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Drawn to Reading: Graphic Novel Book Group for Grades 2-4

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Kontulis Family Storytime Room + Program Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Book Groups

Join Drawn to Reading, a fun graphic novel book group for 2nd–4th graders! We’ll read the first chapter of a graphic novel together followed by a fun activity.

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

Live Girl Confidence Club for Grades 5-8

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:45pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Special Programs & Outreach

Confidence Club provides girls with a positive adult role model and creates a safe space for girls to develop self-esteem and social emotional intelligence. Confidence Club is a facilitated discussion group that creates a BRAVE SPACE for girl

This event is in the "Adults" group

Implementing AI Responsibly in Your Organization

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEM

AI is already showing up in many workplaces, often without clear rules, policies, or guidance. This practical presentation explores how professionals can use AI responsibly without creating legal, ethical, or reputational risk.

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

The Gothic Circle: Mexican Gothic Book Discussion

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Book Groups

This book group reads broadly across the gothic genre and includes literature spanning from the 1700s to the present.

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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

Books for Good: A Peer Led Book Group for Grades 5-8

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 7:15pm - 8:00pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Book Groups, Classes & Workshops

Each month, teen leaders from LiveGirl, S.T.A.R., and New Canaan Library guide participants in discussion around a selected realistic or historical fiction book. Open to anyone in grades 5-8.

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

Time for 2's

Friday, February 13, 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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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

3-5's Storytime

Friday, February 13, 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!

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

Time to Type: Typing Practice Workshop

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community 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 "Tweens & Teens" group

Gentle Crafting for Ages 10-16: Valentine's Day Printmaking

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Making & Crafting, Technology & STEM

Wind down from the school-week with a gentle crafting project.  This month we will be printmaking with LEGO Dots.  Create and print Valentine's Day cards or explore your own ideas.  

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

iMovie Basics: Photo Slideshows

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEM

iMovie is free video-editing software available to Apple users and is preinstalled on MacBook computers, iPads, and iPhones. With a wide range of video effects, iMovie is a great resource for first-time users and experienced editors alike.

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This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

The Battle of Asculum: Wargame for ages 12-18

Sunday, February 15, 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 Asculum was fought in 279 BC between the Roman Army and the Greek army of King Pyrrhus of Epirus.

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

Time for 2's

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Kontulis Family Storytime Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy

Join Miss Marie for an 7-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. 

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

2-Day Microcontroller Coding Workshop for Grades 5-8

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Technology & STEM

Journey through an engaging two-day digital electronics program for grades five through eight!

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

Book Babies ~Walkers (12-23 mos.)

Tuesday, February 17, 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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group

Family Spring Rolls

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kend Kitchen + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Special Programs & Outreach

Join Food Explorers for a special cooking program designed for the whole family! You’ll learn how to make spring rolls using rice paper wrappers and fill them with your choice of fresh veggies, with a soy dipping sauce.

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Introduction to Watercolor Painting: 3 session series

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 1:15pm - 3:30pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting

In this three-session workshop series, participants will explore the fundamentals of watercolor painting in a supportive, beginner environment.

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

Movie Magic: Screenwriting Camp for Grades 4-7

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Special Programs & Outreach

Join filmmaker and comedy writer Claire Ayoub (EMPIRE WAIST, THE GYNOKID) for a creative and collaborative week learning how to turn those ideas in your imagination into a movie script.

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

Drop-in Crafternoon for Ages 4-8

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting

Join us for an afternoon of crafting! Stop in anytime between 2pm-4pm. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Open Tech

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting 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 "Tweens & Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Next Chapter Book Discussion

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Book Groups

The Next Chapter Book Club is a social, community-based book club for older teens and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who enjoy reading or listening to stories.  At every meeting each member is given a turn to read reg

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Film Screening: Sinners

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Featured

Join us for a screening of Sinners (2025). Sinners has recently broken the Oscars Nomination record with 16 nominations. 

Open
Registration Required