This event is in the "All Ages" group Dec 27 2025 Sat Chess Club 11:00am–4:00pm All Ages Main Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Dec 27 2025 Sat Chess Club 11:00am–4:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Outside of Teen Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Learn from the Expert 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 "Adults" group Dec 29 2025 Mon Friendship Service Center Outreach 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 29 2025 Mon Friendship Service Center Outreach 10:00am–12:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Study Room 5 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Job Help Event Details: Representatives from the Friendship Service Center's Hope Connection Center will be at the library to assist individuals facing or experiencing homelessness. Individuals may meet with a representative on Mondays between 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.
Dec 31 2025 Wed New Year’s Eve 5:00pm–5:00pm Main Library Closing Dec 31 2025 Wed Closing New Year’s Eve 5:00pm–5:00pm Branches: Main Library Description: The Main Library will be closing at 5:00 pm in observance of New Year’s Eve.
Jan 1 2026 Thu New Year’s Day All Day All Branches Closing Jan 1 2026 Thu Closing New Year’s Day All Day Branches: Main Library, Jefferson Branch, Community Event Description: The New Britain Public Library (Main Library and Jefferson Branch) will be closed in observance of New Year’s Day.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Chess Club 11:00am–4:00pm All Ages Main Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Chess Club 11:00am–4:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Outside of Teen Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Learn from the Expert 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!
Jan 19 2026 Mon Martin Luther King Jr. Day All Day All Branches Closing Jan 19 2026 Mon Closing Martin Luther King Jr. Day All Day Branches: Main Library, Jefferson Branch, Community Event Description: The New Britain Public Library (Main Library and Jefferson Branch) will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Lawyers in the Library 5:30pm–7:00pm Adults Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Lawyers in the Library 5:30pm–7:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lawyers in the Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Learn from the Expert Registration Required Event Details: Short sessions with legal advisors at the library. Register to be assigned a 15-minute appointment with a lawyer; start times are 5:30, 5:45, 6:00, 6:15, and 6:30pm. Please plan to bring any relevant documentation to your session.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Chess Club 11:00am–4:00pm All Ages Main Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Chess Club 11:00am–4:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Outside of Teen Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Learn from the Expert 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!
Jan 28 2026 Wed Board Meeting 5:00pm–7:30pm Main Library Jan 28 2026 Wed Board Meeting 5:00pm–7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Main Library Reservation for: Community Room Full Purpose of Meeting Board Meeting
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Game Night Social 5:30pm–7:30pm Adults Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Game Night Social 5:30pm–7:30pm Main Library 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!
Feb 16 2026 Mon Presidents’ Day All Day All Branches Closing Feb 16 2026 Mon Closing Presidents’ Day All Day Branches: Main Library, Jefferson Branch, Community Event Description: The New Britain Public Library (Main Library and Jefferson Branch) will be closed in observance of Presidents’ Day.
This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 18 2026 Wed Lawyers in the Library 5:30pm–7:00pm Adults Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 18 2026 Wed Lawyers in the Library 5:30pm–7:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lawyers in the Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Learn from the Expert Registration Required Event Details: Short sessions with legal advisors at the library. Register to be assigned a 15-minute appointment with a lawyer; start times are 5:30, 5:45, 6:00, 6:15, and 6:30pm. Please plan to bring any relevant documentation to your session.
Feb 25 2026 Wed Board Meeting 5:00pm–7:30pm Main Library Feb 25 2026 Wed Board Meeting 5:00pm–7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Main Library Reservation for: Community Room Full Purpose of Meeting Board Meeting
This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 18 2026 Wed Lawyers in the Library 5:30pm–7:00pm Adults Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 18 2026 Wed Lawyers in the Library 5:30pm–7:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lawyers in the Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Learn from the Expert Registration Required Event Details: Short sessions with legal advisors at the library. Register to be assigned a 15-minute appointment with a lawyer; start times are 5:30, 5:45, 6:00, 6:15, and 6:30pm. Please plan to bring any relevant documentation to your session.
Mar 25 2026 Wed Board Meeting 5:00pm–7:30pm Main Library Mar 25 2026 Wed Board Meeting 5:00pm–7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Main Library Reservation for: Community Room Full Purpose of Meeting Board Meeting
Apr 3 2026 Fri Good Friday All Day All Branches Closing Apr 3 2026 Fri Closing Good Friday All Day Branches: Main Library, Jefferson Branch, Community Event Description: The New Britain Public Library (Main Library and Jefferson Branch) will be closed in observance of Good Friday.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Lawyers in the Library 5:30pm–7:00pm Adults Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Lawyers in the Library 5:30pm–7:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lawyers in the Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Learn from the Expert Registration Required Event Details: Short sessions with legal advisors at the library. Register to be assigned a 15-minute appointment with a lawyer; start times are 5:30, 5:45, 6:00, 6:15, and 6:30pm. Please plan to bring any relevant documentation to your session.
Apr 22 2026 Wed Board Meeting 5:00pm–7:30pm Main Library Apr 22 2026 Wed Board Meeting 5:00pm–7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Main Library Reservation for: Community Room Full Purpose of Meeting Board Meeting
This event is in the "Adults" group May 20 2026 Wed Lawyers in the Library 5:30pm–7:00pm Adults Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 20 2026 Wed Lawyers in the Library 5:30pm–7:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lawyers in the Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Learn from the Expert Registration Required Event Details: Short sessions with legal advisors at the library. Register to be assigned a 15-minute appointment with a lawyer; start times are 5:30, 5:45, 6:00, 6:15, and 6:30pm. Please plan to bring any relevant documentation to your session.
May 23 - 25 2026 Memorial Day All Day 5/23–5/25 All Branches Closing May 23 - 25 2026 Closing Memorial Day All Day 5/23–5/25 Branches: Main Library, Jefferson Branch, Community Event Description: The New Britain Public Library (Main Library and Jefferson Branch) will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.
May 27 2026 Wed Board Meeting 5:00pm–7:30pm Main Library May 27 2026 Wed Board Meeting 5:00pm–7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Main Library Reservation for: Community Room Full Purpose of Meeting Board Meeting
This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 17 2026 Wed Lawyers in the Library 5:30pm–7:00pm Adults Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 17 2026 Wed Lawyers in the Library 5:30pm–7:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Lawyers in the Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Learn from the Expert Registration Required Event Details: Short sessions with legal advisors at the library. Register to be assigned a 15-minute appointment with a lawyer; start times are 5:30, 5:45, 6:00, 6:15, and 6:30pm. Please plan to bring any relevant documentation to your session.
Jun 19 2026 Fri Juneteenth All Day All Branches Closing Jun 19 2026 Fri Closing Juneteenth All Day Branches: Main Library, Jefferson Branch, Community Event Description: The New Britain Public Library (Main Library and Jefferson Branch) will be closed in observance of Juneteenth.
Jun 24 2026 Wed Board Meeting 5:00pm–7:30pm Main Library Jun 24 2026 Wed Board Meeting 5:00pm–7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Main Library Reservation for: Community Room Full Purpose of Meeting Board Meeting
