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Book Babies ~Pre-Walkers (0-12 mos.)

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:30am
Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes

Join Miss Marie for Book Baby (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.

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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
Book with Heart

3-5's Storytime

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Kontulis Family Storytime Room + Program Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes

 

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

Maker Club for Grades 4-8

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Making & Crafting

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.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
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Mastering the New 2026 National Mah Jongg League Card

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Jim and Dede Bartlett Auditorium at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Authors & Lectures, Classes & Workshops, Featured

Get ready for a new Mah Jongg season! This lecture is designed to help players confidently transition to the 2026 card from the National Mah Jongg League.

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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
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Tales for Tots (18-36 mos.)

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes

 

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

The Joy of Drawing Course: Beginner and Intermediate Levels

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting

This course offers a comprehensive foundation in drawing for beginners and those who wish to further enhance their skills.

Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
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Time for 2's

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Kontulis Family Storytime Room + Program Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes

Join Miss Rebecca for an 8-week Twos Storytime series with songs, rhymes, felt-board stories, and special books and crafts! This class is for those who are 24-36 months old with a caregiver. 

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group
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Story Starters for Grades K-2

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting

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.

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

Sewing Machine Training for Ages 10-Adult

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Making & Crafting

This is a small-group training session to learn how to use the sewing machines in the Library's MakerLab.  This session is open to ages 10-adult.

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

The Odyssey: Reading the Ancient Classics

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Book Groups, Classes & Workshops

Homer's The Odyssey, recorded over 2,000 years ago, remains one of the most beloved stories in human history. The epic follows Odysseus's journey home after 10 long years of fighting in The Trojan War.

Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
Number two in a clock

Time for 2's

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Kontulis Family Storytime Room + Program Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes

 

Join Miss Dajana for a 8-week Twos Storytime series with songs, rhymes, felt-board stories, and special books and activities! This class is for those who are 24-36 months old with a caregiver. 

Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
Book with Heart

3-5's Storytime

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Kontulis Family Storytime Room + Program Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes

Join Miss Marie or Miss Rebecca for 3-5’s Storytime with songs, rhymes, felts, and special books and activities!

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Computer Basics: Spot a Scam

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEM

Don't fall for scams! In this class, learn how to identify and protect yourself from some of the most common scams of 2026.

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
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This event is in the "Multigenerational" group

3D Printer Training for Ages 8-Adult

Saturday, May 9, 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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This event is in the "Adults" group
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Introduction to Google Docs

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEM

Looking for a free and reliable word processor? Consider Google Docs, a free web-based word processor in which documents can be created, edited and stored as part of the Google Docs Editors suite of free web applications.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
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Cooking Demo: Cinco de Mayo

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kend Kitchen + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops

Explore the vibrant culinary world of Mexico in celebration of Cinco de Mayo, which commemorates the Mexican army's unexpected 1862 victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla.

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

Gentle Yoga

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness

We have teamed up with the New Canaan YMCA to create a tranquil, foundation-building class designed to introduce new students to yoga, as well as offer regular practitioners a gentle class to complement their yoga practice.

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Chair Yoga

Monday, May 11, 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 "Adults" group

Diamond Painting for Adults: First Timers

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Making & Crafting

In this workshop, participants will create a uniquely designed mini magnet. Diamond painting is like paint by numbers, but using small gemstones instead of paint. Each participant will be able to make 1 diamond-painted magnet. 

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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