This event is in the "Adults" group 1-on-1 Tech Assistance Monday, January 12, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 12 2026 Mon 1-on-1 Tech Assistance 10:00am–11:00am Main Library 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, 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 literacyskills (talking, singing, reading, playing and writing) with stories, fingerplays, songs, a simple View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Terrific Tots 10:00am–11:00am Main Library 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 literacyskills (talking, singing, reading, playing and writing) with stories, fingerplays, songs, a simple
This event is in the "Teens" group Homework Center Monday, January 12, 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Homework Center 4:00pm–6:00pm Main Library 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 STEAM Session: Stacking Liquids Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Children's Room at Main Library Program Type: STEAM Learning Age Group: Children Join Librarian Cara to learn some basics around liquids and density! And, make your very own colorful jar to take home! This program is best for kids ages 7-12. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 12 2026 Mon STEAM Session: Stacking Liquids 5:30pm–6:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children Program Type: STEAM Learning Event Details: Join Librarian Cara to learn some basics around liquids and density! And, make your very own colorful jar to take home! This program is best for kids ages 7-12.
This event is in the "Adults" group Upcycle your Furniture DIY Workshop Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Community Room Full at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Workshop Age Group: Adults Learn DIY tips and tricks to upgrade your furniture!We will discuss chalk paint, stencils, finding affordable materials, and other techniques to breathe new life into your pre-loved furniture! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Upcycle your Furniture DIY Workshop 5:30pm–6:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Full Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Learn DIY tips and tricks to upgrade your furniture!We will discuss chalk paint, stencils, finding affordable materials, and other techniques to breathe new life into your pre-loved furniture!
This event is in the "Children" group 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! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Toy Swap All Day Main Library 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!
This event is in the "Teens" group Bee Heard: Teen Advisory Board Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Teen Room at Main Library Age Group: Teens Join the Teen Advisory Board and help create awesome events, recommend books, and improve the teen space at the library! TAB members earn volunteer hours and have a say in what the library offers teens! View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Bee Heard: Teen Advisory Board 4:30pm–5:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Registration Required Event Details: Join the Teen Advisory Board and help create awesome events, recommend books, and improve the teen space at the library! TAB members earn volunteer hours and have a say in what the library offers teens!
This event is in the "Children" group 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! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Toy Swap All Day Main Library 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!
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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Super Kids 10:00am–11:00am Main Library 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 "Adults" group 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! View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Digitization Days 2:00pm–3:00pm Main Library 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!
This event is in the "Adults" group 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 14 2026 Wed 1-on-1 Tech Assistance 3:00pm–4:00pm Main Library 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 "Adults" group 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! View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Sewing for Beginners - 4 Session Class 3:30pm–5:00pm Main Library 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!
This event is in the "Teens" group 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Homework Center 4:00pm–6:00pm Main Library 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: 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Crafty Creatives: Paper Weaving 4:30pm–5:30pm Main Library 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 14 2026 Wed The Hive Crochet Club 5:15pm–6:45pm Main Library 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.
This event is in the "Children" group 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! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Toy Swap All Day Main Library 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!
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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Tiny Tales 9:30am–10:00am Jefferson Branch 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 "All Ages" group 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! View Details Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Beaded Kumihimo Bracelets - New Year, New Hobby 3:30pm–4:30pm Main Library 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!
This event is in the "Children" group 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Crafty Creatives: Paper Weaving 4:00pm–5:00pm Jefferson Branch 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group 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? View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Let’s Talk! English Language Conversation Group 5:00pm–6:00pm Main Library 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?
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Junk Journal Club Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm Makerspace at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace Age Group: Teens, Adults Welcome to Junk Journal Club! Whether you already love junk journaling and scrapbooking, or are looking to start the hobby, feel free to join us! View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Junk Journal Club 5:00pm–7:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: Welcome to Junk Journal Club! Whether you already love junk journaling and scrapbooking, or are looking to start the hobby, feel free to join us!
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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Author's Tea 6:30pm–7:30pm Main Library 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 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! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Toy Swap All Day Main Library 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!
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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Time for Tots 10:00am–11:30am Main Library 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.
