Upcoming Events

Join us for story time 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! It is free and open t

Drop in to the Makerspace any time between 11am - 6pm for guided Valentine’s Day themed crafts!

We will have a make your own valentine station and much more! 

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.

Learn how to make your very own origami heart filled with scribbles about what your favorite part of the library is!

Join Librarian Cara for a slimy STEAM session! Together we will make fizzy volcano slime to take home! This program is for kids ages 7-12, and no registration is required.

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!

Join us for story time for kids 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.

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 some sweet valentines for our local senior center! Let's start our Valentine's Day celebration early this year! No registration necessary.

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

Change the Script is a campaign from DrugFreeCT to reduce the impact of substance use and support recovery in Connecticut.

Want to learn to crochet, but don’t know where to start? This workshop series is for you! 

Join Librarian Cara to make some sweet valentines for our local senior center! Let's start our Valentine's Day celebration early this year! No registration necessary.

Are you interested in learning English? Do you want to practice your English pronunciation and conversation skills in a casual group setting?

Join Librarian Mads in the Makerspace to learn relief printmaking!

Registrants will learn to carve a custom stamp using the linocut technique to create unique valentines!

Listen to bedtime stories at the library! This program is best for children ages 3-8. 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! Story time features reading aloud, songs and fingerplays. There will be time for children and adults to play with toys and practice early literacy skills together.

Drop in to the Jefferson Branch Library for some reading time, board games, crafts and calming music!

We will have something for everyone; come break cabin fever at the library! At 12:30 pm we will have a family story time.

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!

Join us for a screening of the documentary, Becoming Frederick Douglass.