Event List

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.

Looking for a fun and educational Spring Break activity? Stop by the Children's Dept. to meet and learn about different critters from Hungerford Nature Center! All ages, no registration required.

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! 

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.

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.

Join Librarian Cara for this week's Crafty Creatives Club! Together we will start seeds to bring home and grow!

Welcome to Crochet Club!

**Registration (via phone or in-person) is REQUIRED and begins on Thursday, March 19th.**

This presentation will discuss two effective paths to autistic empowerment: Self Advocacy and Open Communication. Each must be addressed and understood in their own way, though they also compliment each other.

Come to the Jefferson Branch and join us for stories and music! This program is for kids ages 4 and under, with an adult.

Learn how to dye natural fabrics using the wax resist process of batik with Librarian Mads!

All materials will be provided. Please note that pick up of your tote bag will need to be arranged with staff following the workshop. 

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Come join our Senior Sleuths Book Club!  This month's book is Less: A novel by Andrew Sean Greer.

This workshop is designed as a community conversation to provide education on trauma and its impact on individuals, families, and neighborhoods.

Join the Evening Book Club for this month's selection, Daughters of Shandong by Eve J. Chung. New members are always welcome! 

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.

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! 

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.

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.