Confidence Club is an 8-week facilitated discussion group that creates a brave space for girls, who meet with a professional mentor to share concerns & interests. The curriculum-based program builds social emotional intelligence & self-esteem, the building blocks of a confident leader. Sessions run from 10/5-11/30. The group will NOT meet on 11/23. For grades
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Join us for this live webinar on Tuesday, November 30 at 7 PM EST We welcome back Professor Kyung Hyun Kim, filmmaker, scholar, and writer, who will discuss and explore the popularity behind Netflix’s new blockbuster series, Squid Game. (Image credit Guardian.com) REGISTER HERE In Korea, a particular type of comedy variety show has become
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Open Tech are drop-in hours for one-on-one technology reference services. Drop-in hours will run from 2:00-4:00 PM every Wednesday afternoon. All technology questions, queries and interests are welcome. From questions about Twitter, email or a new smart phone to help with photo editing, or ebooks, get one-on-one assistance and discover online tools and tutorials with
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What are all the kids reading? Let’s talk about the bestselling, most discussed, and surprise hits of this past year--and some fabulous gems that you've yet to discover. Join New Canaan Library and Elm Street Books as librarians and booksellers unite to present books for children, tweens, and teens. There is a special book for
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Join us for this live webinar on Wednesday, December 1st at 7:00 PM EST. Unbeknownst to most of us, buried beneath the busy streets of New York City lies 13,000 years of human history. Accessing this past is the remit of urban archaeology. Join us for a fascinating talk by Dr. Jessica Striebel MacLean, Urban Archaeologist, professor,
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Pulse-racing, jaw-dropping, and shiver-inducing books are always in season. Join the librarian-led bookgroup: Can’t Sleep Thrillers for the feverish fans of books with psychological mayhem, dubious mysteries, and plot twists. This book group will meet the first Wednesday of the month at 7pm via zoom. This book club is currently full, please email Julia Rae at
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Join Librarians Sam and Laura for a weekly knitting and crochet circle! Experienced crafters can bring their works-in-progress to show-off and work on and newer crafters can find help as they learn to knit or crochet. We will share library resources helpful for learning and finding new projects! For teens ages 12+ and adults. All
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Join us for this live webinar on Thursday, December 2nd at 7:00 PM EST. Michelle Zauner visits with us, over zoom, to discuss her breakout bestseller memoir Crying in H Mart. Her sumptuous memoir is a moving coming-of-age story about mothers and daughters, love and grief, loyalty and the mouth-watering Korean cooking that kept them
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Join us for an in-person beer tasting at the library on Friday, December 3rd, 6pm EST. We are thrilled to welcome back beer expert Neal Balkun, of Walter Stewarts Wine and Spirits, to facilitate a tasting of a selection of brews from Harpoon Brewery. At this event, attendees will learn about pairing beer with food,
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Join members of the Stamford Symphony as they perform music and narration to the book The Snowman by Raymond Briggs, with an encore performance of Frozen's "Let It Go"! Get to know the instruments and musicians, along with a short Q & A at the end! Best for families with children. Masks are mandatory for this
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Working solo or with friends/siblings, build and decorate a robot to be a float in our parade! For 4th grade and older. Only 1 registration is needed per group! All participants are strongly encouraged to wear a mask. Masks are required for all unvaccinated participants, including children 2-12. Register here>> LEGO Mindstorms EV3 allow you
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Join Miss Dajana for songs, stories, and felt-board activities in both English and Spanish. Whether you speak Spanish, English, or both, these rhymes and tales will capture your imagination! Ideal for families with children 18-36 months. Register once for all eight classes (12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28, 1/4, 1/11, 1/18, and 1/25). We will meet in
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The holidays are a time to indulge the senses. Join Caryn Antonini on a Zoom webinar to learn how to create fabulous treats for any holiday celebration. Included will be tips on how to package goodies in the most enticing way, making perfect gifts for friends, family, teachers, etc. Recipes will include Reindeer Cookies, White
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Join us as local authors Caroline and Katherine Brickley explore their new book The Friendly Bookshelf. We will listen to a read-aloud of the book, have a follow-along virtual lesson on how to draw Bibli, the main character, from the illustrator Daniela Pérez-Duarte (all the way from Spain!), and enjoy a Q&A. After, we will
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Join us for this live webinar, presented in partnership with Planet New Canaan, on Tuesday, December 7th, 7:00 PM EST. Whether you're a chef, environmentalist, or someone who simply enjoys a good meal or cocktail, author and professor Michael P. Hoffmann will fascinate you as he speaks about the increasingly complex story of climate change
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Join Miss Marie for a fun class of bounces, rhymes, dancing, and a special book! Bring a blanket/chairs and spread out in our tent behind the New Canaan YMCA. Best for walking babies (ages 12ish-23 months). Register once for all eight classes (12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29, 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, and 1/26). If there is inclement
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Join Miss Marie for a fun class of bounces, rhymes, dancing, and a special book! Bring a blanket/chairs and spread out in our tent behind the New Canaan YMCA. Best for pre-walking babies (ages 3-12ish months). Register once for all eight classes (12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29, 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, and 1/26). If there is inclement
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Join Miss Dajana for songs, stories, and musical fun! This class is for those who are 3-5 years old with a caregiver. Children will enjoy songs, fingerplays, and great books! Register once for all eight classes (12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29, 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, and 1/26). We will meet in a tent behind the New Canaan
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Open Tech are drop-in hours for one-on-one technology reference services. Drop-in hours will run from 2:00-4:00 PM every Wednesday afternoon. All technology questions, queries and interests are welcome. From questions about Twitter, email or a new smart phone to help with photo editing, or ebooks, get one-on-one assistance and discover online tools and tutorials with
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We've been meeting on Zoom for more than a year, so what better way to celebrate meeting in person than with a party? Join us for games, prizes, and a white elephant gift exchange. (We'll provide the gifts!) You can also help us decorate life-size paper gingerbread men as your favorite book characters to display
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World History and Cultural Events Book Group welcomes you to join in to discuss this month's title The War of the Three Gods: Romans, Persians, and the Rise of Islam by Peter Crawford. The War of the Three Gods is a military history of the Near and Middle East in the seventh century—with its chief
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Please join us for our second virtual Holiday Book Buzz this year with Elms Street Books, this time we will focus on the titles for the bestselling, most discussed, and surprise hits of this past year plus, anticipated recently published hot books. REGISTER HERE Join New Canaan Library and Elm Street Books as librarians and
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Join Miss Rebecca for songs, rhymes, felt-board stories, and special books! This class is for those who are 24-36 months old with a caregiver. Please only sign up if you have a child that age. Register once for all eight classes (12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30, 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, and 1/27). We will meet in a
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Join us at the Book Chat as we welcome Oregon beekeeper and author, Eileen Garvin, writer of her astonishingly beautiful debut novel Music of Bees. A Good Morning America BUZZ PICK, Indie Next Pick, recommended by People magazine, The Washington Post, BookRiot and Christian Science Monitor, Music of Bees is a regional bestseller in the American Northwest.
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Join Librarians Sam and Laura for a weekly knitting and crochet circle! Experienced crafters can bring their works-in-progress to show-off and work on and newer crafters can find help as they learn to knit or crochet. We will share library resources helpful for learning and finding new projects! For teens ages 12+ and adults. All
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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 paper in creative ways. We will meet in the Library’s Children’s Program Room. All adults and children 2 or older must wear a mask. Register here. This
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Join us for this live webinar on Thursday, December 9th at 7:00 PM EST. Just as the idea of bitcoin has become somewhat familiar, NFTs – Non-Fungible Tokens – is the next virtual concept many are trying to get a grasp on. Join us for a highly informative talk on all aspects of NFTs, presented
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Our Social Justice Book Group is reading Stanley Will Probably Be Fine by Sally J. Pla this month. Tweens and teens in grades 5-8, join us to discuss the book, make some new friends, and brainstorm ways that you can make real, positive changes in your community. All are welcome. Leaders from LiveGirl, S.T.A.R, and New Canaan Library will be on hand to guide
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Join your librarians for a special in-person winter storytime and crafts in the Children's Program Room. We will read books, sing songs and rhymes, and do some cool crafts. Children must wear masks for the duration of the program. This program is intended for children ages 4 to 6 years old. Register Here If your
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In this hands-on workshop, on-site at New Canaan Mounted Troop, we will be learning about horse behaviors as we lead and groom our horses in the indoor arena. How do we influence our horses? How do they influence each other? Explore the many ways that humans and horses connect and what they can tell us
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Are you looking for some great YA books to read over the holiday break? Sign up by December 10th to get a curated bag of 3 books from our YA collection to check out, along with lots of fun treats, like winter-themed snacks, craft projects, and more! Pickup runs from 12/13-12/19 during library hours. For
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Are you a writer in grades 3-5? Join Miss Rebecca to write, write, write! Whether you're a fantasy writer, a poet, a graphic novelist, or more, conjure a winter wonderland (or wasteland) with words. Trigger your imagination with writing games and prompts, try out new writing styles, and workshop writing of your own. Register here.
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Join Miss Dajana for songs, stories, and felt-board activities in both English and Spanish. Whether you speak Spanish, English, or both, these rhymes and tales will capture your imagination! Ideal for families with children 18-36 months. Register once for all eight classes (12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28, 1/4, 1/11, 1/18, and 1/25). We will meet in
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Beginning on December 7th, Open Tech will be held weekly on Tuesdays at Lapham Community Center. Open Tech are drop-in hours for one-on-one technology reference services. Drop-in hours will run from 2:00-4:00 PM every Tuesday afternoon. All technology questions, queries and interests are welcome. From questions about social media, email, smart phones, or accessing our
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Meet therapy dog in training Herbie, Animal Control Officer Allyson Halm, and Herbie's handler Paul Gallant and learn how to practice dog-friendly behavior, both with our own pets and with any dogs we may encounter. Herbie is a 14-month-old golden retriever, and he can't wait to teach you how to safely meet and greet dogs.
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Join Miss Marie for a fun class of bounces, rhymes, dancing, and a special book! Bring a blanket/chairs and spread out in our tent behind the New Canaan YMCA. Best for walking babies (ages 12ish-23 months). Register once for all eight classes (12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29, 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, and 1/26). If there is inclement
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Join Miss Marie for a fun class of bounces, rhymes, dancing, and a special book! Bring a blanket/chairs and spread out in our tent behind the New Canaan YMCA. Best for pre-walking babies (ages 3-12ish months). Register once for all eight classes (12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29, 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, and 1/26). If there is inclement
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Join Miss Dajana for songs, stories, and musical fun! This class is for those who are 3-5 years old with a caregiver. Children will enjoy songs, fingerplays, and great books! Register once for all eight classes (12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29, 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, and 1/26). We will meet in a tent behind the New Canaan
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Join Ms. Dajana & Ms. Marie for an in person discussion of a book and fun craft! This month we will be reading Jasper John Dooley: Star of the Week by Caroline Adderson. Bring something for our own Show & Tell. Register Here This program is intended for children in 2nd to 3rd grade. All
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Join Miss Rebecca for songs, rhymes, felt-board stories, and special books! This class is for those who are 24-36 months old with a caregiver. Please only sign up if you have a child that age. Register once for all eight classes (12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30, 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, and 1/27). We will meet in a
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Join Librarians Sam and Laura for a weekly knitting and crochet circle! Experienced crafters can bring their works-in-progress to show-off and work on and newer crafters can find help as they learn to knit or crochet. We will share library resources helpful for learning and finding new projects! For teens ages 12+ and adults. All
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Join Miss Rebecca for our K-1st Book Club, now in person with hands-on games and crafts! This month, we will read Outside In by Deborah Underwood together at the library, and we'll create our own nature-themed tales! All participants must wear masks. Register here. This program is intended for children in grades K and 1
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Join us for a Magic: The Gathering meetup to play rounds of this dueling card game. Bring your own cards or play with the ones we provide. Knowledge of the game is helpful, but we will also have the materials available to get you started! For ages 12+. Please register here. All participants are strongly
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The Library is closing early for the Holidays. The digital library is always open! Download eBooks, magazines, and more. Get started>>
Join us for Kid Creators, where we will read stories and explore with fun, hands-on activities. Each class will explore a different theme through science and art! For children ages 4-6 years old. Register Here for each session 10/15 WAITLIST ONLY, 10/22 WAITLIST ONLY, 10/29 WAITLIST ONLY, 11/5 WAITLIST ONLY, 11/12 WAITLIST ONLY, 11/19 WAITLIST
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Work through four project stations with your family that use our MakerLab tools and skills. Our projects are dessert theme this month and will be sweet but not to eat! Projects are intended for families with children ages 6+. Children under 8 will need their adult’s help with the projects. Only one registration is needed
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Your Busy Bag will include activities designed to build motor skills, as well as arts and crafts. The bag will also include an easy-to-make picture frame that can be given as a gift. Pickup instructions will be emailed on December 19th. Kits will be available for pickup December 19th-23rd. This pickup is intended for children
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Let's meet at New Canaan Mounted Troop to practice mindfulness as we learn about horse care. This is a hands-on workshop! Expert instructors will teach participants how to work with and around horses at New Canaan Mounted Troop. How are we different? How are we alike? We will observe horse behaviors and learn how to
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Join Miss Marie and Miss Rebecca for a cozy PJ story time! We will have songs, stories, and musical fun when we meet in the YMCA’s Wagner Room! Bring a stuffed animal friend to dance along. All participants 2 years or older must wear a mask. Register here. *DIRECTIONS: The New Canaan YMCA is located at 564
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Join us for this live webinar on Monday, December 20th at 7:00PM EST. Step up to the virtual Piano Bar! Professional pianist Steven Solomon has been performing at well-known national venues for more than 20 years and is ready to delight New Canaan Library’s audience. An accomplished pianist, recording artist, and singer-songwriter, Solomon draws from
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Join Miss Dajana for songs, stories, and felt-board activities in both English and Spanish. Whether you speak Spanish, English, or both, these rhymes and tales will capture your imagination! Ideal for families with children 18-36 months. Register once for all eight classes (12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28, 1/4, 1/11, 1/18, and 1/25). We will meet in
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Intellectu-Gals is a reading group for intellectually curious women who want to dig into global topics through a diverse blend of genres and voices. In this supportive environment, Intellectu-Gals will travel the world-- peering through new and profound perspectives to learn about themselves and our fellow citizens. This group meets once a month on zoom.
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Beginning on December 7th, Open Tech will be held weekly on Tuesdays at Lapham Community Center. Open Tech are drop-in hours for one-on-one technology reference services. Drop-in hours will run from 2:00-4:00 PM every Tuesday afternoon. All technology questions, queries and interests are welcome. From questions about social media, email, smart phones, or accessing our
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The Young Critics are reading Cog by Greg van Eekhout this month. Join Librarian Rebecca Fox to discuss the book and chat with your friends! This program is for any children in 4th-6th grades. Register here. This program is hybrid (simultaneously on Zoom and in person). Please let us know whether you will participate in person at
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Join Miss Marie for a fun class of bounces, rhymes, dancing, and a special book! Bring a blanket/chairs and spread out in our tent behind the New Canaan YMCA. Best for walking babies (ages 12ish-23 months). Register once for all eight classes (12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29, 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, and 1/26). If there is inclement
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Join Miss Marie for a fun class of bounces, rhymes, dancing, and a special book! Bring a blanket/chairs and spread out in our tent behind the New Canaan YMCA. Best for pre-walking babies (ages 3-12ish months). Register once for all eight classes (12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29, 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, and 1/26). If there is inclement
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Join Miss Dajana for songs, stories, and musical fun! This class is for those who are 3-5 years old with a caregiver. Children will enjoy songs, fingerplays, and great books! Register once for all eight classes (12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29, 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, and 1/26). We will meet in a tent behind the New Canaan
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Join Miss Rebecca for songs, rhymes, felt-board stories, and special books! This class is for those who are 24-36 months old with a caregiver. Please only sign up if you have a child that age. Register once for all eight classes (12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30, 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, and 1/27). We will meet in a
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The Library is closed for the Holidays. The digital library is always open! Download eBooks, magazines, and more. Get started>>
The Library is closed for the Holidays. The digital library is always open! Download eBooks, magazines, and more. Get started>>
The Library is closed for the Holidays. The digital library is always open! Download eBooks, magazines, and more. Get started>>
Join Miss Dajana for songs, stories, and felt-board activities in both English and Spanish. Whether you speak Spanish, English, or both, these rhymes and tales will capture your imagination! Ideal for families with children 18-36 months. Register once for all eight classes (12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28, 1/4, 1/11, 1/18, and 1/25). We will meet in
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Beginning on December 7th, Open Tech will be held weekly on Tuesdays at Lapham Community Center. Open Tech are drop-in hours for one-on-one technology reference services. Drop-in hours will run from 2:00-4:00 PM every Tuesday afternoon. All technology questions, queries and interests are welcome. From questions about social media, email, smart phones, or accessing our
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Beginning on December 7th, Open Tech will be held weekly on Tuesdays at Lapham Community Center. Open Tech are drop-in hours for one-on-one technology reference services. Drop-in hours will run from 2:00-4:00 PM every Tuesday afternoon. All technology questions, queries and interests are welcome. From questions about social media, email, smart phones, or accessing our
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What is a home? In this hands-on workshop, design and build a model of your dream home--for an animal or for yourself! We will meet in the Library’s Children’s Program Room. All adults and children 2 or older must wear a mask. Register here. This program is only intended for families with children in grades
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Join Miss Marie for a fun class of bounces, rhymes, dancing, and a special book! Bring a blanket/chairs and spread out in our tent behind the New Canaan YMCA. Best for walking babies (ages 12ish-23 months). Register once for all eight classes (12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29, 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, and 1/26). If there is inclement
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Join Miss Marie for a fun class of bounces, rhymes, dancing, and a special book! Bring a blanket/chairs and spread out in our tent behind the New Canaan YMCA. Best for pre-walking babies (ages 3-12ish months). Register once for all eight classes (12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29, 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, and 1/26). If there is inclement
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Join Miss Dajana for songs, stories, and musical fun! This class is for those who are 3-5 years old with a caregiver. Children will enjoy songs, fingerplays, and great books! Register once for all eight classes (12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29, 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, and 1/26). We will meet in a tent behind the New Canaan
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Middle School Code Club meets once a month to dive into a fun coding project. This month, we will be exploring Python coding in Minecraft Education Edition! For grades 5-8. All participants are strongly encouraged to wear a mask. Masks are required for all unvaccinated participants, including children 2-12. Register here
Join Miss Rebecca for songs, rhymes, felt-board stories, and special books! This class is for those who are 24-36 months old with a caregiver. Please only sign up if you have a child that age. Register once for all eight classes (12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30, 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, and 1/27). We will meet in a
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Do you love locked room mysteries and detectives with funny mustaches? Join us for some hot cocoa in front of the library followed by a cozy book discussion indoors where we talk about all things Agatha Christie! Come ready to discuss the classic whodunit Murder on the Orient Express and to recommend any of your
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Grandparents, grandkids, and adult-child pairs of all kinds, join your librarians at the YMCA to get crafty with felt! Learn how to make felt blankets, hats, and scarves, and try your hand at a felt flower challenge. This is an intergenerational program, designed to encourage family members (or friends) of all ages to get artsy
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Join Librarians Sam and Laura for a weekly knitting and crochet circle! Experienced crafters can bring their works-in-progress to show-off and work on and newer crafters can find help as they learn to knit or crochet. We will share library resources helpful for learning and finding new projects! For teens ages 12+ and adults. All
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The Library is closing early for the Holidays. The digital library is always open! Download eBooks, magazines, and more. Get started>>
We will learn basic cross stitch stitches to get started. Then pick your pattern (we will have books and online resources to select from) and get started stitching! Stitch at the library for the morning and then take supplies home with you to finish your project. For grades 5+. All participants are strongly encouraged to
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Ring in the New Year with a celebratory dance party, games, crafts, and a story or two. Drop in between 10:30 a.m. and 12 p.m. to explore Noon Year's Eve activity stations, then count down to noon together! All adults and children 2 years or older must wear a mask. Register here. This program is
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The Library is closed for the Holidays. The digital library is always open! Download eBooks, magazines, and more. Get started>>
