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Time for 2's

Friday, April 11, 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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Required
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.

3-5's Storytime

Friday, April 11, 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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Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Computer Basics: Tech Security

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Don't fall for a scam! In this class, learn how to identify and protect yourself from common internet scams. You will also learn about the benefits of two-factor authentication, an...

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

Gentle Crafting for Ages 10-16: Greenhouse Miniatures

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Event Details:

Wind down from the school-week with a gentle crafting project. This month we'll be creating miniature paper plants.  Spend a little time assembling a model greenhouse for your...

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

Book Babies (0-23 Months)

Saturday, April 12, 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.   

Open
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, April 12, 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
Event Details:

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. Best for ages 6-12. ...

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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group.

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...

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

Opening Reception: Impressionism Then and Now

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lightburn Gallery at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us to celebrate the opening of our Spring/Summer 2025 exhibition, Impressionism Then and Now: Dmitri Wright and the American Lineage. Featuring historic works of American Impr...

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

The Battle of Ridgefield: Wargame for ages 12-18

Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Featured, Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Event Details:

On April 25, 1777, British troops landed not far from the Westport library on Compo Beach and marched north to Danbury to burn Continental Army supplies. While the American colonia...

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

Realistic Drawing Lesson for Grades 3-5: Tasty Treats

Sunday, April 13, 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
Event Details:

Do you love to draw? Join a few NCHS art students for a fun-filled, hour-long drawing class on Sunday afternoon! In this lesson, students will practice drawing their favorite snack...

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

Gentle Yoga

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Registration opens on 3/31/25 at 9am.We have teamed up with the New Canaan YMCA to create a tranquil, foundation-building class designed to introduce new students to yoga, as well ...

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

Read & Respond: A Generative Poetry-Writing Workshop with Barb Jennes

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Featured
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This is class 2 of 4 in the series.Award-winning poet Barb Jennes (Ridgefield Poet Laureate, 2020-2023) will lead a weekly generative workshop in which participants will read and d...

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

Earth Day STEAM for Grades K-2 with Cool-ology

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Making & Crafting, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-5
Event Details:

Join Cool-ology for Earth Day STEAM fun!  This is a combination of demonstration and hands-on activities that explore nature.  For students in grades K-2.Registration ope...

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

VITA Free Tax Preparation

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 5:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Get your 2024 taxes filed for free at New Canaan Library through SimplifyCT. SimplifyCT uses VITA, a secure, Internal Revenue Service (IRS) certified program that’s been developed ...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chair Yoga

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

We are pleased to continue our partnership with the New Canaan YMCA to bring you Chair Yoga.With the support of a chair, this gentle Chair Yoga class will help you improve postural...

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

TetraPak Printmaking for Grades 3-6

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-5
Event Details:

The Center for Contemporary Printmaking will introduce participants to TetraPak Printmaking, a fast, direct, and very versatile process that utilizes eco-friendly, recycled materia...

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Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intermediate French Conversation Class

Monday, April 14, 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
Event Details:

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

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

Intermediate ESL Class

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us as our ESL classes continue this Spring with Intermediate English Language Learning Mondays at 6:30 pm.Students will discuss current events, American culture, and fun facts...

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

Time for 2's

Tuesday, April 15, 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 Marie for an 8-week Twos Storytime series with songs, rhymes, felt-board stories, and special books and marching! This class is for those who are 24-36 months old w...

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

Book Babies ~Walkers (12-23 mos.)

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Kontulis Family Storytime Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Kids, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

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

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

Van Gogh Polymer Clay Sculpture for Grades K-3

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-5
Event Details:

Using photo references and a sunflower still life, young artists will learn about Van Gogh’s style, as we discuss his use of color, texture and composition. They will build this pa...

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

Open Tech

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 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, April 15, 2025 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.

Cartooning for Grades 4-6

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-5
Event Details:

And the next great cartoon artist is......YOU! Discover how cartoonists use “tagging” and how they ink and hand color characters, as you create your very own character. Creativity ...

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