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Gentle Crafting for Ages 10-16: Snow Globe Shakers

Friday, December 12, 2025 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 creating snow globe shakers.  We'll start with a 3D printed snow globe shape base and add a scene of your choice using the laser cutter.

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

Drop In 3-5's Saturday Storytime

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Kontulis Family Storytime Room + Program Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting, Storytimes & Early Literacy

Children ages 3-5 years and their caregivers, join Miss Dajana for a morning of stories, songs, movement, and crafts! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Art of Colored & Watercolor Pencil Drawing: 2 day workshop

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting

In this two-day workshop, explore the expressive hues of colored pencils. On the first day, we will work with colored pencils, navigating cross-hatching, blending, and color analysis.

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

Adaptive Circus Program for Ages 7+

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Special Programs & Outreach

Join Circus Moves for a special adaptive program for children ages 7+ with support needs and their families.

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group

Adaptive Circus Program: Preschool Free Play

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Special Programs & Outreach

Join Circus Moves for 30 minutes of free exploration especially for children with support needs and their families.

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group

Celebrate and Learn about Chanukah

Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Making & Crafting, Special Programs & Outreach

Chanukah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, is December 14 to December 22 this year.

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

Coding Microcontrollers for Grades 5-8

Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Technology & STEM

Get ready for an exciting two-hour session of the introduction to digital electronics program led by New Canaan High student Medha!

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

The Art of Colored & Watercolor Pencil Drawing: 2 day workshop

Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting

In this two-day workshop, explore the expressive hues of colored pencils. On the first day, we will work with colored pencils, navigating cross-hatching, blending, and color analysis.

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Gentle Yoga

Monday, December 15, 2025 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.

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Diamond Painting for Adults: Winter Holiday Earrings

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting

In this workshop, participants will create uniquely designed pairs of earrings. Diamond painting is like paint by numbers, but using small gemstones instead of paint.

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Chair Yoga

Monday, December 15, 2025 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.

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

Monday Music with Kurt Gallagher

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Music & Performances

Join Kurt Gallagher as he plays some favorite kids’ songs for 45 minutes of fun! Best for families with children ages 5 and under! Drop-in for the first 150 families to arrive. 

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

3D Design Project: Fridge Magnets

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Technology & STEM

Each month we will take on a 3D design project using a CAD software.  This month, we will be creating custom magnets using Tinkercad.

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Beginner & Intermediate ESL Class

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community 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 "Ages 0-5" group

Winter Stories and Crafts for Ages 2 and 3 Years

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Kontulis Family Storytime Room + Program Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting, Storytimes & Early Literacy

Children ages 2-3 years and their caregivers, join Miss Rebecca for winter-themed stories, songs, movement, and crafts!

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Open Tech

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group

Creative Writing Corner for Grades 3-5: Frame Your Work!

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 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'll get crafty with our writing. We'll draft a story or poem, then put it on a canvas and decorate it to create a work of art.

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Introduction to Excel: Excel Fundamentals

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 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.

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

Teen Paint (ages 12-18)

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 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 skills levels are welcome. 

Please pre-register. 

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

Book Babies ~Walkers (12-23 mos.)

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 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.

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

Winter Stories and Crafts for Ages 2 and 3 Years

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Kontulis Family Storytime Room + Program Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting, Storytimes & Early Literacy

Children ages 2-3 years and their caregivers, join Miss Rebecca for winter-themed stories, songs, movement, and crafts!

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

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

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 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.

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

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

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B 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.

Open
Registration Required