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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.

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Dungeons and Dragons Campaign: The Lost Mines of Phandelver

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops

You and your party have been approached by a dwarf named Gundren Rockseeker who is looking for someone to escort a shipment of goods to the nearby town of Phandalin.

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Introduction to Watercolor Painting: 3 session series

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting

In this three-session workshop series, participants will explore the fundamentals of watercolor painting in a supportive, beginner environment.

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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.

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Roblox Game Development with Code Ninjas for Grades 4-8

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

Become a Roblox Developer is a hands-on, fully guided experience for students to learn the basics of game building and creative development in an online gaming platform called Roblox.

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This event is in the "Kids" group
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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.

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Introduction to Watercolor Painting: 3 session series

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting

In this three-session workshop series, participants will explore the fundamentals of watercolor painting in a supportive, beginner environment.

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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, 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.

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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.  

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

2-Day Microcontroller Coding Workshop for Grades 5-8

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Technology & STEM

Journey through an engaging two-day digital electronics program for grades five through eight!

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Introduction to Watercolor Painting: 3 session series

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 1:15pm - 3:30pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Making & Crafting

In this three-session workshop series, participants will explore the fundamentals of watercolor painting in a supportive, beginner environment.

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

2-Day Microcontroller Coding Workshop for Grades 5-8

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Technology & STEM

Journey through an engaging two-day digital electronics program for grades five through eight!

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Learn How to Use the Cricut Machine for Adults

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Art & Architecture, Music & Performances, Technology & STEM

Want to learn how to use the Cricut but are not sure where to start?

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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: Musical Slider Fidget

Monday, February 23, 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.  This month we will create our own musical fidgets that will play a simple melody (12 notes) when the slider passes over the bars.

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This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Teen Paint (ages 12-18)

Tuesday, February 24, 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. 

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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, February 25, 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

Sewing for Grades 3 & 4

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Making & Crafting

Learn how to use a sewing machine with a fun project.  We'll start the class with sewing basics and safety.  You will learn how to set up the machine, select stitches and then we will practice what we've learned with our project.

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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, March 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.

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

Java Coding for Grades 5-8

Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Anderson MakerLab at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Technology & STEM

Journey through the fascinating world of Java through the 1.5 hour interactive program for grades five through eight! This program is perfect for students fascinated with coding and want to simulate real-world applications.

Upcoming
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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, March 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.

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

3D Design Project: Puzzle Box for Grades 4-7

Monday, March 16, 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.  This month we will work on designing a combination puzzle box. 

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, March 18, 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.

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

MakerLab Explorers for Grades 3&4: Wind Tunnel Challenge

Thursday, March 19, 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 exploring aerodynamics as we take on the challenge of building an aircraft that can hover in our air tunnel.

Upcoming
Registration Required