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

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 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...

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

Outdoor Painting for Teens (12-18)

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Merrill Event Lawn at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Making & Crafting
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Event Details:

The weather is beautiful and we're excited to get outside and enjoy it! Join us to learn how to paint a simple sunset painting while sitting outside on the green. All skill levels ...

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

Next Chapter Book Discussion

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting 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 "Tweens & Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Rising Seniors: College Application Timeline

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Featured, Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Rising seniors, you have a lot coming up in the next year as you navigate your college essays and applications, in addition to your regularly scheduled schoolwork & e...

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

STEAM LAB for Ages 10-16

Wednesday, May 28, 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...

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

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

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 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...

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

Dungeons & Dragons Campaign for ages 12-18: Curse of Strahd

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Kontulis Family Storytime Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Event Details:

Under raging storm clouds, the vampire Count Strahd von Zarovich stands silhouetted against the ancient walls of Castle Ravenloft. Rumbling thunder pounds the castle spires. The wi...

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

Pizza & Pages: Grades 6-8

Thursday, May 29, 2025 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, board game, and pizza. You can pick up each month's selection at the Library to read at home before the me...

Open
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.

PERFORMER REGISTRATION: New Canaan's Got Talent (Grades 1-12)

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Music & Performances, Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Kids, Ages 0-5, Grades K-5, Tweens & Teens, All Ages/Families
Event Details:

Have a special talent? Come show it off at the New Canaan’s Got Talent, Talent Show. All children in grades 1- 12 are welcome to participate in the show! Children can showcase any ...

Open
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.

AUDIENCE REGISTRATION: New Canaan's Got Talent

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Music & Performances, Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Kids, Ages 0-5, Grades K-5, Tweens & Teens, All Ages/Families
Event Details:

New Canaan's got talent--and this is your chance to see it! From magic tricks to playing an instrument, children in grades 1 to 12 will show off their special talents in our talent...

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

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

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 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...

Closed
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.

Shakespeare on the Sound Apprentice Company: Macbeth for KIDS!

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Merrill Event Lawn at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Music & Performances, Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-5, Tweens & Teens, All Ages/Families
Event Details:

A 30-minute interactive version of our season’s show appropriate for students in grades K-5 as well as the adult who is a kid at heart. Experience this brand new adaptation of one ...

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

Next Chapter Book Discussion

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting 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 "Tweens & Teens" group.

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

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 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...

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

Thursday, June 12, 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 each month for a supportive gathering where parents of twice-exceptional children can connect, share, and find community. Twice-exceptional (2e) ...

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

Dungeons & Dragons Campaign for ages 12-18: Curse of Strahd

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Kontulis Family Storytime Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Event Details:

Under raging storm clouds, the vampire Count Strahd von Zarovich stands silhouetted against the ancient walls of Castle Ravenloft. Rumbling thunder pounds the castle spires. The wi...

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

Next Chapter Book Discussion

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting 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.

Celebrate July 4th with Golden Bites Kitchen for Grades 6th-12th

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Kend Family Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens & Teens
Event Details:

Join us for a hands-on workshop where teens will learn to create two fun snacks! In celebration of July 4th we will be making Red, white, and blue cake pops and 4th of July Ch...

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.

Typing Tuesday for Ages 8+

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-5, Tweens & Teens
Event Details:

Increase your comfort with the keyboard this summer.  Typing is an essential skill for coding, research and digital literacy, but takes practice.  We will use Typing Club...

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.

Typing Tuesday for Ages 8+

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-5, Tweens & Teens
Event Details:

Increase your comfort with the keyboard this summer.  Typing is an essential skill for coding, research and digital literacy, but takes practice.  We will use Typing Club...

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

Pizza with Golden Bites Kitchen for Grades 6-12

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kend Family Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens & Teens
Event Details:

Love pizza? In this class, we’ll talk about what makes a great pizza dough, from fermentation to flavor. You’ll get hands-on with stretching, shaping, and topping your own pizza wh...

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

Sewing Machine First Time for Ages 8-12

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:45am
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 who have never used a sewing machine before between the ages of 8 and 12!  ...

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

Sewing Machine First Time for Ages 8-12

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:45pm
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 who have never used a sewing machine before between the ages of 8 and 12!  ...

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

Fairfield County Dance Festival on the Green

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
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:

Join us on the green for a glorious evening of dance. The Thomas/Ortiz Dance Company and East Coast Contemporary Ballet are coming to the library as a part of a series of...

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