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Cooking Demo: The Middle Eastern Table

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Kend Kitchen + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops

More information about this event is forthcoming. 

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

Battle of Arsuf: Wargame for ages 12-18

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Featured, Special Programs & Outreach

The Battle of Arsuf took place on 7 September 1191, as part of the Third Crusade.

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

Gentle Yoga

Monday, April 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 "Adults" group

Chair Yoga

Monday, April 20, 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 "Grades K-5" group
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Radiant Reviewers Book Group for Grades 4-6

Monday, April 20, 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

Are you ready to be a book reviewer? Passionate readers in grades 4 to 6, join Miss Rebecca to learn how professional book reviewers talk about books.

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

Creative Writing Corner for Grades 3-5: Write Your Own Scavenger Hunt!

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops

Are you a writer in grades 3-5? Join Miss Rebecca to write, write, write! This month, we will talk about descriptive language and then put our descriptive writing skills to the test by writing our own scavenger hunt clues.

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

Beginner to Intermediate Spanish Conversation Group for Adults

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room 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

Time to Type: Typing Practice Workshop

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEM

This is a weekly, one-hour workshop where patrons can build up their typing skills. Bring a computer from home or let us know if you need to borrow a Library laptop. Stay for the full hour or for as long as you need!

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

Open Morning for Writers

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops

Open Morning for Writers is once-a-month quiet writing space for writers at New Canaan Library.  There will not be any instruction or talking in the room. 

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

Gentle Yoga

Monday, April 27, 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 "Adults" group

Chair Yoga

Monday, April 27, 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

Intermediate French Conversation Class

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Special Programs & Outreach

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

Beginner & Intermediate ESL Class

Monday, April 27, 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, April 27, 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 "Adults" group

Create Your Own Website with Google Sites

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Featured, Making & Crafting, Technology & STEM

Have you ever wanted to create your own website? Join Reference Librarian, Kassidy, as we learn all about Google Sites, a free website builder.

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

Beginner to Intermediate Spanish Conversation Group for Adults

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room 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

Navigating the New Landscape of Long-Term Care

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops

Join Lou and Jessica Pelletier from Pelletier Senior Planning as they delve into the evolving world of long-term care planning, especially the growing need for care among seniors and baby boomers.

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

Little Bookworms: Book Group for Grades K-1

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Kontulis Family Storytime Room + Program Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Book Groups, Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting

Join Miss Rebecca for our K-1st Book Club, featuring hands-on games and crafts! Each month, we will read a book together at the Library, then get creative with book-inspired projects.

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

Intermediate French Conversation Class

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Special Programs & Outreach

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

German Conversation Class

Monday, May 4, 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 "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 & Outreach

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

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.

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

Introduction to Google Docs

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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

More information about this event is forthcoming. 

Upcoming
Registration Required