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Chair Yoga

Monday, May 5, 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, May 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community 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 ...

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

Intermediate ESL Class

Monday, May 5, 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, May 6, 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 "Tweens & Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Great Films Series: Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:15pm
Jim and Dede Bartlett Auditorium at New Canaan Library
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens, Adults
Event Details:

In 1952, Sight and Sound film magazine had the novel idea of asking critics to name the greatest films of all time. The tradition became decennial, increasing in size and prestige ...

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

Spanish Conversation Group for Adults

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Craig B. Tate Conference 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.

Computer Basics: Digital Privacy

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Your search habits and browsing history are virtual goldmines for marketers and big corporations. In this class, you will learn strategies and tools to help control what infor...

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Required
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Dance On The Green: Classic Variations by NEAD Students

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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:

The students of New England Academy of Dance (NEAD) have been working diligently to prepare for the Youth American Grand Prix (YAGP) competition. It is the world's largest dance ne...

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

NBC's Vicky Nguyen Boat Baby: A Memoir

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

Vicky Nguyen's remarkable memoir about her family’s harrowing escape from Communist Vietnam to the United States serves as a love letter to America and potent reminder of its promi...

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

Diamond Painting for Adults: Mini Magnets

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Making & Crafting
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In this workshop, participants will create a uniquely designed mini magnet. Diamond painting is like paint by numbers, but using small gemstones instead of paint. Each partici...

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Writing Tips: Sensory Language

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Featured
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Writing with sensory language brings the reader’s experience of a story's scenes, characters, and actions to life for a more satisfying read.  The five senses of touch, see, s...

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

Next Steps in Genealogy: A 3 session Workshop

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In this three-week workshop, participants will work to explore their family tree. Instructor Andrew Zappelli will assist you in pursuing your research in this collaborative, group ...

Open
Required
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.

Chess Tournament: A Blitz Chess Event; Open to All Levels

Sunday, May 11, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Grades K-5, Tweens & Teens, Adults, All Ages/Families
Event Details:

This tournament, organized by the 32 Pieces Chess Club, is open to all ages 6+. Please see the attached flyer for tournament details. Check-in ends at 12:30pm. Round 1 st...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chair Yoga

Monday, May 12, 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, May 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community 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 ...

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

Home Energy Solutions

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Jim and Dede Bartlett Auditorium at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn about potential money-saving home energy solutions that also reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on fossil fuels. A panel discussion hosted by Planet New Canaan will...

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intermediate ESL Class

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference 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, May 13, 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 "Tweens & Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Next Chapter Book Discussion

Tuesday, May 13, 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 "Adults" group.

Spanish Conversation Group for Adults

Tuesday, May 13, 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.

Spring Edition Author Talk & Lunch

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Authors & Lectures, Featured, Fundraisers
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Don’t miss our annual SPRING EDITION author talk and lunch featuring ERIC PUCHNER, author of Dream State. An Oprah Book Club pick, Dream State was an instant New York Times Bestsel...

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, May 15, 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 on the 3rd Thursday of each month for a supportive gathering where parents of twice-exceptional children can connect, share, and find community. ...

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Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Arts at the Library: Learn the Art of Mosaic for First Timers

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Making & Crafting
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Discover the timeless craft of mosaic art in our engaging two-session workshop at the library. Mosaic is a 4000-year-old art form that uses bits of decorative glass, tiles, an...

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Get Started With Your Digital Library!

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In this class, reference librarian James will walk you through downloading and using Libby and Hoopla, our most popular apps that put books, audiobooks, movies, magazines and more ...

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Required