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Math Buddies for grades K-4th

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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:

Math Buddies* is hosting a math game club for elementary students at the New Canaan Library. Our first session will be held on Saturday, April 27th at 3:30pm and is free of ch

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

Garden Club for Grades 3-5

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Schubert Children's Garden at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness, Making & Crafting, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Kids, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

Each month we dig into a topic related to gardening and get our hands dirty in our Children’s outdoor space: the Schubert Children's Garden. Wear clothes you are comfortable gettin

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Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Open Tech

Tuesday, April 30, 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 drop-in tech help program held weekly on Tuesdays from 2:00-4:00 PM. If you have questions about social media, email, smart phones, or accessing our digita

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Yale Science Presents: Mastering the Code of Life: DNA & RNA Demystified

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Featured, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

What are DNA and RNA? Embark with Briana, Kerry and Alexandra on a journey through the world of nucleic acids- the molecules that encode life. We will learn what they are, how they

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Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Virtual Computer Workshops with Career Resources, Inc.

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Online at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

New Canaan Library is excited to partner with Career Resources, Inc. to bring 8 weeks of virtual classes that will cover a variety of topics including computer basics, file managem

Open
Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.

STEAM LAB for Ages 10-16

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Making & Crafting, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-5, Tweens & Teens
Event Details:

This week is all about patterns in art!  We'll get warmed up with a simple tessellation project, take a look at the use of pattern and colors by famous artists and play an art

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Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Uncovering Your Roots: Genealogy Meetup

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Special Programs & Outreach, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Have you been researching your family's history and are looking for a place to discuss your research with others? Come to meet other genealogists, share findings, exchange tips, an

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

Engineering Challenge for Grades 4-6

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
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

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

Garden Club for Grades 3-5

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Schubert Children's Garden at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness, Making & Crafting, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Kids, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

Each month we dig into a topic related to gardening and get our hands dirty in our Children’s outdoor space: the Schubert Children's Garden. Wear clothes you are comfortable gettin

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

Intermediate Excel: Class One

Monday, May 6, 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:

Intermediate Excel: This class will further develop your Microsoft Excel Skills. Topics included are  Pivot Tables, Pivot Charts, Dashboards, Interactive Charts, Graphs,

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

Tech Tuesday: AtoZ World Foods

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join our monthly tech talks at the Library to learn about electronic resources, get help with devices and computer software, and get the type of tips that will bring you from tech-

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

Open Tech

Tuesday, May 7, 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 drop-in tech help program held weekly on Tuesdays from 2:00-4:00 PM. If you have questions about social media, email, smart phones, or accessing our digita

Virtual Computer Workshops with Career Resources, Inc.

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Online at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEM
Event Details:

New Canaan Library is excited to partner with Career Resources, Inc. to bring 8 weeks of virtual classes that will cover a variety of topics including computer basics, file ma

Virtual Event
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.

STEAM LAB for Ages 10-16

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Making & Crafting, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-5, Tweens & Teens
Event Details:

This week we explore pi with some hands on projects!  We'll have a robotics challenge, a contest to see who can memorize the most digits of pi and a punny craft project that w

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

Cricut Crafts for Adults: Spring Bookmarks

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Create your very own Spring themed bookmark using the Cricut machine! Before we create our bookmarks, we will start with an introduction to the Cricut Maker- a machine that can cut

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Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Online Scams and Phishing 101

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join to learn how to identify common scams you may encounter online, including phishing (a scam in which the scammer poses as a legitimate, trusted source to trick you into providi

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Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Introduction to Google Docs

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Looking for a free and reliable word processor? Consider Google Docs, a free web-based word processor in which documents can be created, edited and stored as pa

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Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Open Tech

Tuesday, May 14, 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 drop-in tech help program held weekly on Tuesdays from 2:00-4:00 PM. If you have questions about social media, email, smart phones, or accessing our digita

Virtual Computer Workshops with Career Resources, Inc.

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Online at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEM
Event Details:

New Canaan Library is excited to partner with Career Resources, Inc. to bring 8 weeks of virtual classes that will cover a variety of topics including computer basics, file ma

Virtual Event
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.

3D Design in Roblox Studio for Grades 5-8

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens & Teens
Event Details:

Students embark on their journey in developing games with the powerful Roblox Studio Game Engine. Learn 3D modeling as it relates to game design through several game projects such

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

Kid Creators for Ages 4-6 years old

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
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 craft. Kid Creators focuses on concepts of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math). T

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Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Medical Database Highlight: MedlinePlus and PubMed

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Interested in the databases that New Canaan Library has to offer? Join Reference Librarian, Kassidy Wynne, to learn how to access and use New Canaan Library's medical databases,&nb

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

Landscaping for Beauty and Resilience

Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Featured, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Landscape design is an investment. The right selection and balance of plants can enhance our enjoyment of our homes and neighborhoods, increase property values, and build resilienc

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

Intermediate Excel: Class Two

Monday, May 20, 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:

Intermediate Excel: This class will further develop your Microsoft Excel Skills. Topics included are  Pivot Tables, Pivot Charts, Dashboards, Interactive Charts, Graphs,

Waitlist
Required