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

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Black background with a white chess piece, in the center a black cut out of another smaller chess piece. Underneath in all caps "Power of Pawns".

Power of Pawns

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Games, Workshop
Age Group:
Children

Join Power of Pawns, a kid focused chess group! Starting with a lesson on how to play, and ending with plenty of time to face off against other participants, we hope to see you there! Ages 7-12, registration required.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Power of Pawns, a kid focused chess group! Starting with a lesson on how to play, and ending with plenty of time to face off against other participants, we hope to see you there! Ages 7-12, registration required.

Black background with a white chess piece, in the center a black cut out of another smaller chess piece. Underneath in all caps "Power of Pawns".

Power of Pawns

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Games, Workshop
Age Group:
Children

Join Power of Pawns, a kid focused chess group! Starting with a lesson on how to play, and ending with plenty of time to face off against other participants, we hope to see you there! Ages 7-12, registration required.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Power of Pawns, a kid focused chess group! Starting with a lesson on how to play, and ending with plenty of time to face off against other participants, we hope to see you there! Ages 7-12, registration required.

Black background with a white chess piece, in the center a black cut out of another smaller chess piece. Underneath in all caps "Power of Pawns".

Power of Pawns

Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Games, Workshop
Age Group:
Children

Join Power of Pawns, a kid focused chess group! Starting with a lesson on how to play, and ending with plenty of time to face off against other participants, we hope to see you there! Ages 7-12, registration required.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Power of Pawns, a kid focused chess group! Starting with a lesson on how to play, and ending with plenty of time to face off against other participants, we hope to see you there! Ages 7-12, registration required.

LaserTagDec25

Laser Tag

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room Full at Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens

Laser tag comes to the library! Grab your friends and get ready to battle it out in a game that’s sure to be a blast! Registration and waivers are required. This program is for teens in grades 6-12.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Laser tag comes to the library! Grab your friends and get ready to battle it out in a game that’s sure to be a blast! Registration and waivers are required. This program is for teens in grades 6-12.

Image of board game map with small colorful pieces that look like trains on top

Game Night Social

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Periodicals Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Games, Learn from the Expert
Age Group:
Adults

New to the area and looking to meet new people who like to play board games? Have an established gaming group and looking for a new spot to play? Join us on the last Thursday of the month for board games at New Britain Public Library!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Periodicals Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games, Learn from the Expert
Registration Required
Event Details:

New to the area and looking to meet new people who like to play board games? Have an established gaming group and looking for a new spot to play? Join us on the last Thursday of the month for board games at New Britain Public Library!