Join Kurt Gallagher as he plays some favorite kids’ songs for 45 minutes of fun! Best for families with children ages 5 and under! Drop-in for the first 125 families to arrive.
Are you a writer in grades 3-5? Join Miss Rebecca to write, write, write--and get crafty too! Each month, we will explore a new genre or style of writing, take a look at some related book designs, and then write and craft to tell our own stories. Trigger your imagination with writing games and prompts, try out new writing styles, and workshop writing of your own.
Let’s come together and give back to our community! Join New Canaan CARES and New Canaan Library, with the helping hands of New Canaan Girl Scouts, to get crafty and create projects reflecting kindness and caring. Children will share their creations to bring joy to others and to themselves. This month, we will use our crafts to thank the first responders and veterans who keep us safe. New Canaan CARES is an independent, non-profit community organization whose purpose is to advance the health and well-being of youth and families. This program is in partnership with New Canaan CARES and New Canaan Library.
Join Bean (the dog) and Bean's caretaker Melissa (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 Bean. Register one child per slot; please only register for one slot, 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, or 4:45 PM. 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.
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