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Event List

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3D Design Camp for Grades 4-8

Tuesday, July 28, 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.

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

3D Design Camp for Grades 4-8

Wednesday, July 29, 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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
photo of a hand holding a felt frog wearing a flower around his head

Felt Frog Friend: Take and Make Craft Pick Up for Ages 12 to 19

Wednesday, July 29, 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. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group
Assorted crafting supplies

Feed the Frog Craft for Ages 4-6

Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Making & Crafting

Join Miss Dajana to create a fun frog craft. How many flies will your frog catch? Please have your child wear a smock or clothes they can get paint on. 

This class is intended for children ages 4-6 years old. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

Summer Stories and Crafts for Ages 2 and 3 Years

Monday, August 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Kontulis Family Storytime Room + Program Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting, Storytimes

Children ages 2-3 years and their caregivers, join Miss Rebecca for summer-themed stories, songs, movement, and crafts!

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

Creative Writing and Bookmaking Camp for Grades 3-5

Monday, August 3, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Languages & Writing, Making & Crafting

Are you a writer entering grades 3-5? Join Miss Rebecca to write, write, write! In this three-day creative writing camp, we will design our own books. We'll learn about the bookmaking process, then write stories of our own.

Upcoming
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

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:45pm
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!

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

Creative Writing and Bookmaking Camp for Grades 3-5

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Languages & Writing, Making & Crafting

Are you a writer entering grades 3-5? Join Miss Rebecca to write, write, write! In this three-day creative writing camp, we will design our own books. We'll learn about the bookmaking process, then write stories of our own.

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

Creative Writing and Bookmaking Camp for Grades 3-5

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Languages & Writing, Making & Crafting

Are you a writer entering grades 3-5? Join Miss Rebecca to write, write, write! In this three-day creative writing camp, we will design our own books. We'll learn about the bookmaking process, then write stories of our own.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group
Assorted crafting supplies

Pond Animal Puppets for Ages 5-7

Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Making & Crafting

Children ages 5-7 years old will join Miss Dajana to learn about what animals live in and around a pond followed by a fun DIY puppet activity. 

This class is intended for children ages 5-7 years old. 

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

Beaded Jumping Frogs for Grades 3-4

Friday, August 7, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Making & Crafting

Learn to bead a jumping frog using seed beads and wire. For students in grades 3-4 in Fall 2026.

Registration opens July 1 at 8am.

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

Board Game Design Camp for Grades 5-9

Monday, August 10, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Making & Crafting

Design a board game working either solo or with a team.  We'll explore game mechanics, strategies and storytelling and use MakerLab equipment to create a prototype of our games.  This workshop meets over four days: August 10-13.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group
Pencil writing on paper

Story Starters Camp for Grades 1-3

Monday, August 10, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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 entering Grades 1 to 3? Join Miss Rebecca for a three-day storytelling–and story writing–extravaganza! We’ll play games to get imaginations flowing, then put ideas to paper in creative ways.

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

Board Game Design Camp for Grades 5-9

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Making & Crafting

Design a board game working either solo or with a team.  We'll explore game mechanics, strategies and storytelling and use MakerLab equipment to create a prototype of our games.  This workshop meets over four days: August 10-13.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group
Pencil writing on paper

Story Starters Camp for Grades 1-3

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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 entering Grades 1 to 3? Join Miss Rebecca for a three-day storytelling–and story writing–extravaganza! We’ll play games to get imaginations flowing, then put ideas to paper in creative ways.

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

Board Game Design Camp for Grades 5-9

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Making & Crafting

Design a board game working either solo or with a team.  We'll explore game mechanics, strategies and storytelling and use MakerLab equipment to create a prototype of our games.  This workshop meets over four days: August 10-13.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group
Pencil writing on paper

Story Starters Camp for Grades 1-3

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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 entering Grades 1 to 3? Join Miss Rebecca for a three-day storytelling–and story writing–extravaganza! We’ll play games to get imaginations flowing, then put ideas to paper in creative ways.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Photo of the top and bottom of a coin purse shaped like a frog.

Frog Coin Pouch: Take and Make Craft Pick Up for Ages 12 to 19

Wednesday, August 12, 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. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group
Assorted crafting supplies

Make Your Own Frog Bean Bag for 7 years old

Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Making & Crafting

Join Miss Dajana to make your hand sewn frog bean bag. No prior experience necessary. 

This class is intended for children ages 7 years old. 

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

Board Game Design Camp for Grades 5-9

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

Design a board game working either solo or with a team.  We'll explore game mechanics, strategies and storytelling and use MakerLab equipment to create a prototype of our games.  This workshop meets over four days: August 10-13.

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

Beaded Jumping Frogs for Grades 5-8

Friday, August 14, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Making & Crafting

Learn to bead a jumping frog using seed beads and wire. For students in grades 5-8 in Fall 2026.

Registration opens July 1 at 8am.

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

Beaded Frog Keychain: Take and Make Craft Pick Up for Ages 12 to 19

Wednesday, August 26, 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. 

Upcoming
Registration Required