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Beginner to Intermediate Spanish Conversation Group for Adults

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B 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

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

Book Babies ~Walkers (12-23 mos.)

Wednesday, February 18, 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.

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This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

2-Day Microcontroller Coding Workshop for Grades 5-8

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Technology & STEM

Journey through an engaging two-day digital electronics program for grades five through eight!

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

Time for 2's

Wednesday, February 18, 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 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. 

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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, February 18, 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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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

3-5's Storytime

Wednesday, February 18, 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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This event is in the "Grades K-5" group
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Movie Magic: Screenwriting Camp for Grades 4-7

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Special Programs & Outreach

Join filmmaker and comedy writer Claire Ayoub (EMPIRE WAIST, THE GYNOKID) for a creative and collaborative week learning how to turn those ideas in your imagination into a movie script.

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

Mini Bookshelf: Take and Make Craft Pick Up for Ages 12 to 19

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Kontulis Family Storytime Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Making & Crafting

Swing by the library to pick up the supplies for a make-at-home craft! Everything you need will be in your kit, so it's perfect for a study break or long weekend trip. 

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Learn How to Use the Cricut Machine for Adults

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Music & Performances, Technology & STEM

Want to learn how to use the Cricut but are not sure where to start?

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This event is in the "Kids" group
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Tales for Tots (18-36 mos.)

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy

 

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

Time for 2's

Thursday, February 19, 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 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. 

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

Movie Magic: Screenwriting Camp for Grades 4-7

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Special Programs & Outreach

Join filmmaker and comedy writer Claire Ayoub (EMPIRE WAIST, THE GYNOKID) for a creative and collaborative week learning how to turn those ideas in your imagination into a movie script.

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

Quiz Game Book Group for Grades 3-6

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Book Groups

Are you a fan of Jeopardy? Ready to put your memory to the test? Kids in grades 3 to 6, join us once a month for the Quiz Game Book Group! Each month, we'll assign a book for you to read at home.

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

Code Your Cartoons with Code Ninjas for Grades K-3

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Technology & STEM

In this workshop, kids become cartoon/game builders and designers using ScratchJr. Through playful projects like Space Jam, Secret Agent, I Spy, and Maze Olympics, they’ll unlock the magic of coding while building their very own original games.

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Time for 2's

Friday, February 20, 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 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. 

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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, February 20, 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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Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Time to Type: Typing Practice Workshop

Friday, February 20, 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!

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Suicide Prevention Training: Question, Persuade and Refer

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness, Special Programs & Outreach

In partnership with the Health Department of New Canaan, we present a suicide prevention QPR class. 

QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can use to help prevent suicide.

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

Movie Magic: Screenwriting Camp for Grades 4-7

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Special Programs & Outreach

Join filmmaker and comedy writer Claire Ayoub (EMPIRE WAIST, THE GYNOKID) for a creative and collaborative week learning how to turn those ideas in your imagination into a movie script.

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

Preschool Sing Along with Daniel Palese

Saturday, February 21, 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.

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

CANCELED Drop In 3-5's Saturday Storytime

Saturday, February 21, 2026 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 "Kids" group

Sensory Music Time with Kurt Gallagher

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Music & Performances, Special Programs & Outreach

Join Children's Music Specialist Kurt Gallagher for Sensory Music Time. Kurt will guide children of all abilities through an interactive, gentle program of music appreciation.

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Celebrate Lunar New Year

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Making & Crafting, Music & Performances, Special Programs & Outreach

Celebrate Lunar New Year at the Library! Lunar New Year is a two-week celebration, and this year it begins on February 17.

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