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 (2/08)	Mon (2/09)	Tue (2/10)	Wed (2/11)	Thu (2/12)	Fri (2/13)	Sat (2/14)
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 Library 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 story time for kids ages 3-5! Children will build their literacy skills with stories, fingerplays, songs, and a craft or a short film. No registration necessary.			This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group My Portion Inc Food Pantry 10:30am–4:00pm Adults, All Ages Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Large Age Group: Adults, All Ages Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Come to New Britain Public Library for a food pantry hosted by My Portion Inc.
11 am		This event is in the "All Ages" group Valentine’s Drop-In Craft Day 11:00am–6:00pm All Ages Main Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace Event Details: Drop in to the Makerspace any time between 11am - 6pm for guided Valentine’s Day themed crafts! We will have a make your own valentine station and much more!				This event is in the "All Ages" group Cozy Day at the Jefferson Branch 11:00am–1:00pm All Ages Jefferson Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Jefferson Branch Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Event Details: Drop in to the Jefferson Branch Library for some reading time, board games, crafts and calming music! We will have something for everyone; come break cabin fever at the library! At 12:30 pm we will have a family story time. 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.
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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 "Adults" group Crochet for Beginners - 3 Session Class 3:30pm–4:30pm 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, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Want to learn to crochet, but don’t know where to start? This workshop series is for you!	This event is in the "Adults" group Becoming Frederick Douglass 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Full Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Conversation, Film Screening Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a screening of the documentary, Becoming Frederick Douglass.
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 "Teens" group Bee Heard: Teen Advisory Board 4:30pm–5:30pm Teens Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Registration Required Event Details: Join the Teen Advisory Board and help create awesome events, recommend books, and improve the teen space at the library. TAB members also earn volunteer hours and have a say in what the library offers teens!	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: Senior Center Valentines 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 make some sweet valentines for our local senior center! Let's start our Valentine's Day celebration early this year! No registration necessary.
5 pm		This event is in the "Children" group STEAM Session: Fizzy Volcano Slime 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 a slimy STEAM session! Together we will make fizzy volcano slime to take home! This program is 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 "Adults" group Relief Print Valentines 5:00pm–7:00pm 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, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Join Librarian Mads in the Makerspace to learn relief printmaking! Registrants will learn to carve a custom stamp using the linocut technique to create unique valentines!