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Arts at the Library: Drawing in Perspective Course for Adults

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The library is pleased to offer a new drawing course this winter. Drawing in Perspective is designed for students with a basic understanding of drawing fundamentals who want to dee...

Closed
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Open Tech

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Open Tech is a weekly drop-in program held every Tuesday from 2:00-4:00 PM. If you need help with email, smartphones/tablets, social media, or accessing our digital library, stop b...

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Next Chapter Book Discussion

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens, Adults
Event Details:

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 stor...

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Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spanish Conversation Group for Adults

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

¿No hablas español? Would you like to learn? We are reintroducing our Spanish Conversation group, designed for individuals at all levels of Spanish proficiency. Whether you're a be...

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Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Lisa Genova presents her new novel, More or Less Maddy

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Authors & Lectures
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

New Canaan Library is pleased to welcome New York Times bestselling authors, Lisa Genova and Ann Leary to talk about Genova's new novel, More or Less Maddy. This bre...

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Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Lifestyle Medicine Workshop: Life Stages and Women's Health

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Dr. Raquel Harrison in discusses ways to optimize health quality and longevity as women undergo different life stages and hormonal changes. Dr. Raquel Harrison (MD, FACEP, dip...

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Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cricut Crafts for Adults: Custom Keychains

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Making & Crafting, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

 Join Reference librarians Kassidy and James to create a customized keychain using the Cricut. Participants will assemble their own keychain and then decorate it with stickabl...

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Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Alzheimer's Support Group with the Waveny LifeCare Network

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Family members, caregivers, and friends are invited to meet for informative and supportive group sessions to help navigate changes related to memory loss and cognitive decline. Joi...

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Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Waitlist for Dare I Say It, a conversation with Naomi Watts moderated by Stacy London

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Authors & Lectures, Fundraisers, Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Tickets to DARE I SAY IT, are sold out. Please register below for our waitlist, and a member of the Library team will contact you if additional tickets become available.New Canaan ...

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Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Arts at the Library: The Art of Calligraphy Course

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

New Canaan Library is pleased to offer a new 8 session weekly course this winter in Calligraphy. Calligraphy is the art of fine hand lettering. In this class, you'll learn "chancer...

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Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group.

Parent College Prep & Admissions Q&A

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Featured
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens, Adults, All Ages/Families
Event Details:

This session is perfect for parents (teens are welcome too!) who want to get a head start on the college admissions process. You'll learn critical steps for each grade level, how t...

Open
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Gentle Yoga

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Registration opens on 12/30 at 9am.We have teamed up with the New Canaan YMCA to create a tranquil, foundation-building class designed to introduce new students to yoga, as well as...

Open
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

VITA Free Tax Preparation

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 11:00am - 6:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Get your 2024 taxes filed for free at New Canaan Library through SimplifyCT. SimplifyCT uses VITA, a secure, Internal Revenue Service (IRS) certified program that’s been developed ...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chair Yoga

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Registration opens on December 30th at 9am.We are pleased to continue our partnership with the New Canaan YMCA to bring you Chair Yoga.With the support of a chair, this gentle Chai...

Waitlist
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Women on the Edge Book Group

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This group reads books of all genres written by women with an emphasis on diverse, edgy, and emerging authors.This month we are reading And Then She Fell b...

Open
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intermediate ESL Class

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us as our ESL classes continue this Winter with Intermediate English Language Learning Mondays at 6:30 pm. Students will discuss current events, American culture, and fun f...

Open
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Arts at the Library: Drawing in Perspective Course for Adults

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The library is pleased to offer a new drawing course this winter. Drawing in Perspective is designed for students with a basic understanding of drawing fundamentals who want to dee...

Closed
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Open Tech

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Open Tech is a weekly drop-in program held every Tuesday from 2:00-4:00 PM. If you need help with email, smartphones/tablets, social media, or accessing our digital library, stop b...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Arts at the Library: Learn the Art of Mosaic for First Timers

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Making & Crafting
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Discover the timeless craft of mosaic art in our engaging two-session workshop at the library. Mosaic is a 4000-year-old art form that uses bits of decorative glass, tiles, an...

Waitlist
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

BookTok Book Group

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This group reads and discusses books of all genres that have trended on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram. Join Reference librarians James and Kassidy to find out wh...

Waitlist
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Notable Reads Book Group Discussion

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:15pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Book Groups, Featured
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This group reads broadly, with a focus on literary award winners, well-reviewed fiction, and translations. This month’s discussion is on Desperate Characters by Paula Fox...

Closed
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Arts at the Library: Learn the Art of Mosaic for Beginners

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Making & Crafting
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Discover the timeless craft of mosaic art in our engaging two-session workshop at the library. Mosaic is a 4000-year-old art form that uses bits of decorative glass, tiles, an...

Waitlist
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Arts at the Library: The Art of Calligraphy Course

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

New Canaan Library is pleased to offer a new 8 session weekly course this winter in Calligraphy. Calligraphy is the art of fine hand lettering. In this class, you'll learn "chancer...

Closed
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cooks & Books - Veganuary - Let's Try

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Kend Kitchen + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Book Groups, Classes & Workshops, Featured
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A healthy New Year’s resolution is gaining ground every year:  eating vegan.  Vegansociety.com explains its philosophy: "a way of living which seeks to exclude—as far as ...

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Required