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

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Kontulis Family Storytime Room + Program Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Special Programs & Outreach, Storytimes & Early Literacy

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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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

Tuesday, May 19, 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! Trigger your imagination with writing games and prompts, try out new writing styles, and workshop writing of your own.

Upcoming
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, May 20, 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.

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

Little Bookworms: Book Group for Grades K-1

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Kontulis Family Storytime Room + Program Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Book Groups, Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting

Join Miss Rebecca for our K-1st Book Club, featuring hands-on games and crafts! Each month, we will read a book together at the Library, then get creative with book-inspired projects. 

 

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

Quiz Game Book Group for Grades 3-6

Tuesday, May 26, 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.

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

STEAM with LEGO with Code Ninjas for Grades K-3

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Technology & STEM

This workshop brings STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) concepts to life through hands-on activities using LEGO® bricks.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group

The Great Community Cake-Off

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Anderson Terrace at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Making & Crafting, Special Programs & Outreach

Join New Canaan Library for our first Community Cake-Off event! Get your aprons and appetites ready as we invite you to bake a homemade cake to share with the community.

Upcoming
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, June 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Anderson Terrace at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy

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!

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

Drop-in Storytime on the Green!

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Anderson Terrace at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy

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!

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

Morning Music with Kurt Gallagher

Tuesday, June 16, 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. 

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

Tales for Tots (18-36 mos.)

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy

 

Upcoming
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. 

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 & Early Literacy

 

Upcoming
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, June 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Anderson Terrace at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy

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!

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. 

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 & Early Literacy

 

Upcoming
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. 

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 & Early Literacy

 

Upcoming
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 & Early Literacy

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!

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

Morning Music with Kurt Gallagher

Tuesday, July 14, 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. 

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

Tales for Tots (18-36 mos.)

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy

 

Upcoming
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 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Anderson Terrace at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy

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!

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

Morning Music with Kurt Gallagher

Tuesday, July 21, 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. 

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

Tales for Tots (18-36 mos.)

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

 

Upcoming
Registration Required