This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. Book Babies (0-23 Months) Saturday, May 10, 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 : 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. This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Code Club with Fairfield Python Association Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEM Age Group: Kids, Grades K-5, Tweens & Teens : Join high school volunteers from the St. Luke’s chapter of the Fairfield Python Association for a three part Python coding workshop. Each week will focus on a coding concept with an introduction to the topic, hands-on coding and time to explore. Waitlist Required
This event is in the "Adults" group. Writing Tips: Sensory Language Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Featured Age Group: Adults : Writing with sensory language brings the reader’s experience of a story's scenes, characters, and actions to life for a more satisfying read. Open Required
This event is in the "Adults" group. Next Steps in Genealogy: A 3 session Workshop Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEM Age Group: Adults : 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 setting. Open Required
This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. Reading and Rhythm with Orchestra Lumos and Music Together Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library Program Type: Music & Performances Age Group: Kids, Ages 0-5 : Reading and Rhythm! Open Required
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. Chess Tournament: A Blitz Chess Event; Open to All Levels Sunday, May 11, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library Program Type: Special Programs & Outreach Age Group: Grades K-5, Tweens & Teens, Adults, All Ages/Families : This tournament, organized by the 32 Pieces Chess Club, is open to all ages 6+. Please see the attached flyer
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group. Mother & Teen Cooking Class for Grades 6th and up Sunday, May 11, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm Kend Family Kitchen at New Canaan Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Tweens & Teens, All Ages/Families : Join us for a fun and interactive cooking class designed for mothers and their teens! Waitlist Required
This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. Stories, Songs and Senses for Ages 12-36 Months Monday, May 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am Kontulis Family Storytime Room + Program Room at New Canaan Library Program Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy Age Group: Kids, Ages 0-5 : Stori Waitlist Required
This event is in the "Adults" group. Chair Yoga Monday, May 12, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Adults : We are pleased to continue our partnership with the New Canaan YMCA to bring you Chair Yoga. 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. This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group. Carrie Seim Author Visit and Barn Tour at New Canaan Mounted Troop Monday, May 12, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm Off Site Program Type: Authors & Lectures, Special Programs & Outreach Age Group: Kids, Grades K-5, Tweens & Teens, All Ages/Families : Are you crazy about horses? Open Required Offsite Event
This event is in the "Adults" group. Intermediate French Conversation Class Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Community Room at New Canaan Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Special Programs & Outreach Age Group: Adults : Our French Conversation class focuses on culture, conversation, vocabulary, and basic grammar. Students will engage in various activities to practice the language. Open Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Teen Pottery with Silvermine for Grades 7th-12th Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library Program Type: Art & Architecture Age Group: Tweens & Teens : Come get your hands dirty! During this workshop, you will create a unique piece of sculptural art from air-dried clay. Beginning techniques for modeling, sculpting, and building with clay will be utilized and explored. Waitlist Required
This event is in the "Adults" group. Home Energy Solutions Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Jim and Dede Bartlett Auditorium at New Canaan Library Program Type: Technology & STEM Age Group: Adults : Learn about potential money-saving home energy solutions that also reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on fossil fuels. Open Required
This event is in the "Adults" group. Intermediate ESL Class Monday, May 12, 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 : Join us as our ESL classes continue this Spring with Intermediate English Language Learning Mondays at 6:30 pm. Open Required
This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Tech Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library Program Type: Technology & STEM Age Group: Adults : Open Tech is a weekly drop-in program held every Tuesday from 2:00-4:00 PM.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Next Chapter Book Discussion Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library Program Type: Book Groups Age Group: Tweens & Teens, Adults : 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 stories. At every meeting each member is given a turn to read reg Open Required
This event is in the "Adults" group. Spanish Conversation Group for Adults Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Special Programs & Outreach Age Group: Adults : ¿No hablas español? Would you like to learn? We are reintroducing our Spanish Conversation group, designed for individuals at all levels of Spanish proficiency. Open Required
This event is in the "Adults" group. Natural Fashion Sculpture: a 4-session workshop for Adults Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library Program Type: Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting Age Group: Adults : This four-session workshop will explore where fashion, nature, and art converge. Students will create nature-inspired fashion sculptures using a 12-inch mannequin as the foundation. Waitlist Required
This event is in the "Adults" group. Spring Edition Author Talk & Lunch Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen at New Canaan Library Program Type: Authors & Lectures, Featured, Fundraisers Age Group: Adults : Don’t miss our annual SPRING EDITION author talk and lunch featuring ERIC PUCHNER, author of Dream State.
This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. STEAM LAB for Ages 10-16 Wednesday, May 14, 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 : Welcome to STEAM Lab! This time is for students ages 10-16 to use the MakerLab, try new equipment and deepen skills. Open Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Dungeons & Dragons for ages 12 to 18 - Witchlight Carnival Group 1 Wednesday, May 14, 2025 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 : 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 how to put on a good show. Closed Required
This event is in the "Kids" 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 Twice-Exceptional Network Presents: Parent Connection Circle - Walking the Journey Together Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Programs & Outreach Age Group: Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults, All Ages/Families : Join The Twice-Exceptional Network on the 3rd Thursday of each month for a supportive gathering where parents of twice-exceptional children can connect, share, and find community. Open Required
This event is in the "Adults" group. Arts at the Library: Learn the Art of Mosaic for First Timers Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library Program Type: Art & Architecture, Making & Crafting Age Group: Adults : Discover the timeless craft of mosaic art in our engaging two-session workshop at the library. Mosaic is a 4000-year-old art form that uses bits of decorative glass, tiles, and other materials to create geometric designs. Waitlist Required
This event is in the "Adults" group. Arts at the Library: The Art of Calligraphy Course Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library Program Type: Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting Age Group: Adults : New Canaan Library is pleased to offer a new 4-session weekly course this Spring in Calligraphy. Calligraphy is the art of fine hand lettering. Participants will use a calligraphy marker to learn letter shapes and pen strokes. Waitlist Required