MapQuest directions from your door to ours

From Downtown New Britain: Go north on Corbin Avenue, past the Hospital for Special Care, and turn left into Horseplain Road. You will pass Jefferson Elementary School on your left. At the next stop sign, turn left onto Slater Road and turn left into the school parking lot. Library parking is available at the end of the school lot, in front of our entrance.

From I-84 West: Take Exit 37 for Fienemann Road and at the end of the ramp go right onto Fienemann. Take your second right onto Slater Road. Look for Jefferson School after the stop sign. The school will be on the left side. There is a bright yellow sign indicating the school and library entrance. The library is located at the front of the school.

From I-84 East: Take exit 37 for Fienemann Road and at the end of the ramp go right and take the first right onto Slater Road. Look for Jefferson School after the stop sign. The school will be on the left side. There is a bright yellow sign indicating the school and library entrance. The library is located at the front of the school.

Our Collection
The Jefferson Branch has a wide range of materials for all ages- children, teens, and adults. Our collection includes books, magazines, DVDs and videos, CDs, and large print materials. We have small collections of children’s materials in Spanish and Arabic. We can obtain materials from our other branches quickly (if they are not checked out), or from other libraries in our network.

Our Programs
From September to June, we have a weekly preschool story hour every Thursday from 10:00-11:00 am. This program consists of several stories, and either playtime or a simple craft. No registration is required for the Toddler Time program, which is best suited for ages 3 and up, along with a parent/caregiver. Special programs are announced on our calendar of events. We welcome your suggestions for programming that would interest you.

Other Services
We have 4 public access computers available. You may sign up in person for up to an hour of computer use by showing us a valid library card. If you are a New Britain resident without a library card, we will be happy to issue you one with proof of residency. Our computers are networked with a printer, which you may utilize for 10 cents per page printed.We also have a black and white photocopier available. Copies are 10 cents each.