Library Closed

The New Britain Public Library (Main Library and Jefferson Branch) will be closed Friday, April 3rd in observance of Good Friday.

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Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Children" group

Dog Man Scavenger Hunt

All Day 3/2–3/31
Children
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Stop by the Children's Department to participate in our month long Dog Man scavenger hunt! Pick up your sheet at the Children's Desk and return it when completed for a fun prize!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

March Pop-Up Sale

03/16/2026 @ 9:00pm–03/28/2026 @ 4:30pm
All Ages
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Tables Next to Circulation
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Pop-up history & biography sale. During regular library hours. Don’t miss out on your chance to SAVE! $1.00 each.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Career Closet

12:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
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!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Chess Club

11:00am–4:00pm
All Ages
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games
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!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Wire Wrapping Sea Glass - With Creative Girl Studios

11:30am–1:30pm
Teens, Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to wire wrap anything found on a beach! Two different designs will be taught, and you will leave with one completed sea glass pendant necklace with allergen free wire, waxed cotton cord rope, and sachet bag!

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Banned Book Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Periodicals Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Community Conversation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this monthly book club where we discuss books that have been banned or have been requested to be removed from public libraries or school libraries.