Event List

New Canaan Library is pleased to welcome Dina Powell McCormick as she discusses her new book, Who Believed in You? with Library CEO, Ellen Sullivan Crovatto. The book, co-authored ...

Embark on a delicious spring journey to the culinary heart of this season’s best. Join Chef Catherine Macdonald of Tastebuds CT for a captivating cooking demonstration where you’ll...

This three-week workshop provides a foundational introduction to genealogical research. Participants will gain practical skills in constructing family trees and developing effectiv...

Writing a memoir can be tricky, if not frustrating.  Telling personal or familial truths can be emotional and prompts the “editor” in one’s head to intervene and upend the wri...

This moss art workshop will explore the use of natural materials to create an assemblage landscape painting. Moss Art uses art materials found in nature to create one-of-a-kin...

For Ralph Waldo Emerson and the circle of radical thinkers and writers he inspired, only a new poetry for a new American nation could fulfill the true promise of Transcendentalism....

A riotous musical, complete with audience participation, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a delightful den of comedic genius. This fast-paced crowd pleaser follows an ...

A riotous musical, complete with audience participation, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a delightful den of comedic genius. This fast-paced crowd pleaser follows an ...

Award-winning poet Barb Jennes (Ridgefield Poet Laureate, 2020-2023) will lead a weekly generative workshop in which participants will read and discuss a series of thematically rel...

This two-session workshop will explore the properties of color, examining the meanings of hue, chroma, and value. The classes will consist of a visual presentation that reviews the...

Get your 2024 taxes filed for free at New Canaan Library through SimplifyCT. SimplifyCT uses VITA, a secure, Internal Revenue Service (IRS) certified program that’s been developed ...

The waitlist is now closed because it is currently near 200 people for our 325 person event. We're sorry to disappoint you and hope you will sign up for the library newsletter to b...

In this workshop learn the basics of creating a spreadsheet using Microsoft Excel. Topics include entering data and formulas, moving and copying data, formatting & learning how...

Join us as our ESL classes continue this Spring with Intermediate English Language Learning Mondays at 6:30 pm.Students will discuss current events, American culture, and fun facts...

Open Tech is a weekly drop-in program held every Tuesday from 2:00-4:00 PM. If you need help with email, smartphones/tablets, social media, or accessing our digital library, stop b...

¿No hablas español? Would you like to learn? We are reintroducing our Spanish Conversation group, designed for individuals at all levels of Spanish proficiency. Whether you're a be...

Dr. Paul Alan Cox, renowned ethnobotanist and Director of Brain Chemistry Labs, shares insights on longevity and cognitive health. His research on natural compounds has led to grou...

This two-session workshop will explore the properties of color, examining the meanings of hue, chroma, and value. The classes will consist of a visual presentation that reviews the...

In this lecture, ArtScapades will look at the history of fashion in art, and works of art that highlight fashion, ranging from the most basic to the most coveted garments and accou...

This three-week workshop provides a foundational introduction to genealogical research. Participants will gain practical skills in constructing family trees and developing effectiv...

The 2025 Conversations with Business Leaders speaker will be Emilie Rubinfeld, Global President of New York-based luxury fashion house Carolina Herrera. In conversation w...

Don't fall for a scam! In this class, learn how to identify and protect yourself from common internet scams. You will also learn about the benefits of two-factor authentication, an...