Event List

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.

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?

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?

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.

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?

Make your own buttons based on one of the six featured Black makers and inventors, or choose your own Black innovator! 

Join Librarian Cara to experiment with a different kind of painting! Together we will make beautiful, colorful art to take home! This program is best for kids ages 7-12, and no registration is 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!

Join Librarian Cara and Mr. Place to learn about optical illusions! Together we will talk about what an optical illusion is, create our own kaleidoscopes and make some cool art!

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

Come learn more about Cultivating Justice, a community organization focused on farming, power building, and creating new BILPOC farmers in CT

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.

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.

Join Librarian Cara to learn how to draw some zany zentangles! Make a mesmerizing, patterned drawing to take home and learn a new art skill to try later! No registration required.

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.

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

Explore 3D drawing and become your own 3D printer! 3D pens are back in the Makerspace for February, with a Valentine’s theme!

Join Librarian Cara to learn how to draw some zany zentangles! Make a mesmerizing, patterned drawing to take home and learn a new art skill to try later! No registration necessary.

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

Celebrate National Library Lover’s Month in the Makerspace by making your own page holder!

We will sculpt, bake, and paint our page holders so we can add our own personal flair to reading!

Listen to bedtime stories at the library! This program is 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.

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

New Britain residents looking for employment opportunities are invited to come by the main library to get FREE gently used business professional clothing and accessories!