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Dungeons & Dragons for ages 12 to 18 - Witchlight Carnival Group 1

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Event Details:

Once every eight years, the fantastic Witchlight Carnival touches down on your world, bringing joy to one settlement after the next. Its owners, Mister Witch and Mister Light, know...

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

Pizza & Pages: Grades 6-8

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 7:15pm - 8:00pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Event Details:

Middle schoolers in grades 6-8, join us each month for a book discussion, games, and pizza. You can pick up each month's selection at the Library to read at home before the meeting...

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

Chessin1Day for Ages 12 to 18

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Event Details:

Beginner chess players ages 12 to 18, join Chessin1day.com  rated chess instructors to learn everything you need to know to get started. The teen instructors wi...

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

Dungeons & Dragons Campaign for ages 12-18: Candlekeep Mysteries

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Event Details:

Candlekeep attracts scholars like a flame attracts moths. Historians, sages, and others who crave knowledge flock to this library fortress to peruse its vast collection of books, s...

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

Dungeons & Dragons for ages 12 to 18 - Witchlight Carnival Group 2

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Event Details:

Once every eight years, the fantastic Witchlight Carnival touches down on your world, bringing joy to one settlement after the next. Its owners, Mister Witch and Mister Light, know...

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

Optical Illusion: Painting Class for Teens (12-18)

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Making & Crafting
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Event Details:

Learn how to paint an optical illusion and trick the eye! All skill levels are welcome. Please pre-register.

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Required
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.
This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group.

Bollywood Dance at the Library

Saturday, June 1, 2024 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...

Open
Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Next Chapter Book Discussion

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens, Adults
Event Details:

The Next Chapter Book Club is a social, community-based book club for older teens and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who enjoy reading or listening to stor...

Open
Required
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.

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

Parent Perspectives: Navigating the Journey of 2e Children

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
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:

If your child is gifted but requires additional support with emotional regulation or different learning needs, then they might be 2e! Join us to connect with a supportive community...

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Required
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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Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Don't Get in a Pickle(ball)! Injury Avoidance Workshop for Pickleball Players

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Featured, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Don’t get sidelined with Pickleball Injuries! America’s newest sports craze is fun for the whole family, easy to learn, and a great workout - but in a fast-paced game, injuries can...

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Required
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group.

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...

Open
Required
This event is in the "Kids" group.
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 Rosy Road: Book Club Intro and Meetup for Parents of Middle- and High School-Aged Children

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Bartlett Terrace at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults, All Ages/Families
Event Details:

Parents of autistic or other neurodivergent children ages 11-18: Let’s check in with each other before the end of the school year. What have you got planned? Anything you are ...

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

STEAM LAB for Ages 10-16

Wednesday, June 12, 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 exploring the limitations and flexibilities of paper! We'll take a closer look at how paper is made, take on some engineering challenges and make some surprising t...

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

Sewing Basics for Ages 8-12

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens & Teens
Event Details:

Join us for an introduction to sewing machines.  This class is intended for absolute beginners between the ages of 8 and 12!  Instructor LeeAnn will walk students through...

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Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Next Chapter Book Discussion

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens, Adults
Event Details:

The Next Chapter Book Club is a social, community-based book club for older teens and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who enjoy reading or listening to stor...

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

STEAM LAB for Ages 10-16

Wednesday, June 19, 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:

In keeping with our summer reading theme, we're blasting off into space!  This week we will focus on constellations!  We'll start by learning about different constellatio...

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Required
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.
This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group.

Summer Reading Kick-off: Star Gazer

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Kids, Ages 0-5, Grades K-5, Tweens & Teens, All Ages/Families
Event Details:

New Canaan Library is inviting you to kick off our summer reading program! Join us for a gryphon egg scavenger hunt around the first floor of the library, enjoy Mythical drinks in ...

Open
Required
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.

Quiz Game Book Group for Grades 4-6

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kontulis Family Storytime Room 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 entering grades 4 to 6, join us once a month for the Quiz Game Book Group! Each month, we'll assign a book for...

Open
Required
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.

Engineering for Space Demonstration for Grades 5-8th

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Grades K-5, Tweens & Teens
Event Details:

Join the Sacred Heart University's Discovery Science Center & Planetarium for a Engineering for space program.  It’s hard enough to escape the Earth’s gravitational pul...

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

2-Day Sewing Camp for Ages 8-12

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens & Teens
Event Details:

Join us for an mini sewing camp to get kids familiar with the sewing machines.  This class is beginner friendly for ages 8 and 12!  Instructor LeeAnn will walk students t...

Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Next Chapter Book Discussion

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens, Adults
Event Details:

The Next Chapter Book Club is a social, community-based book club for older teens and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who enjoy reading or listening to stor...

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

2-Day Sewing Camp for Ages 8-12

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens & Teens
Event Details:

Join us for an mini sewing camp to get kids familiar with the sewing machines.  This class is beginner friendly for ages 8 and 12!  Instructor LeeAnn will walk students t...

Required