Upcoming Events

($10/Preview-free to the NBPL Friends). 10 am-12 pm &12-2pm & 5-7pm: (Free admission). 

Join Librarian Cara to learn about Henri Matisse! Together we will look at some of his famous works to inspire us to create our own colorful art! This program is for kids of all ages, and no registration is required.

Listen to bedtime stories at the library! This program is best for children ages 3-8, and adults are welcome to listen along with their children. Enjoy stories and a short film or craft! No registration necessary.

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.

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!

Free admission. Bag Sale (our bags. $10/Each) Excluding Puzzles. Tag Sale items & Collectible Books. 

A public screening of John F. Kennedy's 1963 "Peace Speech", presented by Veterans for Peace and the Community Church of Boston. 

Space is limited. Registration required.
This is not a library sponsored event.

Come to the Jefferson Branch Library and join us for stories and music! This program is for kids ages 4 and under, with an adult.

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.

Join us for 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? Want to learn more about our equipment or spend focused time working with staff support? Our Appointment Access Day is designed just for that! 

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Want to learn more about our equipment or spend focused time working with staff support? Our Appointment Access Day is designed just for that! 

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Want to learn more about our equipment or spend focused time working with staff support? Our Appointment Access Day is designed just for that! 

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Want to learn more about our equipment or spend focused time working with staff support? Our Appointment Access Day is designed just for that! 

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Want to learn more about our equipment or spend focused time working with staff support? Our Appointment Access Day is designed just for that! 

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? Want to learn more about our equipment or spend focused time working with staff support? Our Appointment Access Day is designed just for that! 

Stop by any time between 12-6 pm for a themed craft day focused on creating heartfelt, handmade gifts for the moms in your life!

Join Librarian Cara and Mr. Place to learn all about space! Together, we will read a story, have a short discussion and then work together on space themed activities! This program is for kids ages 4-12, and registration is required.

The Building Connections Book Club for Immigrants is for Advanced English learners who want to develop their English reading and communication skills in a diverse, inspiring and encouraging environment.

Join us for 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.

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, join us for a quiet afternoon of crafting in the relaxed atmosphere of our Makerspace.