Event List

Age Group
Age Group
Program Type

Primary tabs

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

Space Stories and Crafts for Ages 2 and 3 Years

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 9:15am - 10:00am
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 space-themed stories, songs, movement, and crafts! This class will meet for 7 weeks (9:15 a.m. Thursdays, Jun...

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

Music Concert with Kurt Gallagher

Thursday, August 1, 2024 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!

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

Math Art for Grades 1-2

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-5
Event Details:

Children entering grades 1 and 2, join Miss Rebecca for 5 days of hands-on art projects that will level up your math skills! Each day's project will incorporate math in a fun,...

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

Exhibit MAKERS for Grades 3-4

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Grades K-5
Event Details:

Our MakerLab exhibit is changing from animals to space!  At this workshop, we will use MakerLab tools to create a space-related exhibit.  This workshop will combine resea...

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

Storytime on the Green!

Friday, August 2, 2024 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...

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

Math Art for Grades 1-2

Friday, August 2, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-5
Event Details:

Children entering grades 1 and 2, join Miss Rebecca for 5 days of hands-on art projects that will level up your math skills! Each day's project will incorporate math in a fun,...

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

DIY Space Lander for Grades 3-4

Friday, August 2, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-5
Event Details:

  Children in grades 3-4 will put their engineering abilities to the test when they design and build their own space lander.  This program is intended for children ...

Required
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.
This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group.

Bollywood Dance at the Library

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 10:45am - 11:30am
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Music & Performances
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-5, Tweens & Teens, All Ages/Families
Event Details:

Get ready for a thrilling and high-energy Bollywood workout dance class! It's your chance to experience an exciting workout set to intense, rhythmic beats while bonding as a family...

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

Story Starters Camp for Grades 1-3

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-5
Event Details:

Are you a budding writer entering Grades 1 to 3? Join Miss Rebecca for a three-day storytelling–and story writing–extravaganza! We’ll play games to get imaginations flowing, then p...

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

Tales for Tots (18-36 mos.)

Tuesday, August 6, 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....

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.

Knit & Crochet Meetup on the Green

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Merrill Event Lawn at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens, Adults, All Ages/Families
Event Details:

Bring your knit or crochet project and come hang out with other knitters and crocheters on the Library green.  Bring a blanket or chair.  Limited seating will be availabl...

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

Story Starters Camp for Grades 1-3

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-5
Event Details:

Are you a budding writer entering Grades 1 to 3? Join Miss Rebecca for a three-day storytelling–and story writing–extravaganza! We’ll play games to get imaginations flowing, then p...

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

Book Babies ~Walkers (12-23 mos.)

Wednesday, August 7, 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...

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

Minecraft Adventure for Grades 3-5

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Making & Crafting, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-5
Event Details:

Have fun with STEM challenges in Minecraft!  TD3 Innovative Gaming will be our guide as we take on a series of challenges that will demand creative problem-solving and teamwor...

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, August 7, 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...

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

Story Starters Camp for Grades 1-3

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-5
Event Details:

Are you a budding writer entering Grades 1 to 3? Join Miss Rebecca for a three-day storytelling–and story writing–extravaganza! We’ll play games to get imaginations flowing, then p...

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

STEAM LAB for Ages 10-16

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens & Teens
Event Details:

In keeping with our summer reading theme, we're blasting off into space!  This week we will have fun with astronaut theme projects. Welcome to STEAM Lab!  Each week wi...

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

Space Stories and Crafts for Ages 2 and 3 Years

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 9:15am - 10:00am
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 space-themed stories, songs, movement, and crafts! This class will meet for 7 weeks (9:15 a.m. Thursdays, Jun...

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

Music Concert with Kurt Gallagher

Thursday, August 8, 2024 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!

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

Kid Creators in Space for Ages 4-6 years old

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Kontulis Family Storytime Room + Program Room 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 Dajana for a space story and a themed craft. Kid Creators in Space focuses on concepts of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, a...

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

Light-Up Constellations on the Laser Cutter for Ages 10-16

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Event Details:

We're making edge-lit acrylic displays using the laser cutter!  We'll start with an introduction to the process: edge-lit acrylic displays involve etching acrylic with your de...

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

Storytime on the Green!

Friday, August 9, 2024 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...

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

3-5's Saturday Storytime

Saturday, August 10, 2024 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 3-5 years and their caregivers, join Miss Dajana for a morning of stories, songs, movement, and crafts! This class is intended for children ages 3-5 year old. Al...

Required