Calendar of Events

Featured Event

The Slip: The New York City Street That Changed American Art Forever by Art Historian Prudence Peiffer
Thursday, 1/11
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Jim and Dede Bartlett Auditorium

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In her book, The Slip: The New York City Street That Changed American Art Forever, art historian and critic Prudence Peiffer captures the period and unlikely setting that would foster the creation of eclectic and influential works of art and spark a singular moment of community and creativity.

Programs for January 6th - 15th

Intermediate ESL
Monday, 1/8
7:00pm - 8:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room

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ESL classes resume this winter with Intermediate English Language Learning. Students will discuss topics relating to current events, American culture, and fun facts. We will focus on speaking and listening comprehension.

Poetry Analysis and Appreciation
Wednesday, 1/10
1:00pm - 2:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room

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Join us for a casual discussion; no lecture, just reading and interpreting poetry together. Register today to receive poems for analysis and discussion during the meeting. This is an ongoing program that will meet every other month.

Women and Money Roundtable: How to Make Sense of Today's
Financial Markets
Wednesday, 1/10
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Zoom Webinar

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Financial advisors will cover the latest market news and how that might affect your financial decisions. Presenters will explain why market movement occurs, and strategies for keeping ahead of what might come.

Recreating a Master Painting
Thursday, 1/11
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room

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New Canaan Library offers you the opportunity to recreate one of the wonderful works of Edgar Degas with a session taught by Colleen Hains of Art Masters of Silvermine. No art experience is required; just the desire to learn to paint. The class will be working with acrylic paints to recreate the piece Foyer de Dance by master painter Degas.

Color Theory Class
Friday, 1/12
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Anderson MakerLab

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This workshop explores the properties of color, analyzing and determining the meaning of hue, chroma, and value. Part one is a verbal presentation on color perception, what color is, and optical blending. Part two is a hands-on exploration of color, utilizing historical paintings as a guide.

Writing Tips: Developing a Writing Habit
Saturday, 1/13
10:30am - 12:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room

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Writing is about inspiration and craft, but those skills won’t go far without dedicated practice. In this class we will discuss how to create daily writing habits that will keep your project moving forward and bring you greater satisfaction in your work. We will also create a weekly system of accountability and a writing contract with yourself.

Upcoming Programs

A History of the World in 10 Dinners
Tuesday, 1/16
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Jim and Dede Bartlett Auditorium

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Food historian Victoria Flexner and Chef Jay Reifel, the duo behind the historical dining collective Edible History, will be in conversation about their recently published book, A History of The World in Ten Dinners.

Chat and Chop with Celebrated Baked by Melissa Chef & Founder, Melissa Ben-Ishay
Friday, 1/19
11:30am - 1:00pm
Kend Family Kitchen

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Join social media sensation Melissa Ben-Ishay, the creative force behind Baked by Melissa, for a conversation, cooking demonstration, and signing of her new cookbook, Come Hungry: Salads, Meals, and Sweets for People Who Live to Eat. Though you may know her for her successful retail shops featuring fabulous bite-size cupcakes, Melissa’s popularity grew when she started sharing her favorite veggie-packed recipes, including the Green Goddess Salad, on social media. It then became apparent that her culinary mastery and penchant for smart family meal preparation resonated widely. Single and couple tickets are available for purchase and tickets include one cookbook, from Elm Street Books, and gift bag curated by Melissa.

Ongoing Weekly Programs

Gentle Yoga
Mondays, 10am
Bring your own mat.
No Class 1/8, 1/15

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Open MakerLab
Wednesdays, 4pm-6pm
Drop by and check it out.

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Open Tech
Tuesdays, 2pm-4pm
Come in for one-on-one support.

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Tai Chi
Fridays, 10am
All levels are welcome.
No Class 1/19

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Programs for Children, Teens and Families

Exhibit MAKER Club for Grades 5-7
Saturday, 1/6
10:30am - 12:00pm
Anderson MakerLab

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Our inaugural MakerLab exhibit features animals of all sorts and laser cut exhibit boxes to display our research. We will work in groups of 2 or 3 to research an animal and create a shadow-box style exhibit to showcase the research we did on the animal including habitat, appearance, diet and fun facts. To begin, we will discuss the research process including different kinds of resources and how to evaluate. We will then analyze our notes and decide what to include in the exhibit. We will use the Glowforge laser cutter to cut our display box and animal and to etch our text. Your final product will stay at the Library and will be on display outside the MakerLab for others to see and learn about our animals. This session is for Grades 5-7.

Engineering Challenge for Grades 4-6
Saturday, 1/6
3:00pm - 3:45pm
Anderson MakerLab

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Calling all engineers, tinkerers, and problem-solvers! Join us in the MakerLab for a STEM challenge where you will use critical thinking, teamwork, and experimentation to take on an engineering challenge. Volunteer Jordan will present the challenge and constraints. Working with a team, you will have 25 minutes to brainstorm and create. We will end class by sharing what did and didn't work, and what we would try next time. For students in grades 4-6.

Social Justice Book Group (Hybrid) for Grades 5-8: Be the Change You Want to See
Thursday, 1/11
7:15pm - 8:00pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room

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Our Social Justice Book Group is reading Living with Viola by Rosena Fung this month. Each month, leaders from LiveGirl, S.T.A.R., and New Canaan Library guide participants in thoughtful discussion and creative activities to explore the social issues these books address. Brainstorm ways to make real, positive changes in your community! Open to anyone in grades 5-8. This program is hybrid (simultaneously on Zoom and in person). Please let us know whether you will participate in person at the Library (We’ll serve pizza!) or online over Zoom.