Upcoming Events

Library Closed

The New Britain Public Library (Main Library and Jefferson Branch) will be closed Tuesday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day.

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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?

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?

A Sweet Tradition: Maple Sugaring in Native American Communities

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Conversation, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:
A Sweet Tradition: Maple Sugaring in Native American Communities

Did you know that when you pour syrup on your pancakes, you are biting into a treat with a rich history?

Remember When: A Memory Cafe at the New Britain Public Library

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Conversation, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

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?

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?

My Portion Inc Food Pantry

10:30am–4:00pm
All Ages
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Conversation, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Food pantry hosted by My Portion Inc. 

Every Second Saturday of the month until January 2026.

Food, clothes, and furniture available on a first come first served basis! 

Holiday Open Mic Night

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Periodicals Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Conversation, Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to our Holiday Themed Open Mic Night! Sing your favorite holiday songs and enjoy some sweet treats! 

Register to perform, or come check out the local talent!

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?

My Portion Inc Food Pantry

10:30am–4:00pm
All Ages
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Conversation, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Food pantry hosted by My Portion Inc. 

Every Second Saturday of the month until January 2026.

Food, clothes, and furniture available on a first come first served basis! 

Banned Book Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Periodicals Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Community Conversation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this monthly book club where we discuss books that have been banned or have been requested to be removed from public libraries or school libraries.

Banned Book Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Periodicals Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Community Conversation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this monthly book club where we discuss books that have been banned or have been requested to be removed from public libraries or school libraries.

Banned Book Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Periodicals Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Community Conversation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this monthly book club where we discuss books that have been banned or have been requested to be removed from public libraries or school libraries.