Upcoming Events

Come join our Senior Sleuths Book Club!  This month's book is Polio: An American Story by David M. Oshinsky.

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 the Evening Book Club for this month's selection, The Guncle by Steven Rowley. New members are always welcome! 

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.

UpWard Mobility is a coaching program that helps adults become more self-sufficient in every area of life.

In honor of AAPI Heritage month, we’re exploring craft techniques from across Asia! Join us in learning the Indian embroidery style, Kantha, which uses a continuous running embroidery stitch to create unique and delicate designs.

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 colorful suncatchers to celebrate the warmer weather! Using glue, food dye and other simple materials, we will make a beautiful craft to hang in your window!

Welcome to Crochet Club!

Join us for a fun arts and crafts workshop creating your very own tarot cards! Learn about the meanings behind the cards, and try out various techniques to create your own personalized cards! 

**Registration (via phone or in-person) is REQUIRED and begins on Thursday, April 16th.**

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

Join Librarian Cara to make colorful suncatchers to celebrate the warmer weather! Using glue, food dye and other simple materials, we will make a beautiful craft to hang in your window!

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.

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!

Come enjoy some Martin Rosol's hotdogs at the library, while supplies last!

Four players enter. One survives. Compete in rotating Super Smash Bros. matches where only the strongest advance to the final stock showdown! Precision, strategy, and a little chaos will decide the May champion!

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.

Join the cozy relationship book club at the Jefferson Branch Library. Each month we will be reading a new book; it might be about romance, families, or friendship! Either way, let's have some fun!