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Gentle Yoga

Monday, April 6, 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.

Open
Registration Required
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VITA Free Tax Preparation

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 5:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library

Get your 2025 taxes filed for free at New Canaan Library through SimplifyCT.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Chair Yoga

Monday, April 6, 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
This event is in the "Adults" group

Introduction to Watercolor Painting: 3 session series

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting

Please note this course is for NEW STUDENTS who did not take the February 2026 class. 

Closed
Registration Required
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Intermediate French Conversation Class

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

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

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

Beginner & Intermediate ESL Class

Monday, April 6, 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

German Conversation Class

Monday, April 6, 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.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
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3D Printer Training for Ages 8-Adult

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.  Registration opens March 1 at 8am.

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Open Tech

Tuesday, April 7, 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

Movie Screening: The Running Man (2025)

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Book Groups, Music & Performances

"Hunt him down! Hunt him down! Hunt him down!"

Join us at the Library for a screening of The Running Man (2025).  

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

Beginner to Intermediate Spanish Conversation Group for Adults

Tuesday, April 7, 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 lively, instructor-led session focuses on helping participants grow their confidence, expand their vocabulary, and stre

Open
Registration Required
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Basics of Cognitive Decline and the Link to Depression for Older Adults

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness

Join us for an informative lecture with Dr. Stephanie Towns who will provide education about terminology related to cognitive decline and the providers who can assess and treat the causes. Dr.

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

Thursday, April 9, 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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History and Mythology of The Trojan War

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Book Groups, Classes & Workshops

What is the story behind The Trojan War, the infamous conflict that captured historical imaginations and inspired the phrase “the face that launched 1,000 ships”? Could a war so entangled with mythology actually have taken place?

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

Time to Type: Typing Practice Workshop

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEM

This is a weekly, one-hour workshop where patrons can build up their typing skills. Bring a computer from home or let us know if you need to borrow a Library laptop. Stay for the full hour or for as long as you need!

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Registration Required
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3D Printer Training for Ages 8-Adult

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:45am
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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Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Adaptive Snack Making & Community Connection for Adults

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Kend Family Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting, Special Programs & Outreach

Join us for a fun and interactive class designed for adults with developmental disabilities! In this friendly, social setting, participants will learn how to make simple and delious snacks using easy, hands-on steps.

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Cooking Demo: Eastern Mediterranean Cuisine

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Kend Kitchen + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops

Discover the aromatic, hospitality-driven cuisine of the Levant—the sun-drenched Eastern Mediterranean region encompassing Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, Syria, Israel, Cyprus and parts of Turkey.  This cuisine celebrates fresh vegetables, fragr

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VITA Free Tax Preparation

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 5:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library

Get your 2025 taxes filed for free at New Canaan Library through SimplifyCT.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting

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, and other materials to create geometric designs.

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Intermediate French Conversation Class

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Special Programs & Outreach

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

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

Beginner & Intermediate ESL Class

Monday, April 13, 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

German Conversation Class

Monday, April 13, 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.

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

TODAY Show's Sheinelle Jones Presents: "Through Mom's Eyes"

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture

Beloved Today show host Sheinelle Jones shares heartfelt life-lessons in her inspiring book,Through Mom's Eyes: Simple Wisdom From Mothers Who Raised Extraordinary Humans. 

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Registration Required