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Garden Club for Grades 3-6

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Schubert Children's Garden at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness, Making & Crafting, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-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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Sewing Basics for Ages 8-12

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens & Teens
Event Details:

Join us for an introduction to sewing machines.  This class is intended for absolute beginners between the ages of 8 and 12!  Instructor LeeAnn will walk students through...

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Kid Creators in Space for Ages 4-6 years old

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
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 Dajana for a space story and a themed craft. Kid Creators in Space focuses on concepts of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, a...

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Mix of craft supplies, scissors, paints, ruler and pencil

Suncatchers for Grade 1

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
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:

Let's catch moments of sunlight and create beautiful colors, spectrums and rainbows from your own suncatcher. This program is intended for children entering 1st grade in the fal...

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STEAM LAB for Ages 10-16

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens & Teens
Event Details:

In keeping with our summer reading theme, we're blasting off into space!  This week we will return to Space Camp once more.  We'll bring out the classic camp craft s...

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Music Concert with Kurt Gallagher

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 10:15am - 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 Kurt Gallagher as he plays some favorite kids’ songs for 45 minutes of fun! Best for families with children ages 5 and under!

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Quiz Game Book Group for Grades 4-6

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Book Groups, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-5, Tweens & Teens
Event Details:

Are you a fan of Jeopardy? Ready to put your memory to the test? Kids entering grades 4 to 6, join us once a month for the Quiz Game Book Group! Each month, we'll assign a book for...

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Robert Guitar Guy Kids Concert

Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Jim and Dede Bartlett Auditorium at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Music & Performances, Storytimes & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Kids, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

Join Robert the Guitar Guy as he plays some favorite kids’ songs for 30 minutes of fun! Best for families with children ages 5 and under!

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Outdoor Kids Concert with Rolie Polie Guacamole

Monday, August 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Merrill Event Lawn at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Music & Performances
Age Group:
Kids, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

Join us outdoors on the Merrill event lawn for a fun family concert with Rolie Polie Guacamole!    In case of bad weather we will move inside to the Auditorium, ple...

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Scratch Game Lab for Grades 3-5

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Grades K-5
Event Details:

Each month we will focus on a coding concept and game style as we work to develop our own games in Scratch. After we cover the basics, you will be able to make your game your own t...

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storycrafters

Storytelling with the Storycrafters for Grades 1st-4th

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Music & Performances
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-5
Event Details:

Join Barry and Jerri of the Storycrafters for a afternoon of exciting storytelling! We will be enjoying some sky/stars/myth stories! Best for children entering grades 1st-4th in Fa...

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Energy In Action: A Interactive Exhibit

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Anderson Terrace at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Kids, Ages 0-5, Grades K-5, Tweens & Teens, All Ages/Families
Event Details:

Join us for an innovative mobile learning experience! Children will learn how to become an Energy-Efficient Generation by making smart, energy-saving decisions daily. We will le...

Man Holding Guitar with purple and cream spiral behind

Music Concert with Kurt Gallagher

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 10:15am - 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 Kurt Gallagher as he plays some favorite kids’ songs for 45 minutes of fun! Best for families with children ages 5 and under!

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