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Fairfield County Dance Festival on the Green

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Merrill Event Lawn at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Featured, Music & Performances
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages/Families
Event Details:

Join us on the green for a glorious evening of dance. The Thomas/Ortiz Dance Foundation and East Coast Contemporary Ballet are coming to the library as a part of a series...

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

Broadway Cabaret with Gil Harel & the Naugatuck Valley Troupe

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Featured, Music & Performances
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages/Families
Event Details:

The students of CT State Naugatuck Valley will be bringing the thrill of Broadway with them as they share songs and scenes from various beloved musicals. Under the direction of Pro...

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Required
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.
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Bollywood Dance at the Library

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 10:45am - 11:30am
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Music & Performances
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-5, Tweens & Teens, All Ages/Families
Event Details:

Get ready for a thrilling and high-energy Bollywood workout dance class! It's your chance to experience an exciting workout set to intense, rhythmic beats while bonding as a family...

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

Knit & Crochet Meetup on the Green

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Merrill Event Lawn at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens, Adults, All Ages/Families
Event Details:

Bring your knit or crochet project and come hang out with other knitters and crocheters on the Library green.  Bring a blanket or chair.  Limited seating will be availabl...

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

Passport Center

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Featured, Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages/Families
Event Details:

We are happy to partner with the Ferguson Library’s US passport center to host passport clinics at New Canaan Library. At this event, the US Passport team can help registered atten...

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group.

Swing Your Partner: The Basics of Square Dancing

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages/Families
Event Details:

Dust off your cowboy boots and join us for an evening of square dancing! Two left feet? No worries - square dancing is simply walking to music! You will laugh and have fun, get som...

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

Passport Center

Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Featured, Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages/Families
Event Details:

We are happy to partner with the Ferguson Library’s US passport center to host passport clinics at New Canaan Library. At this event, the US Passport team can help registered atten...

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.

TEN Expert Connect & Share: Supporting Parents of 2e Children

Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults, All Ages/Families
Event Details:

This August, TEN prioritizes YOU! Raising a 2e child (gifted with learning or emotional challenges) is an extraordinary journey, but it can be tough. Parents deserve support, an...

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Required
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.
This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group.

Energy In Action: A Interactive Exhibit

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Anderson Terrace at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Kids, Ages 0-5, Grades K-5, Tweens & Teens, All Ages/Families
Event Details:

Join us for an innovative mobile learning experience! Children will learn how to become an Energy-Efficient Generation by making smart, energy-saving decisions daily. We will le...

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.
This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group.

Star Gazing for Grades 5-9 with Families

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Making & Crafting, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens, All Ages/Families
Event Details:

Join us for a special night of stargazing at the library, where you'll see nebulae, star clusters, and galaxies through a powerful telescope! Before we look at the sky, we'll meet ...

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Required
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-5" 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.

Learn Chess in One Day: Children Grades 1-12 and Families

Friday, September 6, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-5, Tweens & Teens, Adults, All Ages/Families
Event Details:

Beginner and intermediate chess players, join Chessin1day.com rated* chess instructors to learn everything you need to know to get started or to sharpen yo...

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

Passport Center

Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages/Families
Event Details:

We are happy to partner with the Ferguson Library’s US passport center to host passport clinics at New Canaan Library. At this event, the US Passport team can help registered atten...

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.

Soundscapes from Latino America with INTEMPO

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Featured, Music & Performances
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults, All Ages/Families
Event Details:

In partnership with INTEMPO, we present a vibrant concert celebrating latinidad. Soundscapes from Latino America showcases INTEMPO's talented teaching artists and advanced students...

Open
Required
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group.

Adaptive Circus Program

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Kids, All Ages/Families
Event Details:

Join Circus Moves for a special adaptive program for children with special needs and their families. Balancing, bouncing, tossing, trying, spinning, smiling, jumping, juggling, and...

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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group.
This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group.

Sloth Race and Author Visit with Jessica Brierley (Ages 3-8 Years)

Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Anderson Terrace at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Authors & Lectures, Classes & Workshops, Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Kids, Ages 0-5, Grades K-5, All Ages/Families
Event Details:

Join Jessica Brierley, author of Sebastian the Speedy Sloth, for a special reading, then participate in a human sloth race and hands-on crafts! This program is ideal for ...

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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group.

Passport Center

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages/Families
Event Details:

We are happy to partner with the Ferguson Library’s US passport center to host passport clinics at New Canaan Library. At this event, the US Passport team can help registered atten...

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.
This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group.

PRESENTER REGISTRATION: World Cultures Fair

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Making & Crafting, Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-5, Tweens & Teens, All Ages/Families
Event Details:

Calling kids in grades 1-12: Host a table at the Library's World Cultures Fair, a celebration of diversity and heritage! Share some of the traditions, food, music, and art that mak...

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This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
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ATTENDEE REGISTRATION: World Cultures Fair

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Making & Crafting, Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Kids, Ages 0-5, Grades K-5, Tweens & Teens, Adults, All Ages/Families
Event Details:

The World Cultures Fair is a celebration of diversity and heritage where you will learn about unique traditions, foods, music, and art from various countries that will be presented...

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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.

Inclusive Together Presents Pathway to Positive Outcomes: Supporting Neurodivergent Learners with Progressive Strategies

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Jim and Dede Bartlett Auditorium at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults, All Ages/Families
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive panel discussion for parents of neurodivergent children. Discover practical strategies for embracing your child's strengths and navigating special educat...

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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-5" 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.

Learn Chess in One Day: Children Grades 1-12 and Families

Friday, October 18, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEM
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-5, Tweens & Teens, Adults, All Ages/Families
Event Details:

Beginner and intermediate chess players, join Chessin1day.com rated* chess instructors to learn everything you need to know to get started or to sharpen yo...

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