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Beginner to Intermediate Spanish Conversation Group for Adults

Tuesday, April 28, 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
This event is in the "Adults" group

Composting from A-Z with Alice Ely

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Special Programs & Outreach

Master gardener and composter Alice Ely presents the basics of composting, choosing the method that’s right for you, and managing the process once you get started.

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

Bestsellers Book Group

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Book Groups

This group reads and discusses books of all genres that have reached bestseller status. Join Reference librarians James and Kassidy to find out why these books are so well-loved and determine if they live up to the hype.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group

Yale Redhot & Blue Sing A Cappella

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Music & Performances

Celebrate America 250 with the sounds of classic American jazz, together with newer sounds that chase the bounds of musical possibility. 

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

Navigating the New Landscape of Long-Term Care

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops

Join Lou and Jessica Pelletier from Pelletier Senior Planning as they delve into the evolving world of long-term care planning, especially the growing need for care among seniors and baby boomers.

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

The Merritt: Masterwork of Design and Planning Opening Reception and Lecture

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture

The Merritt Parkway is one of 20th-century America's most significant achievements in public architecture, planning, engineering, and landscape design, conceived and built by visionaries during the heyday of American motoring.

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

Story Circle: An Evening of Storytelling

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Music & Performances

Join us for our monthly storytelling gathering. Each of us carries stories we return to again and again, as well as others we hold quietly, waiting for the right opportunity to share them.

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

Gentle Yoga

Monday, May 4, 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

Intermediate French Conversation Class

Monday, May 4, 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

German Conversation Class

Monday, May 4, 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

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

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."

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

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 & Outreach

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

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.

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

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.

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

Introduction to Google Docs

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.

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

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

More information about this event is forthcoming. 

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

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.

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

Apple Watch Basics

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
McLaughlin Meeting 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!

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

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

From Page to Screen Book Group: Sense and Sensibility

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Book Groups

This group explores popular books and their film adaptations. Read the book, watch the movie (on your own or at the Library), then come to the Library ready to discuss aspects of the book and the adaptation. New members are always welcome!

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

The Joy of Drawing Course: Beginner and Intermediate Levels

Thursday, May 14, 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.

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

Cooking Demo: Flavors of Mexico

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Kend Kitchen + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops

Check back for more information.

Upcoming
Registration Required