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Event List

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3D Printer Training for Ages 8-Adult

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Technology & STEM

This is a small-group training session to learn how to use the BambuLab P1S 3D printer in the Library's MakerLab.  This session is open to ages 8-adult.

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
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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!

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This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Origami Circuit Frog for Grades 5-8

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Technology & STEM

Leap into summer reading with this origami circuit frog projects.  We'll explore circuits and electricity by adding movement to our frogs with vibration motors.  For students in grades 5-8 in Fall 2026.

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Dungeons and Dragons Campaign: The Lost Mines of Phandelver

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops

You and your party have been approached by a dwarf named Gundren Rockseeker who is looking for someone to escort a shipment of goods to the nearby town of Phandalin.

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

EV3 Robotics with Happy Code Club for Grades 5-8

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Technology & STEM

Learn the basics of programming robots with EV3 Lego Mindstorms, using a First Lego League training guide led by Happy Code Club.  We will explore coding concepts as we program our robot to complete challenges and compete in games.

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3D Printer Training for Ages 8-Adult

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Technology & STEM

This is a small-group training session to learn how to use the BambuLab P1S 3D printer in the Library's MakerLab.  This session is open to ages 8-adult.

Open
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

Scavenger Hunt Mini Camp for Grades 4-7

Monday, July 6, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library

In this 3-day mini camp, students will get a hands-on introduction to letterboxing.  Letterboxing combines hand carved stamps with scavenger hunts in parks, forests and urban environments.

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
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Introduction to Watercolor Painting: 3 session series

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting

Please note this course is for NEW STUDENTS who did not take the February or APRIL 2026 class. 

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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

Scavenger Hunt Mini Camp for Grades 4-7

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library

In this 3-day mini camp, students will get a hands-on introduction to letterboxing.  Letterboxing combines hand carved stamps with scavenger hunts in parks, forests and urban environments.

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
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Learn How to Use the Cricut Machine for Adults

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Music & Performances, Technology & STEM

Want to learn how to use the Cricut but are not sure where to start?

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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

Scavenger Hunt Mini Camp for Grades 4-7

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library

In this 3-day mini camp, students will get a hands-on introduction to letterboxing.  Letterboxing combines hand carved stamps with scavenger hunts in parks, forests and urban environments.

Waitlist
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

Thursday, July 9, 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 "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 "Multigenerational" group

3D Printer Training for Ages 8-Adult

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Technology & STEM

This is a small-group training session to learn how to use the BambuLab P1S 3D printer in the Library's MakerLab.  This session is open to ages 8-adult.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Pop-Up Books: Bog Life for Grades 5-8

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Making & Crafting

Learn pop-up book mechanics and paper engineering concepts at this pop-up book making class.  Our book will be bog life theme in keeping with our summer reading.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
image of watercolor brushes and paint

Introduction to Watercolor Painting: 3 session series

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting

Please note this course is for NEW STUDENTS who did not take the February or APRIL 2026 class. 

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

Pop-Up Books: Bog Life for Grades 3-4

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Making & Crafting

Learn pop-up book mechanics and paper engineering concepts at this pop-up book making class.  Our book will be bog life theme in keeping with our summer reading.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

EV3 Robotics with Happy Code Club for Grades 5-8

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Technology & STEM

Learn the basics of programming robots with EV3 Lego Mindstorms, using a First Lego League training guide led by Happy Code Club.  We will explore coding concepts as we program our robot to complete challenges and compete in games.

Open
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
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Multigenerational" group

3D Printer Training for Ages 8-Adult

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Technology & STEM

This is a small-group training session to learn how to use the BambuLab P1S 3D printer in the Library's MakerLab.  This session is open to ages 8-adult.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
image of watercolor brushes and paint

Introduction to Watercolor Painting: 3 session series

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting

Please note this course is for NEW STUDENTS who did not take the February or APRIL 2026 course.

Waitlist
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
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Polymer Clay - Art Camp for Teens

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops

Join us for a 3 day workshop and learn the basics of polymer clay!

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
relief print

Relief Printmaking Workshop

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting

In this relief printmaking class, you'll learn the basics of creating prints by carving images into blocks (such as linoleum or wood) and transferring ink from the raised areas onto paper, exploring both traditional and unconventional materials.&n

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Photo of cute magnets made using polymer clay

Polymer Clay - Art Camp for Teens

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops

Join us for a 3 day workshop and learn the basics of polymer clay!

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Photo of cute magnets made using polymer clay

Polymer Clay - Art Camp for Teens

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops

Join us for a 3 day workshop and learn the basics of polymer clay!

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

3D Design Camp for Grades 4-8

Monday, July 27, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Making & Crafting, Technology & STEM

Each day of the 3D design camp, we will use a different CAD software to create a project to 3d print. Through our projects, we'll explore the essentials of 3D printing.

Waitlist
Registration Required