Event List

This course offers a comprehensive foundation in drawing for beginners and those who wish to further enhance their skills.

Children ages 2-3 years and their caregivers, join Miss Rebecca for a morning of stories, songs, movement, and crafts!

Please note this course is for NEW STUDENTS who did not take the February 2026 class. 

Join us for an afternoon of crafting! Stop in anytime between 1pm-3pm.

Each month we will use MakerLab equipment and skills to work on a project together.  This month, we will learn about the Cricut Maker and create our own pencil cases using iron-on vinyl.  Our design can include text and one image.

This course offers a comprehensive foundation in drawing for beginners and those who wish to further enhance their skills.

Join us for a fun and interactive class designed for adults with developmental disabilities! In this friendly, social setting, participants will learn how to make simple and delious snacks using easy, hands-on steps.

Discover the timeless craft of mosaic art in our engaging two-session workshop at the library. Mosaic is a 4000-year-old art form that uses bits of decorative glass, tiles, and other materials to create geometric designs.

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.

Discover the timeless craft of mosaic art in our engaging two-session workshop at the library. Mosaic is a 4000-year-old art form that uses bits of decorative glass, tiles, and other materials to create geometric designs.

Each month will feature a different hands on activity that invites children in grades 3-4 to design, create, build, explore and have fun. 

This month we will be making yarn art inspired by Huichol yarn painting from Mexico. 

This is an adaptive art class for teens and young adults with disabilities. This month we will be creating mini succulent gardens. We will start with painting our own unique designs on the outside of the pot.

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.

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.  

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

Please pre-register. 

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.

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. 

This course offers a comprehensive foundation in drawing for beginners and those who wish to further enhance their skills.

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.

Have you ever wanted to create your own website? Join Reference Librarian, Kassidy, as we learn all about Google Sites, a free website builder.

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 Miss Rebecca for our K-1st Book Club, featuring hands-on games and crafts! Each month, we will read a book together at the Library, then get creative with book-inspired projects.

Each month we will use MakerLab equipment to work on a project together.  This month we will get an introduction to Tinkercad and 3D design as we work to design an articulated name keychain.

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.