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Canva + AI

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEM

Canva is a free online tool that makes it easy to create professional or fun graphics for social media, posters, flyers and more. With Canva’s suite of built in AI tools, it is now easier than ever to create, share, and design!

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Microsoft Word Basics

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEM

If you are new to Microsoft Word or want to learn about the latest version of Word, this class is for you!

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Open Tech

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 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

Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEM

In this class, participants will learn how to create a slideshow presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint. Topics include creating and editing slides, inserting images, and running your slideshow.

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This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Gentle Crafting for Ages 10-16: Snow Globe Shakers

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Making & Crafting, Technology & STEM

Wind down from the school-week with a gentle crafting project.  This month we will be creating snow globe shakers.  We'll start with a 3D printed snow globe shape base and add a scene of your choice using the laser cutter.

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

Math Buddies for grades K-4th

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEM

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

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Coding Microcontrollers for Grades 5-8

Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Technology & STEM

Get ready for an exciting two-hour session of the introduction to digital electronics program led by New Canaan High student Medha!

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This event is in the "Grades K-5" group
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3D Design Project: Fridge Magnets

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Technology & STEM

Each month we will take on a 3D design project using a CAD software.  This month, we will be creating custom magnets using Tinkercad.

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Open Tech

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 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

Introduction to Excel: Excel Fundamentals

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEM

Learn the basics of Microsoft Excel in this beginner-friendly workshop. We'll cover navigating the Excel interface, understanding workbooks and worksheets, and entering data effectively.

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MakerLab Explorers for Grades 3&4: Snow Globe Shakers

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Making & Crafting, Technology & STEM

Each month we will use MakerLab equipment to work on a project together.  This month we will be creating snow globe shakers and discussing the 3D printer and laser cutter.

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ChatGPT, Gemini, and Beyond: Understanding Today’s AI Chatbots

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEM

Curious about artificial intelligence and how tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot are changing the way we learn, work, and create? Join us for an engaging and approachable overview of today’s most widely used AI chatbots.

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Open Tech

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 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, December 30, 2025 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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group

Math Buddies for grades K-4th

Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEM

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

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Open Tech

Monday, January 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Avoiding AI-Powered Scams

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEM

AI-powered scams are on the rise! With over $16 billion lost to scams in 2024, it is clear that advanced scams are fooling more people than ever.

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Open Tech

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lydee Hummel Study Room (#223) 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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group

MakerLab Explorers for Grades 3&4: 3D Printed Minatures

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Making & Crafting, Technology & STEM

Each month we will use MakerLab equipment to work on a project together.  This month, we will get an introduction to the 3D printer and then learn techniques for painting 3D printed miniature figures.

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This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Gentle Crafting for Ages 10-16: Latch Hook Mossy Patch

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Making & Crafting, Technology & STEM

Wind down from the school-week with a gentle crafting project.  This month, we'll learn latch hook techniques to cultivate serene mossy patches using various yarns and pipe cleaners to create layers of verdant texture.  

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Computer Basics: Introduction to Windows 11

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEM

Those who are new PC users or are thinking of updating their operating system from Windows 10 will benefit from this class, which teaches the basics of the latest Windows 11 operating system.

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Open Tech

Tuesday, January 13, 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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group

Discovery Zone for Grades 1-2

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEM

Discovery Zone will focus on the concepts of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) for children in 1st and 2nd grade.

This month, children will design and build a small swing. 

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This event is in the "Grades K-5" group
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Game Builders Club with Code Ninjas for Grades 4-8

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Technology & STEM

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

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Registration Required