The Library will be closed Sunday 5/24 and Monday 5/25 in observance of Memorial Day.

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Story Circle: An Evening of Storytelling

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Music & Performances, Special Programs

Join us for our monthly storytelling circle, a space where the stories we carry, the ones we revisit, and the ones we’ve tucked away can finally breathe.

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

The New York Botanical Garden is a vital link between the preservation of historic, picturesque landscapes and the development of sustainable future cities.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
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Morning Music with Kurt Gallagher

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Music & Performances

Join Kurt Gallagher as he plays some favorite kids’ songs for 45 minutes of fun! Best for families with children ages 5 and under! Drop-in for the first 125 families to arrive. 

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

Women and Money Roundtable: How to Make Sense of Today's Financial Markets

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops

Join Financial Advisors Julia Strayer and Liz Maccarone for a series of easy-to-follow discussions on how to make sense of today’s financial markets. They will cover the latest market news and how that might affect your financial decisions.

Virtual Event
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
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Papercraft Moth: Take and Make Craft Pick Up for Ages 12 to 19

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Kontulis Family Storytime Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Making & Crafting

Swing by the library to pick up the supplies for a make-at-home craft! Everything you need will be in your kit, so it's perfect for a study break or long weekend trip. 

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
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Magic: The Gathering Meetup for ages 12 to 18

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Special Programs

Join us for a friendly session of Modern Casual Magic: The Gathering! Beginners and players of any experience are more than welcome to join. Please bring your own standard deck if possible! 

Open
Registration Required

Make Money with Affiliate Marketing on Amazon presented by SCORE

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Special Programs

Learn how to make money using Amazon and other affiliate relationships. Highlight the products you like and get paid when your audience purchases them. Step by step plan to get started.

This event is in the "Adults" group
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Kate Doerge Presents Reimagining Grief

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Authors & Lectures

“Reimagining Grief is a deeply personal yet practical guide for anyone navigating the aftermath of devastating loss.

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

Hand Pies Around the World: A Delicious Journey Through History

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Kend Kitchen + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Cooking

From the rugged tin mines of 19th-century Cornwall to street food stalls across six continents, the hand pie is one of the most universal and enduring foods in human history.  Portable, satisfying, and endlessly adaptable, these handheld past

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
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Adaptive Movie Afternoon for Adults

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Featured, Music & Performances, Special Programs

Join us for a viewing of Zootopia! We will provide popcorn, candy, and drinks. 

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
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Bubble Show for All Ages

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Merrill Event Lawn at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Featured, Music & Performances, Special Programs

Bubbles and joy for all! Step into a world of shimmering spheres and interactive enchantment with Bubble Guy’s unforgettable bubble show. This dazzling experience will leave you wide-eyed and smiling.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Chair Yoga

Monday, June 22, 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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Sewing Machine First Time for Ages 8-12

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting, Technology & STEM

Join us for an introduction to sewing machines.  This class is intended for absolute beginners who have never used a sewing machine before between the ages of 8 and 12!

Waitlist
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
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Advanced Excel: Introduction to VBA & Automation

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEM

Move beyond formulas and PivotTables in this advanced workshop on Excel VBA (Visual Basic for Applications). Learn how to automate repetitive tasks, create custom macros, and streamline workflows using Excel’s built-in programming language.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
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Morning Music with Kurt Gallagher

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Music & Performances

Join Kurt Gallagher as he plays some favorite kids’ songs for 45 minutes of fun! Best for families with children ages 5 and under! Drop-in for the first 125 families to arrive. 

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 "Tweens & Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
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Next Chapter Book Discussion

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Book Groups

The Next Chapter Book Club is a social, community-based book club for older teens and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who enjoy reading or listening to stories.  At every meeting each member is given a turn to read reg

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
New Canaan Library Summer Reading

Summer Reading Book Buzz for Adults

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Featured, Special Programs

Join our Adult Librarians (Anna, Flannery, Kassidy, James & Tara) as they showcase the upcoming, must read books of the Summer.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
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Book Babies ~Walkers (12-23 mos.)

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes

Join Miss Rebecca for the Book Babies (Walkers) Storytime series with songs, rhymes, bounces, and a special book! This class is for those who are 12-23 months old with a caregiver. Depending on your baby’s nap time, please also see the 10:45 a.m.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
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Book Babies ~Pre-Walkers (0-12 mos.)

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:30am
Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes

Join Miss Rebecca for the Book Babies (Pre-Walkers) Storytime series with songs, rhymes, bounces, and a special book! This class is for those who are 0-12 months old with a caregiver.

Open
Registration Required