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Suicide Prevention Training: Question, Persuade and Refer

Friday, April 17, 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.

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

Microsoft Word Basics

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Technology & STEM

If you are new to Microsoft Word or want to learn about the latest version of Word, this class is for you!

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

Gentle Crafting for Ages 10-16: Felt Flowers

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Making & Crafting, Technology & STEM

Wind down from the school-week with a gentle crafting project.  This month we will make felt flower bouquets.  There will be several patterns to introduce you to techniques but creation will be open-ended.  

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

Cooking Demo: The Middle Eastern Table

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
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 "Tweens & Teens" group

Battle of Arsuf: Wargame for ages 12-18

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Featured, Special Programs & Outreach

The Battle of Arsuf took place on 7 September 1191, as part of the Third Crusade.

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

Gentle Yoga

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness

We have teamed up with the New Canaan YMCA to create a tranquil, foundation-building class designed to introduce new students to yoga, as well as offer regular practitioners a gentle class to complement their yoga practice.

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

Chair Yoga

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness

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

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

3D Design Project for Grades 4-7: Pixel Fidget

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Technology & STEM

Each month we will take on a 3D design project using a CAD software.

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

Women on the Edge Book Group

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Book Groups

This group reads books of all genres written by women with an emphasis on diverse, edgy, and emerging authors.

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

Party: Land of Stories Series for Grades 3-6

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Book Groups, Classes & Workshops

Calling all fans of Chris Colfer's The Land of Stories series! Join us to celebrate The Land of Stories. Enjoy pizza, Land of Stories-inspired crafts and games, and more! Chat about The Land of Stories with other fans!

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

WAITLIST - Andrew Ross Sorkin Presents 1929: A Special Evening with the Award-Winning Journalist, Author, and TV Writer-Producer

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Authors & Lectures

**Thank you for your interest in Andrew Ross Sorkin Presents 1929: A Special Evening with the Award-Winning Journalist, Author, and TV Writer-Producer. This event is currently sold out.

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

Time for 2's

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Kontulis Family Storytime Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy

Join Miss Marie for an 8-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, April 21, 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.

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

Open Tech

Tuesday, April 21, 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 "Grades K-5" group

Creative Writing Corner for Grades 3-5: Write Your Own Scavenger Hunt!

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops

Are you a writer in grades 3-5? Join Miss Rebecca to write, write, write! This month, we will talk about descriptive language and then put our descriptive writing skills to the test by writing our own scavenger hunt clues.

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

Beginner to Intermediate Spanish Conversation Group for Adults

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room 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

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

US Embassies of the Cold War: The Battle of the Curtain Wall vs. the Iron Curtain

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture

During the Cold War, the US State Department used Modern architecture as a powerful form of cultural diplomacy, designing embassies to express the ideals of a progressive, democratic society. David B.

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

Teen Paint (ages 12-18)

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Making & Crafting

Join us each month as we create a seasonal painting in acrylic! All skill levels are welcome. 

Please pre-register. 

Open
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, April 22, 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.

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

Time for 2's

Wednesday, April 22, 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 an 8-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, April 22, 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.

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

3-5's Storytime

Wednesday, April 22, 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 "Ages 0-5" group

Story Earth Day Walk at Still Pond Preserve

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy

Join the New Canaan Land Trust and Miss Marie on Wednesday, April 22nd at 4 pm for an afternoon in nature to celebrate Earth Day and this beautiful time of the year.

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event