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Bystander Intervention Training: Making a Difference and a Safer Community

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Featured, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In this interactive workshop, participants will learn how to safely intervene when they see or hear something problematic. Participants will leave with concrete tools to intervene,...

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Intermediate ESL Class

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us as our ESL classes resume this Spring with Intermediate English Language Learning Mondays at 7 p.m.  Students will discuss topics relating to current events, Americ...

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Arts at the Library: Plein Air Watercolor Drawing Workshop for Adults

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:45am
Anderson Terrace at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

New Canaan Library is pleased to offer a four-session plein-air watercolor drawing workshop. This series of classes is designed to foster observation and exploration within New Can...

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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.

Bike and Pedestrian Safety (Ages 3-6)

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness, Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Kids, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

Children ages 3-6 years and their caregivers, join Norwalk Hospital's Injury Prevention Coordinator, Brianna Iorfino, to learn crucial bike safety skills in a fun and interactive w...

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Learn Spanish at the Library! Beginning Spanish course

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Featured, Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Welcome to Beginning Spanish Class at New Canaan Library. This engaging and interactive 10-week course is designed for adults with little to no experience in Spanish. This cou...

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This event is in the "Grades K-5" group.
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Radiant Reviewers Book Group for Grades 4-6: TASTY TALES Semester

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Book Groups, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-5, Tweens & Teens
Event Details:

Are you ready to be a book reviewer? Do you love to cook? Join the Radiant Reviewers for a semester of Tasty Tales! We will meet once a month (3/26, 5/7, and 6/4) to discuss a book...

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Virtual Computer Workshops with Career Resources, Inc.

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Online at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEM
Event Details:

New Canaan Library is excited to partner with Career Resources, Inc. to bring 8 weeks of virtual classes that will cover a variety of topics including computer basics, file ma...

Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Book Group Boot Camp

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Book Groups, Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Want to start a book group but not sure where to get started? Join Reference librarian Kassidy to learn how to choose a book group theme, select and attain books, and develop discu...

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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.

STEAM LAB for Ages 10-16

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens & Teens
Event Details:

This week we are solving puzzles and exploring ciphers and codes! Welcome to STEAM Lab!  Each week will feature three project tables relating to a theme: a quick project to...

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mac vs. PC

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Want to learn the differences between a Mac and a PC? Join Reference librarian Kassidy to compare and contrast both computer types! 

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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group.

Story Starters for Grades K-2

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-5
Event Details:

Are you a budding writer in Grades K to 2? Join Miss Rebecca for a storytelling–and story writing–extravaganza! We’ll play games to get imaginations flowing, then put ideas to pape...

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intermediate Microsoft Excel: Class Three

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Intermediate Excel: This class will further develop your Microsoft Excel Skills. Topics included are  Pivot Tables, Pivot Charts, Dashboards, Interactive Charts, Gra...

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Bystander Intervention Training: Making a Difference and a Safer Community

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Featured, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In this interactive workshop, participants will learn how to safely intervene when they see or hear something problematic. Participants will leave with concrete tools to intervene,...

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Get Started With Your Digital Library!

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Traveling this summer?  Leave the heavy books behind and use our digital library platforms! In this class, reference librarian James will walk you through downloading and usin...

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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.

Kid Creators for Ages 4-6 years old

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Kontulis Family Storytime Room + Program Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Storytimes & Early Literacy, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Kids, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

Children ages 4-6 years old will join Miss Dajana for a story followed by a fun craft. Kid Creators focuses on concepts of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math). ...

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This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Learn Chess in One Day: Children Grades 1-12 and Families

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-5, Tweens & Teens, Adults, All Ages/Families
Event Details:

Beginner and intermediate chess players, join Chessin1day.com rated* chess instructors to learn everything you need to know to get started or to sharpen yo...

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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.

Stories and Crafts for Ages 2 and 3 Years

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Kontulis Family Storytime Room + Program Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting, Storytimes & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Kids, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

Children ages 2-3 years and their caregivers, join Miss Rebecca for a morning of stories, songs, movement, and crafts!    

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This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group.

The Incident on Lipton-9: Father's Day Wargame (For Dads and Teens)

Sunday, June 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Featured, Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens, Adults, All Ages/Families
Event Details:

The Incident on Lipton-9 The Robot Legion, destroyers of anything organic, have descended on the planet of Lipton-9 looking to destroy the mining colony established by the Galac...

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Gentle Yoga

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

We have teamed up with the New Canaan YMCA to create a tranquil, foundation-building class designed to introduce new students to yoga, as well as offer regular practitioners a gent...

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.

Preschool Cooking Class for Ages 3-5

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Kend Family Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Kids, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

Join Fiddleheads cooking studio as we learn and prepare a delicious meal. For ages 3-5! 

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Simple Steps For Safeguarding Your Digital Life: Presented by SCORE

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Special Programs & Outreach, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Simple Steps For Safeguarding Your Digital Life. Computers, Tablets, Smartphones: How much of your life and personal information is online? How do you safeguard it? How do you a...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intermediate ESL Class

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us as our ESL classes resume this Spring with Intermediate English Language Learning Mondays at 7 p.m.  Students will discuss topics relating to current events, Americ...

Open
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Arts at the Library: Plein Air Watercolor Drawing Workshop for Adults

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:45am
Anderson Terrace at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

New Canaan Library is pleased to offer a four-session plein-air watercolor drawing workshop. This series of classes is designed to foster observation and exploration within New Can...

Waitlist
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Introduction to Databases: Reference Solutions Basics

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Accurate business research requires a focused and accurate database. With your New Canaan Library card, you can start using the Reference Solutions database, the leading source for...

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