Week Calendar

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

The New Britain Public Library (Main Library and Jefferson Branch) will be closed Wednesday, December 24th and Thursday, December 25th in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

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 (12/28)	Mon (12/29)	Tue (12/30)	Wed (12/31)	Thu (1/01)	Fri (1/02)	Sat (1/03)
All Day				Closing New Year’s Eve 5:00pm–5:00pm Main Library Branches: Main Library Description: The Main Library will be closing at 5:00 pm in observance of New Year’s Eve.	Closing New Year’s 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 New Year’s Day.		This event is in the "Children" group Toy Swap All Day Children Main Library This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Main Library Age Group: Children Event Details: Stop by the Children's Department any day in January (during library open hours) to check out our Toy Swap table! Drop off your gently used toys and pick something new to you!
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.		This event is in the "Children" group Super Kids 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 3-5. Children will build their literacy skills with stories, fingerplays, songs, and a craft or a short film. No registration.		This event is in the "Children" group Baby Rave 10:00am–11:30am Children Main Library This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Full Age Group: Children Event Details: Join Librarian Cara to ring in the New Year at the first Baby Rave of 2026! Together we'll dance to baby techno, play with glow sticks and celebrate the start of a new year! No registration required.
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2 pm							This event is in the "Children" group Power of Pawns 2:00pm–3:00pm Children Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Kids ages 7-12 are invited to join us at the library for an opportunity to play chess! There will be a lesson and time to play. Registration is required.
3 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group 1-on-1 Tech Assistance 3:00pm–4:00pm 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.
4 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group Homework Center 4:00pm–6:00pm Teens Main Library This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Outside of Teen Age Group: Teens Event Details: 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.
5 pm		This event is in the "Children" group STEAM Session: Bubble Experiments 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 for some bubbly fun! Together we will create our own bubble wands of all shapes and sizes to see how many kinds of bubbles we can make! This program is designed for kids ages 7-12.