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Open Tech

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 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, October 29, 2024 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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group.

Around the World: Day of the Dead for 7-9 years old

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Making & Crafting
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-5
Event Details:

Let's explore cultures, traditions and holidays through crafting! Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead is a primarily Mexican holiday full of color, joy and skeletons. Join us ...

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

Live Girl Confidence Club

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Event Details:

LiveGirl is looking for middle school girls in grades 5-8 who are interested in having a mentor, building confidence, being a leader, and most importantly, making friends! We’ll ta...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Stamford Health Presents Healthier Sleep

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Featured, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

As we approach daylight savings time on November 3, we hope you will join us for a discussion about the importance of sleep with Dr. Dominic Roca. He will cover the function of sle...

Open
Required
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.

Book Babies ~Walkers (12-23 mos.)

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 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 0-12 months old with a caregiver...

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

Virtual Computer Workshops with Career Resources, Inc.

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Online at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

New Canaan Library is excited to partner with Career Resources, Inc. to bring 8 weeks of virtual classes that will cover a variety of topics including computer basics, file managem...

Closed
Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.

Time for 2's

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 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 Rebecca for an 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 wit...

Waitlist
Required
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.

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

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 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 careg...

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

Microsoft Word Basics

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:15pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

If you are new to Microsoft Word or want to learn about the latest version of Word, this class is for you! Learn the basics of navigating the Office 365 version of Word, from creat...

Open
Required
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.

3-5's Storytime

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
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 3-5’s Storytime series with songs, rhymes, felts, special books and activities! This class is for those who are 3-5 years old with a caregiver. ...

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

Food Explorers Cooking Class for Grades 3-5

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kend Family Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-5
Event Details:

Join Food Explorers for a delicious cooking program! You’ll be making Sweet Potato Pies with a Marshmallow Whipped Cream. You’ll be using the electric mixer to make a tasty filling...

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

BookTok Book Group

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This group reads and discusses books of all genres that have trended on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram. Join Reference librarians James and Kassidy to find out wh...

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

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

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 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
Event Details:

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...

Closed
Required
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.

Tales for Tots (18-36 mos.)

Thursday, October 31, 2024 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....

Open
Required
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.

Time for 2's

Thursday, October 31, 2024 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 Rebecca for an 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 wit...

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

Cricut Making for Adults: Halloween Bookmarks

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Music & Performances, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Create a Halloween themed bookmark using the Cricut machine. Before we create our bookmarks, we will start with an introduction to the Cricut Maker- a machine that can cut and draw...

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

Arts at the Library: The Art of Drawing Workshop

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The library is pleased to offer a seven-session Drawing Art class for adults this Fall. This course offers a comprehensive foundation in drawing for both beginners and those who wi...

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

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

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Event Details:

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. The wi...

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

Learn Spanish at the Library! Beginning Spanish course

Thursday, October 31, 2024 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:

Welcome to Beginning Spanish Class at New Canaan Library. This engaging and interactive 8-week course is designed for adults with little to no experience in Spanish. This cour...

Closed
Required
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.

Time for 2's

Friday, November 1, 2024 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 an 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 month...

Closed
Required
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.

3-5's Storytime

Friday, November 1, 2024 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 Rebecca 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...

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

Code Club with Fairfield Python Association

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens & Teens
Event Details:

The St. Luke’s chapter of the Fairfield Python Association hosts a weekly Python club meeting.  Each week will focus on a coding concept with an introduction to the topic, han...

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

Sewing Project for Adults: Japanese Shopping Bag

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Making & Crafting, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

We are learning to sew a Japanese-style bag. This clever design loops the handles of the shopping bag. Easy to make in inviting fabric and lining. This class is for adult...

Waitlist
Required