Thanksgiving Holiday Library Hours

The Library will close at 5PM on Wednesday, Nov. 27, and will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29.  Happy Thanksgiving!

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Whole-Family Gallery Exploration and Art Project

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 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, Tweens & Teens, All Ages/Families
Event Details:

Bring the whole family and join Miss Rebecca to explore the My Story Revealed exhibit in the Library's Lightburn Gallery, then work together to create an art project that tells a p...

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Is Your Child Meeting Speech and Language Milestones?

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Kids, Adults, All Ages/Families
Event Details:

Do you have questions about your child's speech and language development? Wondering if they’re hitting the right milestones, or if you should be concerned about a delay? Join us fo...

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Monday Music with Kurt Gallagher

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Music & Performances
Age Group:
Kids, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

Join Kurt Gallagher as he plays some favorite kids’ songs for 45 minutes of fun! Best for families with children ages 5 and under! Drop-in for the first 150 families to arrive...

Creative Writing Corner for Grades 3-5

Monday, January 13, 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 visit the My Story Revealed exhibit in the Library's Lightburn Gallery. We will imagin...

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Number two in a clock

Time for 2's

Tuesday, January 14, 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 Marie for an 7-week Twos Storytime series with songs, rhymes, felt-board stories, and special books and marching! This class is for those who are 24-36 months o...

Required
Book with footprints

Book Babies ~Walkers (12-23 mos.)

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Kontulis Family Storytime Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Kids, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

Join Miss Rebecca for Book Babies (Walkers) Storytime with songs, rhymes, bounces, and a special book! This class is for those who are 12-23 months old with a caregiver. Depending ...

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An illustration of brightly colored snacks, board games, and crafts.

Just Here for the Snacks for Ages 7-11 Years

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Book Groups, Making & Crafting
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-5
Event Details:

Just Here for the Snacks is a book group designed for kids, ages 7-11 years old, who are not into reading. This month Miss Rebecca will share Game Day Football: An Interactive Spor...

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Book with footprints

Book Babies ~Walkers (12-23 mos.)

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 9:15am - 10:00am
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 (Walkers) Storytime series with songs, rhymes, bounces, and a special book! This class is for those who are 12-23 months old with a caregive...

Required
Number two in a clock

Time for 2's

Wednesday, January 15, 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 a 7-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 with...

Required
Book with footprints

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

Wednesday, January 15, 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 careg...

Required
Book with Heart

3-5's Storytime

Wednesday, January 15, 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. ...

Required

STEAM LAB for Ages 10-16

Wednesday, January 15, 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. &nbs...

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Math Art for Grades 1-2

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
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
Event Details:

Children in grades 1 and 2, join Miss Rebecca for 5 weeks of hands-on, games and crafts that will level up your math skills! This is an ongoing club. Please plan to attend for all ...

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

Tales for Tots (18-36 mos.)

Thursday, January 16, 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....

Required
Number two in a clock

Time for 2's

Thursday, January 16, 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 a 7-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 with...

Required

Quiz Game Book Group for Grades 4-6

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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 a fan of Jeopardy? Ready to put your memory to the test? Kids in grades 4 to 6, join us once a month for the Quiz Game Book Group! Each month, we'll assign a book for you t...

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Number two in a clock

Time for 2's

Friday, January 17, 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 7-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...

Required
Book with Heart

3-5's Storytime

Friday, January 17, 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...

Required

Gentle Crafting for Ages 10-16: DIY Journals

Friday, January 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Making & Crafting
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-5, Tweens & Teens
Event Details:

Wind down from the school-week with a gentle crafting project.  This month we will learning book binding skills to create journals.  We'll create our first book together ...

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Picture of James Darling with Guitar

Preschool Sing Along with James Darling

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Music & Performances
Age Group:
Kids, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

Join us as we have a fun 30 minute sing-along with James Darling! “Sing With Me” is an energetic family sing-along experience with live music led by guitarist and singer, Mr. ...

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Bollywood Beats: Family Dance Celebration

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:30am
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Music & Performances
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-5, Tweens & Teens, All Ages/Families
Event Details:

Get ready for a thrilling and high-energy Bollywood workout dance class! It's your chance to experience an exciting workout set to intense, rhythmic beats while bonding as a family...

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Realistic Drawing Lesson for Grades 3-5: Common Objects

Sunday, January 19, 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 a few NCHS art students for a fun-filled, hour-long drawing class on Sunday afternoon! In this lesson, students will draw common objects with both real-li...

Required
Number two in a clock

Time for 2's

Tuesday, January 21, 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 Marie for an 7-week Twos Storytime series with songs, rhymes, felt-board stories, and special books and marching! This class is for those who are 24-36 months o...

Required
Book with footprints

Book Babies ~Walkers (12-23 mos.)

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Kontulis Family Storytime Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Kids, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

Join Miss Rebecca for Book Babies (Walkers) Storytime with songs, rhymes, bounces, and a special book! This class is for those who are 12-23 months old with a caregiver. Depending ...

Required