New Britain Public Library

GPTKB entity

Properties (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Public Library
gptkbp:accessibility Wheelchair accessible
Assistive technology available
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:Connecticut_Library_Association
gptkbp:architect gptkb:William_H._H._Smith
gptkbp:architecturalStyle gptkb:Beaux-Arts
gptkbp:collectionSize Over 200,000 items
gptkbp:communityImpact Promotes literacy
Encourages community engagement
Supports lifelong learning
gptkbp:communityRole Cultural hub
Educational resource
Social gathering place
gptkbp:director gptkb:Dawn_L._Peters
gptkbp:established 1893
gptkbp:events Workshops
Book clubs
Exhibits
Author talks
gptkbp:funding Donations
Grants
City budget
gptkbp:history Renovated in 2005
Originally a private library
Moved to current location in 1970
Became public in 1893
gptkbp:hoursOfOperation Closed on Sundays
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Monday to Thursday: 9 AM - 8 PM
Saturday: 9 AM - 2 PM
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label New Britain Public Library
gptkbp:location gptkb:New_Britain,_Connecticut
gptkbp:membership Non-residents can obtain a card for a fee
Free_for_residents_of_New_Britain
gptkbp:notableFeature Children's area
Local history room
Main reading room
gptkbp:parking Free parking available
gptkbp:partnerships Local government
Community organizations
Local schools
gptkbp:services Book lending
Reference services
Adult programs
Children's programs
Digital_resources
gptkbp:technology Printing services
Wi-Fi access
Public computers
E-books and audiobooks
gptkbp:type Municipal Library
gptkbp:website www.nbpl.info