This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Grades K-5" group. Drop-in Crafternoon for Ages 4-8 Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:45pm 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: Join us for an afternoon of crafting! Stop in anytime between 3pm-4:45pm. This program is intended for children ages 4-8 years old.
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group. Scratch Game Lab for Grades 3-5 Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEM Age Group: Grades K-5 Event Details: Each month we will focus on a coding concept and retro video game as we work to develop our own games in Scratch. We'll start by playing a retro video game focusing on the ga... Waitlist 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 "Tweens & Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group. The Nutcracker: Hear the Story, See a Performance, Learn a Dance Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library Program Type: Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops, Music & Performances Age Group: Kids, Ages 0-5, Grades K-5, Tweens & Teens, Adults, All Ages/Families Event Details: The New England Academy of Dance (NEAD) brings the magic of The Nutcracker ballet to New Canaan Library showcasing dancers from the company as well as esteemed professionals from N... Open Required
This event is in the "Adults" group. Spanish Conversation Group for Adults Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Special Programs & Outreach Age Group: Adults Event Details: ¿No hablas español? Would you like to learn? We are reintroducing our Spanish Conversation group, designed for individuals at all levels of Spanish proficiency. Whether you're a be... Open 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. Radiant Reviewers Book Group for Grades 4-6 Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library Program Type: Book Groups, Classes & Workshops Age Group: Kids, Grades K-5, Tweens & Teens Event Details: Are you ready to be a book reviewer? The Radiant Reviewers are reading Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger this month. Passionate readers in grades 4 to 6, join Mis... Open Required
This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. Winter Stories and Crafts for Ages 2 and 3 Years Wednesday, December 18, 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 2-3 years and their caregivers, join Miss Rebecca for winter-themed stories, songs, movement, and crafts! This class will meet for 3 weeks (10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, ... Waitlist Required
This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. STEAM LAB for Ages 10-16 Wednesday, December 18, 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: Welcome to STEAM Lab! This time is for students ages 10-16 to use the MakerLab, try new equipment and deepen skills. Teen volunteers will be on hand to help assist. &nbs... Open 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. Quiz Game Book Group for Grades 4-6 Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library Program Type: Book Groups, Classes & Workshops Age Group: Kids, Grades K-5, Tweens & Teens Event Details: Are you a fan of Jeopardy? Ready to put your memory to the test? Kids entering grades 4 to 6, join us once a month for the Quiz Game Book Group! Each month, we'll assign a book for... Open Required
This event is in the "Adults" group. Introduction to Microsoft Excel: Fundamentals Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEM Age Group: Adults Event Details: In this workshop, you will learn the basics of creating a spreadsheet using Microsoft Excel. Topics include entering data and formulas, moving and copying data, formatting, and pri... Waitlist Required
This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. Kid Creators for Ages 4-6 Years Friday, December 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm 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 Rebecca for a story followed by a fun seasonal craft. Kid Creators focuses on concepts of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, a... Waitlist Required
This event is in the "Adults" group. Gentle Yoga Monday, December 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Event Details: Registration opens on 11/25 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 as... Open Required
This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. 3-5's Saturday Storytime Saturday, December 28, 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... Waitlist Required
This event is in the "Adults" group. Gentle Yoga Monday, December 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Event Details: Registration opens on 11/25 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 as... Open Required
This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Grades K-5" group. Creative Writing Corner for Grades 3-5: Frame Your Work! Monday, December 30, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm 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 writer in grades 3-5? Join Miss Rebecca to write, write, write! This month, we'll get crafty with our writing. We'll draft a story or poem, then put it on a canvas and de... Waitlist Required
This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. Stories and Crafts for Ages 2 and 3 Years Saturday, January 4, 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! Required
This event is in the "Adults" group. Next Steps in Genealogy: A 3 session Workshop Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library Program Type: Authors & Lectures, Classes & Workshops, Featured, Technology & STEM Age Group: Adults Event Details: In this three-week workshop, participants will work to explore their family tree. Instructor Andrew Zappelli will assist you in pursuing your research in this collaborative, group ... Required
This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Grades K-5" group. Colored Pencil Lesson for Grades 3-5: Winter Scenes Sunday, January 5, 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! We will be drawing winter scenes with colored pencils. The lesson w... Required
This event is in the "Adults" group. Gentle Yoga Monday, January 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Event Details: Registration opens on 10/28 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 as...
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. 3D Design Project: Working Gears Monday, January 6, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEM Age Group: Tweens & Teens Event Details: For this 3D design class we will be playing with gear design in Fusion 360. Our finished project will consist of two working gears mounted on a base. The finished proje... Required
This event is in the "Adults" group. Intermediate ESL Class Monday, January 6, 2025 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: Join us as our ESL classes continue this Fall with Intermediate English Language Learning Mondays at 6:30 pm Students will discuss current events, American culture, and fun fact... Open Required
This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Grades K-5" group. Discovery Zone for Grades 1-2: Sled & Slope Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm 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: Discovery Zone will focus on the concepts of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) for children in 1st and 2nd grade. Can you design the perfect sled to keep y... Required
This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. STEAM LAB for Ages 10-16 Wednesday, January 8, 2025 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: Welcome to STEAM Lab! This time is for students ages 10-16 to use the MakerLab, try new equipment and deepen skills. Teen volunteers will be on hand to help assist. &nbs... Required
This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Grades K-5" group. Math Art for Grades 1-2 Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm 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 in grades 1 and 2, join Miss Rebecca for 5 weeks of hands-on, games and crafts that will level up your math skills! This is an ongoing club. Please plan to attend for all ... Required
This event is in the "Adults" group. Arts at the Library: Drawing in Perspective Course for Adults Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library Program Type: Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting, Special Programs & Outreach Age Group: Adults Event Details: The library is pleased to offer a new drawing course this winter. Drawing in Perspective is designed for students with a basic understanding of drawing fundamentals who want to dee...