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PLY Knitting Circle

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
PLY Knitting Circle:

Come knit together in person! Share your knowledge, or learn from the group! All skill levels welcome.This is a Community-sponsored event. For more information, please contact Loua...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts

Come knit together in person! Share your knowledge, or learn from the group! All skill levels welcome.

This is a Community-sponsored event. For more information, please contact Louann Rooney: rooneylm@optonline.net

This event is in the "Children (Branch)" group.

Toddler Time at the Branch

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Branch at Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children (Branch)
Toddler Time:

This interactive storytime uses finger plays, action rhymes, songs, and stories to encourage an enjoyment of books and to stimulate early listening, learning, and speaking skills.&...

Library Branch: Branch Library
Room: Branch
Age Group: Children (Branch)
Program Type: Storytime

This interactive storytime uses finger plays, action rhymes, songs, and stories to encourage an enjoyment of books and to stimulate early listening, learning, and speaking skills. Recommended for ages 1–2 ½.

*Registration is not required! Please join us for one storytime session a day to allow other families to join in the fun. 

This event is in the "Children (Branch)" group.

Preschool Storytime at the Branch

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Branch at Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children (Branch)
Preschool Storytime:

This interactive storytime uses picture books, songs, finger plays, action rhymes and other activities to encourage the enjoyment of books and language. Recommended for a...

Library Branch: Branch Library
Room: Branch
Age Group: Children (Branch)
Program Type: Storytime

This interactive storytime uses picture books, songs, finger plays, action rhymes and other activities to encourage the enjoyment of books and language. Recommended for ages 2 ½–5 years.

*Registration is not required! Please join us for one storytime session a day to allow other families to join in the fun. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Murder Most Foul - Murder Mystery Reading Club

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Programming Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Group
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Murder Most Foul is a nascent book club focused on mystery books. While we’ll be reading mystery books, both old and new, the intent is to look beyond single books and also di...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Group
Event Details:

Murder Most Foul is a nascent book club focused on mystery books. While we’ll be reading mystery books, both old and new, the intent is to look beyond single books and also discuss the genre itself in the context of the books we read.

This event is in the "Children (Main)" group.

Picture Book Art

Friday, November 8, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children (Main)
Event Details:

Children ages 2-3 and their caregivers are invited to join Miss Debbie for a story, songs, and a fun art project! *Please register for each child attending. Fall Picture Book ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children (Main)
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Children ages 2-3 and their caregivers are invited to join Miss Debbie for a story, songs, and a fun art project! 

*Please register for each child attending. Fall Picture Book Art dates 9/20, 10/11, 11/8, and 12/6.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Be Human, Be Happy, Be You

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Based on Raditia's new book, these sessions will explore how we find inner lightness, freedom, and ease in our lives as humans. The four sessions will touch on different aspects th...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Based on Raditia's new book, these sessions will explore how we find inner lightness, freedom, and ease in our lives as humans.

This event is in the "Children (Main)" group.

Crafterday

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Main)
Crafterday:

Join us for an afternoon of crafting in the Children's Room! We will have supplies for you and your family to make a do-it-yourself seasonal craft as well as related books to read ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children (Main)
Program Type: Crafts

Join us for an afternoon of crafting in the Children's Room! We will have supplies for you and your family to make a do-it-yourself seasonal craft as well as related books to read while you make your special project.  All materials provided. 

*No registration required. Winter Crafterday dates are 1/4, 2/1, 3/1.

Library Closed: Veterans Day

All Day
Main Library, Branch Library

The Main and Branch Libraries will be closed on Monday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.

Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Branch Library
Description:

The Main and Branch Libraries will be closed on Monday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.

This event is in the "Children (Main)" group.

Baby Time

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children (Main)
Baby Time:

A 20-minute fun interactive lap-sit storytime that will include songs, bouncing rhymes, and a few very short stories.  This experience gives babies an opportunity to socialize...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children (Main)
Program Type: Storytime

A 20-minute fun interactive lap-sit storytime that will include songs, bouncing rhymes, and a few very short stories.  This experience gives babies an opportunity to socialize and caregivers a time to share. Recommended for newborns–12 months.   

*Registration is not required! Please join us for one storytime session a day to allow other families to join in the fun. 

This event is in the "Children (Main)" group.

Toddler Time

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children (Main)
Toddler Time:

This interactive storytime uses finger plays, action rhymes, songs, and stories to encourage an enjoyment of books and to stimulate early listening, learning, and speaking skills.&...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children (Main)
Program Type: Storytime

This interactive storytime uses finger plays, action rhymes, songs, and stories to encourage an enjoyment of books and to stimulate early listening, learning, and speaking skills. Recommended for ages 1–2 ½.

*Registration is not required! Please join us for one storytime session a day to allow other families to join in the fun. 

This event is in the "Children (Main)" group.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children (Main)
Preschool Storytime:

This interactive storytime uses picture books, songs, finger plays, action rhymes and other activities to encourage the enjoyment of books and language. Recommended for a...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children (Main)
Program Type: Storytime

This interactive storytime uses picture books, songs, finger plays, action rhymes and other activities to encourage the enjoyment of books and language. Recommended for ages 2 ½–5 years.

*Registration is not required! Please join us for one storytime session a day to allow other families to join in the fun. 

This event is in the "Children (Main)" group.

Pajama Storytime

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children (Main)
Event Details:

Join Miss Debbie in the Children's Room of the Main Library for stories, songs, and rhymes.  Come in your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal.&n...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children (Main)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Miss Debbie in the Children's Room of the Main Library for stories, songs, and rhymes.  Come in your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal. Recommended for ages 2 and up. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Game Night and Adult Coloring

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Game Night and Adult Coloring:

Bring a friend, meet a friend! Drop by and play board games provided by the Library, or bring your own to share.  A selection of games will be available, including:R...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games

Bring a friend, meet a friend! 

Drop by and play board games provided by the Library, or bring your own to share.  

A selection of games will be available, including:
Rummikkub, Monopoly, Backgammon, Trouble, Life, Blokus, Sorry, Q-Bitz, Checkers, Scrabble, Puzzles, Cards 

Relax and Color!  

Coloring Sheets and Colored Pencils provided by the Library.

This event is in the "Children (Main)" group.

Baby Time

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children (Main)
Baby Time:

A 20-minute fun interactive lap-sit storytime that will include songs, bouncing rhymes, and a few very short stories.  This experience gives babies an opportunity to socialize...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children (Main)
Program Type: Storytime

A 20-minute fun interactive lap-sit storytime that will include songs, bouncing rhymes, and a few very short stories.  This experience gives babies an opportunity to socialize and caregivers a time to share. Recommended for newborns–12 months.   

*Registration is not required! Please join us for one storytime session a day to allow other families to join in the fun. 

This event is in the "Children (Main)" group.

Toddler Time

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children (Main)
Toddler Time:

This interactive storytime uses finger plays, action rhymes, songs, and stories to encourage an enjoyment of books and to stimulate early listening, learning, and speaking skills.&...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children (Main)
Program Type: Storytime

This interactive storytime uses finger plays, action rhymes, songs, and stories to encourage an enjoyment of books and to stimulate early listening, learning, and speaking skills. Recommended for ages 1–2 ½.

*Registration is not required! Please join us for one storytime session a day to allow other families to join in the fun. 

This event is in the "Children (Main)" group.

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children (Main)
Preschool Storytime:

This interactive storytime uses picture books, songs, finger plays, action rhymes and other activities to encourage the enjoyment of books and language. Recommended for a...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children (Main)
Program Type: Storytime

This interactive storytime uses picture books, songs, finger plays, action rhymes and other activities to encourage the enjoyment of books and language. Recommended for ages 2 ½–5 years.

*Registration is not required! Please join us for one storytime session a day to allow other families to join in the fun. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

PLY Knitting Circle

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
PLY Knitting Circle:

Come knit together in person! Share your knowledge, or learn from the group! All skill levels welcome.This is a Community-sponsored event. For more information, please contact Loua...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts

Come knit together in person! Share your knowledge, or learn from the group! All skill levels welcome.

This is a Community-sponsored event. For more information, please contact Louann Rooney: rooneylm@optonline.net

This event is in the "Children (Branch)" group.

Baby Time at the Branch

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Branch at Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children (Branch)
Baby Time:

A 20-minute fun interactive lap-sit storytime that will include songs, bouncing rhymes, and a few very short stories.  This experience gives babies an opportunity to socialize...

Library Branch: Branch Library
Room: Branch
Age Group: Children (Branch)
Program Type: Storytime

A 20-minute fun interactive lap-sit storytime that will include songs, bouncing rhymes, and a few very short stories.  This experience gives babies an opportunity to socialize and caregivers a time to share. Recommended for newborns–12 months.   

*Registration is not required! Please join us for one storytime session a day to allow other families to join in the fun. 

This event is in the "Children (Branch)" group.

Toddler Time at the Branch

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Branch at Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children (Branch)
Toddler Time:

This interactive storytime uses finger plays, action rhymes, songs, and stories to encourage an enjoyment of books and to stimulate early listening, learning, and speaking skills.&...

Library Branch: Branch Library
Room: Branch
Age Group: Children (Branch)
Program Type: Storytime

This interactive storytime uses finger plays, action rhymes, songs, and stories to encourage an enjoyment of books and to stimulate early listening, learning, and speaking skills. Recommended for ages 1–2 ½.

*Registration is not required! Please join us for one storytime session a day to allow other families to join in the fun. 

This event is in the "Children (Branch)" group.

Preschool Storytime at the Branch

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Branch at Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children (Branch)
Preschool Storytime:

This interactive storytime uses picture books, songs, finger plays, action rhymes and other activities to encourage the enjoyment of books and language. Recommended for a...

Library Branch: Branch Library
Room: Branch
Age Group: Children (Branch)
Program Type: Storytime

This interactive storytime uses picture books, songs, finger plays, action rhymes and other activities to encourage the enjoyment of books and language. Recommended for ages 2 ½–5 years.

*Registration is not required! Please join us for one storytime session a day to allow other families to join in the fun. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Creative Writing Workshop

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join Librarian Will for a collaborative creative writing workshop. Make friends, enjoy refreshments, share ideas, and let your creativity flow! *For grades 6-9. Please registe...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Join Librarian Will for a collaborative creative writing workshop. Make friends, enjoy refreshments, share ideas, and let your creativity flow! *For grades 6-9. Please register for each teen attending. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Craft Social for Adults

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Chat with some neighbors you haven't seen in a while and get creative. Please join us for an in-person Craft Social where we will make paper pumpkins and turkeys for the Thanksgivi...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Chat with some neighbors you haven't seen in a while and get creative. Please join us for an in-person Craft Social where we will make paper pumpkins and turkeys for the Thanksgiving festivities.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Soul Line Dancing

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Exercise & Fitness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Start your day right, with some dancing! Soul Line dance is a form of dance in which memory and execution come together. Dancers learn basic steps, rhythms and routines choreograph...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exercise & Fitness
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Start your day right, with some dancing! Soul Line dance is a form of dance in which memory and execution come together. Dancers learn basic steps, rhythms and routines choreographed to R&B, Hip-Hop, and Contemporary music.

This event is in the "Children (Main)" group.

Meet the Animals

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Children (Main)
Event Details:

Join New Canaan Nature Center and meet some live animals! We will learn how each animal is suited to live in its environment: what it eats, where it lives, and what covers its body...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children (Main)
Program Type: Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join New Canaan Nature Center and meet some live animals! We will learn how each animal is suited to live in its environment: what it eats, where it lives, and what covers its body. *For ages 3-10.