Upcoming Events

Come to New Britain Public Library for a food pantry hosted by My Portion Inc. 

If your child is interested in learning to play chess, join us for this child centered weekly chess workshop! Attendees will receive chess lessons as well as time to play against others their age.

Join Librarian Cara and Mr. Place to learn about different Black artists in history. We will have a story time, view and discuss art, and make our own projects inspired by what we learn!

Come join our Senior Sleuths Book Club! This month's book is: In the Distance by Hernan Diaz.

Join us for a performance by the members of the CT Youth Poetry Slam team, led by Michael "Chief" Peterson!

Join the Evening Book Club for this month's selection, True Biz by Sara Novic. New members are always welcome! 

Meet and learn about 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 create a cute and easy new pet! Together we will customize our new pet rocks to take home and enjoy! No registration necessary.

Join us for three rounds of increasingly tougher puzzles to tackle. The winner will take home a small trophy and bragging rights, as the Teen Room's top puzzler!

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.

**Registration (via phone or in-person) is REQUIRED and begins on Thursday, January 22nd.**

New Britain resident, Jimmy Golon, will present more pictures and slides of New Britain throughout the years! 

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

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

Join Librarian Cara to create a cute and easy new pet! Together we will customize our new pet rocks to take home and enjoy! 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?

Welcome to Junk Journal Club! 

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! 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!

If your child is interested in learning to play chess, join us for this child centered weekly chess workshop! Attendees will receive chess lessons as well as time to play against others their age.