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The Art of Colored & Watercolor Pencil Drawing: 2 day workshop

Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting

In this two-day workshop, explore the expressive hues of colored pencils. On the first day, we will work with colored pencils, navigating cross-hatching, blending, and color analysis.

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Diamond Painting for Adults: Winter Holiday Earrings

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting

In this workshop, participants will create uniquely designed pairs of earrings. Diamond painting is like paint by numbers, but using small gemstones instead of paint.

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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

3D Design Project: Fridge Magnets

Monday, December 15, 2025 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.  This month, we will be creating custom magnets using Tinkercad.

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This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Teen Paint (ages 12-18)

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 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. 

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Maker Club for Grades 4-8

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 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.

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

MakerLab Explorers for Grades 3&4: Snow Globe Shakers

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Making & Crafting, Technology & STEM

Each month we will use MakerLab equipment to work on a project together.  This month we will be creating snow globe shakers and discussing the 3D printer and laser cutter.

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Vision Board Making for Adults

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting

Define your new year resolutions with a Vision Board! Join to make your very own Vision Board: a collage of images, text, and other materials to create a visual representation of your goals. 

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

MakerLab Explorers for Grades 3&4: 3D Printed Minatures

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Making & Crafting, Technology & STEM

Each month we will use MakerLab equipment to work on a project together.  This month, we will get an introduction to the 3D printer and then learn techniques for painting 3D printed miniature figures.

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This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Gentle Crafting for Ages 10-16: Latch Hook Mossy Patch

Friday, January 9, 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'll learn latch hook techniques to cultivate serene mossy patches using various yarns and pipe cleaners to create layers of verdant texture.  

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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

Maker Club for Grades 4-8

Wednesday, January 14, 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 "Grades K-5" group
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Game Builders Club with Code Ninjas for Grades 4-8

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Technology & STEM

Unlock your creativity and problem-solving skills in this hands-on workshop!

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This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Winter Landscape: Painting Class for Teens (ages 12-18)

Tuesday, January 20, 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 "Grades K-5" group
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Maker Club for Grades 4-8

Wednesday, January 21, 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 "Tweens & Teens" group

Sewing Project for Ages 10-16: Zipper Pouch

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Making & Crafting

For this month's sewing class, we will learn to make a simple zipper pouch. Sewing experience not required.  This workshop is for ages 10-16. 

Registration opens December 1 at 8am.

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This event is in the "Kids" group
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3D Design Project: Clicker Fidgets for Grades 4-7

Monday, January 26, 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.  This month, we will be designing clicker fidgets.

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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

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

Intro to Emerging Technologies for Grades 4-8

Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Technology & STEM

Join high school junior  and author George Wang for a fun and engaging seminar at the library based on his book Intro to Tech, designed to introduce rising 4th–8th graders to the exciting world of technology.

Upcoming
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, February 4, 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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group

MakerLab Explorers for Grades 3&4: Printmaking with LEGO Dots

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Making & Crafting, Technology & STEM

Each month we will use MakerLab equipment to work on a project together.  This month we will be using LEGO Dots to explore printmaking.  LEGO Dots are flat LEGO bricks that come in square, circle and curved shapes.

Upcoming
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, February 11, 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 "Tweens & Teens" group

Gentle Crafting for Ages 10-16: Valentine's Day Printmaking

Friday, February 13, 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 be printmaking with LEGO Dots.  Create and print Valentine's Day cards or explore your own ideas.  

Upcoming
Registration Required