The Library will close at 5pm on Thursday, July 2nd and will be closed July 3rd, 4th, and 5th.

Happy Independence Day! 

The Library is closed on summer Sundays though Labor Day.

Event List

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This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
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Dungeons & Dragons - Raiders on the Red Water: Oneshot for ages 12 to 18

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 3:30pm - 7:45pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Special Programs

Facing despicable sea raiders and their newfound powers, will your party triumph over the kidnappers or will they too find their end at the bottom of a watery grave?

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

The Reptile Nook Presents Animal Talk

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Featured, Special Programs

Join The Reptile Nook for a meet and learn about 4 different animal species. We will be meeting a lizard, snake, tortoise, and amphibian!

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

Book Babies ~Walkers (12-23 mos.)

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes

Join Miss Rebecca for the Book Babies (Walkers) Storytime series with songs, rhymes, bounces, and a special book! This class is for those who are 12-23 months old with a caregiver. Depending on your baby’s nap time, please also see the 10:45 a.m.

Waitlist
Registration Required
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
Book with footprints

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

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:30am
Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes

Join Miss Rebecca for the Book Babies (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 "Adults" group

Women and Money Roundtable: How to Make Sense of Today's Financial Markets

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops

Join Financial Advisors Julia Strayer and Liz Maccarone for a series of easy-to-follow discussions on how to make sense of today’s financial markets. They will cover the latest market news and how that might affect your financial decisions.

Virtual Event
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
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Crochet Lily Pad: Take and Make Craft Pick Up for Ages 12 to 19

Wednesday, July 15, 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. 

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

Gordon Korman Author Visit

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Authors & Lectures, Featured

Join us to celebrate the launch of Sleepless with author Gordon Korman! Get a sneak preview of the book, learn about Gordon Korman's writing process, and ask him questions. A book signing will follow. 

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Magic the Gathering Logo over a digital painting of fantasy knights and creatures

Magic: The Gathering Meetup for ages 12 to 18

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Special Programs

Join us for a friendly session of Modern Casual Magic: The Gathering! Beginners and players of any experience are more than welcome to join. Please bring your own standard deck if possible! 

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
a book with a tail and music notes on the cover and spine

Tales for Tots (18-36 mos.)

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes

 

Waitlist
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

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Kontulis Family Storytime Room + Program Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes

 

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

Notable Reads Book Group: London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 11:15am - 12:15pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Book Groups

This group reads broadly, with a focus on literary award winners, well-reviewed fiction, and translations. This month’s discussion is on London Falling By Patrick Radden Keefe

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Two embroidered blue hummingbirds face each other. There is delicate filigree surrounding them.

Embroidery for Intermediate Sewers

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting

In this series, sewers will use a number of familiar stitch and knot techniques to create a beautiful piece of art. In the final session, you will learn a basic DIY framing technique.

Waitlist
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.

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

Drop-in Storytime on the Green!

Friday, July 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Merrill Event Lawn at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes

Join our librarians outside for 30 minutes of fun stories, songs and movement. Bring a blanket to spread out and enjoy the green space. Best for families with children ages 5 and under!

This event is in the "Adults" group
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Red Cross Blood Drive

Friday, July 17, 2026 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Special Programs

The need to maintain a reliable blood supply is constant and vital; by donating, you are helping to change, and perhaps save, a life!

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

Drawing Class for Incoming Grades 2-3: Favorite Animated Characters

Friday, July 17, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting

Ready to get creative and draw your favorite characters? Join a few NCHS art students for an engaging, hands-on class!

Waitlist
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Multigenerational" group
business card for master gardener

Weekly Plant Clinic with UCONN Master Gardeners

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops

Do you need help with plant identification? Insect Damage and disease diagnosis? Plant suggestions? Vegetable growing advice?

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

Art Class for Incoming Grades 4-5: CD Color Wheel Spinner

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting

Ready to get creative and experiment with art and physics? Join a few NCHS art students for an engaging, hands-on art class!

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
Picture of Cary Wang playing piano

Learn to Play Piano Through Your Favorite Movie Themes for Ages 7-12

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Music & Performances, Special Programs

Join accomplished pianist and teen volunteer Cary Wang to learn basic music concepts and start piano playing through your favorite movie themes.

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
Picture of Cary Wang playing piano

Advanced: Learn Music Theory through Piano for Ages 8-14

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Music & Performances, Special Programs

Join accomplished pianist and teen volunteer Cary Wang to perfect your favorite piano pieces through advance music theory, foundation for education development and musical advancement. Children/Teens should have piano experience.

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

Gentle Yoga

Monday, July 20, 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.

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

Summer Stories and Crafts for Ages 2 and 3 Years

Monday, July 20, 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!

Waitlist
Registration Required