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Jan
19
2026
Mon
Closing
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Branches:
Main Library,
Jefferson Branch,
Community Event
Description:
The New Britain Public Library (Main Library and Jefferson Branch) will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
20
2026
Tue
Library Branch:
Main Library
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!
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
21
2026
Wed
Library Branch:
Main Library
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!
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
22
2026
Thu
Library Branch:
Main Library
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!
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
23
2026
Fri
Library Branch:
Main Library
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!
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
24
2026
Sat
Library Branch:
Main Library
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!
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
Jefferson Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
22
2026
Thu
Tiny Tales
9:30am–10:00am
Jefferson Branch
Library Branch:
Jefferson Branch
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
21
2026
Wed
Storytime Zoo
10:00am–11:00am
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Children's Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Storytime
Event Details:
Meet and learn about the guinea pigs from the Hungerford Nature Center, followed by storytime with Miss JoAnn.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
23
2026
Fri
Time for Tots
10:00am–11:30am
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Children's Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
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.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Jan
24
2026
Sat
Chess Club
11:00am–4:00pm
Main Library
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!
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
20
2026
Tue
Homeschool Session: Penguin Party
1:00pm–2:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Community Room Full
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
STEAM Learning
Event Details:
Join Librarian Cara and Mr. Place to learn all about penguins! There will be a story time, discussion and two activities! This program is for kids ages 4-12, and registration is required.
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
20
2026
Tue
Senior Book Club
1:00pm–2:00pm
Community Event
Library Branch:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
Come join our Senior Sleuths Book Club! This month's book is: The Poisoner's Handbook: Murder and the Birth of Forensic Medicine in Jazz Age New York by Deborah Blum.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
21
2026
Wed
Digitization Days
2:00pm–3:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Makerspace Studio
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Digitization,
Learn from the Expert
Event Details:
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!
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
23
2026
Fri
Career Closet
2:00pm–4:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Study Room 3
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Community Conversation,
Job Help
Event Details:
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!
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
24
2026
Sat
Power of Pawns
2:00pm–3:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Children's Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Workshop
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
21
2026
Wed
1-on-1 Tech Assistance
3:00pm–4:00pm
Main Library
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
21
2026
Wed
Sewing for Beginners - 4 Session Class
3:30pm–5:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Learn from the Expert,
Makerspace
Event Details:
Want to learn to machine and hand sew but don’t know where to start? This workshop series is for you!
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
22
2026
Thu
Resin Bottle Cap Magnets - New Year, New Hobby
3:30pm–4:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Makerspace,
Workshop
Event Details:
New year, new hobby at The Hive Makerspace! Introduce yourself to a new skill and make a magnet, too! Join us to make unique magnets out of metal bottle caps and UV resin.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jan
21
2026
Wed
Homework Center
4:00pm–6:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Outside of Teen
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.
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
21
2026
Wed
Crafty Creatives Club: Sensory Jars
4:30pm–5:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Children's Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Join Librarian Cara and the Crafty Creatives Club to make mesmerizing and sparkly sensory jars! Together we will put together our custom jars choosing our own colors, sequins and more! No registration required.
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jan
21
2026
Wed
Mini Zine Workshop
4:30pm–5:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Community Room Large
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Workshop
Event Details:
Stop by the library and learn how to make your own mini zine! A zine is a DIY mini magazine that's easy to copy and share!
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
Jefferson Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
22
2026
Thu
Crafty Creatives Club: Sensory Jars
4:00pm–5:00pm
Jefferson Branch
Library Branch:
Jefferson Branch
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Join Librarian Cara and the Crafty Creatives Club at the Jefferson Branch Library to make mesmerizing and sparkly sensory jars! Together we will put together our custom jars choosing our own colors, sequins and more! No registration required.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
Main Library
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
21
2026
Wed
The Hive Crochet Club
5:15pm–6:45pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Makerspace
Event Details:
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
21
2026
Wed
Lawyers in the Library
5:30pm–7:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Study Room 1
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Learn from the Expert
Event Details:
**Registration (via phone or in-person) is REQUIRED and begins on Monday, December 22nd.**
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
22
2026
Thu
Let’s Talk! English Language Conversation Group
5:00pm–6:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Study Room 3
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Community Conversation,
Learn from the Expert
Event Details:
Are you interested in learning English? Do you want to practice your English pronunciation and conversation skills in a casual group setting?
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
Main Library
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
22
2026
Thu
Junk Journal Club
5:00pm–7:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Makerspace
Event Details:
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!
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
20
2026
Tue
Evening Book Club
6:30pm–7:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Community Room Full
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
Join the Evening Book Club for this month's selection, What Happened to the Bennetts by Lisa Scottoline. New members are always welcome!
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Jan
22
2026
Thu
New Britain Then & Now
6:00pm–7:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Community Room Full
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Presentation
Event Details:
New Britain resident, Jimmy Golon, will present pictures and slides of New Britain throughout the years.
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
22
2026
Thu
Family Story Hour
6:30pm–7:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Children's Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Storytime
Event Details:
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.
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