Computers and wireless printing

The computers and wireless printing will be down Tuesday, March 17th at the Main Branch. Computers will be available at the Jefferson Branch located at 140 Horseplain Road.

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New Britain Public Library's 10th Annual Fundraiser! Tickets available now! It's a party at the library! It's an opportunity to play a role in shaping the future of the New Britain Public Library!

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 "Teens" group

Homework Center

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Main Library
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

Library Olympics: Video Game Challenges IRL

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Compete in a series of real-life challenges inspired by your favorite video games in our first-ever Library Olympics! Test your skills, earn points, and go for the gold in this fast-paced, gamer-friendly event.

 

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 "Children" group

Homeschool Session: Hop Around

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children
Main Library
Registration Required
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 frogs! Together we will look at the life cycle of frogs, read a short book and participate in a fun activity! This program is for kids ages 4-12, and registration is required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Senior Book Club

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Community Event
Offsite 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 Amity and prosperity: One family and the fracturing of America by Eliza Griswold.