Halloween Stories and Crafts for Ages 2 and 3 Years
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📍New Canaan Library · 151 Main Street, New Canaan, CT 06840 Get directions ↗
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About this event
Children ages 2-3 years and their caregivers, join Miss Rebecca for a Halloween morning of stories, songs, movement, and crafts! Costumes are encouraged!
Join Miss Rebecca or Miss Dajana for 3-5’s Storytime with songs, rhymes, felts, and special books and activities! This class is for those who are 3-5 years old. Registration for this class is for each individual date. All participants must be at least 3 years old by the date of the class. During the first five minutes of the program, those who are on the waitlist may be admitted if there are open spaces. If there is no one on the waitlist present after 5 minutes have passed, walk-in attendees may be admitted. We do not guarantee space for anyone on the waitlist or walk-in.
Ages 3–5Drop-in
cookingFREE
China Discovery Series for Grades 2-4
New Canaan Library · New Canaan
Ready to embark on an exciting cultural journey and bring your imagination to life? Join us for China Discovery, an engaging, hands-on 4-week workshop series where children explore Chinese heritage through creative art, bringing iconic Chinese foods and culinary traditions to life! (Please note: This is a hands-on art and crafting workshop. No actual food will be served or consumed during class.) Designed for students in grades 2–4 (ages 7–9), each weekly session introduces a beloved traditional Chinese food or festive treat—from traditional mooncakes and hand-pulled noodles to lucky dumplings and candied fruit skewers. Through interactive storytelling and hands-on art activities using colorful, lightweight clay, paper, and other creative materials, participants will explore the cultural stories and traditions behind these foods while developing fine motor skills through molding, texturing, folding, shaping, and arranging. Children will create their own unique artistic interpretations of traditional Chinese foods to take home. All skill levels are welcome, and all materials will be provided. This class meets for four Saturdays (9/19, 9/26, 10/3, and 10/10) and is strictly capped at 12 students. Out of respect to the instructor and due to the limited number of seats, please commit to attending on all four dates. Lessons will build on one another. About the Instructor The program is designed and led by Yuting Song, Vice Principal and Instructor at Norwalk Chinese School and a Chinese language teacher at local private schools. With years of experience in Chinese language and cultural education, Yuting specializes in creating immersive, hands-on learning experiences for young students. By blending traditional craftsmanship with interactive storytelling and creative art, she is passionate about making global cultural heritage engaging, accessible, and fun for children.
Ages 7–104-week course
scienceFREE
Music Meets STEM: Discover the Science Behind the Violin for 7-9 years old
New Canaan Library · New Canaan
In this fun, hands-on workshop, children will explore how sound, vibration, and pitch work through a live violin demonstration and simple science experiments. No musical or science experience is needed; just bring your curiosity! Each child will take home their own handmade instrument and discover that science can be found in the music we hear every day. This program is intended for children ages 7-9 years old. This class will be led by Nancy, an 11th-grade student at NCHS and a longtime New Canaan Library volunteer. She has studied violin for 8+ years and is a longtime member of the Principal Orchestra of the Norwalk Youth Symphony, performing with the ensemble at Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center. Nancy enjoys exploring the connections between music and science and creating hands-on activities that make learning fun and accessible for children.
Ages 7–9
festivalFREE
Inclusive Together Community Resource Fair: Connecting & Supporting Special Needs & Neurodiverse Families
New Canaan Library · New Canaan
Join Inclusive Together and New Canaan Library for the Inclusive Together Community Resource Fair—a free event designed to connect families and caregivers of people with disabilities, neurodivergence, and learning differences with trusted local organizations, programs, services, and resources. Meet local community organizations, service providers, educators, recreation programs, advocates, and other community partners dedicated to supporting people with disabilities, neurodivergence, and learning differences throughout every age and stage of life. Explore resource tables, discover local programs and services, ask questions, and connect directly with the people behind the organizations that help make our community stronger and more inclusive. REGISTER HERE Register for Breakout Sessions: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Breakout Session 1: Supporting Your Child with Learning Differences with Jake Sussman, Founder of Superpower Mentors 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Breakout Session 2: Navigating the Unexpected: Making Space for Grief, Growth & Self-Care with Jenna Guja, Founder of UniquelyMothering 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Breakout Session 3: Building Relationships between the Disability Community and First Responders with Officer Kelly Coughlin, New Canaan Police Department & Ashley McClain, Linked Autism Safety Project 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Breakout Session 4: Financial Planning for the Disability Community: Information for Parents, Guardians & Caregivers on How to Set Up Finances with Micheal Beloff, Belvedere Wealth Partners At Inclusive Together, we believe that no one organization can meet every family's needs—but together, we can make it easier for individuals and families to discover the support, opportunities, and connections available right here in our community. Whether you're seeking resources for yourself, a loved one, or simply looking to become more connected to your community, we hope you'll join us for an afternoon of connection, discovery, and meaningful conversations.
storytimeFREE
