Upcoming Events

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!

Kids ages 7-12 are invited to join us at the library for an opportunity to play chess! There will be a lesson and time to play. Registration is required.

Join Librarian Cara and Mr. Place to learn all about penguins! There will be a story time, discussion and two activities! This program is for kids ages 4-12, and registration is required.

Come join our Senior Sleuths Book Club!  This month's book is: The Poisoner's Handbook: Murder and the Birth of Forensic Medicine in Jazz Age New York by Deborah Blum. 

Join the Evening Book Club for this month's selection, What Happened to the Bennetts by Lisa Scottoline. New members are always welcome!

Storytime for children ages 3-5. Children will build their literacy skills with stories, fingerplays,
songs, and a craft or a short film. No registration.

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! 

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.  

Want to learn to machine and hand sew but don’t know where to start? This workshop series is for you! 

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.

Join Librarian Cara and the Crafty Creatives Club to make mesmerizing and sparkly sensory jars! Together we will put together our custom jars choosing our own colors, sequins and more! No registration required.

Stop by the library and learn how to make your own mini zine! A zine is a DIY mini magazine that's easy to copy and share!

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.

**Registration (via phone or in-person) is REQUIRED and begins on Monday, December 22nd.**

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.

New year, new hobby at The Hive Makerspace!

Introduce yourself to a new skill and make a magnet, too! Join us to make unique magnets out of metal bottle caps and UV resin.

Join Librarian Cara and the Crafty Creatives Club at the Jefferson Branch Library to make mesmerizing and sparkly sensory jars! Together we will put together our custom jars choosing our own colors, sequins and more! No registration required.

Are you interested in learning English? Do you want to practice your English pronunciation and conversation skills in a casual group setting?

Relax and paint repetitive patterns with others in the calm and cozy environment of our Makerspace! This technique of painting lets the brush lead itself and allows you to clear your mind.