Event List

Library Closed

The New Britain Public Library (Main Library and Jefferson Branch) will be closed Tuesday, November 18th for staff development. 

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Friendship Service Center Outreach

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Study Room 5 at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Job Help
Age Group:
Adults

Representatives from the Friendship Service Center's Hope Connection Center will be at the library to assist individuals facing or experiencing homelessness. Individuals may meet with a representative on Mondays between 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Study Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Job Help
Event Details:

Representatives from the Friendship Service Center's Hope Connection Center will be at the library to assist individuals facing or experiencing homelessness. Individuals may meet with a representative on Mondays between 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Invitation to Change Approach: Substance Abuse Workshop Series

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Community Room Large at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

 

REGISTRATION WILL BE OPEN TILL OCTOBER 20TH. REACH OUT DIRECTLY TO KAREN BERNETTI THE INSTRUCTOR TO REGISTER

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Large
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

REGISTRATION WILL BE OPEN TILL OCTOBER 20TH. REACH OUT DIRECTLY TO KAREN BERNETTI THE INSTRUCTOR TO REGISTER

This event is in the "Teens" group

Lo-Fi Study Time

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens

Join us on Wednesdays for a dedicated hour of quiet study time. Teens are invited to stop in to read, draw, catch up on homework or participate in other quiet activities while we play some soothing and relaxing chill beats in the background!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us on Wednesdays for a dedicated hour of quiet study time. Teens are invited to stop in to read, draw, catch up on homework or participate in other quiet activities while we play some soothing and relaxing chill beats in the background!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Access Health CT: Enrollment Help

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 9:30am - 5:00pm
Study Room 3 at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Access Health CT Enrollment Help at New Britain Public Library!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Study Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Access Health CT Enrollment Help at New Britain Public Library!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Friendship Service Center Outreach

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Study Room 5 at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Job Help
Age Group:
Adults

Representatives from the Friendship Service Center's Hope Connection Center will be at the library to assist individuals facing or experiencing homelessness. Individuals may meet with a representative on Mondays between 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Study Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Job Help
Event Details:

Representatives from the Friendship Service Center's Hope Connection Center will be at the library to assist individuals facing or experiencing homelessness. Individuals may meet with a representative on Mondays between 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Invitation to Change Approach: Substance Abuse Workshop Series

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Community Room Large at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

 

REGISTRATION WILL BE OPEN TILL OCTOBER 20TH. REACH OUT DIRECTLY TO KAREN BERNETTI THE INSTRUCTOR TO REGISTER

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Large
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

REGISTRATION WILL BE OPEN TILL OCTOBER 20TH. REACH OUT DIRECTLY TO KAREN BERNETTI THE INSTRUCTOR TO REGISTER

This event is in the "Adults" group

Friendship Service Center Outreach

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Study Room 5 at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Job Help
Age Group:
Adults

Representatives from the Friendship Service Center's Hope Connection Center will be at the library to assist individuals facing or experiencing homelessness. Individuals may meet with a representative on Mondays between 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Study Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Job Help
Event Details:

Representatives from the Friendship Service Center's Hope Connection Center will be at the library to assist individuals facing or experiencing homelessness. Individuals may meet with a representative on Mondays between 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Invitation to Change Approach: Substance Abuse Workshop Series

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Community Room Large at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

 

REGISTRATION WILL BE OPEN TILL OCTOBER 20TH. REACH OUT DIRECTLY TO KAREN BERNETTI THE INSTRUCTOR TO REGISTER

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Large
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

REGISTRATION WILL BE OPEN TILL OCTOBER 20TH. REACH OUT DIRECTLY TO KAREN BERNETTI THE INSTRUCTOR TO REGISTER

This event is in the "Adults" group

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room Full at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Help save a life by donating blood at the library!

Sign up today on the American Red Cross website!

 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Help save a life by donating blood at the library!

Sign up today on the American Red Cross website!

 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Lo-Fi Study Time

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens

Join us on Wednesdays for a dedicated hour of quiet study time. Teens are invited to stop in to read, draw, catch up on homework or participate in other quiet activities while we play some soothing and relaxing chill beats in the background!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us on Wednesdays for a dedicated hour of quiet study time. Teens are invited to stop in to read, draw, catch up on homework or participate in other quiet activities while we play some soothing and relaxing chill beats in the background!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Access Health CT: Enrollment Help

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 9:30am - 5:00pm
Study Room 3 at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Access Health CT Enrollment Help at New Britain Public Library!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Study Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Access Health CT Enrollment Help at New Britain Public Library!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Remember When: A Memory Cafe at the New Britain Public Library

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room Full at Main Library
Program Type:
Community Conversation, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Relive nostalgic sights, tastes, sounds, and share your memories at this monthly memory cafe!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Conversation, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Relive nostalgic sights, tastes, sounds, and share your memories at this monthly memory cafe!

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

Holiday Scrub Workshop with Canton Soap Works

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room Small at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Learn from the Expert, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Learn how to make your own peppermint body scrub, perfect for gift giving or treating yourself!

Registration is required and space is limited.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Small
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Learn from the Expert, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to make your own peppermint body scrub, perfect for gift giving or treating yourself!

Registration is required and space is limited.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Friendship Service Center Outreach

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Study Room 5 at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Job Help
Age Group:
Adults

Representatives from the Friendship Service Center's Hope Connection Center will be at the library to assist individuals facing or experiencing homelessness. Individuals may meet with a representative on Mondays between 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Study Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Job Help
Event Details:

Representatives from the Friendship Service Center's Hope Connection Center will be at the library to assist individuals facing or experiencing homelessness. Individuals may meet with a representative on Mondays between 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.

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

Drum Circle with Jodene Minnis

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room Full at Main Library
Program Type:
Community Conversation, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us for a relaxing communal drum circle led by Jodene Minnis!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Conversation, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a relaxing communal drum circle led by Jodene Minnis!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Ryder, The Pet Therapy Dog

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room Large at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Presentation
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us for a delightful visit with Ryder, the golden retriever! Ryder is a registered pet-therapy dog who loves to visit with new friends! Come and give pets and get lots of love in return! Please call  860-224-3155 ext.125 to register.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Large
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a delightful visit with Ryder, the golden retriever! Ryder is a registered pet-therapy dog who loves to visit with new friends! Come and give pets and get lots of love in return! Please call  860-224-3155 ext.125 to register.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

My Portion Inc Food Pantry

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 4:00pm
Community Room Full at Main Library
Program Type:
Community Conversation, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages

Food pantry hosted by My Portion Inc. 

Every Second Saturday of the month until January 2026.

Food, clothes, and furniture available on a first come first served basis! 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Conversation, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Food pantry hosted by My Portion Inc. 

Every Second Saturday of the month until January 2026.

Food, clothes, and furniture available on a first come first served basis! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Friendship Service Center Outreach

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Study Room 5 at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Job Help
Age Group:
Adults

Representatives from the Friendship Service Center's Hope Connection Center will be at the library to assist individuals facing or experiencing homelessness. Individuals may meet with a representative on Mondays between 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Study Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Job Help
Event Details:

Representatives from the Friendship Service Center's Hope Connection Center will be at the library to assist individuals facing or experiencing homelessness. Individuals may meet with a representative on Mondays between 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Access Health CT: Enrollment Help

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 9:30am - 5:00pm
Study Room 3 at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Access Health CT Enrollment Help at New Britain Public Library!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Study Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Access Health CT Enrollment Help at New Britain Public Library!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Friendship Service Center Outreach

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Study Room 5 at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Job Help
Age Group:
Adults

Representatives from the Friendship Service Center's Hope Connection Center will be at the library to assist individuals facing or experiencing homelessness. Individuals may meet with a representative on Mondays between 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Study Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Job Help
Event Details:

Representatives from the Friendship Service Center's Hope Connection Center will be at the library to assist individuals facing or experiencing homelessness. Individuals may meet with a representative on Mondays between 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Friendship Service Center Outreach

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Study Room 5 at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Job Help
Age Group:
Adults

Representatives from the Friendship Service Center's Hope Connection Center will be at the library to assist individuals facing or experiencing homelessness. Individuals may meet with a representative on Mondays between 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Study Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Job Help
Event Details:

Representatives from the Friendship Service Center's Hope Connection Center will be at the library to assist individuals facing or experiencing homelessness. Individuals may meet with a representative on Mondays between 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

My Portion Inc Food Pantry

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 4:00pm
Community Room Full at Main Library
Program Type:
Community Conversation, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages

Food pantry hosted by My Portion Inc. 

Every Second Saturday of the month until January 2026.

Food, clothes, and furniture available on a first come first served basis! 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Conversation, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Food pantry hosted by My Portion Inc. 

Every Second Saturday of the month until January 2026.

Food, clothes, and furniture available on a first come first served basis!