Upcoming Events

Join us on Thursdays for a dedicated hour of quiet study time.

Storytime for children ages 3-8. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Stories and a short film or activity. 

Storytime and time to play with toys for children under 3 years, accompanied by an adult.

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

Calling all Pokémon fans to join Librarian Cara to trade cards, fight battles and play other Pokémon related games! Please bring your cards or any Pokémon related items you might want to share.

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.  

Learn to use a sewing machine or refine your skills with instruction from our experienced staff!

Please only register for 1 lesson in the month!

The Homework Center is available for New Britain teens in grades 6 to 12 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (except on holidays), from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.

Do you enjoy trying new foods? Do you like trying new things and discussing them with others?

Join us for Learning at the Library: Homeschool Enrichment days: Session 1

Come join our Senior Sleuths Book Club!  This month's book is: Gallows View by Peter Robinson.

Renewable energy sources are in focus! Join us to build a wind-powered car using straws, LifeSavers candies, paper, and tape, and get your car to the finish line using as few puffs of air as possible.

Join us Tuesdays in May from 6PM-7PM for a chance to watch the latest and greatest in Japanese animation! We will be watching the new season of One Piece.

Join the Evening Book Club for this month's selection, The Invisible Kingdom by Meghan O'Rourke. New members are always welcome! 

Storytime for children ages 3-5. Stories, fingerplays, songs and a craft or activity!

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.  

Use our Glowforge laser-cutting machine to make your own keychain design using wood or colored acrylic!

This is one of our four May-ke a Keychain workshops!

The Homework Center is available for New Britain teens in grades 6 to 12 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (except on holidays), from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.

Join the Crafty Creative's Club to work on a fun, sensory craft! Together we will make our very own colorful kinetic sand to take home!

Short sessions with legal advisors at the library. Register to be assigned a 15-minute appointment with a lawyer; start times are 5:30, 5:45, 6:00, 6:15, and 6:30pm. Please plan to bring any relevant documentation to your session.

Do you have old photos 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!

Join us and other crocheters in a social group to make bookmarks together! We will have patterns, hooks, and yarn, but feel free to bring your own!

The Homework Center is available for New Britain teens in grades 6 to 12 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (except on holidays), from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.

Join us on Thursdays for a dedicated hour of quiet study time.