Upcoming Events

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!

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.

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?

Each month, we will discuss a music biography! The selection for January is My Cross to Bear by Gregg Allman. Copies of the book are available at the Jefferson Branch Library. Registration for this program is required.

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?

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! 

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.

Learn DIY tips and tricks to upgrade your furniture!

We will discuss chalk paint, stencils, finding affordable materials, and other techniques to breathe new life into your pre-loved furniture!

Have questions or need help signing up for healthcare coverage?

New year, new hobby at The Hive Makerspace!

Learn the art of paper quilling – the art of rolling, shaping, and gluing paper strips into decorative designs for cards, pictures, jewelry, and more!

Are you interested in learning English? Do you want to practice your English pronunciation and conversation skills in a casual group setting?

Relax and paint repetitive patterns with others in the calm and cozy environment of our Makerspace! This technique of painting lets the brush lead itself and allows you to clear your mind.

Join us for Zumba at the library with certified Zumba instructor, Tim Engstrom! Wear comfortable clothes, bring a bottle of water, and get ready to dance! Register today!

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!

American Job Centers help workers find jobs – for free!

Are you the neighbor that is curious about what that person down the street has going on in their backyard? Do you see the world through a lens of mystery and intrigue?

Join us for this monthly book club where we discuss books that have been banned or have been requested to be removed from public libraries or school libraries. 

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.

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?

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?