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NC Focus: Testing Your Well Water

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Special Programs & Outreach

Do you know what’s in your well water? Many groundwater contaminants cannot be seen, smelled, or tasted, and testing your well water is the only way to detect their presence.

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

Beginner & Intermediate ESL Class

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Special Programs & Outreach

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

German Conversation Class

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops

Looking to strengthen your German in a relaxed, supportive setting? Join our weekly German Conversation Class and build confidence through guided, real-time discussion.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Party: Wings of Fire Series for Grades 3-6

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Book Groups, Classes & Workshops

Calling all fans of Tui T. Sutherland's Wings of Fire series! Join us for a Wings of Fire celebration. Enjoy pizza, Wings of Fire-inspired crafts and games, and more! Chat about Wings of Fire with other fans!

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

Time for 2's

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Kontulis Family Storytime Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy

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

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

Book Babies ~Walkers (12-23 mos.)

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Kontulis Family Storytime Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy

Join Miss Rebecca for Book Babies (Walkers) Storytime with songs, rhymes, bounces, and a special book! This class is for those who are 12-23 months old with a caregiver.

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Chef Julia Deane Demo: Chicken Stew and Cornbread

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Kend Kitchen + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops

We are excited to welcome back New Canaan’s own, Julia Deane of Culinary Works. Julia will demonstrate how to prepare Chicken & Vegetable Stew and Rosemary Corn Bread.

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

Open Tech

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Technology & STEM

Open Tech is a weekly drop-in program held every Tuesday from 2:00-4:00 PM.

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

Quiz Game Book Group for Grades 3-6

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Book Groups

Are you a fan of Jeopardy? Ready to put your memory to the test? Kids in grades 3 to 6, join us once a month for the Quiz Game Book Group!

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

Beginner to Intermediate Spanish Conversation Group for Adults

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Hobbs Family Study Room (#221) at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Special Programs & Outreach

Our Spanish Conversation group is designed for individuals with advanced beginner or intermediate skills. This lively, instructor-led session focuses on helping participants grow their confidence, expand their vocabulary, and stre

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

Mac vs. PC

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEM

Curious about the differences between a Mac and a PC? Join us for a clear, side-by-side comparison of these two major computer platforms.

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

A History of the Sonnet: Lecture and Discussion

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops, Music & Performances, Special Programs & Outreach

The Lyric and the Argument: A History of the Sonnet Lecture and Discussion

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

Counting Sheep: Teen Paint (ages 12-18)

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Making & Crafting

Join us each month as we create a seasonal painting in acrylic! All skill levels are welcome. 

Please pre-register. 

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

CARES Spring Community Program: Raising Curious Kids

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Authors & Lectures, Health & Wellness, Special Programs & Outreach

Join us for Raising Curious Kids with author, senior fellow, and director of the Center for Universal Education at the Brookings Institution, Rebecca Winthrop. Ideal for parents of children pre-K through high school.  

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

Book Babies ~Walkers (12-23 mos.)

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy

Join Miss Marie for Book Baby (Walkers) Storytime series with songs, rhymes, bounces, and a special book! This class is for those who are 12-24 months old with a caregiver.

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

Baby Teeth 101: A Beginner's Guide to Your Child's First Set of Chompers

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Jim and Dede Bartlett Auditorium at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Parenting

Baby teeth—also known as primary teeth, deciduous teeth, or milk teeth—are the first set of teeth that emerge in infants and young children.

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

Time for 2's

Wednesday, March 25, 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 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. 

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

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

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:30am
Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy

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.

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

3-5's Storytime

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Kontulis Family Storytime Room + Program Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy

 

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

Memory Cafe: Kick off your Blue Suede Shoes

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Music & Performances

You’re invited to a wonderful afternoon of connection and nostalgia. We’ll be celebrating the King of Rock 'n' Roll with a high-energy performance that’s sure to have you tapping your toes.

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

Introduction to LinkedIn Learning

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEM

In this class, learn how to get started with LinkedIn Learning, the library’s newest resource that you can use to learn new skills at your own pace, with over 16,000 professionally designed courses available for free!

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

Read with Brooklyn the Dog for Grades K-5

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Kontulis Family Storytime Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Special Programs & Outreach

Join Brookyln (the dog) and her caretaker Toni (the human) as kids get a chance to read with them for 15 minutes. Kids in grades K-5th are welcome to bring a book or choose one from the library.

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, March 25, 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
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Yale Science: Cosmos to Compost

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Authors & Lectures, Technology & STEM

A famous song once said, "Where did you come from?

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Registration Required