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Computers and wireless printing

The computers and wireless printing will be down Tuesday, March 17th at the Main Branch. Computers will be available at the Jefferson Branch located at 140 Horseplain Road.

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A Celebration of Betye Saar: Presented by the New Britain Museum of American Art

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Periodicals Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Community Conversation, Learn from the Expert, Presentation
Age Group:
All Ages

In honor of Women’s History Month, and her 100th  birthday later this year, come learn about the life and work of monumental artist Betye Saar!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Periodicals Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Conversation, Learn from the Expert, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

In honor of Women’s History Month, and her 100th  birthday later this year, come learn about the life and work of monumental artist Betye Saar!

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Roosevelt School Slideshow

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room Full at Main Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

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: Adults
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. 

Poster for the film Borderland

Borderland - Film Screening and Q&A

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room Full at Main Library
Program Type:
Community Conversation, Learn from the Expert, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

The United States border is not just a geographic location. The border is everywhere.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Conversation, Learn from the Expert, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

The United States border is not just a geographic location. The border is everywhere.

Person walking on a pathway

Paths To Autistic Empowerment

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room Full at Main Library
Program Type:
Community Conversation, Learn from the Expert, Presentation
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Conversation, Learn from the Expert, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

Title of program and photo of Jeremy Farrell.

Autism & Friendship K-4th grade

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Jefferson Branch
Program Type:
Learn from the Expert, Presentation, Workshop
Age Group:
Children

Join us for an educational presentation on autism (and neurodiversity) designed for younger children.

Library Branch: Jefferson Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Learn from the Expert, Presentation, Workshop
Event Details:

Join us for an educational presentation on autism (and neurodiversity) designed for younger children.

Image of a field of flowers

Gardening with Will Hooper

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room Full at Main Library
Program Type:
Community Conversation, Health & Wellness, Learn from the Expert, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

In 1945, 40% of all US produce was grown in two million home gardens across the country.

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

In 1945, 40% of all US produce was grown in two million home gardens across the country.