Upcoming Events

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.  

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

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 learn some basics around liquids and density! And, make your very own colorful jar to take home! This program is best for kids ages 7-12.

Learn DIY tips and tricks to upgrade your furniture!

We will discuss chalk paint, stencils, finding affordable materials, and other techniques to breathe new life into your pre-loved furniture!

Join the Teen Advisory Board and help create awesome events, recommend books, and improve the teen space at the library! TAB members earn volunteer hours and have a say in what the library offers teens!

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.

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.  

Want to learn to machine and hand sew but don’t know where to start? This workshop series is for you! 

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 and the Crafty Creatives Club to learn how to paper weave! Together we will make some beautiful paper art to take home! No registration required.

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.

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

New year, new hobby at The Hive Makerspace!

Learn the technique of Japanese braiding – Kumihimo!

Join Librarian Cara and the Crafty Creatives Club at the Jefferson Branch Library to learn how to paper weave! Together we will make some beautiful paper art to take home! No registration required.

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

Welcome to Junk Journal Club! 

Whether you already love junk journaling and scrapbooking, or are looking to start the hobby, feel free to join us! 

Join Alderwoman Candyce Scott, as she shares her book, Gorgy Goes to School. After the reading, we will enjoy tea and cookies! This program is best for kids ages 3-8, accompanied by an adult. 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.