Upcoming Events

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Curious about how to use our equipment or want to dive deeper into a specific machine? Need extended time to work on something with expert support?

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Curious about how to use our equipment or want to dive deeper into a specific machine? Need extended time to work on something with expert support?

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Curious about how to use our equipment or want to dive deeper into a specific machine? Need extended time to work on something with expert support?

Blow off some steam destroying leftover gingerbread houses, damaged books, and a motley assortment of items donated by library staff!

Join Librarian Cara to make experiments good enough to eat! Together we will learn about chemistry through food! This program is designed for kids ages 7-12.

REGISTRATION WILL BE OPEN TILL OCTOBER 20TH. REACH OUT DIRECTLY TO KAREN BERNETTI THE INSTRUCTOR TO REGISTER

Storytime for children ages 3-5! Stories, fingerplays, songs, and a craft or a short film. No registration.

Help save a life by donating blood at the library!

Sign up today on the American Red Cross website!

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 Librarian Cara and be ready to get cold with ice painting! Together we will explore different ways to use ice cubes to make beautiful paintings! Kids of all ages are welcome.

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.

Join us on Wednesdays for a dedicated hour of quiet study time. Teens are invited to stop in to read, draw, catch up on homework or participate in other quiet activities while we play some soothing and relaxing chill beats in the background!

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

Access Health CT Enrollment Help at New Britain Public Library!

Relive nostalgic sights, tastes, sounds, and share your memories at this monthly memory cafe!

Explore 3D drawing and become your own 3D printer! 3D pens are back for December, with a holiday theme! We will provide stencils and examples, or you can freehand your own 3D art for a one of a kind holiday decoration or gift!

Join Librarian Cara at the Jefferson Branch for a weekly meeting of the Crafty Creatives Club! Together we will make a different craft each week to take home!

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

Storytime for children ages 3-8! Children may be accompanied by an adult. Stories and a short film or craft. No registration.

Join the Children's Department for free play, story time, songs and more! This program is for children under age 3, with an adult. No registration required.

Sign up for one of our four one-on-one Cricut sessions to get personalized training on the Cricut machine and software from our experienced staff! We will walk you through the basics and show you how to design/cut your own projects!