This event is in the "Adults" group 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 Register Now 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 View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group 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 Register Now 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 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 Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group 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 Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group 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 Register Now 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 View Details 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 Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group 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 Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group 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 Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group 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 Register Now 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. View Details
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group 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 Register Now 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 Register Now 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 Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group 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 Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group 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 View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Multigenerational" group 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 View Details 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 View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Multigenerational" group 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 View Details 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! View Details
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 View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Multigenerational" group 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 Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group 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 Register Now Registration Required