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 20 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 "Children" group 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. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Homeschool Session: Penguin Party 1:00pm–2:00pm Main Library 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group 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. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Senior Book Club 1:00pm–2:00pm Community 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group 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! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Evening Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Main Library 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!
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 21 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 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 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Storytime Zoo 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 necessary.
This event is in the "Adults" group Digitization Days Wednesday, January 21, 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 21 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 21, 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 21 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 21, 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 21 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 21, 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 21 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 Club: Sensory Jars Wednesday, January 21, 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 make mesmerizing and sparkly sensory jars! Together we will put together our custom jars choosing our own colors, sequins and more! No registration required. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Crafty Creatives Club: Sensory Jars 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 make mesmerizing and sparkly sensory jars! Together we will put together our custom jars choosing our own colors, sequins and more! No registration required.
This event is in the "Teens" group Mini Zine Workshop Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Community Room Large at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop Age Group: Teens Stop by the library and learn how to make your own mini zine! A zine is a DIY mini magazine that's easy to copy and share! View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Mini Zine Workshop 4:30pm–5:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Large Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Stop by the library and learn how to make your own mini zine! A zine is a DIY mini magazine that's easy to copy and share!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group The Hive Crochet Club Wednesday, January 21, 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 21 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 "Adults" group Lawyers in the Library Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm Study Room 1 at Main Library Program Type: Learn from the Expert Age Group: Adults **Registration (via phone or in-person) is REQUIRED and begins on Monday, December 22nd.** View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Lawyers in the Library 5:30pm–7:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Study Room 1 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Learn from the Expert Event Details: **Registration (via phone or in-person) is REQUIRED and begins on Monday, December 22nd.**
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 22 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 22, 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 22 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 "Adults" group Resin Bottle Cap Magnets - New Year, New Hobby Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Makerspace at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Workshop Age Group: Adults New year, new hobby at The Hive Makerspace!Introduce yourself to a new skill and make a magnet, too! Join us to make unique magnets out of metal bottle caps and UV resin. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Resin Bottle Cap Magnets - New Year, New Hobby 3:30pm–4:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: New year, new hobby at The Hive Makerspace!Introduce yourself to a new skill and make a magnet, too! Join us to make unique magnets out of metal bottle caps and UV resin.
This event is in the "Children" group Crafty Creatives Club: Sensory Jars Thursday, January 22, 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 make mesmerizing and sparkly sensory jars! Together we will put together our custom jars choosing our own colors, sequins and more! No registration required. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Crafty Creatives Club: Sensory Jars 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 make mesmerizing and sparkly sensory jars! Together we will put together our custom jars choosing our own colors, sequins and more! No registration required.
This event is in the "Adults" group Let’s Talk! English Language Conversation Group Thursday, January 22, 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 22 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 22, 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 22 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 "All Ages" group New Britain Then & Now Thursday, January 22, 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 pictures and slides of New Britain throughout the years. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 22 2026 Thu New Britain Then & Now 6:00pm–7:30pm Main Library 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 pictures and slides of New Britain throughout the years.
This event is in the "Children" group Family Story Hour Thursday, January 22, 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! Best for children ages 3-8. Adults are welcome to listen along with their children. Enjoy stories and a short film or craft. No registration necessary. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Family Story Hour 6:30pm–7:30pm Main Library 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! Best for children ages 3-8. 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 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 23 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 23, 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 23 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.
