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Local Water Conditions and Conservation

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Adults
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An illuminating conversation between local water experts on the condition of our local waterways and aquifers, and why conservation is necessary for biodiversity and supplies of clean water for our consumption.

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

A Conversation on CT Energy Costs

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Adults
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State Senator Ryan Fazio and State Representative Tom O'Dea will give a presentation on CT’s electric costs and a plan to reduce them. The program features Q&A. 

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

Spanish Conversation Group for Adults

Tuesday, April 22, 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
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¿No hablas español? Would you like to learn? We are reintroducing our Spanish Conversation group, designed for individuals at all levels of Spanish proficiency.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.

Dungeons & Dragons for ages 12 to 18 - Witchlight Carnival Group 2

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
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Once every eight years, the fantastic Witchlight Carnival touches down on your world, bringing joy to one settlement after the next. Its owners, Mister Witch and Mister Light, know how to put on a good show.

Closed
Registration Required
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 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
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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 Library (Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium).

Open
Registration Required
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, 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
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Join The Twice-Exceptional Network each month for a supportive gathering where parents of twice-exceptional children can connect, share, and find community.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.

Dungeons & Dragons Oneshot: Reclamation of Sky Tower (Ages 12 to 18)

Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 12:30pm - 5:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
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Ascend the floating tower in an epic dungeon crawl to defeat a mad chaos sorcerer!

We will take a break from 2:30 to 3 for snacks (provided). Please pre-register. 

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group.
This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group.

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
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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 family!

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intermediate French Conversation Class

Monday, April 28, 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
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Our French Conversation class focuses on culture, conversation, vocabulary, and basic grammar. Students will engage in various activities to practice the language.

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

Intermediate ESL Class

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Adults
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Join us as our ESL classes continue this Spring with Intermediate English Language Learning Mondays at 6:30 pm.

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

Social Media, AI, and Online Gaming with the New Canaan Police Department

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Adults
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How to safely navigate social media (X, Instagram, Tik Tok, Snapchat), Artificial Intelligence (pretending to be someone who they are not) and on-line Gaming (knowing who you're playing with).

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

Spanish Conversation Group for Adults

Tuesday, April 29, 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
:

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

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

An Evening with Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia, John Sullivan

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Authors & Lectures, Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Adults
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For weeks before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, John J. Sullivan, the U.S. ambassador in Moscow, was warning that it would happen. When troops finally crossed the border, he was woken in the middle of the night with a prearranged code.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.

Dungeons & Dragons for ages 12 to 18 - Witchlight Carnival Group 1

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
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Once every eight years, the fantastic Witchlight Carnival touches down on your world, bringing joy to one settlement after the next. Its owners, Mister Witch and Mister Light, know how to put on a good show.

Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.

Dungeons & Dragons Campaign for ages 12-18: Curse of Strahd

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Kontulis Family Storytime Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
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Under raging storm clouds, the vampire Count Strahd von Zarovich stands silhouetted against the ancient walls of Castle Ravenloft. Rumbling thunder pounds the castle spires.

Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group.

Learn to play piano through your favorite movie themes for Ages 6-12

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Music & Performances, Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-5
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Join accomplished pianist and teen volunteer Cary Wang to learn to play piano through your favorite movie themes. Children should have a some piano experience.

Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group.

UNIQUE Series Concert: Yes, Please!

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Music & Performances, Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-5
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The UNIQUE team is developing positive attitudes with their beautiful music. You will positively love it!!! 

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group.

Watercolor Lesson for Grades 3-5: Mother’s Day Card

Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting, Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-5
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Happy Mother’s Day! Join NCHS art students for a fun-filled, hour-long class on Sunday afternoon to design Mother’s Day cards with watercolor. We’ll first familiarize ourselves with watercolor techniques and design our cards.

Waitlist
Registration 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
:

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

Open
Registration 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
:

Join us as our ESL classes continue this Spring with Intermediate English Language Learning Mondays at 6:30 pm.

Open
Registration Required
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
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Music & Performances, Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Adults
:

In 1952, Sight and Sound film magazine had the idea of asking critics to name the greatest films of all time.

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

Spanish Conversation Group for Adults

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

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

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.

Dungeons & Dragons for ages 12 to 18 - Witchlight Carnival Group 2

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
:

Once every eight years, the fantastic Witchlight Carnival touches down on your world, bringing joy to one settlement after the next. Its owners, Mister Witch and Mister Light, know how to put on a good show.

Closed
Registration 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
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This tournament, organized by the 32 Pieces Chess Club, is open to all ages 6+. Please see the attached flyer