Upcoming Events

Join us for our Spring Book Sale Thursday, April 24th through Saturday, April 26th! 

Join us for Chess Club at the library on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. No registration required. All skill levels welcome!

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. This month's book is To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee.

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.  

Storytime for children ages 2½- 3½, with an adult. Activities include stories, a craft, and time to play with toys at the end of the program. 

The Homework Center is available for New Britain teens in grades 6 to 12 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (except on holidays), from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.

Do you enjoy trying new foods? Do you like trying new things and discussing them with others?

Storytime for children ages 3-5. Stories, fingerplays, songs and a craft or activity. 

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.  

The Homework Center is available for New Britain teens in grades 6 to 12 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (except on holidays), from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.

Join the Crafty Creatives Club to make fun, personalized keychains to attach to your school bag!

New to the area and looking to meet new people who like to play board games? Have an established gaming group and looking for a new spot to play? Join us on the last Thursday of the month for board games at New Britain Public Library!

Learn how to carve a custom printmaking stamp to create cards or personalized art pieces. Seats are limited, so sign up today!

Do you have old photos 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! 

The Homework Center is available for New Britain teens in grades 6 to 12 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (except on holidays), from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.

Join us on Thursdays for a dedicated hour of quiet study time.

Join us for Zumba at the library with certified Zumba instructor, Tim Engstrom! Wear comfortable clothes, bring a bottle of water, and get ready to dance! Register today!

Storytime for children ages 3-8. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Stories and a short film or activity. 

Storytime and time to play with toys for children under 3 years, accompanied by an adult.

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

Join Children's Librarian Cara for a cozy afternoon of reading and snacks at the New Britain Public Library!

Learn about gardening in containers and how to get the most out of your outdoor space!

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.