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The Power of the Game : A Panel on Sports, Risk, and Things No One Tells You

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Authors & Lectures

Sports have always been more than just a game. They are a powerful lens through which we discover the qualities that connect us as human beings and inspire us to reach our greatest potential.

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

Open Morning for Writers

Saturday, May 30, 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. 

Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
book cover of For Human Use

New Canaan Author Sarah G. Pierce discusses her novel For Human Use

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Authors & Lectures, Featured

Join debut author Sarah G. Pierce at to celebrate her new novel, For Human Use, a twisted romantic comedy!

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" 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
The Great Community Cake Off

The Great Community Cake-Off

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Anderson Terrace at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Making & Crafting, Special Programs

Join New Canaan Library for our first Community Cake-Off event! Get your aprons and appetites ready as we invite you to bake a homemade cake to share with the community.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
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Dungeons & Dragons - The Web of Latrodectus: Oneshot for ages 12 to 18

Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 12:15pm - 4:45pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Special Programs

Your party is tasked with infiltrating a Thieves’ Guild steeped in shadowy secrecy. Will they find their target, or get caught in the web?

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Posters for 3 different Met shows: Raphael, portraits, and costumes

Spotlight on The Met: What to See Right Now

Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture

Art historian and Metropolitan Museum of Art educator Page Knox is your personal guide to this Spring’s extraordinary exhibitions at The Met, highlighting their major themes and important work

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

Learn about Guitar Basics for Ages 8-13

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Music & Performances

In this upbeat beginner guitar session, students will be introduced to the basic parts of the guitar, the names of the strings, and how the instrument works through a live demonstration.

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

Welcome to the World of Needlepoint Lecture

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Jim and Dede Bartlett Auditorium at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Authors & Lectures, Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting

Step into the timeless and relaxing art of needlepoint—a creative craft that blends color, texture, and design into beautiful hand-stitched pieces.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
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Intermediate French Conversation Class

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Special Programs

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
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Beginner & Intermediate ESL Class

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Special Programs

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
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German Conversation Class

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Languages & Writing

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

Open Tech

Tuesday, June 2, 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
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Movie Screening: Conclave

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Book Groups, Music & Performances

"This is a conclave, Aldo. It's not a war."
"It is a war, and you have to commit to a side."

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

Beginner to Intermediate Spanish Conversation Group for Adults

Tuesday, June 2, 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
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Alzheimer's and Dementia Support Group with the Waveny LifeCare Network

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness

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 "Adults" group
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Moneco Advisors Present: Cash Flow Basics

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference 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
Registration Required
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group
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Martha Graham Dance Performance for Children 6-13

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Featured, Music & Performances

“Martha Graham (1894–1991) is a 20th-century icon who is known as the mother of modern dance, and the dance company she founded in 1926 continues today.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Multigenerational" group
Dancers kneeling and wearing different colored leotards

Martha Graham Dance Company Celebrates 100 Years--5:30PM Performance

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Featured, Music & Performances

Experience the revolutionary spirit of American modern dance in a performance that celebrates two historic milestones: the Martha Graham Dance Company’s 100th anniversary and our national America 250 commemoration.

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

Exploring "The Odyssey"

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Craig B. Tate Conference 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
Registration Required
This event is in the "Multigenerational" group
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Martha Graham Dance Company Celebrates 100 Years--7PM Performance

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Music & Performances

Experience the revolutionary spirit of American modern dance in a performance that celebrates two historic milestones: the Martha Graham Dance Company’s 100th anniversary and our national America 250 commemoration.

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

Drop-in Storytime on the Green!

Friday, June 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Anderson Terrace at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes

Join our librarians outside for 30 minutes of fun stories, songs and movement. Bring a blanket to spread out and enjoy the green space. Best for families with children ages 5 and under!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cooking Demo: Viva España

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Multigenerational" group
Groove on the Green: Disco!

Groove on the Green Disco

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Merrill Event Lawn at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Music & Performances

New Canaan Library invites the community to a free music and dance party under the stars on Saturday, June 6th on the Library Green. We're thrilled to share an evening of disco featuring DJ Lucas Walters.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This is an image of Apple devices: iPhone, iPad, and Macintosh Computer

Comparing Apple Products

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Technology & STEM

iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, and MacBooks -- oh, my! In this class, you will learn a little about each device and their pros and cons. We will see how they compare with each other and the competition.

Open
Registration Required