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Art Exhibit for Neurodivergent & Special Needs Students: Canvas Pickup

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Kontulis Family Storytime Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Making & Crafting, Special Programs

1st Annual Art Exhibit for Neurodivergent & Special Needs Students

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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UNIQUE Series Concert: Love

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Kontulis Family Storytime Room + Program Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Music & Performances, Special Programs

Music helps us share our feelings--happy, silly, scared, even angry! Love is one of the trickiest feelings of all, and music can help us understand it.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
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Intermediate French Conversation Class

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Special Programs

Our French Conversation class focuses on culture, conversation, vocabulary, and grammar. Students will engage in various activities to practice the language.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
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Beginner & Intermediate ESL Class

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Special Programs

Join us for our Beginner & Intermediate English Language Learning Class on Mondays at 6:30 pm.  

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

Red Cross Blood Drive

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 9:00am - 2:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Special Programs

The need to maintain a reliable blood supply is constant and vital; by donating, you are helping to change, and perhaps save, a life!

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Growing Through Nature and Connection: Integrating Therapy, Play, and Animal Interactions

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Jim and Dede Bartlett Auditorium at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Authors & Lectures, Health & Wellness, Special Programs

Spending time in nature and engaging with animals play powerful roles in improving regulation, supporting sensory integration, strengthening communication skills, building confidence and reducing stress.

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

Alzheimer's and Dementia Support Group with the Waveny LifeCare Network

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness, Special Programs

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
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Intermediate French Conversation Class

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Special Programs

Our French Conversation class focuses on culture, conversation, vocabulary, and grammar. Students will engage in various activities to practice the language.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
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Beginner & Intermediate ESL Class

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Special Programs

Join us for our Beginner & Intermediate English Language Learning Class on Mondays at 6:30 pm.  

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, May 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 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 deck(s) if possible! 

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

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 "Kids" group

Peaceful Pages and Playful Minds: An Adaptive Storytime for Ages 3-7

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Kontulis Family Storytime Room + Program Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Special Programs, Storytimes

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

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
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The Battle of Belleau Wood: Wargame for ages 12-18

Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Featured, Special Programs

In the first few days of June, the 4th Marine Brigade dug into a defensive line just to the southwest of the wheat field and Belleau Wood.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
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Intermediate French Conversation Class

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Special Programs

Our French Conversation class focuses on culture, conversation, vocabulary, and grammar. Students will engage in various activities to practice the language.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
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Beginner & Intermediate ESL Class

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Special Programs

Join us for our Beginner & Intermediate English Language Learning Class on Mondays at 6:30 pm.  

Open
Registration Required
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The Great Community Cake Off

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

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.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
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Dungeons & Dragons - The Web of Latrodectus: Oneshot for ages 12 to 18

Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 12:15pm - 4:45pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Special Programs

Your party is tasked with infiltrating a Thieves’ Guild steeped in shadowy secrecy. Will they find their target, or get caught in the web?

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
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Intermediate French Conversation Class

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Special Programs

Our French Conversation class focuses on culture, conversation, vocabulary, and grammar. Students will engage in various activities to practice the language.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
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Beginner & Intermediate ESL Class

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Special Programs

Join us for our Beginner & Intermediate English Language Learning Class on Mondays at 6:30 pm.  

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Magic the Gathering Logo over a digital painting of fantasy knights and creatures

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
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.

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This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
This event is in the "Multigenerational" group

Summer Reading Kickoff Party: FUN for ALL AGES

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Special Programs

Drop in and celebrate the start of Summer Reading! We are celebrating RIBBIT RIBBIT READIT for a fun frog summer!

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

PERFORMER REGISTRATION: New Canaan's Got Talent (Grades 1-12)

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Kend Family Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Music & Performances, Special Programs

Have a special talent? Come show it off at the New Canaan’s Got Talent, Talent Show. All children entering grades 1- 12 are welcome to participate in the show!

Upcoming
Registration 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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Learn to Play Piano Through Your Favorite Movie Themes for Ages 7-12

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Music & Performances, Special Programs

Join accomplished pianist and teen volunteer Cary Wang to learn basic music concepts and start piano playing through your favorite movie themes.

Open
Registration Required