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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This event is in the "Adults" group

Makerspace Appointment Access Day - Session 1

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 11:00am - 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? 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?

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? 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?

This event is in the "Adults" group

Makerspace Appointment Access Day - Session 2

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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? 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?

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? 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?

This event is in the "Adults" group

A Book Club Beat

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Jefferson Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Each month, we will discuss a music biography! The selection for January is My Cross to Bear by Gregg Allman. Copies of the book are available at the Jefferson Branch Library. Registration for this program is required.

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

Each month, we will discuss a music biography! The selection for January is My Cross to Bear by Gregg Allman. Copies of the book are available at the Jefferson Branch Library. Registration for this program is required.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Homework Center

Monday, January 26, 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 "Adults" group

Makerspace Appointment Access Day - Session 3

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 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? 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?

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? 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?

This event is in the "Children" group

STEAM Session: Make Your Own Snow

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
STEAM Learning
Age Group:
Children

Join Librarian Cara for a snow day at the library! Together, we will make and experiment with our own fake snow. This program is best for kids ages 7-12.

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

Join Librarian Cara for a snow day at the library! Together, we will make and experiment with our own fake snow. This program is best for kids ages 7-12.

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Joy of Cookbooking Cookbook Club

Monday, January 26, 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 last 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 last Monday of the month for cookbook club!

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!

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

Playlist Party

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room Large 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: Community Room Large
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 "All Ages" group

Roosevelt School Slideshow

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room Full at Main Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
All Ages

New Britain resident, Jimmy Golon, will present a slideshow of pictures of Roosevelt Junior/Middle School from 1926-1989. The presentation will be narrated by Roosevelt's former principal, Dr. Ostopchuck. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

New Britain resident, Jimmy Golon, will present a slideshow of pictures of Roosevelt Junior/Middle School from 1926-1989. The presentation will be narrated by Roosevelt's former principal, Dr. Ostopchuck. 

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!

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 28, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Digitization Days

Wednesday, January 28, 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, January 28, 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

Sewing for Beginners - 4 Session Class

Wednesday, January 28, 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! 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Homework Center

Wednesday, January 28, 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: Alma Thomas

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join Librarian Cara for the first Amazing Artists program! Together, we will learn about artist Alma Thomas and work on projects inspired by her art! No registration necessary.

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

Join Librarian Cara for the first Amazing Artists program! Together, we will learn about artist Alma Thomas and work on projects inspired by her art! No registration necessary.

Board Meeting

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room Full at Main Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Board Meeting

Main Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Reservation for: Community Room Full
Purpose of Meeting

Board Meeting

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

The Hive Crochet Club

Wednesday, January 28, 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.

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!

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 29, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Paper Quilling Snowflake - New Year, New Hobby

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

New year, new hobby at The Hive Makerspace!

Learn the art of paper quilling – the art of rolling, shaping, and gluing paper strips into decorative designs for cards, pictures, jewelry, and more!

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

New year, new hobby at The Hive Makerspace!

Learn the art of paper quilling – the art of rolling, shaping, and gluing paper strips into decorative designs for cards, pictures, jewelry, and more!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Cozy Craft Café: Candle Jars

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room Large at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Join us to create your own candle from a mason jar and LED Lights! All materials will be provided. Registration is required.

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

Join us to create your own candle from a mason jar and LED Lights! All materials will be provided. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Let’s Talk! English Language Conversation Group

Thursday, January 29, 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?

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?