Featured Event

Glass House Presents:

A Conversation with Sculptor Mark Mennin

Tuesday, October 3rd

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium

Join artist Mark Mennin and Glass House chief curator Hilary Lewis for a conversation about the exhibition Mark Mennin: Processi, on view at The Glass House through December 15, 2023. Register

Calendar of Events

Programs from September 30th - November 7^th

Master Class: Write the Stories of Your Past with Author Bill Roorbach

Sunday, October 1st

2:00pm - 3:30pm

Craig B. Tate Conference Room

Bill Roorbach, award-winning and Kirkus prize finalist, will provide productive in-class exercises for writers of all levels and interests. A university professor of writing, Roorbach offers innovative techniques that will trigger creativity and idea formation. Register

Intermediate ESL Class

Monday, October 2nd

Monday, October 9th

Craig B. Tate Conference Room

7:00pm - 8:00pm

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

10/2: Register

10/9: Register

Living Well as We Age:

To Downsize or To Stay in Place?

Wednesday, October 4th

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium

The decision to stay in place or to move is a tricky one. We give you the information to make your best choice. In partnership with Staying Put in New Canaan. Register

Red Cross Blood Drive

Saturday, October 7th

10:00am - 3:00pm

Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium

The need to maintain a reliable blood supply is constant and vital; by donating you are helping to change, and perhaps save, a life! Blood Drive is supported by the New Canaan High School Red Cross club. Register

Ongoing Weekly Programs

Gentle Yoga

Mondays, 10am

10/9 Cancelled

Bring your own mat.

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Open Tech

Tuesdays, 2pm-4pm

Come in for one-on-one support. More

Open MakerLab

Wednesdays, 4pm-6pm

Drop by and check it out.

More

Tai Chi

Fridays, 10am

10/27 Cancelled

All levels are welcome.

More

Join the Children's Library Team! We're hiring for a part-time Family Services Library Assistant role. View the job description here.

Programs for Children, Teens and Families

New Canaan Library Annual Pumpkin Fest Carving Contest and Stroll

Friday, October 20th

5:00-8:00pm

Schubert Children’s Garden

Show your creativity at New Canaan’s favorite pumpkin carving contest! Pumpkins are $35 and prizes will be awarded for Best in Show for Children, Teens, and Adults, Funniest, and Scariest Jack-o-Lanterns. Reserve your pumpkin! All proceeds benefit the Children’s Reading Room and Programming.

Open-ended Art Exploration with Barbara Rucci

Sunday, October 1st

12:00pm

Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room

Barbara returns to the New Canaan Library on October 1 in collaboration with The Glass House and New Canaan Museum’s October 4 Design! We will construct dwellings from recycled materials, create wooden structures, and investigate famous sculptures through paint and collage. All ages are welcome! We will have 3 different art stations where you can explore your creativity. No registration needed, this is a drop-in program. More

LiveGirl Confidence Club

Tuesday, October 3rd

4:30pm

McLaughlin Meeting Room

Confidence Club is an 8-week facilitated discussion group that creates a brave space for girls, who meet with a professional mentor to share concerns & interests. The curriculum-based program builds social emotional intelligence & self-esteem, the building blocks of a confident leader. Sessions run on Tuesdays, from October 3rd to December 5th. Register

3-5's Storytime

Wednesday, October 4th at 1:30pm

OR Friday, October 6th at 10:30am

Kontulis Family Storytime Room

Join Miss Dajana or Miss Rebecca for a 3-5’s Storytime with songs, rhymes, felts, and special books and activities! Please register for either the Wednesday class or the Friday class.

Register For 1:30pm Wednesday

OR

Register For 10:30am Friday

CARES Craft Club for Grades K-2

Wednesday, October 4th

4:15pm

Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room

Let’s come together and give back to our community! Join New Canaan CARES and New Canaan Library to get crafty and create projects reflecting kindness and caring. Children will share their creations to bring joy to others and to themselves. Register

Board Game Night (for Ages 12-18)

Thursday, October 5th

6:00pm

Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room

Join us for a night of snacks and board games! You can bring your favorite from home or play one of ours. Register

Never Enough: Fireside Chat with Jennie Wallace

Thursday, October 5th

7:00pm

Jim and Dede Bartlett Auditorium

Jennifer Wallace exposes the roots of achievement culture, and shows that in order to thrive, what kids need from the adults in the room is to feel like they matter – not more pressure. Join Jennifer Wallace for a fireside chat, in conversation with NCPS Superintendent Dr. Bryan Luizzi. This conversation is presented in partnership with New Canaan CARES, NCPS, Elm Street Books, the Town of New Canaan, and New Canaan Library. Register

Currently on Exhibition 

Printmaking: Bringing Historic Processes to the Present

An exhibition of work from the Center for Contemporary Printmaking Fall 2023 – Winter 2024. From prehistoric hand stencils to present-day technology, the Center for Contemporary Printmaking presents a brief history of printmaking and printing processes with an exhibition of work from their archives spanning 60 years.  

New Canaan Library is one of 12 libraries featured in national American Libraries’

2023 Design Showcase

This annual roundup celebrates new or renovated libraries addressing patron needs in exciting, effective ways. Recognized for our sustainable design that references New England’s stone, forests, and our town’s midcentury modern architecture, the new Library brings climate-conscious community space to a beautiful new level.  More

Calling all overdue books: we want you back! We are holding an Overdue Fine Amnesty period through October 15. Whether you still have library books from years ago or a recent, “I forgot I had those out!" we will gladly take them back. No judgement, no fines!

Remember, you can always visit the “My Account” page on our website or give us a call at 203.594.5058 to renew your items.  If you are ever unable to get to the Library to return your items on time, just give us a call and we will work it out!