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Books for Good: A Peer Led Book Group for Grades 5-8

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 7:15pm - 8:00pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Book Groups, Classes & Workshops

Each month, teen leaders from LiveGirl, S.T.A.R., and New Canaan Library guide participants in discussion around a selected realistic or historical fiction book. Open to anyone in grades 5-8.

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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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Radiant Reviewers Book Group for Grades 4-6

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Book Groups, Classes & Workshops

Are you ready to be a book reviewer? Passionate readers in grades 4 to 6, join Miss Rebecca to learn how professional book reviewers talk about books.

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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.

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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
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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