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.

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 (2/15)	Mon (2/16)	Tue (2/17)	Wed (2/18)	Thu (2/19)	Fri (2/20)	Sat (2/21)
All Day		Closing Presidents’ 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 Presidents’ Day.
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.
10 am				This event is in the "Children" group Super Kids: Storytime Zoo 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: Meet and learn about an animal from the Hungerford Nature Center, followed by storytime with Miss JoAnn!		This event is in the "Children" group Time for Tots 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 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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12 pm						This event is in the "Adults" group Career Closet 12:00pm–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!
1 pm			This event is in the "Children" group Homeschool Session: Black Artists 1:00pm–2:00pm Children Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Full Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Learning Registration Required Event Details: Join Librarian Cara and Mr. Place to learn about different Black artists in history. We will have a story time, view and discuss art, and make our own projects inspired by what we learn! This event is in the "Adults" group Senior Book Club 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Community Event Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group 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: In the Distance by Hernan Diaz.
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 "Children" group Power of Pawns 2:00pm–3:00pm Children Main Library This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Workshop Event Details: If your child is interested in learning to play chess, join us for this child centered weekly chess workshop! Attendees will receive chess lessons as well as time to play against others their age.
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!
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 "Children" group Crafty Creatives Club: Pet Rocks 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 create a cute and easy new pet! Together we will customize our new pet rocks to take home and enjoy! No registration necessary. This event is in the "Teens" group Puzzle Challenge Hour 4:30pm–5:30pm 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: Games Registration Required Event Details: Join us for three rounds of increasingly tougher puzzles to tackle. The winner will take home a small trophy and bragging rights, as the Teen Room's top puzzler!	This event is in the "Children" group Crafty Creatives Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Children Jefferson Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Jefferson Branch Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join Librarian Cara to create a cute and easy new pet! Together we will customize our new pet rocks to take home and enjoy! No registration necessary.
5 pm				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 Lawyers in the Library 5:30pm–7:30pm Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group 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 Thursday, January 22nd.**	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 Junk Journal Club 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: Welcome to Junk Journal Club!
6 pm			This event is in the "All Ages" group Connecticut Youth Poetry Slam 6:00pm–7:30pm All Ages Main Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Periodicals Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Conversation, Performance Event Details: Join us for a performance by the members of the CT Youth Poetry Slam team, led by Michael "Chief" Peterson! This event is in the "Adults" group Evening Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group 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, True Biz by Sara Novic. New members are always welcome!	This event is in the "Adults" group New Britain Then & Now Slideshow 6:00pm–7:30pm 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, Learn from the Expert, Presentation Registration Required Event Details: New Britain resident, Jimmy Golon, will present more pictures and slides of New Britain throughout the years!	This event is in the "Children" group Family Story Hour 6:30pm–7:30pm 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, Storytime Event Details: Listen to bedtime stories at the library! This program is 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.