📍New Canaan Library · 151 Main Street, New Canaan, CT 06840 Get directions ↗
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Join Miss Dajana for Tales for Tots Storytime series with songs, rhymes, felts, and special books! This class is for those who are 18-36 months old with a caregiver. REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL DATE. Please pick the days you are available and sign up for those dates. This storytime takes place in the community room and is a large class.
Join Miss Kristen for a 8-week Twos Storytime series with songs, rhymes, felt-board stories, and special books and activities! This class is for those who are 24-36 months old with a caregiver. This series will be strictly capped at 15 families. Please do your best to attend the complete 8-week session. An alternate Twos Storytime will be offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please do not register for this class if you are registered for the Tuesdays and Thursdays class. All participants must be 2 years old by the first class in the series.
Ages 2–38-week course
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3-5's Storytime
New Canaan Library · New Canaan
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
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Read with Ziggy the Pug for Grades K-5
New Canaan Library · New Canaan
Join Ziggy (the pug) and his caretaker Andrea (the human) as kids get a chance to read with them one-on-one for 15 minutes. Kids in grades K-5 are welcome to bring a book or choose one from the Library. Parents are asked to wait in the Children's Room while their child enjoys reading together with Ziggy. Register one child per slot; please only register for one slot, 10:30, 10:45, 11, or 11:15 AM. Slots full? Email Miss Rebecca (rfox@newcanaanlibrary.org) to join the waitlist. Reading to a therapy dog is a proven and effective way to help children improve literacy and communication skills. Reading aloud to a specially trained, calm, and nonjudgmental dog creates a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere where children feel comfortable and uninhibited, leading to increased confidence and reduced stress. These positive effects support stronger reading development and communication abilities. Therapy Dog Brigade’s specially trained and certified therapy dogs, volunteering alongside their owner-handlers, visit schools, libraries, and other community settings to provide a safe and supportive space for young readers, inspiring them to enjoy reading and grow into lifelong learners.
Ages 5–11Course
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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.
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