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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Multigenerational" group 3D Printer Training for Ages 8-Adult Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library Program Type: Technology & STEM This is a small-group training session to learn how to use the BambuLab P1S 3D printer in the Library's MakerLab. This session is open to ages 8-adult. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group Bubble Show for All Ages Monday, June 22, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Merrill Event Lawn at New Canaan Library Program Type: Featured, Music & Performances, Special Programs Bubbles and joy for all! Step into a world of shimmering spheres and interactive enchantment with Bubble Guy’s unforgettable bubble show. This dazzling experience will leave you wide-eyed and smiling. View Details
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Sewing Machine First Time for Ages 8-12 Monday, June 22, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:45pm Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting, Technology & STEM Join us for an introduction to sewing machines. This class is intended for absolute beginners who have never used a sewing machine before between the ages of 8 and 12! Waitlist Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group Morning Music with Kurt Gallagher Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library Program Type: Music & Performances 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 125 families to arrive. View Details
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group Tales for Tots (18-36 mos.) Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am Community Room at New Canaan Library Program Type: Storytimes Waitlist Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group This event is in the "Multigenerational" group Summer Reading Kickoff Party: FUN for ALL AGES Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen at New Canaan Library Program Type: Special Programs Drop in and celebrate the start of Summer Reading! We are celebrating RIBBIT RIBBIT READIT for a fun frog summer! View Details
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group Drop-in Storytime on the Green! Friday, June 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Anderson Terrace at New Canaan Library Program Type: Storytimes Join our librarians outside for 30 minutes of fun stories, songs and movement. Bring a blanket to spread out and enjoy the green space. Best for families with children ages 5 and under! View Details
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group Morning Music with Kurt Gallagher Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library Program Type: Music & Performances 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 125 families to arrive. View Details
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group Tales for Tots (18-36 mos.) Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am Community Room at New Canaan Library Program Type: Storytimes Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group 3-5's Storytime Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am Kontulis Family Storytime Room + Program Room at New Canaan Library Program Type: Storytimes Waitlist Register Now Registration 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Multigenerational" group 3D Printer Training for Ages 8-Adult Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library Program Type: Technology & STEM This is a small-group training session to learn how to use the BambuLab P1S 3D printer in the Library's MakerLab. This session is open to ages 8-adult. Open Register Now Registration 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 Scavenger Hunt Mini Camp for Grades 4-7 Monday, July 6, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library In this 3-day mini camp, students will get a hands-on introduction to letterboxing. Letterboxing combines hand carved stamps with scavenger hunts in parks, forests and urban environments. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group This event is in the "Multigenerational" group Chess Meetup for Families Monday, July 6, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops Families can join us for a chess classes featuring a mixture of instruction and supervised play. Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group Morning Music with Kurt Gallagher Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library Program Type: Music & Performances 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 125 families to arrive. View Details
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Grades K-5" group This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Scavenger Hunt Mini Camp for Grades 4-7 Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library In this 3-day mini camp, students will get a hands-on introduction to letterboxing. Letterboxing combines hand carved stamps with scavenger hunts in parks, forests and urban environments. Waitlist Register Now Registration 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 Scavenger Hunt Mini Camp for Grades 4-7 Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library In this 3-day mini camp, students will get a hands-on introduction to letterboxing. Letterboxing combines hand carved stamps with scavenger hunts in parks, forests and urban environments. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group Tales for Tots (18-36 mos.) Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am Community Room at New Canaan Library Program Type: Storytimes Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group 3-5's Storytime Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am Kontulis Family Storytime Room + Program Room at New Canaan Library Program Type: Storytimes Waitlist Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Sewing Machine First Time for Ages 8-12 Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:45pm Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting, Technology & STEM Join us for an introduction to sewing machines. This class is intended for absolute beginners who have never used a sewing machine before between the ages of 8 and 12! Waitlist Register Now Registration 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 "Multigenerational" group Intergenerational String Quartet Concert: 250+ years of American Music! Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library Program Type: Music & Performances Please join Janey & Friends in an hourlong string quartet concert, as we journey through the diverse landscape of American Musical History from a Native American lullaby, to spirituals, Dvorak’s “American Quartet”, Joplin rags, Ellington, Gers Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group Drop-in Storytime on the Green! Friday, July 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Anderson Terrace at New Canaan Library Program Type: Storytimes Join our librarians outside for 30 minutes of fun stories, songs and movement. Bring a blanket to spread out and enjoy the green space. Best for families with children ages 5 and under! View Details
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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Multigenerational" group 3D Printer Training for Ages 8-Adult Friday, July 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library Program Type: Technology & STEM This is a small-group training session to learn how to use the BambuLab P1S 3D printer in the Library's MakerLab. This session is open to ages 8-adult. Open Register Now Registration 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 Learn to Play Piano Through Your Favorite Movie Themes for Ages 7-12 Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library Program Type: Music & Performances, Special Programs Join accomplished pianist and teen volunteer Cary Wang to learn basic music concepts and start piano playing through your favorite movie themes. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group This event is in the "Multigenerational" group AUDIENCE REGISTRATION: New Canaan's Got Talent Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library Program Type: Music & Performances, Special Programs New Canaan's got talent--and this is your chance to see it! From magic tricks to playing an instrument, children entering grades 1 to 12 will show off their special talents in our talent show! Join us at 3 p.m. Open Register Now Registration Required