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3-5's Storytime

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Kontulis Family Storytime Room + Program Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy

 

Open
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

Maker Club for Grades 4-8

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Making & Crafting

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.

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

BookTok Book Group

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Book Groups

This group reads and discusses books of all genres that have trended on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram.

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

Tales for Tots (18-36 mos.)

Thursday, January 29, 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 "Ages 0-5" group

Time for 2's

Thursday, January 29, 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. 

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

STEM Discoveries with Code Ninjas for Grades K-3

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room at New Canaan Library

Curious minds, big discoveries! In this hands-on program, young learners will explore the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and math through fun experiments and creative building challenges. 

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

Time for 2's

Friday, January 30, 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. 

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

3-5's Storytime

Friday, January 30, 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!

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

Open Morning for Writers

Saturday, January 31, 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. 

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group

Family Cooking with Chef Nita: Intro to Indian Cooking

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Kend Kitchen + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Special Programs & Outreach

Discover the vibrant flavors and comforting aromas of Indian home cooking in this fun, family-friendly class!

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group

(NOT) Just for Kids: Norwalk Symphony -Broadway, Here we Come!

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Jim and Dede Bartlett Auditorium at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Music & Performances

Join Norwalk Symphony for a "Triple Threat Workshop" - singing, acting and dancing - has become a staple in our (Not) Just for Kids program line up the past five years.  As we prepare to present

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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

Advanced Piano: Learn music theory and enhance your performance for Ages 8-14

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Music & Performances, Special Programs & Outreach

Join accomplished pianist and teen volunteer Cary Wang to learn advanced music theory and enhance your piano performance.

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

Monday Music with Kurt Gallagher

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Music & Performances

Join Kurt Gallagher as he plays some favorite kids’ songs for 45 minutes of fun! Best for families with children ages 5 and under! Drop-in for the first 150 families to arrive. 

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

CARES Crafts Club for Grades K-5

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting

Let’s come together and give back to our community! Join New Canaan CARES and New Canaan Library, with the helping hands of New Canaan Girl Scouts, to get crafty and create projects reflecting kindness and caring.

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

Time for 2's

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Kontulis Family Storytime Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy

Join Miss Marie for an 7-week Twos Storytime series with songs, rhymes, felt-board stories, and special books and marching! This class is for those who are 24-36 months old with a caregiver. 

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

Book Babies ~Walkers (12-23 mos.)

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Kontulis Family Storytime Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy

Join Miss Rebecca for Book Babies (Walkers) Storytime with songs, rhymes, bounces, and a special book! This class is for those who are 12-23 months old with a caregiver.

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

Open Tech

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lydee Hummel Study Room (#223) 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

Next Chapter Book Discussion

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hobbs Family Study Room (#221) at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Book Groups

The Next Chapter Book Club is a social, community-based book club for older teens and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who enjoy reading or listening to stories.  At every meeting each member is given a turn to read reg

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

Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookie Class for Grades 3-6

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kend Family Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops

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.

Upcoming
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, February 4, 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.

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

Time for 2's

Wednesday, February 4, 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. 

Waitlist
Registration Required
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 4, 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.

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

3-5's Storytime

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Kontulis Family Storytime Room + Program Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy

 

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

Alzheimer and Dementia Support Group with the Waveny LifeCare Network

Wednesday, February 4, 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