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Suicide Prevention Training: Question, Persuade and Refer

Friday, May 15, 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

Gentle Yoga

Monday, May 18, 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

Chair Yoga

Monday, May 18, 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.

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

Women on the Edge Book Group

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
McLaughlin Meeting 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 Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke.

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

Open Tech

Tuesday, May 19, 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

The Joy of Drawing Course: Beginner and Intermediate Levels

Thursday, May 21, 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

Moneco Advisors Present: Financial Planning Beyond Basics

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community 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

The Odyssey: Reading the Ancient Classics

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
McLaughlin Meeting 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

Bestselling Author Douglas Brunt Presents "The Lost Empire of Emanuel Nobel"

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Authors & Lectures, Featured

Emanuel Nobel was heir to a powerful petroleum empire, a fierce rival of the Rockefellers, friend to the Romanov dynasty, and the man whose innovations helped build the modern oil age.

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

Apple MacBook Basics

Tuesday, May 26, 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 MacBook. 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 26, 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

The Joy of Drawing Course: Beginner and Intermediate Levels

Thursday, May 28, 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

Open Morning for Writers

Saturday, May 30, 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. 

Open
Registration Required
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The Great Community Cake-Off

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Anderson Terrace at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Making & Crafting, Special Programs & Outreach

Join New Canaan Library for our first Community Cake-Off event! Get your aprons and appetites ready as we invite you to bake a homemade cake to share with the community.

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

Open Tech

Tuesday, June 2, 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, 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

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.

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 "All Ages/Families" group

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

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

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.