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STEAM Bridge Challenge for Grades 5-8

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Technology & STEM

Get ready to think like an engineer, design like an architect, and compete like a champion!

Registration opens March 1 at 8am. For students in grades 5-8.

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Movie Screening: The Running Man (2025)

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Book Groups, Music & Performances

"Hunt him down! Hunt him down! Hunt him down!"

Join us at the Library for a screening of The Running Man (2025).  

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

Beginner to Intermediate Spanish Conversation Group for Adults

Tuesday, April 7, 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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

Book Babies ~Walkers (12-23 mos.)

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 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

Time for 2's

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Kontulis Family Storytime Room + Program Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy

Join Miss Rebecca for an 8-week Twos Storytime series with songs, rhymes, felt-board stories, and special books and crafts! 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

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

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

3-5's Storytime

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Kontulis Family Storytime Room + Program Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy

 

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

MakerLab Explorers for Grades 3&4: Iron-On Vinyl Pencil Cases

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Making & Crafting, Technology & STEM

Each month we will use MakerLab equipment and skills to work on a project together.  This month, we will learn about the Cricut Maker and create our own pencil cases using iron-on vinyl.  Our design can include text and one image.

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

Tales for Tots (18-36 mos.)

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy

 

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

The Joy of Drawing Course: Beginner and Intermediate Levels

Thursday, April 9, 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.

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

Time for 2's

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Kontulis Family Storytime Room + Program Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy

Join Miss Rebecca for an 8-week Twos Storytime series with songs, rhymes, felt-board stories, and special books and crafts! 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 "Grades K-5" group

STEAM with LEGO with Code Ninjas for Grades K-3

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Technology & STEM

This workshop brings STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) concepts to life through hands-on activities using LEGO® bricks.

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This event is in the "Adults" group

History and Mythology of The Trojan War

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Book Groups, Classes & Workshops

What is the story behind The Trojan War, the infamous conflict that captured historical imaginations and inspired the phrase “the face that launched 1,000 ships”? Could a war so entangled with mythology actually have taken place?

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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, April 10, 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 8-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, April 10, 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!

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Time to Type: Typing Practice Workshop

Friday, April 10, 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 "Ages 0-5" group

Preschool Sing Along with Daniel Palese

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Music & Performances

Join us as we have a fun 30 minute sing-along with Daniel Palese! Daniel Palese is a local children's musician and board-certified music therapist with an MA in Music Therapy from NYU.

Just Write: Writing Workshop for Adults

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Special Programs & Outreach

Join us for a writing workshop to spark your creativity and help you discover your unique voice. Through a series of thought-provoking prompts, you'll have the opportunity to explore your inner writer and share your stories if you choose.

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Registration Required
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3D Printer Training for Ages 8-Adult

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:45am
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.

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Adaptive Snack Making & Community Connection for Adults

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Kend Family Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting, Special Programs & Outreach

Join us for a fun and interactive class designed for adults with developmental disabilities! In this friendly, social setting, participants will learn how to make simple and delious snacks using easy, hands-on steps.

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Cooking Demo: Vegetarian and Delicious

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Kend Kitchen + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops

Check back for more information. 

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

Java Coding for Grades 5-8 (Rescheduled)

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Technology & STEM

Journey through the fascinating world of Java through the 1.5 hour interactive program for grades five through eight! This program is perfect for students fascinated with coding and want to simulate real-world applications.

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

VITA Free Tax Preparation

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 5:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library

Get your 2025 taxes filed for free at New Canaan Library through SimplifyCT.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Arts at the Library: Learn the Art of Mosaic for First Timers

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting

Discover the timeless craft of mosaic art in our engaging two-session workshop at the library. Mosaic is a 4000-year-old art form that uses bits of decorative glass, tiles, and other materials to create geometric designs.

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