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Red Cross Blood Drive

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 9:00am - 2:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Special Programs

The need to maintain a reliable blood supply is constant and vital; by donating, you are helping to change, and perhaps save, a life!

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Open Tech

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Technology & STEM

Open Tech is a weekly drop-in program held every Tuesday from 2:00-4:00 PM.

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Dance On The Green: Classic Variations by NEAD Students

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Merrill Event Lawn at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Featured, Music & Performances

The students of New England Academy of Dance (NEAD) have been working diligently to prepare for the Youth American Grand Prix (YAGP) competition.

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Registration Required
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Movie Screening: Sense and Sensibility (1995)

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Book Groups, Music & Performances

"Your friendship has been the most important of my life."
"You will always have it."

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Registration Required
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Beginner to Intermediate Spanish Conversation Group for Adults

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Languages & Writing

Our Spanish Conversation group is designed for individuals with advanced beginner or intermediate skills. This lively, instructor-led session focuses on helping participants grow their confidence, expand their vocabulary, and stre

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Growing Through Nature and Connection: Integrating Therapy, Play, and Animal Interactions

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Jim and Dede Bartlett Auditorium at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Authors & Lectures, Health & Wellness, Special Programs

Spending time in nature and engaging with animals play powerful roles in improving regulation, supporting sensory integration, strengthening communication skills, building confidence and reducing stress.

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Registration Required
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Alzheimer's and Dementia Support Group with the Waveny LifeCare Network

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness, Special Programs

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. Join us at 2:00 pm for our free Caregiver Peer Support Group.

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Registration Required
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Mastering the New 2026 National Mah Jongg League Card

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Authors & Lectures, Classes & Workshops, Featured

Get ready for a new Mah Jongg season! This lecture is designed to help players confidently transition to the 2026 card from the National Mah Jongg League.

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Registration Required
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The Joy of Drawing Course: Beginner and Intermediate Levels

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting

This course offers a comprehensive foundation in drawing for beginners and those who wish to further enhance their skills.

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The Odyssey: Reading the Ancient Classics

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Book Groups, Classes & Workshops

Homer's The Odyssey, recorded over 2,000 years ago, remains one of the most beloved stories in human history. The epic follows Odysseus's journey home after 10 long years of fighting in The Trojan War.

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Registration Required
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Computer Basics: Spot a Scam

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEM

Don't fall for scams! In this class, learn how to identify and protect yourself from some of the most common scams of 2026.

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Registration Required
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3D Printer Training for Ages 8-Adult

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Technology & STEM

This is a small-group training session to learn how to use the BambuLab P1S 3D printer in the Library's MakerLab.  This session is open to ages 8-adult.

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Introduction to Google Docs

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEM

Looking for a free and reliable word processor? Consider Google Docs, a free web-based word processor in which documents can be created, edited and stored as part of the Google Docs Editors suite of free web applications.

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Cooking Demo: Cinco de Mayo

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kend Kitchen + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops

Explore the vibrant culinary world of Mexico in celebration of Cinco de Mayo, which commemorates the Mexican army's unexpected 1862 victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla.

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Gentle Yoga

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness

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 offer regular practitioners a gentle class to complement their yoga practice.

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Chair Yoga

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness

We are pleased to continue our partnership with the New Canaan YMCA to bring you Chair Yoga.

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Registration Required
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Diamond Painting for Adults: First Timers

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Making & Crafting

In this workshop, participants will create a uniquely designed mini magnet. Diamond painting is like paint by numbers, but using small gemstones instead of paint. Each participant will be able to make 1 diamond-painted magnet. 

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Intermediate French Conversation Class

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Special Programs

Our French Conversation class focuses on culture, conversation, vocabulary, and grammar. Students will engage in various activities to practice the language.

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Registration Required
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Beginner & Intermediate ESL Class

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Special Programs

Join us for our Beginner & Intermediate English Language Learning Class on Mondays at 6:30 pm.  

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Registration Required
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German Conversation Class

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops

Looking to strengthen your German in a relaxed, supportive setting? Join our weekly German Conversation Class and build confidence through guided, real-time discussion.

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Registration Required
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Apple Watch Basics

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Technology & STEM

In this class, you will learn the basics of an Apple Watch. How do you use it? What are the different models? What are the alternatives to this device? These questions and more will be answered!

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Open Tech

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Technology & STEM

Open Tech is a weekly drop-in program held every Tuesday from 2:00-4:00 PM.