Week Calendar

Help save a life by donating blood at the library!

Sign up today on the American Red Cross website!

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.

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 craft and time to play with toys.

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.

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.

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! 

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Curious about how to use our equipment or want to dive deeper into a specific machine? Need extended time to work on something with expert support?

Join us for Chess Club at the library on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. No registration required. All skill levels welcome!

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Curious about how to use our equipment or want to dive deeper into a specific machine? Need extended time to work on something with expert support?

Join Librarian Cara and Mr. Place for the first Homeschool Session of 2026! Together we will engage in LEGO challenges to learn about different STEAM concepts! This program is for kids ages 4-12, and registration is required.

Join Stephanie Radman, founder of professional home organizing business, Mayflower Home Organizing, for an insightful speaking event, "The Art of Home Organizing.” This dynamic presentation will empower individuals to transform their living spaces

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! 

New Britain residents looking for employment opportunities are invited to come by the main library to get FREE gently used business professional clothing and accessories!

New year, new you! Come to the Jefferson Branch Library to create the vision you want for 2026 along with a words of affirmation jar to pull from during the year!

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! 

Explore 3D drawing and become your own 3D printer! 3D pens are back for January, with a winter theme! We will provide stencils and examples, or you can freehand your own 3D art for a one of a kind winter decoration at the Makerspace!

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.

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Curious about how to use our equipment or want to dive deeper into a specific machine? Need extended time to work on something with expert support?

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.

Bullet journaling can be a great tool in creating a plan, schedule or even daily diary to help you navigate school and other areas of life.

Join Librarian Cara and the Crafty Creatives Club for the first craft of 2026! Together we will make some celebratory confetti bookmarks to take home! No registration required.

Join Librarian Cara and the Crafty Creatives Club at the Jefferson Branch Library for the first craft of 2026! Together we will make some celebratory confetti bookmarks 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.

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

Join us to sculpt and paint custom worry stones in the Makerspace! A worry stone is a small stone with an indent for your thumb used to relieve stress and anxiety, perfect for bringing a fresh start to the new year.

Listen to bedtime stories at the library! Best for children ages 3-8. Adults are welcome to listen along with their children. Enjoy stories and a short film or craft. No registration necessary.