Week Calendar

Library Closed

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

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (12/21)	Mon (12/22)	Tue (12/23)	Wed (12/24)	Thu (12/25)	Fri (12/26)	Sat (12/27)
All Day				Closing Christmas Eve All Day All Branches Branches: Main Library, Jefferson Branch, Community Event Description: The New Britain Public Library (Main Library and Jefferson Branch) will be closed in observance of Christmas Eve.	Closing Christmas Day All Day All Branches Branches: Main Library, Jefferson Branch, Community Event Description: The New Britain Public Library (Main Library and Jefferson Branch) will be closed in observance of Christmas Day.
10 am		This event is in the "Adults" group 1-on-1 Tech Assistance 10:00am–11:00am Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group 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 This event is in the "Children" group 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 This event is in the "Adults" group 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.
11 am							This event is in the "All Ages" group Chess Club 11:00am–4:00pm All Ages Main Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Outside of Teen Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Learn from the Expert Event Details: Join us for Chess Club at the library on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. No registration required. All skill levels welcome!
12 pm
1 pm			This event is in the "Children" group Homeschool Session: Boat Race Challenge 1:00pm–2:00pm Children Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group 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 our Boat Race Challenge! Together we will read a story, design our own boats and race them! For kids ages 4-12, registration required.			This event is in the "Adults" group Cricut One-on-One Sessions 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: 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!
2 pm							This event is in the "Children" group Power of Pawns 2:00pm–3:00pm Children Main Library This event is in the "Children" group 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!
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm		This event is in the "Children" group STEAM Session: Pendulum Painting 5:30pm–6:30pm Children Main Library This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children Program Type: STEAM Learning Event Details: Join Librarian Cara to try a different kind of painting while learning about gravity at the same time! Take your art home for a STEAM-centered holiday gift! This program is designed for kids ages 7-12. This event is in the "Adults" group Job Info and Career Resources Sessions 5:30pm–7:00pm Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group 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.
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group The Joy of Cookbooking Cookbook Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Small Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Do you enjoy trying new foods? Do you like trying new things and discussing them with others? Join us for cookbook club! All participants will choose a recipe from the chosen cookbook to share with the group!