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Number two in a clock

Time for 2's

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Kontulis Family Storytime Room + Program Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Kids, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

Join Miss Rebecca for an 8-week Twos Storytime series with songs, rhymes, felt-board stories, and special books and activities! This class is for those who are 24-36 months old wit...

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Book with footprints

Book Babies ~Pre-Walkers (0-12 mos.)

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:30am
Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Kids, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

Join Miss Marie for Book Baby (Pre-Walkers) Storytime series with songs, rhymes, bounces, and a special book! This class is for those who are 0-12 months old with a caregiver. Depe...

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Book with Heart

3-5's Storytime

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Kontulis Family Storytime Room + Program Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Kids, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

 Join Miss Dajana for 3-5’s Storytime series with songs, rhymes, felts, special books and activities! This class is for those who are 3-5 years old with a caregiver. Regi...

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STEAM LAB for Ages 10-16

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 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:

Welcome to STEAM Lab!  This time is for students ages 10-16 to use the MakerLab, try new equipment and deepen skills. Teen volunteers will be on hand to help assist.  The...

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a book with a tail and music notes on the cover and spine

Tales for Tots (18-36 mos.)

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Kids, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

 Join Miss Dajana for Tales for Tots Storytime series with songs, rhymes, felts, and special books! This class is for those who are 18-36 months old with a caregiver. REG...

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Required
Number two in a clock

Time for 2's

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Kontulis Family Storytime Room + Program Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Kids, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

Join Miss Rebecca for an 8-week Twos Storytime series with songs, rhymes, felt-board stories, and special books and activities! This class is for those who are 24-36 months old wit...

Closed
Required
Dancer in front of water

Dance On The Green: Classic Variations by NEAD Students

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Merrill Event Lawn at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Featured, Music & Performances
Age Group:
Kids, Ages 0-5, Grades K-5, Tweens & Teens, Adults, All Ages/Families
Event Details:

The students of New England Academy of Dance (NEAD) have been working diligently to prepare for the Youth American Grand Prix (YAGP) competition. It is the world's largest dance ne...

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Rainbow dove flying out of a book

Social Justice Book Group for Grades 5-8: Be the Change You Want to See

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 7:15pm - 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:

Each month, leaders from LiveGirl, S.T.A.R., and New Canaan Library guide participants in thoughtful discussion and creative activities to explore the social issues these books add...

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Number two in a clock

Time for 2's

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Kontulis Family Storytime Room + Program Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Kids, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

 Join Miss Dajana for a 8-week Twos Storytime series with songs, rhymes, felt-board stories, and special books and activities! This class is for those who are 24-36 months old...

Closed
Required
Book with Heart

3-5's Storytime

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Kontulis Family Storytime Room + Program Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Kids, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

Join Miss Marie for 3-5’s Storytime with songs, rhymes, felts, and special books and activities! This class is for those who are 3-5 years old with a caregiver. Registration f...

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Required
Babies' footprints in open book

Book Babies (0-23 Months)

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Kontulis Family Storytime Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Storytimes & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Kids, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

Join Miss Marie for Book Babies Storytime with songs, rhymes, bounces, and a special book! This class is for those who are 0-23 months old with a caregiver.   

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Required

Code Club with Fairfield Python Association

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-5, Tweens & Teens
Event Details:

Join high school volunteers from the St. Luke’s chapter of the Fairfield Python Association for a three part Python coding workshop. Each week will focus on a coding concept with a...

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Orchestra Lumos with a green star burst

Reading and Rhythm with Orchestra Lumos and Music Together

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Music & Performances
Age Group:
Kids, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

Reading and Rhythm! Join Orchestra Lumos and Music Together of Fairfield County as they present an interactive concert for infants, toddlers and preschool age children an...

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A child playing with sensory toys

Stories, Songs and Senses for Ages 12-36 Months

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Kontulis Family Storytime Room + Program Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Kids, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

Stories, Songs, and Senses is a sensory play class for children 12 months - 3 years old and their caregiver. Class will begin with a story and songs. Then it's time to get mes...

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Required

STEAM LAB for Ages 10-16

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 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:

Welcome to STEAM Lab!  This time is for students ages 10-16 to use the MakerLab, try new equipment and deepen skills. Teen volunteers will be on hand to help assist.  The...

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The Twice-Exceptional Network Presents: Parent Connection Circle - Walking the Journey Together

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults, All Ages/Families
Event Details:

Join The Twice-Exceptional Network on the 3rd Thursday of each month for a supportive gathering where parents of twice-exceptional children can connect, share, and find community. ...

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Green bookworm reading and smiling

Little Bookworms: Book Group for Grades K-1

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Kontulis Family Storytime Room + Program Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Book Groups, Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-5
Event Details:

Join Miss Rebecca for our K-1st Book Club, featuring hands-on games and crafts! This month, we will read I Am a Dragon! A Squabble and a Quibble by Sabina Hahn and D...

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"Butterflies, Bunnies, Turtles and Frogs" Painting Exploration with Teaching Artist Marta Kot for Ages 3-5

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture
Age Group:
Kids, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

Children will celebrate the season while learning new techniques, mixing colors, and painting on stretched canvas. Best for children ages 3-5. Teaching Artist details:Hav...

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Peaceful Pages and Playful Minds: An Adaptive Storytime for Ages 3-7

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Kontulis Family Storytime Room + Program Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Special Programs & Outreach, Storytimes & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Kids, Ages 0-5, Grades K-5
Event Details:

Developed in consultation with Inclusive Together, this is a monthly storytime especially designed for children with special needs and their families, as well as those who prefer a...

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Picture of Cary Wang playing piano

Learn to play piano through your favorite movie themes for Ages 6-12

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Music & Performances, Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-5
Event Details:

Join accomplished pianist and teen volunteer Cary Wang to learn to play piano through your favorite movie themes. Children should have a some piano experience. Best for ages 6-12.&...

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Colored Pencil Lesson for Grades 3-5: My Dinner Table

Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting, Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-5
Event Details:

Do you love to draw? Join NCHS art students for a fun-filled, hour-long drawing class on Sunday afternoon! We will be drawing our dream dinner table, with our favorite dishes an...

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Creative Writing Corner for Grades 3-5: Write Your Own Scavenger Hunt!

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-5
Event Details:

Are you a writer in grades 3-5? Join Miss Rebecca to write, write, write! This month, we will talk about descriptive language and then put our descriptive writing skills to the tes...

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Words Golden Bites Kitchen

Preschool Cooking with Golden Bites Kitchen for Ages 3-5

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Kend Family Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Kids, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

Get ready for a fun and delicious hands-on experience in our Preschool Kids Pizza Class! Little chefs will roll up their sleeves and dive into the world of pizza-making as they str...

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Radiant Reviewers Book Group for Grades 4-6

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 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? The Radiant Reviewers are reading Eowulf by Mike Cavallaro this month. Passionate readers in grades 4 to 6, join Miss Rebecca to learn how prof...

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