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Time for 2's

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Kontulis Family Storytime Room + Program Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy

 

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 with a caregiver. 

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

3-5's Storytime

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Kontulis Family Storytime Room + Program Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy

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

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

Stories and Crafts for Ages 2 and 3 Years

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Kontulis Family Storytime Room + Program Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting, Storytimes & Early Literacy

Children ages 2-3 years and their caregivers, join Miss Rebecca for a morning of stories, songs, movement, and crafts!

 

 

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PERFORMER REGISTRATION New Paradigm Theatre: So Ya Wanna Be a Broadway Star?

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 11:30am - 4:00pm
Kend Family Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Music & Performances, Special Programs & Outreach

Children and teens ages 8-20 have the rare opportunity to perform a song or monologue and receive professional feedback from Broadway and film performers, directors, agents, and producers in New Pa

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AUDIENCE REGISTRATION New Paradigm Theatre: So Ya Wanna Be a Broadway Star?

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Music & Performances, Special Programs & Outreach

Children and teens ages 8-20 have the rare opportunity to perform a song or monologue and receive professional feedback from Broadway and film performers, directors, agents, and producers in New Pa

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group
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Advanced Piano: Learn music theory and enhance your performance for Ages 8-14

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Music & Performances, Special Programs & Outreach

Join accomplished pianist and teen volunteer Cary Wang to learn advanced music theory and enhance your piano performance.

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

Sensory Music Time with Kurt Gallagher

Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Music & Performances, Special Programs & Outreach

Join Children's Music Specialist Kurt Gallagher for Sensory Music Time. Kurt will guide children of all abilities through an interactive, gentle program of music appreciation.

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This event is in the "Kids" group
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Monday Music with Kurt Gallagher

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
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 150 families to arrive. 

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3D Design Project: Clicker Fidgets for Grades 4-7

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Technology & STEM

Each month we will take on a 3D design project.  This month, we will be designing clicker fidgets.

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Time for 2's

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Kontulis Family Storytime Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy

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 old with a caregiver. 

Waitlist
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group

Creative Writing Corner for Grades 3-5: Circular Stories and Art

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops

Are you a writer in grades 3-5? Join Miss Rebecca to write, write, write! This month, we'll try our hand at writing circular stories--tales that begin and end in the same place.

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

Book Babies ~Walkers (12-23 mos.)

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy

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

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:30am
Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy

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.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
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3-5's Storytime

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Kontulis Family Storytime Room + Program Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy

 

Open
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

Maker Club for Grades 4-8

Wednesday, January 28, 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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Registration Required
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Tales for Tots (18-36 mos.)

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy

 

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group

STEM Discoveries with Code Ninjas for Grades K-3

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room at New Canaan Library

Curious minds, big discoveries! In this hands-on program, young learners will explore the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and math through fun experiments and creative building challenges. 

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This event is in the "Kids" group
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Time for 2's

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Kontulis Family Storytime Room + Program Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy

 

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 with a caregiver. 

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

3-5's Storytime

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Kontulis Family Storytime Room + Program Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy

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

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group

(NOT) Just for Kids: Norwalk Symphony -Broadway, Here we Come!

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Jim and Dede Bartlett Auditorium at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Music & Performances

Join Norwalk Symphony for a "Triple Threat Workshop" - singing, acting and dancing - has become a staple in our (Not) Just for Kids program line up the past five years.  As we prepare to present

Open
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

Advanced Piano: Learn music theory and enhance your performance for Ages 8-14

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Music & Performances, Special Programs & Outreach

Join accomplished pianist and teen volunteer Cary Wang to learn advanced music theory and enhance your piano performance.

Waitlist
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

Intro to Emerging Technologies for Grades 4-8

Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Technology & STEM

Join high school junior  and author George Wang for a fun and engaging seminar at the library based on his book Intro to Tech, designed to introduce rising 4th–8th graders to the exciting world of technology.

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

Monday Music with Kurt Gallagher

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
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 150 families to arrive.