Featured Event

Spotted Lantern Fly Wreaks Havoc in CT
Wednesday, August 30th
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room

This presentation urgently addresses the damage the Spotted Lantern Fly is wreaking on our landscape and explains what we can do about it. Co-sponsored with Planet New Canaan, New Canaan Land Trust, and New Canaan Nature Center, this talk by CAES scientist Dr. Claire Rutledge will cover the history, biology, potential impact, and management of this invasive insect.

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Calendar of Events

Programs for August 28th - September 8th

An Evening with Argentine Guitarist
Carlos Pavan
Tuesday, August 29th
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Jim and Dede Bartlett Auditorium

Immerse yourself in the beauty and drama of Argentine music when guitarist Carlos Pavan performs familiar classical themes, creatively mixed with Argentine tango, folk dances, and jazz harmonies. Pavan elicits beats and tones that are familiar, yet new and amplified by the expertly engineered acoustics of the Jim and Dede Bartlett Auditorium.

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Introduction to Excel: Fundamentals
Tuesday, August 29th
11am - 12pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room

Learn the basics of creating a spreadsheet using Microsoft Excel. Topics include entering data and formulas, moving and copying data, formatting & print previewing worksheets.

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Introduction to Google Docs and Drive
Wednesday, August 30th
11am - 12pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room

Google Docs is an online word processing program. Google Drive is for online file storage. Learn how to use both of these free, easy-to-use applications.

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BookTok Book Group
Wednesday, August 30th
6pm - 7pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room

Join Reference Librarians James Ludy and Kassidy Wynne to read and discuss books that are trending on Social Media.

This month we will be reading The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid. You can pick up copies of the book from the hold shelf.

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Tech Tuesdays: Start Using Our Digital Library
Tuesday, September 5th
1:00pm - 2:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room

Get comfortable using our digital library with this workshop. Librarian James Ludy will walk you through downloading and using Libby and Hoopla, two of our most popular apps that put books, audiobooks, movies, magazines and more at your fingertips.

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Adult Coloring & Conversation
Tuesday, September 5th
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Anderson MakerLab

Coloring is not just for kids. Anyone of any age can enjoy the therapeutic benefits of coloring, such as a reduction in stress and anxiety.  

While we color, we will chat with each other about books we are reading, hobbies, movies/tv shows, and anything else on your mind.

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Introduction to Microsoft Word
Thursday, September 7th
11:00am - 12:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room

In this beginner class, you will learn how to use Microsoft Word to create, edit, and format a document. You are welcome to bring your own laptop, or one will be provided for you. Before attending this class please create a Microsoft account. Go to https://account.microsoft.com  and select Sign In then select Create One.
 
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Chair Dance: Therapeutic Movement with Claudia Devita
Thursday, September 7th
2:00pm - 2:45pm
Jim and Dede Bartlett Auditorium

Boost your energy and spirits with this therapeutic movement class, designed for those in wheelchairs, walkers, or those with other mobility challenges. Claudia’s upbeat attitude and specially designed routine makes a complete body/mind experience.

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Expert Search Tips and Tricks
Wednesday, September 8th
11:00am - 12:00 pm
Lydee Hummel Study Room

Learn search techniques that will help you access our collection of thousands of books, ebooks, audiobooks, movies and more. We’ll also show you how to use our subscription databases of newspaper articles, product reviews, genealogy resources and medical information.

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ONGOING WEEKLY PROGRAMS

Gentle Yoga (registration opens 8/28)
Mondays, 10am

Bring your own mat.

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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 (registration opens 8/28)
Fridays, 10am

All levels are welcome.

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SUMMER READING 2023

Thank you for participating in our 2023 Summer Reading Challenge! Summer Reading runs until August 29th to log reading and activities. Prize and button pickup will run until September 5th.

SUMMER READING SURVEY

Programs for Children, Teens and Families

Teen Advisory Board
Saturday, August 26th
12:30pm - 1:00pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room

Calling all teens! Join us once a month to chat, share ideas for teen programs, help develop the teen collection, and more! (Plus, there will be pizza.) The Teen Advisory Board is open to tweens/teens ages 12-18.

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Fall Storytimes

Registration opens September 1st at 8AM.

STORYTIME SCHEDULE

Parents of Children with Special Needs Meetup: Preparing Your Child for a Successful Back-to-School Transition
Tuesday, September 5th
10:30am
Jim and Dede Bartlett Auditorium

Winding down from extended breaks can feel challenging due to the drastic change in schedule and routines. Join Justyna Balzar, M.Ed. BCBA LBA (CT), Co-Founder and CEO of The Hangout Spot LLC, to learn a variety of strategies to help your child ease back into a successful school transition while building healthy new routines to ease the stress of the daily normal.

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LIBRARY HOURS

Monday - Thursday: 9am - 8pm
Friday: 9am - 5pm
Saturday: 10am - 5pm
Sunday: Closed

FARMER'S GRIND CAFE

Monday - Friday 10am-4pm
Saturday/Sunday - Closed