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Getting Started With Genealogy

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you interested in making your family tree but not sure where to start? Participants will learn more about what genealogy is, how to develop your research questions, and wh...

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

Write Your Holiday Stories

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Featured
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

T'is the season for telling great stories.  Whether writing memoir, essay or fiction, the season is rich in content. Let's capture it all - from the comical to the sublim...

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

Yale Spizzwinks Winter Concert

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Music & Performances
Age Group:
All Ages/Families
Event Details:

The Yale Spizzwinks, America’s oldest underclassman a cappella group, combines its signature blend of tight harmonies, tongue-in-cheek humor, and unforgettable showmanship for this...

Open
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 6, 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 Marie for a story followed by a fun seasonal craft. Kid Creators focuses on concepts of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and...

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Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Arts at the Library: Moss Art Workshop for Adults

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This moss art workshop will explore the use of natural materials to create an assemblage landscape painting. Moss Art uses art materials found in nature to create one-of-a-kin...

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

Crochet Project for Ages 10-16: Beanies

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:15am - 12:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Making & Crafting, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Event Details:

This month, we'll learn how to crochet beanies using chunky yarn that works up fast—perfect for beginners and anyone who loves a quick, satisfying project. You'll learn how to crea...

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

Dungeons & Dragons: Cooking Quest! Flames of the Fiery Grove Oneshot for ages 12 to 18

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 3:30pm
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:

It is time for the next Epicurean Cooking Tournament! This year, the council has selected a sweltering jungle to host the competition. Can the party craft the best dishes while foi...

Open
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.

(NOT) Just for Kids: Norwalk Symphony- Woodwinds-Sweet Holiday Sounds

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Music & Performances
Age Group:
Kids, Ages 0-5, Grades K-5
Event Details:

Join the Norwalk Symphony Orchestra to explore Woodwind instruments! The instruments in a Woodwind Quintet (Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Bassoon and Horn) come together as...

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

Engineering Challenge for Grades 4-6

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Event Details:

Calling all engineers, tinkerers, and problem-solvers!  Join us in the MakerLab for a STEM challenge where you will use critical thinking, teamwork, and experimentation to tak...

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

Winter Wonder Lab: Adaptive Workshop with Mad Science

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Special Programs & Outreach, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Kids, All Ages/Families
Event Details:

Join Mad Science for a special adaptive program for children with special needs and their families. We will explore the phenomena that make winter such a magical, wondrous&nbs...

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 "All Ages/Families" group.

Open-ended Art Exploration with Barbara Rucci

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Making & Crafting
Age Group:
Kids, Ages 0-5, Grades K-5, All Ages/Families
Event Details:

Famlies can drop in to come make art with Barbara Rucci! We will have 3 different art stations where you can explore your creativity. No registration needed, this is a drop-in...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Gentle Yoga

Monday, December 9, 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 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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.

Monday Music with Kurt Gallagher

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
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! Drop-in for the first 150 families to arrive...

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

CARES Crafts Club for Grades 3-5

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
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:

Let’s come together and give back to our community! Join New Canaan CARES and New Canaan Library, with the helping hands of New Canaan Girl Scouts, to get crafty and create project...

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

Cricut Crafts for Adults: Holiday Cards

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Create a Holiday card using the Cricut machine. Before we create our cards we will start with an introduction to the Cricut Maker- a machine that can cut and draw on a wide-range o...

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

Intermediate Excel: Class 2

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This class is the second installment in our Intermediate Excel series and will explore more advanced topics. In this class, we will focus on Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts.  ...

Waitlist
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

Tuesday, December 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 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. Tuesdays, De...

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

Open Tech

Tuesday, December 10, 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, December 10, 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.

Discovery Zone for Grades 1-2: Frosted Forest

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 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. Let's make a frosted forest with isoscele...

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

Happy Code Club: Coding with AI for Grades 5-8

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Event Details:

Calling all aspiring digital artists! In this session, students will unleash their creativity by making a video face filter in Scratch that transforms their face into a charming ca...

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

Dungeons & Dragons: Cooking Quest! Flames of the Fiery Grove Twoshot (ages 12 to 18)

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Event Details:

It is time for the next Epicurean Cooking Tournament! This year, the council has selected a sweltering jungle to host the competition. Can the party craft the best dishes while foi...

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, December 11, 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 12-23 months old with a caregive...

Waitlist
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 11, 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