practice early literacy skills together.

This event is in the "Children" group

Terrific Tots

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Storytime 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

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

Storytime 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

This event is in the "Children" group

Super Kids

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Storytime for children 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:

Storytime for children 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 "Children" group

Tiny Tales

Thursday, January 15, 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 "Children" group

Author's Tea

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join Alderwoman Candyce Scott, as she shares her book, Gorgy Goes to School. After the reading, we will enjoy tea and cookies! This program is best for kids ages 3-8, accompanied by an adult. No registration necessary.

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

Join Alderwoman Candyce Scott, as she shares her book, Gorgy Goes to School. After the reading, we will enjoy tea and cookies! This program is best for kids ages 3-8, accompanied by an adult. No registration necessary.

This event is in the "Children" group

Time for Tots

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Start your child on the road to reading! Storytime features reading aloud, songs and fingerplays. There is time for children and adults to play with toys and practice early literacy skills together.

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

Start your child on the road to reading! Storytime features reading aloud, songs and fingerplays. There is time for children and adults to play with toys and practice early literacy skills together.

This event is in the "Children" group

Storytime Zoo

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Meet and learn about the guinea pigs 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 the guinea pigs from the Hungerford Nature Center, followed by storytime with Miss JoAnn.

This event is in the "Children" group

Tiny Tales

Thursday, January 22, 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 "Children" group

Author’s Tea

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Author Talk, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join Alderwoman Candyce Scott, as she shares her book, Gorgy Goes to School. After the reading, we will enjoy tea and cookies! This program is best for kids ages 3-8, accompanied by an adult. No registration necessary.

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

Join Alderwoman Candyce Scott, as she shares her book, Gorgy Goes to School. After the reading, we will enjoy tea and cookies! This program is best for kids ages 3-8, accompanied by an adult. No registration necessary.

This event is in the "Children" group

Time for Tots

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Start your child on the road to reading! Storytime features reading aloud, songs and fingerplays. There is time for children and adults to play with toys and practice early literacy skills together.

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

Start your child on the road to reading! Storytime features reading aloud, songs and fingerplays. There is time for children and adults to play with toys and practice early literacy skills together.

This event is in the "Children" group

Terrific Tots

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Storytime 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

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

Storytime 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

This event is in the "Children" group

Super Kids

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Storytime for children 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:

Storytime for children 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 "Children" group

Tiny Tales

Thursday, January 29, 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.