Google directions from your door to ours

The Main Library is located in downtown New Britain on the corner of West Main and High Streets. It is two blocks from City Hall.

From I-84 West: Take Exit 39A for Route 9 South. Take Exit 27 (Chestnut St. exit) off Route 9 and go right at the end of the exit ramp. At the next light, go right onto Columbus Boulevard. Take a left at the third light onto High Street. The library is the second building on the right. Free parking is available behind the library (follow the driveway between the YMCA and the library). Metered parking is available on the street.

From I-84 East: Take Exit 35 for Route 72 East. (This is a left exit.) Take Exit 8 straight onto Columbus Boulevard. At the next light, turn right onto High Street. The library is the second building on the right. Free parking is available behind the library (follow the driveway between the YMCA and the library). Metered parking is available on the street.

From I-91 North: Take Exit 22 for Route 9 North. Take Exit 26 straight onto Columbus Boulevard. At the fifth light, turn left onto High Street. The library is the second building on the right. Free parking is available behind the library (follow the driveway between the YMCA and the library). Metered parking is available on the street.

Our Collection
The Main Library has a wide range of materials for all ages - children, teens, and adults. Our collection includes books, magazines, newspapers, DVDs, books on CD and cassette, music CDs, large print materials, downloadable audio books, and children's CD-Roms. We also collect materials in Spanish and Polish. We have both the New Britain Herald and the New York Times on microfilm. Our Local History Room has a repository of items pertaining to New Britain, including books, newspaper clippings, yearbooks, and photographs. We can obtain materials from our Jefferson Branch (if they are not checked out), or from other libraries in our network.

Our Programs
We offer programs for all ages and interests. Regular programs include children's storytimes, summer reading events, tutoring for teens, computer classes for adults, lunchtime matinees featuring classic films, and book discussion groups at the New Britain Senior Center and the Main Library. Many other special events are scheduled throughout the year. Check our calendar of events for specific information. We welcome suggestions for programs that would interest you.

Other Services
We have computers for adults, teens, and children. They have Internet access and the Microsoft Office suite. Printing is available for a small fee. Additionally, we are a wireless hotspot.

Homebound delivery is available for the elderly or disabled. Please contact the Information Desk at
(860) 224-3155 ext. 125 for more information.

Our self-service fax allows outgoing faxes only. It costs $1.75 for the first page and $1.00 for each additional page to fax within the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean. International faxing costs $3.95 for the first page and $3.45 for each additional page. Payment is by credit or debit card or the purchase of a cash card. They come in denominations of $2.00, $3.00, $5.00, and $10.00. Unused balances on cash cards are not refundable, but are valid for 180 days after you use it the first time.