Upcoming Events

Join Librarian Cara to ring in the New Year at the first Baby Rave of 2026! Together we'll dance to baby techno, play with glow sticks and celebrate the start of a new year! No registration required.

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.

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.

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Curious about how to use our equipment or want to dive deeper into a specific machine? Need extended time to work on something with expert support?

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Curious about how to use our equipment or want to dive deeper into a specific machine? Need extended time to work on something with expert support?

New year, new you! Come to the Jefferson Branch Library to create the vision you want for 2026 along with a words of affirmation jar to pull from during the year!

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.

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Curious about how to use our equipment or want to dive deeper into a specific machine? Need extended time to work on something with expert support?

Join Librarian Cara for the first STEAM Session of 2026! Together we will make our own marble mazes out of Lego. This program is best for kids ages 7-12.

Join Librarian Cara and Mr. Place for the first Homeschool Session of 2026! Together we will engage in LEGO challenges to learn about different STEAM concepts! This program is for kids ages 4-12, and registration is required.

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.

Want to learn to machine and hand sew but don’t know where to start? This workshop series is for you! 

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.

Bullet journaling can be a great tool in creating a plan, schedule or even daily diary to help you navigate school and other areas of life.

Join Librarian Cara and the Crafty Creatives Club for the first craft of 2026! Together we will make some celebratory confetti bookmarks to take home! No registration required.

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.