Event List

Library Closed

The New Britain Public Library (Main Library and Jefferson Branch) will be closed Friday, April 3rd in observance of Good Friday.

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1-on-1 Tech Assistance

Wednesday, April 8, 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, April 8, 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, April 8, 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: Recycled Bookmarks

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join Librarian Cara for this week's Crafty Creatives Club! In celebration of Earth Day, we will be making beautiful bookmarks with recycled materials! This program is for kids of all ages, and no registration is required!

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

Join Librarian Cara for this week's Crafty Creatives Club! In celebration of Earth Day, we will be making beautiful bookmarks with recycled materials! This program is for kids of all ages, and no registration is required!

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

The Hive Crochet Club

Wednesday, April 8, 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 "Children" group

Tiny Tales

Thursday, April 9, 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

Friends Development Committee

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Study Room 3 at Main Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
Adults

Friends of the Library meeting.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Study Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Friends of the Library meeting.

This event is in the "Children" group

Crafty Creatives Club

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Jefferson Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join Librarian Cara for this week's Crafty Creatives Club! In celebration of Earth Day, we will be making beautiful bookmarks with recycled materials! This program is for kids of all ages, and no registration is required!

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

Join Librarian Cara for this week's Crafty Creatives Club! In celebration of Earth Day, we will be making beautiful bookmarks with recycled materials! This program is for kids of all ages, and no registration is required!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Screen Printing without Emulsion Workshop

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room Full at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to screen print designs on paper and fabric without emulsion - a method of screen printing that is easier to do yourself and at home! No materials or experience needed!

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

Learn how to screen print designs on paper and fabric without emulsion - a method of screen printing that is easier to do yourself and at home! No materials or experience needed!

This event is in the "Children" group

Family Story Hour

Thursday, April 9, 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 children ages 3-8, and 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 children ages 3-8, and 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, April 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Community Room Full 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: Community Room Full
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 "Adults" group

Career Closet

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room 3 at Main Library
Program Type:
Community Conversation, Job Help
Age Group:
Adults

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!

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

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!

Library Closing Early

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 2:30pm - 11:00pm
Main Library

The Library is closing at 2:30 pm today to prepare for our 10th annual fundraiser, New Britain Reads New Britain Leads. 

Closing
Branches:
Main Library
Description:

The Library is closing at 2:30 pm today to prepare for our 10th annual fundraiser, New Britain Reads New Britain Leads. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

New Britain Reads New Britain Leads Fundraiser

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

For more information visit the library's website at newbritainlibrary.org.

Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

For more information visit the library's website at newbritainlibrary.org.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

My Portion Inc Food Pantry

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 4:00pm
Community Room Large at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

Come out to the library for a Food Pantry hosted by My Portion Inc. 

Food, clothes, and furniture will be available on a first come first served basis and while supplies last! 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Large
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Come out to the library for a Food Pantry hosted by My Portion Inc. 

Food, clothes, and furniture will be available on a first come first served basis and while supplies last! 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Chess Club

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us for Chess Club at the library on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. No registration required. All skill levels welcome!

Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for Chess Club at the library on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. No registration required. All skill levels welcome!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Poetry Writing Workshop

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Periodicals Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Community Conversation, Learn from the Expert, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an interactive monthly poetry workshop series, led by Christopher Young, centered around teaching and improving the skills necessary to write poetry.

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

Join us for an interactive monthly poetry workshop series, led by Christopher Young, centered around teaching and improving the skills necessary to write poetry.

This event is in the "Children" group

Story Walk: City Beet

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Families are invited to follow the pages and listen to City Beet by Tziporah Cohen as they stroll through the library! Each family can choose a free book to take home to read together. Children can select seeds to plant in their gardens.

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

Families are invited to follow the pages and listen to City Beet by Tziporah Cohen as they stroll through the library! Each family can choose a free book to take home to read together. Children can select seeds to plant in their gardens.

This event is in the "Children" group

Tiny Tales

Monday, April 13, 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, April 13, 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, April 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Come out to 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:

Come out to 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 "Adults" group

Job Info and Career Resources Sessions

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
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.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Egg Drop

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
STEAM Learning
Age Group:
Children

Join Librarian Cara for the start of our Spring Break programming! We will be practicing our engineering skills by building contraptions to keep an egg safe when dropped from our stairs outside!

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

Join Librarian Cara for the start of our Spring Break programming! We will be practicing our engineering skills by building contraptions to keep an egg safe when dropped from our stairs outside!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Homework Center

Monday, April 13, 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.