Event List

Unlock your creativity and problem-solving skills in this hands-on workshop!

Developed in consultation with Inclusive Together, this is a monthly storytime especially designed for children with special needs and their families, as well as those who prefer a calmer storytime envir

Join accomplished pianist and teen volunteer Cary Wang to learn advanced music theory and enhance your piano performance.

This month we will be reading Pie by Sarah Weeks.

Maker Club is an open time for students in grades 4-8 to play games, work on a project, or tinker- it is up to you.  Ten laptops will be available for computer games as well as an assortment of board games if you'd like to stay offline.

Join Miss Rebecca for our K-1st Book Club, featuring hands-on games and crafts! Each month, we will read a book together at the Library, then get creative with book-inspired projects.

Join accomplished pianist and teen volunteer Cary Wang to learn advanced music theory and enhance your piano performance.

Join Children's Music Specialist Kurt Gallagher for Sensory Music Time. Kurt will guide children of all abilities through an interactive, gentle program of music appreciation.

Each month we will take on a 3D design project.  This month, we will be designing clicker fidgets.

Are you a writer in grades 3-5? Join Miss Rebecca to write, write, write! This month, we'll try our hand at writing circular stories--tales that begin and end in the same place.

Maker Club is an open time for students in grades 4-8 to play games, work on a project, or tinker- it is up to you.  Ten laptops will be available for computer games as well as an assortment of board games if you'd like to stay offline.

Curious minds, big discoveries! In this hands-on program, young learners will explore the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and math through fun experiments and creative building challenges. 

Discover the vibrant flavors and comforting aromas of Indian home cooking in this fun, family-friendly class!

Join accomplished pianist and teen volunteer Cary Wang to learn advanced music theory and enhance your piano performance.

Join high school junior  and author George Wang for a fun and engaging seminar at the library based on his book Intro to Tech, designed to introduce rising 4th–8th graders to the exciting world of technology.

Let’s come together and give back to our community! Join New Canaan CARES and New Canaan Library, with the helping hands of New Canaan Girl Scouts, to get crafty and create projects reflecting kindness and caring.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day in the sweetest way! Young bakers will roll out sugar cookie dough, cut heart-shaped cookies, and decorate them with colorful icing and sprinkles.

Maker Club is an open time for students in grades 4-8 to play games, work on a project, or tinker- it is up to you.  Ten laptops will be available for computer games as well as an assortment of board games if you'd like to stay offline.

Join us for a monthly chess meetup featuring a mixture of instruction and supervised play. Participants of all levels are welcome!  Students new to the game will learn the basic rules and strategy while more experienced players will have

Are you a budding writer in Grades K to 2? Join Miss Rebecca for a storytelling–and story writing–extravaganza! We’ll play games to get imaginations flowing, then put ideas to paper in creative ways.

Math Buddies* is hosting a math game club for elementary students at the New Canaan Library. All students in grades K-4 are welcome!

Famlies can drop in to come make art with Barbara Rucci! We will have 3 different art stations where you can explore your creativity. No registration needed, this is a drop-in program.

Each month we will use MakerLab equipment to work on a project together.  This month we will be using LEGO Dots to explore printmaking.  LEGO Dots are flat LEGO bricks that come in square, circle and curved shapes.

Each month will feature a different hands on activity that invites children in grades 3-4 to design, create, build, explore and have fun. 

This month we're making watercolor resist art hearts for Valentine's Day!