Upcoming Events

Come out to storytime 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.

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Want to learn more about our equipment or spend focused time working with staff support?

Our Appointment Access Day is designed just for that! 

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Want to learn more about our equipment or spend focused time working with staff support?

Our Appointment Access Day is designed just for that! 

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Want to learn more about our equipment or spend focused time working with staff support?

Our Appointment Access Day is designed just for that! 

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Want to learn more about our equipment or spend focused time working with staff support?

Our Appointment Access Day is designed just for that! 

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Want to learn more about our equipment or spend focused time working with staff support?

Our Appointment Access Day is designed just for that! 

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.

Celebrate spring by designing your own pressed flower bookmark! Layer dried flowers, laminate your design, and create a beautiful handmade keepsake perfect for your next read. All materials provided!

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Want to learn more about our equipment or spend focused time working with staff support?

Our Appointment Access Day is designed just for that! 

Join Librarian Cara and Mr. Place to celebrate Spring and explore the great outdoors! Together we will have story time, a short discussion and head outside for activities! This program is for kids ages 4-12, and registration is required.

Join us for a fun and educational program for young voices to grow! Learn confident speaking, effective persuasion, and presentation skills. This program is for kids ages 9-12, and registration is required.

Come to 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.

 Children’s/Teen Program

Registration is closed for this program!

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 for this week's Crafty Creatives Club! In celebration of Earth Day, we will be making beautiful bookmarks with recycled materials! This program is for kids of all ages, and no registration is required!

Welcome to Crochet Club!

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

Friends of the Library meeting.

Join Librarian Cara for this week's Crafty Creatives Club! In celebration of Earth Day, we will be making beautiful bookmarks with recycled materials! This program is for kids of all ages, and no registration is required!

Learn how to screen print designs on paper and fabric without emulsion - a method of screen printing that is easier to do yourself and at home! No materials or experience needed!

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.

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.