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Book Babies ~Walkers (12-23 mos.)

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes

Join Miss Marie for Book Baby (Walkers) Storytime series with songs, rhymes, bounces, and a special book! This class is for those who are 12-24 months old with a caregiver.

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

Time for 2's

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Kontulis Family Storytime Room + Program Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes

Join Miss Rebecca for an 8-week Twos Storytime series with songs, rhymes, felt-board stories, and special books and crafts! This class is for those who are 24-36 months old with a caregiver. 

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This event is in the "Kids" group
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Book Babies ~Pre-Walkers (0-12 mos.)

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:30am
Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes

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 caregiver.

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3-5's Storytime

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Kontulis Family Storytime Room + Program Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes

 

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Story Earth Day Walk at Still Pond Preserve

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytimes

Join the New Canaan Land Trust and Miss Marie on Wednesday, April 22nd at 4 pm for an afternoon in nature to celebrate Earth Day and this beautiful time of the year.

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This event is in the "Kids" group
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Maker Club for Grades 4-8

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Making & Crafting

Maker Club is an open time for students in grades 4-8 to play games, work on a project, or tinker- it is up to you.  Ten laptops will be available for computer games as well as an assortment of board games if you'd like to stay offline.

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Tales for Tots (18-36 mos.)

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes

 

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

Time for 2's

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Kontulis Family Storytime Room + Program Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes

Join Miss Rebecca for an 8-week Twos Storytime series with songs, rhymes, felt-board stories, and special books and crafts! This class is for those who are 24-36 months old with a caregiver. 

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This event is in the "Grades K-5" group
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Stop Motion Animation with Code Ninjas for Grades 4-8

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Technology & STEM

Bring your imagination to life frame by frame! In this hands-on workshop, kids will plan, design, and film their own stop motion stories using everyday materials and digital tools.

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3D Printer Training for Ages 8-Adult

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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.  Registration opens March 1 at 8am.

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Time for 2's

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Kontulis Family Storytime Room + Program Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes

 

Join Miss Dajana for a 8-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 a caregiver. 

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3-5's Storytime

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Kontulis Family Storytime Room + Program Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes

Join Miss Marie or Miss Rebecca for 3-5’s Storytime with songs, rhymes, felts, and special books and activities!

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CANCELLED: Peaceful Pages and Playful Minds: An Adaptive Storytime for Ages 3-7

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Kontulis Family Storytime Room + Program Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Special Programs, Storytimes

Developed in consultation with Inclusive Together, this is a monthly storytime especially designed for children with special needs and their families, as well as those who prefer a calmer storytime envir

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Open-ended Art Exploration with Barbara Rucci

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Making & Crafting

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 program.

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Quiz Game Book Group for Grades 3-6

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Book Groups

Are you a fan of Jeopardy? Ready to put your memory to the test? Kids in grades 3 to 6, join us once a month for the Quiz Game Book Group! Each month, we'll assign a book for you to read at home.

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Time for 2's

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Kontulis Family Storytime Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes

Join Miss Marie for an 8-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 old with a caregiver. 

Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Big Emotions, Big Reactions: Understanding What Your Preschooler (Ages 3-5) Is Really Communicating

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness, Parenting

Do everyday moments with your preschooler -- like getting out the door, leaving activities, or small frustrations -- quickly turn into big reactions?

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

Book Babies ~Walkers (12-23 mos.)

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Kontulis Family Storytime Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes

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.

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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group
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3D Printer Training for Ages 8-Adult

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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.  Registration opens March 1 at 8am.

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

Learn about Guitar Basics for Ages 8-13

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Music & Performances

In this upbeat beginner guitar session, students will be introduced to the basic parts of the guitar, the names of the strings, and how the instrument works through a live demonstration.

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This event is in the "Kids" group
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Book Babies ~Walkers (12-23 mos.)

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes

Join Miss Marie for Book Baby (Walkers) Storytime series with songs, rhymes, bounces, and a special book! This class is for those who are 12-24 months old with a caregiver.

Waitlist
Registration Required
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

Time for 2's

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Kontulis Family Storytime Room + Program Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes

Join Miss Rebecca for an 8-week Twos Storytime series with songs, rhymes, felt-board stories, and special books and crafts! This class is for those who are 24-36 months old with a caregiver. 

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

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

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:30am
Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes

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 caregiver.

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

3-5's Storytime

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Kontulis Family Storytime Room + Program Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes

 

Waitlist
Registration Required