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Open Tech

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lydee Hummel Study Room (#223) 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.

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

Next Chapter Book Discussion

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hobbs Family Study Room (#221) 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
This event is in the "Adults" group

AMERICAN COACH: The Triumph and Tragedy of Notre Dame Legend Frank Leahy with College Football Analyst Ivan Maisel

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Authors & Lectures

Award-winning sportswriter Ivan Maisel brings the forgotten legend of Notre Dame head football coach Frank Leahy back to life, based on rare and complete access to Fighting Irish football historical archives and the Leahy family.

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

Alzheimer and Dementia Support Group with the Waveny LifeCare Network

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness

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.

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

Arts at the Library: The Art of Calligraphy Course

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting

New Canaan Library is pleased to offer a new 5-session weekly Calligraphy course this Winter. Calligraphy is the art of fine hand lettering. Participants will use a calligraphy marker to learn letter shapes and pen strokes.

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

The Gothic Circle Book Group

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Book Groups

This book group reads broadly across the gothic genre and includes literature spanning from the 1700s to the present.

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

Just Write: Writing Workshop for Adults

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Featured

Join us for a writing workshop to spark your creativity and help you discover your unique voice. Through a series of thought-provoking prompts, you'll have the opportunity to explore your inner writer and share your stories if you choose.

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

Nonprofit Volunteer Fair

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Special Programs & Outreach

In partnership with New Canaan Community Foundation, New Canaan Library is thrilled to host a Nonprofit Volunteer Fair

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

Gentle Yoga

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
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.

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

Learn to play Ukulele in 90-Minutes

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Music & Performances

In this class, you will learn how to hold, strum, and play simple chords, incorporating different genres of music. By the end of class, you will have learned some simple songs that will allow you to continue playing more songs in the future.

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

Computer Basics: Introduction to Windows 11

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEM

Those who are new PC users or are thinking of updating their operating system from Windows 10 will benefit from this class, which teaches the basics of the latest Windows 11 operating system.

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

Intermediate French Conversation Class

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Jim and Dede Bartlett Auditorium at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Special Programs & Outreach

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

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

Women on the Edge Book Group

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Book Groups

This group reads books of all genres written by women with an emphasis on diverse, edgy, and emerging authors.

This month, we are reading The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden.

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

Beginner & Intermediate ESL Class

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Special Programs & Outreach

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

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

Open Tech

Tuesday, January 13, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Beginner to Intermediate Spanish Conversation Group for Adults

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Special Programs & Outreach

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

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

Arts at the Library: The Art of Calligraphy Course

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting

New Canaan Library is pleased to offer a new 5-session weekly Calligraphy course this Winter. Calligraphy is the art of fine hand lettering. Participants will use a calligraphy marker to learn letter shapes and pen strokes.

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

Suicide Prevention Training: Question, Persuade and Refer

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness, Special Programs & Outreach

In partnership with the Health Department of New Canaan, we present a suicide prevention QPR class. 

QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can use to help prevent suicide.

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

Cooking Demo: Biscuits & Quick Breads

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Kend Kitchen + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops

Warm, tender, and ready in a flash — biscuits and quick breads are the comforting cornerstones of any baker’s repertoire.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Open Tech

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lydee Hummel Study Room (#223) 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.

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

Next Chapter Book Discussion

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hobbs Family Study Room (#221) 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 "Adults" group

Beginner to Intermediate Spanish Conversation Group for Adults

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lydee Hummel Study Room (#223) at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Special Programs & Outreach

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

Open
Registration Required