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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Music & Performances
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens, Adults
Event Details:

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 ...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Read & Respond: A Generative Poetry-Writing Workshop with Barb Jennes

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Featured
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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...

Waitlist
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Arts at the Library: 2 Session Color Theory Workshop for Adults

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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...

Waitlist
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

VITA Free Tax Preparation

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 11:00am - 5:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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 ...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chair Yoga

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

We are pleased to continue our partnership with the New Canaan YMCA to bring you Chair Yoga.With the support of a chair, this gentle Chair Yoga class will help you improve postural...

Cancelled
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Babs Costello (aka Brunch with Babs) Presents: "EVERY DAY with BABS: 101 Family-Friendly Dinners"

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Authors & Lectures, Featured
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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...

Waitlist
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Introduction to Microsoft Excel: Fundamentals

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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...

Waitlist
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intermediate ESL Class

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Open Tech

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spanish Conversation Group for Adults

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

¿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...

Open
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Create Your Own Blue Zone with Dr. Paul Alan Cox

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Featured, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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...

Open
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Arts at the Library: 2 Session Color Theory Workshop for Adults

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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...

Waitlist
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fashion in Art: From Cloth to Canvas

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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...

Open
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Getting Started With Genealogy: A 3 Session Workshop

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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

Closed
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Conversations with Business Leaders: Emilie Rubinfeld

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Authors & Lectures, Featured
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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...

Open
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Computer Basics: Tech Security

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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...

Open
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Opening Reception: Impressionism Then and Now

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lightburn Gallery at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us to celebrate the opening of our Spring/Summer 2025 exhibition, Impressionism Then and Now: Dmitri Wright and the American Lineage. Featuring historic works of American Impr...

Open
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Gentle Yoga

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Registration opens on 3/31/25 at 9am.We have teamed up with the New Canaan YMCA to create a tranquil, foundation-building class designed to introduce new students to yoga, as well ...

Waitlist
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Read & Respond: A Generative Poetry-Writing Workshop with Barb Jennes

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Featured
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This is class 2 of 4 in the series.Award-winning poet Barb Jennes (Ridgefield Poet Laureate, 2020-2023) will lead a weekly generative workshop in which participants will read and d...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

VITA Free Tax Preparation

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 5:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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 ...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chair Yoga

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

We are pleased to continue our partnership with the New Canaan YMCA to bring you Chair Yoga.With the support of a chair, this gentle Chair Yoga class will help you improve postural...

Open
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intermediate French Conversation Class

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Our French Conversation class focuses on culture, conversation, vocabulary, and basic grammar. Students will engage in various activities to practice the language. We will explore ...

Waitlist
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intermediate ESL Class

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Open Tech

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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...