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Chess Meetup! for Grades K-5

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops

Join us for a monthly chess meetup featuring a mixture of instruction and supervised play. Participants of all levels are welcome!  Students new to the game will learn the basic rules and strategy while more experienced players will have

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The Impact of Federal Policy on Nonprofits and Our Communities

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Special Programs & Outreach

Federal policy changes are impacting local nonprofits and the services our community relies on.

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

Tales for Tots (18-36 mos.)

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy

 

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This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

Time for 2's

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Kontulis Family Storytime Room + Program Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy

Join Miss Rebecca for a 7-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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Introduction to YouTube

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Technology & STEM

Join reference librarian Flannery to learn the basics of navigating YouTube. In this class, we will cover how to search for specific content, create video playlists, and protect your privacy while enjoying the information YouTube has to offer!

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Story Starters for Grades K-2

Thursday, February 5, 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.

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Roblox Game Development with Code Ninjas for Grades 4-8

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

Become a Roblox Developer is a hands-on, fully guided experience for students to learn the basics of game building and creative development in an online gaming platform called Roblox.

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This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group

Motivating Your Unmotivated Student

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Special Programs & Outreach

This webinar will equip parents with actionable tips, tools, and strategies to motivate, inspire, and support their students.

What attendees will learn: 

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

Time for 2's

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Kontulis Family Storytime Room + Program Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy

 

Join Miss Dajana for a 7-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. 

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3-5's Storytime

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Kontulis Family Storytime Room + Program Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy

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 "Ages 0-5" group

Preschool Sing Along with James Darling

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Jim and Dede Bartlett Auditorium at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Music & Performances

Join us as we have a fun 30 minute sing-along with James Darling! “Sing With Me” is an energetic family sing-along experience with live music led by guitarist and singer, Mr. Darling.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cooking Demo: Low Country Southern Cuisine

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Kend Kitchen + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops

Let's celebrate black history month in the Kend Kitchen!

Upcoming
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This event is in the "Adults" group

Cut the Cord to Cable

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEM

Tired of your ever-rising cable bill? If you’re considering cutting the cord, then this class will give you the latest information on possible options and alternatives.

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

Math Buddies for grades K-4th

Saturday, February 7, 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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World Music Series: West African Drumming and Dance

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Music & Performances

Spend an invigorating afternoon at our second World Music Series program, with master drummer John Dankwa (Assistant Professor of Music at Wesleyan University), and dancer/choreographer Iddi Saaka (Douglas J.

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Open-ended Art Exploration with Barbara Rucci

Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Making & Crafting

Famlies can drop in to come make art with Barbara Rucci! We will have 3 different art stations where you can explore your creativity. No registration needed, this is a drop-in program.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Computer Basics: Digital Privacy

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

Your search habits and browsing history are virtual goldmines for marketers and big corporations. In this class, you will learn strategies and tools to help control what information about yourself you leave online. Topics covered in the

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Little Chefs: Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookie Class for ages 3-5

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Kend Family Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops

Celebrate Valentine’s Day in the sweetest way! Young bakers will roll out sugar cookie dough, cut heart-shaped cookies, and decorate them with colorful icing and sprinkles.

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VITA Free Tax Preparation

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library

Get your 2025 taxes filed for free at New Canaan Library through SimplifyCT.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Chair Yoga

Monday, February 9, 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.

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Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookie Class for Grades 7-12

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kend Family Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops

Celebrate Valentine’s Day in the sweetest way! Young bakers will roll out sugar cookie dough, cut heart-shaped cookies, and decorate them with colorful icing and sprinkles.

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

MakerLab Explorers for Grades 3&4: Printmaking with LEGO Dots

Monday, February 9, 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 be using LEGO Dots to explore printmaking.  LEGO Dots are flat LEGO bricks that come in square, circle and curved shapes.

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