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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This event is in the "All Ages" group

Local Author and Artist Craft Fair!

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
First Floor Lobby Tables at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Conversation
Age Group:
All Ages

Come to the library for our Spring Local Author and Artist Craft Fair! This event is just in time to begin shopping for Mother's Day gifts!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor Lobby Tables
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Conversation
Event Details:

Come to the library for our Spring Local Author and Artist Craft Fair! This event is just in time to begin shopping for Mother's Day gifts!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Banned Book Club

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Study Room 3 at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Community Conversation
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for this monthly book club where we discuss books that have been banned or have been requested to be removed from public libraries or school libraries. 

 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Study Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Community Conversation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this monthly book club where we discuss books that have been banned or have been requested to be removed from public libraries or school libraries. 

 

This event is in the "Children" group

Tiny Tales

Monday, April 27, 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 27, 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 27, 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

Makerspace Appointment Access Day - Session 1

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Want to learn more about our equipment or spend focused time working with staff support?

Our Appointment Access Day is designed just for that! 

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

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Want to learn more about our equipment or spend focused time working with staff support?

Our Appointment Access Day is designed just for that! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Makerspace Appointment Access Day - Session 2

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Want to learn more about our equipment or spend focused time working with staff support?

Our Appointment Access Day is designed just for that! 

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

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Want to learn more about our equipment or spend focused time working with staff support?

Our Appointment Access Day is designed just for that! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Makerspace Appointment Access Day - Session 3

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Want to learn more about our equipment or spend focused time working with staff support?

Our Appointment Access Day is designed just for that! 

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

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Want to learn more about our equipment or spend focused time working with staff support?

Our Appointment Access Day is designed just for that! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Makerspace Appointment Access Day - Session 4

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Want to learn more about our equipment or spend focused time working with staff support?

Our Appointment Access Day is designed just for that! 

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

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Want to learn more about our equipment or spend focused time working with staff support?

Our Appointment Access Day is designed just for that! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Makerspace Appointment Access Day - Session 5

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Want to learn more about our equipment or spend focused time working with staff support?

Our Appointment Access Day is designed just for that! 

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

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Want to learn more about our equipment or spend focused time working with staff support?

Our Appointment Access Day is designed just for that! 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Homework Center

Monday, April 27, 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 "Teens" group

Teen Gaming Arena: Kart Knockout

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room Large at Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens

Race head-to-head in Mario Kart and earn points across multiple circuits! The top drivers will advance to a final championship race to determine the April Arena winner! Do you have what it takes?

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Large
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Race head-to-head in Mario Kart and earn points across multiple circuits! The top drivers will advance to a final championship race to determine the April Arena winner! Do you have what it takes?

This event is in the "Adults" group

Makerspace Appointment Access Day - Session 6

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Want to learn more about our equipment or spend focused time working with staff support?

Our Appointment Access Day is designed just for that! 

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

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Want to learn more about our equipment or spend focused time working with staff support?

Our Appointment Access Day is designed just for that! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Job Info and Career Resources Sessions

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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 second and fourth 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 second and fourth Monday of each month.

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Joy of Cookbooking Cookbook Club

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room Small at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Do you enjoy trying new foods? Do you like trying new things and discussing them with others? Join us on the 4th Monday of the month for cookbook club!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Small
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you enjoy trying new foods? Do you like trying new things and discussing them with others? Join us on the 4th Monday of the month for cookbook club!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Playlist Party

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens

Join us for a Playlist Party where teens create the ultimate themed playlist together! Share your favorite songs, discover new music, and help add your flair to our collaborative soundtrack for the month!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for a Playlist Party where teens create the ultimate themed playlist together! Share your favorite songs, discover new music, and help add your flair to our collaborative soundtrack for the month!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Building Connections Book Club for Immigrants

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Study Room 3 at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Community Conversation, Learn from the Expert
Age Group:
Adults

The Building Connections Book Club for Immigrants is for Advanced English learners who want to develop their English reading and communication skills in a diverse, inspiring and encouraging environment.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Study Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Community Conversation, Learn from the Expert
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Building Connections Book Club for Immigrants is for Advanced English learners who want to develop their English reading and communication skills in a diverse, inspiring and encouraging environment.

This event is in the "Children" group

Super Kids

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Come to 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:

Come to 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 "Adults" group

Digitization Days

Wednesday, April 29, 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! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

1-on-1 Tech Assistance

Wednesday, April 29, 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 "Adults" group

Rosy Readers

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Jefferson Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join the cozy relationship book club at the Jefferson Branch Library. Each month we will be reading a new book; it might be about romance, families, or friendship! Either way, let's have some fun!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Jefferson Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the cozy relationship book club at the Jefferson Branch Library. Each month we will be reading a new book; it might be about romance, families, or friendship! Either way, let's have some fun!

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Hive Embroidery Club

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults

Join us on the last Wednesday every month to embroider with others, chat, and learn new techniques! Bring your own materials, or check out what we have here in our Makerspace.

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

Join us on the last Wednesday every month to embroider with others, chat, and learn new techniques! Bring your own materials, or check out what we have here in our Makerspace.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Homework Center

Wednesday, April 29, 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

Amazing Artists: Henri Matisse

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join Librarian Cara to learn about Henri Matisse! Together we will look at some of his famous works to inspire us to create our own colorful art! 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 to learn about Henri Matisse! Together we will look at some of his famous works to inspire us to create our own colorful art! This program is for kids of all ages, and no registration is required!