This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Grades K-5" group This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Multigenerational" group 3D Printer Training for Ages 8-Adult Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library Program Type: Technology & STEM This is a small-group training session to learn how to use the BambuLab P1S 3D printer in the Library's MakerLab. This session is open to ages 8-adult. Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group Creative Writing Corner for Grades 3-5: Perspectives in Nature Tuesday, May 19, 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 practice perspective taking: How does a raindrop experience spring? What about a new baby animal? Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Beginner to Intermediate Spanish Conversation Group for Adults Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Languages & Writing 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 Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Introduction to Excel: Excel Fundamentals Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Technology & STEM Learn the basics of Microsoft Excel in this beginner-friendly workshop. We'll cover navigating the Excel interface, understanding workbooks and worksheets, and entering data effectively. Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Shakespeare on the Sound Explains Much Ado About Nothing Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen at New Canaan Library Program Type: Authors & Lectures Learn about Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing before our abbreviated performance for families on Wednesday, May 27th and Shakespeare on the Sound's Summer production from June 10th - June 28th in Rowayton’s Pinkney Park Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Cyanotype Workshop: Painting with Light Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting Discover the magic of one of photography’s earliest processes in this hands-on cyanotype workshop. Cyanotype is a camera-less photographic printing technique. Waitlist Register Now 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 Maker Club for Grades 4-8 Wednesday, May 20, 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 Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Star Maps: Take and Make Craft Pick Up for Ages 12 to 19 Wednesday, May 20, 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 Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group The Joy of Drawing Course: Beginner and Intermediate Levels Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library Program Type: Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting This course offers a comprehensive foundation in drawing for beginners and those who wish to further enhance their skills. Closed View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Moneco Advisors Present: Financial Planning Beyond Basics Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Community Room at New Canaan Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops We are pleased to present a Financial Planning Series by Moneco Advisors. Please register for each program separately. Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group Little Bookworms: Book Group for Grades K-1 Thursday, May 21, 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 Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group The Odyssey: Reading the Ancient Classics Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library Program Type: Book Groups, Classes & Workshops Homer's The Odyssey, recorded over 2,000 years ago, remains one of the most beloved stories in human history. The epic follows Odysseus's journey home after 10 long years of fighting in The Trojan War. Closed View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Bestselling Author Douglas Brunt Presents "The Lost Empire of Emanuel Nobel" Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library Program Type: Authors & Lectures, Featured Emanuel Nobel was heir to a powerful petroleum empire, a fierce rival of the Rockefellers, friend to the Romanov dynasty, and the man whose innovations helped build the modern oil age. Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Pizza & Pages: Grades 6-8 Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 7:15pm - 8:00pm Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room at New Canaan Library Program Type: Book Groups Middle schoolers in grades 6-8, join us each month for a book discussion, board game, and pizza. You can pick up each month's selection at the Library to read at home before the meeting. Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Apple MacBook Basics Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library Program Type: Technology & STEM In this class, you will learn the basics of an Apple MacBook. How do you use it? What are the different models? What are the alternatives to this device? These questions and more will be answered! Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Open Tech Tuesday, May 26, 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. View Details
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, May 26, 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! Each month, we'll assign a book for you to read at home. Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Create Your Own Website with Google Sites Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops, 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. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Beginner to Intermediate Spanish Conversation Group for Adults Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Languages & Writing 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 Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Grades K-5" group This event is in the "Multigenerational" group Shakespeare on the Sound Apprentice Company: Much Ado about Nothing for KIDS! Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library Program Type: Music & Performances Please join us in celebrating Shakespeare on the Sound's 30th Anniversary season with a performance of our family-friendly Much Ado About Nothing for Kids! Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Bestsellers Book Group Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library Program Type: Book Groups This group reads and discusses books of all genres that have reached bestseller status. Join Reference librarians James and Kassidy to find out why these books are so well-loved and determine if they live up to the hype. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Glass House Presents: Learning from Columbus in New Canaan Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen at New Canaan Library Program Type: Art & Architecture Columbus, Indiana—home to modernist landmarks by Eero Saarinen, Eliot Noyes, I.M. Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Medicare 2026: Understanding Changes and Coverage Options Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops Mention the word Medicare and you’re likely to get a confused look in return. Cancelled Closed View Details Registration Required