Event List

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.

New Canaan Library is pleased to offer a new 5-session weekly Calligraphy course this Winter. Calligraphy is the art of fine hand lettering. Participants will use a calligraphy marker to learn letter shapes and pen strokes.

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.

Join us for a monthly chess meetup featuring a mixture of instruction and supervised play. Participants of all levels are welcome!  Students new to the game will learn the basic rules and strategy while more experienced players will have

Join Miss Rebecca for a 7-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. 

Join reference librarian Flannery to learn the basics of navigating YouTube. In this class, we will cover how to search for specific content, create video playlists, and protect your privacy while enjoying the information YouTube has to offer!

Are you a budding writer in Grades K to 2? Join Miss Rebecca for a storytelling–and story writing–extravaganza! We’ll play games to get imaginations flowing, then put ideas to paper in creative ways.

In Partnership with Inclusive Together & New Canaan Library

Become a Roblox Developer is a hands-on, fully guided experience for students to learn the basics of game building and creative development in an online gaming platform called Roblox.

In Partnership with Inclusive Together & New Canaan Library

This webinar will equip parents with actionable tips, tools, and strategies to motivate, inspire, and support their students.

What attendees will learn: 

Join Miss Dajana for a 7-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. 

Join Miss Marie or Miss Rebecca for 3-5’s Storytime with songs, rhymes, felts, and special books and activities!

Join us as we have a fun 30 minute sing-along with James Darling! “Sing With Me” is an energetic family sing-along experience with live music led by guitarist and singer, Mr. Darling.

Tired of your ever-rising cable bill? If you’re considering cutting the cord, then this class will give you the latest information on possible options and alternatives.

Math Buddies* is hosting a math game club for elementary students at the New Canaan Library. All students in grades K-4 are welcome!

Spend an invigorating afternoon at our second World Music Series program, with master drummer John Dankwa (Assistant Professor of Music at Wesleyan University), and dancer/choreographer Iddi Saaka (Douglas J.

Famlies can drop in to come make art with Barbara Rucci! We will have 3 different art stations where you can explore your creativity. No registration needed, this is a drop-in program.

Your search habits and browsing history are virtual goldmines for marketers and big corporations. In this class, you will learn strategies and tools to help control what information about yourself you leave online. Topics covered in the

Celebrate Valentine’s Day in the sweetest way! Young bakers will roll out sugar cookie dough, cut heart-shaped cookies, and decorate them with colorful icing and sprinkles.

We are pleased to continue our partnership with the New Canaan YMCA to bring you Chair Yoga.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day in the sweetest way! Young bakers will roll out sugar cookie dough, cut heart-shaped cookies, and decorate them with colorful icing and sprinkles.