Week Calendar

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

The New Britain Public Library (Main Library and Jefferson Branch) will be closed Monday, January 19th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Closing Early on January 15th

The Library will be closing at 5pm on Thursday, January 15th

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 (2/01)	Mon (2/02)	Tue (2/03)	Wed (2/04)	Thu (2/05)	Fri (2/06)	Sat (2/07)
9 am		This event is in the "Children" group Tiny Tales 9:30am–10:00am Children Jefferson Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Jefferson Branch Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Come to the Jefferson Branch and join us for stories and music! This program is for kids ages 4 and under, with an adult. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.			This event is in the "Children" group Tiny Tales 9:30am–10:00am Children Jefferson Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Jefferson Branch Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Come to the Jefferson Branch and join us for stories and music! This program is for kids ages 4 and under, with an adult.
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 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: Join us for storytime for children ages 3-5. Kids will build their literacy skills with stories, fingerplays, songs, and a craft or a short film! No registration necessary.
11 am		This event is in the "Adults" group Makerspace Appointment Access Day - Session 1 11:00am–1:00pm 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: 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?
12 pm
1 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Makerspace Appointment Access Day - Session 2 1:00pm–3:00pm 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: 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?
2 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Digitization Days 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Makerspace Studio Age Group: Adults Program Type: Digitization, Learn from the Expert Registration Required 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!		This event is in the "Adults" group Career Closet 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group 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!
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.	This event is in the "All Ages" group 3D Pen Thursdays - Valentine’s Theme 3:30pm–4:30pm All Ages Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Explore 3D drawing and become your own 3D printer! 3D pens are back in the Makerspace for February, with a Valentine’s theme!
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. This event is in the "Adults" group Makerspace Appointment Access Day - Session 3 4:00pm–6:00pm 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: 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? This event is in the "Teens" group Black History Makers & Inventors Button Workshop 4:30pm–6:00pm Teens Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Small Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Make your own buttons based on one of the six featured Black makers and inventors, or choose your own Black innovator!		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. This event is in the "Children" group Crafty Creatives Club: Zentangles 4:30pm–5:30pm 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 Event Details: Join Librarian Cara to learn how to draw some zany zentangles! Make a mesmerizing, patterned drawing to take home and learn a new art skill to try later! No registration required.
5 pm		This event is in the "Children" group STEAM Session: Magnet 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 experiment with a different kind of painting! Together we will make beautiful, colorful art to take home! This program is best for kids ages 7-12, and no registration is required.		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group The Hive Crochet Club 5:15pm–6:45pm Teens, Adults Main Library This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group 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 Let’s Talk! English Language Conversation Group 5:00pm–6:00pm Adults Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group 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? This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Polymer Clay Page Holders - Library Lover’s Month 5:00pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate National Library Lover’s Month in the Makerspace by making your own page holder! We will sculpt, bake, and paint our page holders so we can add our own personal flair to reading!