Thanksgiving Holiday Library Hours

The Library will close at 5PM on Wednesday, Nov. 27, and will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29.  Happy Thanksgiving!

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Time for 2's

Thursday, January 30, 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 Rebecca for a 7-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 with...

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Green bookworm reading and smiling

Little Bookworms: Book Group for Grades K-1

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Kontulis Family Storytime Room + Program Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Book Groups, Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-5
Event Details:

Join Miss Rebecca for our K-1st Book Club, featuring hands-on games and crafts! This month, we will read Houses with a Story by Seiji Yoshida together at the Library, then create o...

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Number two in a clock

Time for 2's

Friday, January 31, 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 7-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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Book with Heart

3-5's Storytime

Friday, January 31, 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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Picture of James Darling with Guitar

Preschool Sing Along with James Darling

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 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 us as we have a fun 30 minute sing-along with James Darling! “Sing With Me” is an energetic family sing-along experience with live music led by guitarist and singer, Mr. ...

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(NOT) Just for Kids: Norwalk Symphony- Triple Threat: Be a Broadway Star!

Saturday, February 1, 2025 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 being on Broadway! Have you ever dreamt of being a Broadway star?  Members of our cast for Oklahoma! – In Concert...

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Colored Pencil Lesson for Grades 3-5: Marine Life

Sunday, February 2, 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! Today we will draw different marine animals and plants, such as dol...

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Gentle Yoga

Monday, February 3, 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...

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Preschool Cooking Class for Ages 3-5

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Kend Family Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Kids, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

Join Fiddleheads cooking studio as we learn and prepare a delicious meal. For ages 3-5! 

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Monday Music with Kurt Gallagher

Monday, February 3, 2025 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...

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Intermediate ESL Class

Monday, February 3, 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 Winter with Intermediate English Language Learning Mondays at 6:30 pm. Students will discuss current events, American culture, and fun f...

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Number two in a clock

Time for 2's

Tuesday, February 4, 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 7-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 o...

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Book with footprints

Book Babies ~Walkers (12-23 mos.)

Tuesday, February 4, 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 ...

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Fiddleheads Cooking Studio Logo

Elementary Cooking Class for Grades 3-5

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kend Family Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Grades K-5
Event Details:

Join Fiddleheads cooking studio as we learn and prepare a delicious meal. For children in grades 3-5.

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Book with footprints

Book Babies ~Walkers (12-23 mos.)

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 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...

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Number two in a clock

Time for 2's

Wednesday, February 5, 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 Rebecca for a 7-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 with...

Required
Book with footprints

Book Babies ~Pre-Walkers (0-12 mos.)

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 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...

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Book with Heart

3-5's Storytime

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
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 3-5’s Storytime series with songs, rhymes, felts, special books and activities! This class is for those who are 3-5 years old with a caregiver. ...

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Math Art for Grades 1-2

Wednesday, February 5, 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 ...

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Can't Sleep Thrillers Book Club (WAITLIST)

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Pulse-racing, jaw-dropping, and shiver-inducing books are always in season. Join the librarian-led bookgroup: Can’t Sleep Thrillers for the feverish fans of books with ps...

a book with a tail and music notes on the cover and spine

Tales for Tots (18-36 mos.)

Thursday, February 6, 2025 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....

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Arts at the Library: Drawing in Perspective Course for Adults

Thursday, February 6, 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...

Number two in a clock

Time for 2's

Thursday, February 6, 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 Rebecca for a 7-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 with...

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Pencil writing on paper

Story Starters for Grades K-2

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
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 in Grades K to 2? Join Miss Rebecca for a storytelling–and story writing–extravaganza! We’ll play games to get imaginations flowing, then put ideas to pape...

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