Upcoming Events

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 your own Very Hungry Caterpillar out of socks and stuffing! Using our simple materials, we will make new caterpillar friends to take home! This program is open to kids of all ages, and no registration is required.

Welcome to Crochet Club!

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

Register for in-person assistance with a representative from Access Health CT.

Help save a life at the library!

Sign up today on the American Red Cross website!

Explore 3D drawing and become your own 3D printer! 

Join Librarian Cara to make your own Very Hungry Caterpillar out of socks and stuffing! Using our simple materials, we will make new caterpillar friends to take home! This program is open to kids of all ages, and no registration is required.

Welcome to Junk Journal Club! 

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.

Start your child on the road to reading! Storytime features reading aloud, songs and fingerplays. There is time for children and adults to play with toys and practice early literacy skills together.

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!

In 1945, 40% of all US produce was grown in two million home gardens across the country.

Join us for a food pantry at the library, hosted by My Portion Inc, every second Saturday of the month.

Food, clothes, and furniture will be available on a first come first served basis and while supplies last! 

Join us for Chess Club at the library on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month! All skill levels are welcome, and no registration necessary.

Join us for an interactive monthly poetry workshop series, led by Christopher Young, centered around teaching and improving the skills necessary to write poetry.

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.

The New Britain Public Library and the American Job Center have partnered to continue our one-on-one Job Information and Career Resources sessions that will take place on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month.

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.

Design and decorate your own canvas tote bag using fabric markers, stencils, and iron-on decals! Create something bold, aesthetic, or totally unique — your style, your rules!

Join the Teen Advisory Board and help create awesome events, recommend books, and improve the teen space at the library. TAB members also earn volunteer hours and have a say in what the library offers teens!