Upcoming Events

Library Closed

The New Britain Public Library (Main Library and Jefferson Branch) will be closed Tuesday, November 18th for staff development. 

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Holiday Scrub Workshop with Canton Soap Works

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Small
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Learn from the Expert, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to make your own peppermint body scrub, perfect for gift giving or treating yourself!

Registration is required and space is limited.

This event is in the "Children" group

Power of Pawns

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Join Power of Pawns, a kid-focused chess group! Starting with a lesson on how to play, and ending with plenty of time to face off against other participants, we hope to see you there!

This event is in the "Adults" group

1-on-1 Tech Assistance

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 1-on-1 Tech
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Learn from the Expert
Event Details:

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.  

This event is in the "Children" group

Terrific Tots

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime for children ages 2½-3½, accompanied by an adult. Stories, fingerplays, songs, a simple craft and time to play with toys! No registration.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Friendship Service Center Outreach

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Study Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Job Help
Event Details:

Representatives from the Friendship Service Center's Hope Connection Center will be at the library to assist individuals facing or experiencing homelessness. Individuals may meet with a representative on Mondays between 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Job Info and Career Resources Sessions

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Large
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Job Help
Event Details:

Do you live or work in New Britain and want to improve your current job prospects or change careers? Learn about the FREE services and programs, which you may qualify for, that exist in the North Central Region of CT.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Glowforge Wooden Macrame Ornaments

3:00pm–4:30pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to combine the technology of laser cutting with the art of macrame to make beautiful ornaments! We will walk you through each step of the process to get you acquainted with both macrame and laser cutting!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Laser Tag

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Laser tag comes to the library! Grab your friends and get ready to battle it out in a game that’s sure to be a blast! Registration and waivers are required. This program is for teens in grades 6-12.

This event is in the "Children" group

STEAM Session: Magnetic Slime

5:30pm–6:30pm
Children
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM Learning
Event Details:

Join Librarian Cara in learning how to make your very own magnetic slime to take home! Get ready for some gooey fun! This program is designed for kids ages 7-12.

This event is in the "Children" group

Homeschool Session: Bubble Time

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Librarian Cara and Mr. Place for bubbly activities! Together we will read a story, try some bubble science and make bubble art! For kids ages 4-12. Registration required.

This event is in the "Children" group

Super Kids

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Madrigals at the New Britain Public Library!

12:00pm–1:00pm
All Ages
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor Lobby Tables
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Come to the New Britain Public Library and be serenaded by the New Britain High School Madrigal Singers! They will be traveling around the library spreading holiday cheer!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Digitization Days

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Digitization, Learn from the Expert
Registration Required
Event Details:

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! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

1-on-1 Tech Assistance

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 1-on-1 Tech
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Learn from the Expert
Event Details:

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.  

This event is in the "Children" group

Crafty Creatives Club: Yarn Art

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join Librarian Cara in using some yarn and glue to make cool, sculptural art work! Kids of all ages are welcome!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

The Hive Crochet Club

5:15pm–6:45pm
Teens, Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Drum Circle with Jodene Minnis

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Conversation, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a relaxing communal drum circle led by Jodene Minnis!

This event is in the "Children" group

Tiny Tales

9:30am–10:00am
Children
Jefferson Branch
Library Branch: Jefferson Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Holiday Piano Music with Stephen Page

3:30pm–4:30pm
All Ages
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Periodicals Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Join us for Live Holiday Piano Music with Stephen Page!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Crafty Creatives Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, All Ages
Jefferson Branch
Library Branch: Jefferson Branch
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Let’s Talk! English Language Conversation Group

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Study Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Conversation, Learn from the Expert
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Recycled Paper Making with Librarian Mads

5:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to make paper out of recycled materials! Participants will be guided through the process of making paper by Librarian Mads.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Friends Development Committee

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Study Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Monthly Friends of the New Britain Public Library Development Committee meeting

This event is in the "Children" group

The Night Before Christmas Tea Party

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy some stories about gifts, and celebrate the season with tea and cookies! This program is best for kids ages 3-8,
accompanied by an adult. No registration necessary.