Upcoming Events

Food pantry hosted by My Portion Inc. 

Every Second Saturday of the month until January 2026.

Food, clothes, and furniture available on a first come first served basis! 

Join us for Chess Club at the library on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. No registration required. All skill levels welcome!

Join Power of Pawns, a kid-focused chess group! Starting with a lesson on how to play, and ending with plenty of time to face off against other participants, we hope to see you there!

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. Stories, fingerplays, songs, a simple craft and time to play with toys! No registration.

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.

Drop in to The Hive, our makerspace, any time between 11am-6pm to make holiday projects! We will have various crafts set up, such as wooden ornaments, paper snowflakes, and more!

No registration is required.

K-pop Demon Hunter fans, get ready for a golden craft opportunity to make your own Perler beads figure based on the chart-topping Netflix film!

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.

Join Librarian Cara to learn some coding basics while making an accessory to take home! We will combine fashion, computer science and fun! This program is best for kids ages 7-12.

Come join our Senior Sleuths Book Club! This month's book is: A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan. 

Join Makerspace staff and Library Staff Janet to make beaded Christmas tree earrings! We will work with seed beads and a needle to create a tiny and fun holiday accessory!

Join the Evening Book Club for this month's selection, French Braid by Anne Tyler. New members are always welcome! 

Meet an animal from the Hungerford Nature Center, followed by storytime with Miss JoAnn!

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.  

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.

Join Librarian Cara to make gingerbread houses that will last forever! Using terra cotta pots and white paint markers, we will create cozy holiday decorations! Kids of all ages are welcome.

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.

Come to our Holiday Themed Open Mic Night! Sing your favorite holiday songs and enjoy some sweet treats! 

Register to perform, or come check out the local talent!

Career Closet: Drop-Off Drive

Donate gently used business-professional clothes and/or accessories

In-Demand Items:

Blazers, Suit Jackets, Dress Shirts, Blouses, Slacks, Skirts, Dresses, Suits & Cardigans

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

Access Health CT Enrollment Help at New Britain Public Library!

Join Librarian Cara at the Jefferson Branch for a weekly meeting of the Crafty Creatives Club! Together we will make gingerbread houses that will last forever!