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Learn to Play Piano Through Your Favorite Movie Themes for Ages 7-12

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Music & Performances, Special Programs

Join accomplished pianist and teen volunteer Cary Wang to learn basic music concepts and start piano playing through your favorite movie themes.

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AUDIENCE REGISTRATION: New Canaan's Got Talent

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Music & Performances, Special Programs

New Canaan's got talent--and this is your chance to see it! From magic tricks to playing an instrument, children entering grades 1 to 12 will show off their special talents in our talent show! Join us at 3 p.m.

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Registration Required
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Advanced: Learn Music Theory through Piano for Ages 8-14

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Music & Performances, Special Programs

Join accomplished pianist and teen volunteer Cary Wang to perfect your favorite piano pieces through advance music theory, foundation for education development and musical advancement. Children/Teens should have piano experience.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Pop-Up Books: Bog Life for Grades 5-8

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Making & Crafting

Learn pop-up book mechanics and paper engineering concepts at this pop-up book making class.  Our book will be bog life theme in keeping with our summer reading.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
digital illustration of small ships in a wirlpool that is shaped like a skull

Dungeons & Dragons - Raiders on the Red Water: Oneshot for ages 12 to 18

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 3:30pm - 7:45pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Special Programs

Facing despicable sea raiders and their newfound powers, will your party triumph over the kidnappers or will they too find their end at the bottom of a watery grave?

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
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Crochet Lily Pad: Take and Make Craft Pick Up for Ages 12 to 19

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Kontulis Family Storytime Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Making & Crafting

Swing by the library to pick up the supplies for a make-at-home craft! Everything you need will be in your kit, so it's perfect for a study break or long weekend trip. 

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
This event is in the "Multigenerational" group
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Gordon Korman Author Visit

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Authors & Lectures, Featured

Join us to celebrate the launch of Sleepless with author Gordon Korman! Get a sneak preview of the book, learn about Gordon Korman's writing process, and ask him questions. A book signing will follow. 

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Magic the Gathering Logo over a digital painting of fantasy knights and creatures

Magic: The Gathering Meetup for ages 12 to 18

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Special Programs

Join us for a friendly session of Modern Casual Magic: The Gathering! Beginners and players of any experience are more than welcome to join. Please bring your own standard deck if possible! 

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

EV3 Robotics with Happy Code Club for Grades 5-8

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Technology & STEM

Learn the basics of programming robots with EV3 Lego Mindstorms, using a First Lego League training guide led by Happy Code Club.  We will explore coding concepts as we program our robot to complete challenges and compete in games.

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
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Learn to Play Piano Through Your Favorite Movie Themes for Ages 7-12

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Music & Performances, Special Programs

Join accomplished pianist and teen volunteer Cary Wang to learn basic music concepts and start piano playing through your favorite movie themes.

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
Picture of Cary Wang playing piano

Advanced: Learn Music Theory through Piano for Ages 8-14

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Music & Performances, Special Programs

Join accomplished pianist and teen volunteer Cary Wang to perfect your favorite piano pieces through advance music theory, foundation for education development and musical advancement. Children/Teens should have piano experience.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
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Next Chapter Book Discussion

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Book Groups

The Next Chapter Book Club is a social, community-based book club for older teens and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who enjoy reading or listening to stories.  At every meeting each member is given a turn to read reg

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
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Polymer Clay - Art Camp for Teens

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops

Join us for a 3 day workshop and learn the basics of polymer clay!

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
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Polymer Clay - Art Camp for Teens

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops

Join us for a 3 day workshop and learn the basics of polymer clay!

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Photo of cute magnets made using polymer clay

Polymer Clay - Art Camp for Teens

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops

Join us for a 3 day workshop and learn the basics of polymer clay!

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Digital illustration of fantasy frogs with weapons

Frog Days of Summer: Dungeons and Dragons Oneshot for ages 12 to 18

Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 12:15pm - 4:45pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Special Programs

Your party explores a hot summer bog. The nefarious frogfolk bewitched the seasons and stalled summer out far past its due. Will the party restore order to nature or will they meet their doom in a muddy grave?

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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
Picture of Cary Wang playing piano

Learn to Play Piano Through Your Favorite Movie Themes for Ages 7-12

Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Music & Performances, Special Programs

Join accomplished pianist and teen volunteer Cary Wang to learn basic music concepts and start piano playing through your favorite movie themes.

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
Picture of Cary Wang playing piano

Advanced: Learn Music Theory through Piano for Ages 8-14

Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Music & Performances, Special Programs

Join accomplished pianist and teen volunteer Cary Wang to perfect your favorite piano pieces through advance music theory, foundation for education development and musical advancement. Children/Teens should have piano experience.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

3D Design Camp for Grades 4-8

Monday, July 27, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Making & Crafting, Technology & STEM

Each day of the 3D design camp, we will use a different CAD software to create a project to 3d print. Through our projects, we'll explore the essentials of 3D printing.

Waitlist
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

3D Design Camp for Grades 4-8

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Making & Crafting, Technology & STEM

Each day of the 3D design camp, we will use a different CAD software to create a project to 3d print. Through our projects, we'll explore the essentials of 3D printing.

Waitlist
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
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This event is in the "Multigenerational" group
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Fairfield County Dance Festival on the Green

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Merrill Event Lawn at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Featured, Music & Performances

Join us on the green for a glorious evening of dance. The Thomas/Ortiz Dance Company and East Coast Contemporary Ballet are coming to the library as a part of a series of free outdoor dance performances throughout Fairfield County t

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Words Golden Bites Kitchen

Summer Popsicle Lab & Fresh Fruit Creations Cooking Class for Grades 7-12

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kend Family Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Cooking

Get ready to beat the heat with your own homemade treats! In this fun and interactive class, students will learn how to make popsicle mixtures using fresh ingredients, then design their own custom popsicle to take home and freeze.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

3D Design Camp for Grades 4-8

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Making & Crafting, Technology & STEM

Each day of the 3D design camp, we will use a different CAD software to create a project to 3d print. Through our projects, we'll explore the essentials of 3D printing.

Waitlist
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
photo of a hand holding a felt frog wearing a flower around his head

Felt Frog Friend: Take and Make Craft Pick Up for Ages 12 to 19

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Kontulis Family Storytime Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Making & Crafting

Swing by the library to pick up the supplies for a make-at-home craft! Everything you need will be in your kit, so it's perfect for a study break or long weekend trip. 

Open
Registration Required