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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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This event is in the "Kids" group
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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 "Tweens & Teens" group

2nd Annual Student Civics Essay Contest!

All Day
New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Special Programs & Outreach

Participate in our Student Civics Essay Contest for Grades 7 – 12, sponsored by the New Canaan League of Women Voters and New Canaan Library!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Intermediate French Conversation Class

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Special Programs & Outreach

Our French Conversation class focuses on culture, conversation, vocabulary, and grammar. Students will engage in various activities to practice the language.

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Beginner & Intermediate ESL Class

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Special Programs & Outreach

Join us for our Beginner & Intermediate English Language Learning Class on Mondays at 6:30 pm.  

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Beginner to Intermediate Spanish Conversation Group for Adults

Tuesday, February 3, 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 instructor-led session focuses on helping participants grow their confidence, expand their vocabulary, and strengthen t

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

The Impact of Federal Policy on Nonprofits and Our Communities

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Special Programs & Outreach

Federal policy changes are impacting local nonprofits and the services our community relies on.

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group

Motivating Your Unmotivated Student

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Special Programs & Outreach

This webinar will equip parents with actionable tips, tools, and strategies to motivate, inspire, and support their students.

What attendees will learn: 

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Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group

Crime Prevention and Awareness with the New Canaan Police Department

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Special Programs & Outreach

The New Canaan Police Department would like to invite members of the public to a crime prevention presentation on Monday February 9th at 6:00 PM.  Members of the Police Department’s Investigative and Patrol Division will speak on v

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Intermediate French Conversation Class

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Special Programs & Outreach

Our French Conversation class focuses on culture, conversation, vocabulary, and grammar. Students will engage in various activities to practice the language.

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

Beginner & Intermediate ESL Class

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Special Programs & Outreach

Join us for our Beginner & Intermediate English Language Learning Class on Mondays at 6:30 pm.  

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

Beginner to Intermediate Spanish Conversation Group for Adults

Tuesday, February 10, 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 "Tweens & Teens" group

Live Girl Confidence Club for Grades 5-8

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:45pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Special Programs & Outreach

Confidence Club provides girls with a positive adult role model and creates a safe space for girls to develop self-esteem and social emotional intelligence. Confidence Club is a facilitated discussion group that creates a BRAVE SPACE for girl

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Celebrate and Learn about Ramadan

Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting, Special Programs & Outreach

The month of Ramadan begins at sundown on February 17 and continues through sundown on March 19 this year, which is commemorated by the holiday of Eid-ul-Fitr (March 20). Join members of your community to celebrate and learn about Ramadan.

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

The Battle of Asculum: Wargame for ages 12-18

Sunday, February 15, 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 Asculum was fought in 279 BC between the Roman Army and the Greek army of King Pyrrhus of Epirus.

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group

Family Spring Rolls

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kend Kitchen + Community Room at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Special Programs & Outreach

Join Food Explorers for a special cooking program designed for the whole family! You’ll learn how to make spring rolls using rice paper wrappers and fill them with your choice of fresh veggies, with a soy dipping sauce.

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Movie Magic: Screenwriting Camp for Grades 4-7

Tuesday, February 17, 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 "Adults" group

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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