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

Wednesday, June 3, 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
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Moneco Advisors Present: Cash Flow Basics

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops

We are pleased to present a Financial Planning Series by Moneco Advisors. Please register for each program separately. 

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

Exploring "The Odyssey"

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Craig B. Tate Conference 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.

Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
The book Neptune's Fortune. A large ship is crashing through ocean waves.

Nonfiction at New Canaan Book Group: Neptune's Fortune

Friday, June 5, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Book Groups

This group reads new and popular nonfiction books. Come for a discussion about the book and leave learning something new. 

This month, we are reading Neptune's Fortune by Julian Sancton. 

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

Get Started With Your Digital Library!

Friday, June 5, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Technology & STEM

In this class, reference librarian James will walk you through downloading and using Libby and Hoopla, our most popular apps that put books, audiobooks, movies, magazines and more at your fingertips.

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

Cooking Demo: Viva España

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Kend Kitchen + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops

More information about this event is forthcoming. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Multigenerational" group
Groove on the Green: Disco!

Groove on the Green Disco

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Merrill Event Lawn at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Music & Performances

New Canaan Library invites the community to a free music and dance party under the stars on Saturday, June 6th on the Library Green. We're thrilled to share an evening of disco featuring DJ Lucas Walters.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This image is the book cover for Conclave

From Page to Screen Book Group: Conclave

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lydee Hummel Study Room (#223) at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Book Groups

This group explores popular books and their film adaptations. Read the book, watch the movie, then join us as we discuss aspects of the book and the adaptation. New members are always welcome!

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This is an image of Apple devices: iPhone, iPad, and Macintosh Computer

Comparing Apple Products

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Technology & STEM

iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, and MacBooks -- oh, my! In this class, you will learn a little about each device and their pros and cons. We will see how they compare with each other and the competition.

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

Open Tech

Tuesday, June 9, 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, June 9, 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

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
close up image of the bottom of a ukulele

90-Minute Ukelele--American Songs for America 250

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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.

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

Introduction to Google Sheets

Thursday, June 11, 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 spreadsheet program? Consider Google Sheets, a free web-based spreadsheet software that is a part of the Google suite of free web applications.

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

Get Creative With Canva!

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Technology & STEM

Learn how to use Canva, the design tool everyone is raving about. Canva is a free online tool that makes it easy to create professional or fun graphics for social media, posters, flyers and more.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
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The Nature of Gardening at the New York Botanical Garden

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Authors & Lectures

Over the past two decades, The New York Botanical Garden has restored approximately 150 acres of its 250-acre historic landscape while completely changing its gardening practices to balance horticultural beauty with environmental responsibility.

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

Open Tech

Tuesday, June 16, 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, June 16, 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

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

Find Your Next Read with Novelist Plus

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEM

Are you looking for your next summer read?

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

Open Tech

Tuesday, June 23, 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

Open Morning for Writers

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops

Open Morning for Writers is once-a-month quiet writing space for writers at New Canaan Library.  There will not be any instruction or talking in the room. 

Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Open Tech

Tuesday, June 30, 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

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

Wednesday, July 1, 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

Open Tech

Tuesday, July 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.