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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Toy Swap

All Day
Main Library
Age Group:
Children

Stop by the Children's Department any day in January (during library open hours) to check out our Toy Swap table! Drop off your gently used toys and pick something new to you!

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

Stop by the Children's Department any day in January (during library open hours) to check out our Toy Swap table! Drop off your gently used toys and pick something new to you!

Light blue background with a picture of a red panda wearing a mask and cape. The words "SUPER KIDS" below in brown.

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.

Digitization Days

Digitization Days

Wednesday, January 14, 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! 

A yellow and brown bee on a blue stylized flower above the words New Britain Public Library

1-on-1 Tech Assistance

Wednesday, January 14, 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.

Beginner Sewing, Learn from the Expert

Sewing for Beginners - 4 Session Class

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults

Want to learn to machine and hand sew but don’t know where to start? This workshop series is for you! 

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

Want to learn to machine and hand sew but don’t know where to start? This workshop series is for you! 

Homework Center

Homework Center

Wednesday, January 14, 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.

Off white background with the words "NBPL CRAFTY CREATIVES" in orange, purple and pink. A paint palette and brushes on the left, stars in pink, orange and purple on the right. Below the words "New Britain Public Library Children's Department"

Crafty Creatives: Paper Weaving

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join Librarian Cara and the Crafty Creatives Club to learn how to paper weave! Together we will make some beautiful paper art to take home! No registration required.

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

Join Librarian Cara and the Crafty Creatives Club to learn how to paper weave! Together we will make some beautiful paper art to take home! No registration required.

The Hive Crochet Club!

The Hive Crochet Club

Wednesday, January 14, 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.

Toy Swap

All Day
Main Library
Age Group:
Children

Stop by the Children's Department any day in January (during library open hours) to check out our Toy Swap table! Drop off your gently used toys and pick something new to you!

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

Stop by the Children's Department any day in January (during library open hours) to check out our Toy Swap table! Drop off your gently used toys and pick something new to you!

Open book with a fairy, dragon and music coming out.

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.

An example of a beaded kumihimo bracelet.

Beaded Kumihimo Bracelets - New Year, New Hobby

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace, Workshop
Age Group:
All Ages

New year, new hobby at The Hive Makerspace!

Learn the technique of Japanese braiding – Kumihimo!

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

New year, new hobby at The Hive Makerspace!

Learn the technique of Japanese braiding – Kumihimo!

NBPL Crafty Creatives

Crafty Creatives: Paper Weaving

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Jefferson Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join Librarian Cara and the Crafty Creatives Club at the Jefferson Branch Library to learn how to paper weave! Together we will make some beautiful paper art to take home! No registration required.

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

Join Librarian Cara and the Crafty Creatives Club at the Jefferson Branch Library to learn how to paper weave! Together we will make some beautiful paper art to take home! No registration required.

A yellow and brown bee on a blue stylized flower above the words New Britain Public Library

Let’s Talk! English Language Conversation Group

Thursday, January 15, 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?

Cancelled
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?

Toy Swap

All Day
Main Library
Age Group:
Children

Stop by the Children's Department any day in January (during library open hours) to check out our Toy Swap table! Drop off your gently used toys and pick something new to you!

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

Stop by the Children's Department any day in January (during library open hours) to check out our Toy Swap table! Drop off your gently used toys and pick something new to you!

Off white background with multicolored letters spelling out "Time For Tots". On the bottom right there is a blue motif. On the left side is a group of different colored blocks building a tower.

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.

Career Closet Flyer

Career Closet

Friday, January 16, 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!

Toy Swap

All Day
Main Library
Age Group:
Children

Stop by the Children's Department any day in January (during library open hours) to check out our Toy Swap table! Drop off your gently used toys and pick something new to you!

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

Stop by the Children's Department any day in January (during library open hours) to check out our Toy Swap table! Drop off your gently used toys and pick something new to you!

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

All Day
Main Library, Jefferson Branch, Community Event

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

Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Jefferson Branch, Community Event
Description:

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

Toy Swap

All Day
Main Library
Age Group:
Children

Stop by the Children's Department any day in January (during library open hours) to check out our Toy Swap table! Drop off your gently used toys and pick something new to you!

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

Stop by the Children's Department any day in January (during library open hours) to check out our Toy Swap table! Drop off your gently used toys and pick something new to you!

Light yellow background with a purple pencil outlined, splashes of red, pink and blue above the pencil. The words "Homeschool Session" in the middle in pink. On the right is a smiley face in purple.

Homeschool Session: Penguin Party

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room Full at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM Learning
Age Group:
Children

Join Librarian Cara and Mr. Place to learn all about penguins! There will be a story time, discussion and two activities! This program is for kids ages 4-12, and registration is required.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Librarian Cara and Mr. Place to learn all about penguins! There will be a story time, discussion and two activities! This program is for kids ages 4-12, and registration is required.

The Poisoner's Handbook : murder and the birth of forensic medicine in Jazz Age New York book cover

Senior Book Club

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Event
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Come join our Senior Sleuths Book Club!  This month's book is: The Poisoner's Handbook: Murder and the Birth of Forensic Medicine in Jazz Age New York by Deborah Blum. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Community Event
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Come join our Senior Sleuths Book Club!  This month's book is: The Poisoner's Handbook: Murder and the Birth of Forensic Medicine in Jazz Age New York by Deborah Blum. 

What Happened to the Bennetts book cover

Evening Book Club

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room Full at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join the Evening Book Club for this month's selection, What Happened to the Bennetts by Lisa Scottoline. New members are always welcome!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join the Evening Book Club for this month's selection, What Happened to the Bennetts by Lisa Scottoline. New members are always welcome!

Toy Swap

All Day
Main Library
Age Group:
Children

Stop by the Children's Department any day in January (during library open hours) to check out our Toy Swap table! Drop off your gently used toys and pick something new to you!

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

Stop by the Children's Department any day in January (during library open hours) to check out our Toy Swap table! Drop off your gently used toys and pick something new to you!

Light blue background with a picture of a red panda wearing a mask and cape. The words "SUPER KIDS" below in brown.

Super Kids: 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!