This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 25 2026 Wed The Amistad Story: Connecticut’s Role in the Fight for Freedom 5:30pm–6:30pm All Ages Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 25 2026 Wed The Amistad Story: Connecticut’s Role in the Fight for Freedom 5:30pm–6:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Periodicals Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Conversation, Learn from the Expert, Presentation Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a presentation by Discovering Amistad!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 27 2026 Fri Pokémon Day All Day All Ages Main Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 27 2026 Fri Pokémon Day All Day Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Gotta Catch ‘Em All at the library! Join us for a day of Pokémon-themed fun! We’re hosting a scavenger hunt and crafts for Trainers of all ages. Don’t miss out on the adventure!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 28 2026 Sat Chess Club 11:00am–4:00pm All Ages Main Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 28 2026 Sat Chess Club 11:00am–4:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Outside of Teen Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Games Event Details: Join us for Chess Club at the library on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. No registration required. All skill levels welcome!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 28 2026 Sat Fashion Show with Candyce Scott 2:00pm–4:00pm All Ages Main Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 28 2026 Sat Fashion Show with Candyce Scott 2:00pm–4:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Periodicals Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Conversation, Performance, Presentation Event Details: Join us for a celebration of fashion and Black history, presented by Alderwoman Candyce Scott!Visit the booths of:
This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 3 2026 Tue Roosevelt School Slideshow 6:00pm–7:30pm All Ages Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 3 2026 Tue Roosevelt School Slideshow 6:00pm–7:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Full Age Group: All Ages 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 11 2026 Wed New Britain High School Musical Preview of Frozen! 6:30pm–7:00pm All Ages Main Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 11 2026 Wed New Britain High School Musical Preview of Frozen! 6:30pm–7:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Full Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Conversation, Performance Event Details: Come to the library for a public preview of the 2026 New Britain High School musical, Frozen!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 14 2026 Sat Chess Club 11:00am–4:00pm All Ages Main Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 14 2026 Sat Chess Club 11:00am–4:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Outside of Teen Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Games Event Details: Join us for Chess Club at the library on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. No registration required. All skill levels welcome!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 14 2026 Sat Climate Change: Myths and Facts with NBC CT 2:00pm–3:30pm All Ages Main Library Cancelled Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 14 2026 Sat Cancelled Climate Change: Myths and Facts with NBC CT 2:00pm–3:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Full Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Friends of the Library, Learn from the Expert Registration Required Event Details: NBC CT Meteorologist Steve Glazier presents Climate Change: Myths and Facts.The presentation is suitable for adults and teens and will be followed by a Q & A session and light refreshments!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 20 2026 Fri Spring into Jefferson! 11:00am–1:00pm All Ages Jefferson Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 20 2026 Fri Spring into Jefferson! 11:00am–1:00pm Jefferson Branch Library Branch: Jefferson Branch Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Event Details: Drop in to the Jefferson Branch Library for some reading time, board games, crafts and calming music!We will have something for everyone, including a family story time at 12:30pm; come spring into a new season at the library! Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 25 2026 Wed A Celebration of Betye Saar: Presented by the New Britain Museum of American Art 5:30pm–6:30pm All Ages Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 25 2026 Wed A Celebration of Betye Saar: Presented by the New Britain Museum of American Art 5:30pm–6:30pm Main Library 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!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 28 2026 Sat Chess Club 11:00am–4:00pm All Ages Main Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 28 2026 Sat Chess Club 11:00am–4:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Games Event Details: Join us for Chess Club at the library on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. No registration required. All skill levels welcome!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 30 2026 Thu SPRING BOOK SALE 10:00am–7:00pm All Ages Main Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 30 2026 Thu SPRING BOOK SALE 10:00am–7:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Full Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Friends of the Library Event Details: ($10/Preview-free to the NBPL Friends). 10 am-12 pm &12-2pm & 5-7pm: (Free admission).
This event is in the "All Ages" group May 1 2026 Fri SPRING BOOK SALE 10:00am–2:00pm All Ages Main Library This event is in the "All Ages" group May 1 2026 Fri SPRING BOOK SALE 10:00am–2:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Full Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Friends of the Library Event Details: Free admission .Featuring Adult, Young Adult & Children's Fiction & Non-Fiction. Books in English, Polish, and Spanish as well as CDs and DVDs for all ages.
This event is in the "All Ages" group May 2 2026 Sat SPRING BOOK SALE 10:00am–2:00pm All Ages Main Library This event is in the "All Ages" group May 2 2026 Sat SPRING BOOK SALE 10:00am–2:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Full Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Friends of the Library Event Details: Free admission .Bag Sale (our bags. $10/Each) Excluding Puzzles. Tag Sale items & Collectible Books.
