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Dancer in front of water

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...

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Number two in a clock

Time for 2's

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Kontulis Family Storytime Room + Program Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Kids, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

 Join Miss Dajana for a 8-week Twos Storytime series with songs, rhymes, felt-board stories, and special books and activities! This class is for those who are 24-36 months old...

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Book with Heart

3-5's Storytime

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Kontulis Family Storytime Room + Program Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Kids, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

Join Miss Marie for 3-5’s Storytime with songs, rhymes, felts, and special books and activities! This class is for those who are 3-5 years old with a caregiver. Registration f...

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Babies' footprints in open book

Book Babies (0-23 Months)

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Kontulis Family Storytime Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Storytimes & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Kids, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

Join Miss Marie for Book Babies Storytime with songs, rhymes, bounces, and a special book! This class is for those who are 0-23 months old with a caregiver.   

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Orchestra Lumos with a green star burst

Reading and Rhythm with Orchestra Lumos and Music Together

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Music & Performances
Age Group:
Kids, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

Reading and Rhythm! Join Orchestra Lumos and Music Together of Fairfield County as they present an interactive concert for infants, toddlers and preschool age children an...

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A child playing with sensory toys

Stories, Songs and Senses for Ages 12-36 Months

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Kontulis Family Storytime Room + Program Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Kids, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

Stories, Songs, and Senses is a sensory play class for children 12 months - 3 years old and their caregiver. Class will begin with a story and songs. Then it's time to get mes...

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Required

"Butterflies, Bunnies, Turtles and Frogs" Painting Exploration with Teaching Artist Marta Kot for Ages 3-5

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture
Age Group:
Kids, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

Children will celebrate the season while learning new techniques, mixing colors, and painting on stretched canvas. Best for children ages 3-5. Teaching Artist details:Hav...

Waitlist
Required

Peaceful Pages and Playful Minds: An Adaptive Storytime for Ages 3-7

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Kontulis Family Storytime Room + Program Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Special Programs & Outreach, Storytimes & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Kids, Ages 0-5, Grades K-5
Event Details:

Developed in consultation with Inclusive Together, this is a monthly storytime especially designed for children with special needs and their families, as well as those who prefer a...

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Words Golden Bites Kitchen

Preschool Cooking with Golden Bites Kitchen for Ages 3-5

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Kend Family Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Kids, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

Get ready for a fun and delicious hands-on experience in our Preschool Kids Pizza Class! Little chefs will roll up their sleeves and dive into the world of pizza-making as they str...

Waitlist
Required

Stories and Crafts for Ages 2 and 3 Years

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Kontulis Family Storytime Room + Program Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting, Storytimes & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Kids, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

Children ages 2-3 years and their caregivers, join Miss Rebecca for a morning of stories, songs, movement, and crafts!  

Waitlist
Required
Picture of Tom Weber

Kids Music Concert with Tom Weber

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Music & Performances
Age Group:
Kids, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

Join us for 30 minutes of fun! Tom's performances are filled with interactive movement, props, singing, dancing, and lots of energetic fun! His repertoire includes original songs a...

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Outline of hands in a circle

Kid Creators: Bees and Flowers for Ages 4-6 years old

Friday, May 30, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Anderson Terrace at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Storytimes & Early Literacy, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Kids, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

Children ages 4-6 years old will join Miss Marie outside on the Anderson Terrace for a nature story followed by a fun seasonal craft. Kid Creators focuses on concepts of STEAM (Sci...

Waitlist
Required

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 ...

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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...

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Book with footprints

Book Babies ~Walkers (12-23 mos.)

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Kids, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

 Join Miss Marie for Book Baby (Walkers) Storytime series with songs, rhymes, bounces, and a special book! This class is for those who are 12-23 months old with a caregiver. D...

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Book with footprints

Book Babies ~Pre-Walkers (0-12 mos.)

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:30am
Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Kids, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

 Join Miss Marie for Book Baby (Pre-Walkers) Storytime series with songs, rhymes, bounces, and a special book! This class is for those who are 0-12 months old with a caregiver...

Required
a book with a tail and music notes on the cover and spine

Tales for Tots (18-36 mos.)

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Kids, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

 Join Miss Dajana for Tales for Tots Storytime series with songs, rhymes, felts, and special books! This class is for those who are 18-36 months old with a caregiver. REG...

Required

Drop-in Storytime on the Green!

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Anderson Terrace at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Kids, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

Join librarians out on the Merrill Event Lawn for 30 minutes of fun stories, songs and movement. Bring a blanket to spread out and enjoy the green space. Best for families wit...

Cartoon Man with guitar

Morning Music with Kurt Gallagher

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Music & Performances
Age Group:
Kids, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

Join Kurt Gallagher as he plays some favorite kids’ songs for 45 minutes of fun! Best for families with children ages 5 and under! Drop-in for the first 125 families to arrive...

Book with footprints

Book Babies ~Walkers (12-23 mos.)

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Kids, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

 Join Miss Marie for Book Baby (Walkers) Storytime series with songs, rhymes, bounces, and a special book! This class is for those who are 12-23 months old with a caregiver. D...

Required
Book with footprints

Book Babies ~Pre-Walkers (0-12 mos.)

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:30am
Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Kids, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

 Join Miss Marie for Book Baby (Pre-Walkers) Storytime series with songs, rhymes, bounces, and a special book! This class is for those who are 0-12 months old with a caregiver...

Required
a book with a tail and music notes on the cover and spine

Tales for Tots (18-36 mos.)

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Kids, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

 Join Miss Dajana for Tales for Tots Storytime series with songs, rhymes, felts, and special books! This class is for those who are 18-36 months old with a caregiver. REG...

Required

Drop-in Storytime on the Green!

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Anderson Terrace at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Kids, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

Join librarians out on the Merrill Event Lawn for 30 minutes of fun stories, songs and movement. Bring a blanket to spread out and enjoy the green space. Best for families wit...

Cartoon Man with guitar

Morning Music with Kurt Gallagher

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Music & Performances
Age Group:
Kids, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

Join Kurt Gallagher as he plays some favorite kids’ songs for 45 minutes of fun! Best for families with children ages 5 and under! Drop-in for the first 125 families to arrive...