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Family Passover Program

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting, Special Programs & Outreach, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Grades K-5, Tweens & Teens, All Ages/Families
Event Details:

Children, teens, and their families, join us to learn about significant Passover symbols and to design a special Passover seder plate, afikoman bag, and plague-inspired finger pupp...

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Required
Circus Moves

Adaptive Circus Program

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Kids, All Ages/Families
Event Details:

Join Circus Moves for a special adaptive program for children with special needs and their families. Balancing, bouncing, tossing, trying, spinning, smiling, jumping, juggling, and...

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Required

The Power of Collaboration: Fostering Family Support for Teen Success!

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens, Adults, All Ages/Families
Event Details:

The Ram Council Foundation, Inc. will host their annual parent/teen town-wide forum, entitled “The Power of Collaboration: Fostering Family Support for Teen Success,” at New Canaan...

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Required

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

Thursday, April 24, 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) ...

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Required
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Open-ended Art Exploration with Barbara Rucci

Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Making & Crafting
Age Group:
Kids, Ages 0-5, Grades K-5, All Ages/Families
Event Details:

Famlies can drop in to come make art with Barbara Rucci! We will have 3 different art stations where you can explore your creativity. No registration needed, this is a drop-in...

Bugs and Blooms: Story, Craft, and Art Exploration at the Carriage Barn

Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting, Special Programs & Outreach, Storytimes & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Kids, Ages 0-5, Grades K-5, All Ages/Families
Event Details:

Join Miss Rebecca at the Carriage Barn Arts Center for a bugs and blooms-themed story time and a special craft. Then explore the Carriage Barn’s latest exhibit with your ...

Offsite Event
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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

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...

Mother & Teen Cooking Class for Grades 6th and up

Sunday, May 11, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Kend Family Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens, All Ages/Families
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and interactive cooking class designed for mothers and their teens! In this hands-on session, you’ll work together to create a delicious and refreshing cold pasta...

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Required

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

PERFORMER REGISTRATION: New Canaan's Got Talent (Grades 1-8)

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- 8 are welcome to participate in the show! Children can showcase any t...

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Required

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 8 will show off their special talents in our talent ...

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Required

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

Drop-in Petting Zoo with Xen's Creatures

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Anderson Terrace at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Kids, Ages 0-5, Grades K-5, All Ages/Families
Event Details:

Xen's Critters will join us and bring her Farm Friends Petting Zoo! There will be a playpen filled with baby goats, sheep, bunnies, chickens, ducks, and guinea pigs. Guests can go ...