The Library will be closed December 17 through mid-February

After over a decade of preparation, we are excited to open the NEW New Canaan Library in February 2023. To ensure that our books are on their shelves and our team is ready to deliver excellent services in our new space, we need to briefly shut our doors to prepare for the move. 

Our last open day in this building will be Friday, December 16. We look eagerly forward to reopening in the new space in February. MORE & FAQ>>

 Share Your Library Memories

Now through Friday, 12/16

Whether you’ve been coming to the Library for 50 years or have just joined, we invite you to share your favorite moments in the Library’s Memory Book! Stop by the Library between December 5-16, get your supplies, and add your voice.

In writing or with art, express your favorite memory of the current building, or share what aspect of the new library you’re especially excited about! We will then create a permanent memory book and add it to our New Canaan collection. Can't make it to the Library? Adults and children alike can email their writing or art to [email protected], or submit written memories HERE.

Get Them While You Can!

Now through Friday, 12/16

That best seller you missed? Those classics you keep telling yourself you’ll read? This is your moment! Before we close, we encourage you to check out as many books as you want, since they won’t be due until February. Read an entire body of an author’s work, dive into a genre you’ve never read, or just stock up for the winter! This is your chance to read those 400-page books you’ve always wanted to!

Women and Money Series: Session 4

Wednesday, 12/14 1pm

Zoom

Join Financial Advisors Julia Strayer and Liz Maccarone for a four-part, easy-to-follow discussion on how to make sense of today’s financial markets. They will cover the latest market news and how that might affect your financial decisions. Julia and Liz will also provide background and context for understanding why market movement occurs, and strategies for keeping ahead of what might come. Please register More>>

World History and Cultural Events

Book Group

Wednesday, 12/14 6:45pm

Plaut Room

Join us for this month’s World History and Cultural Events Book Group meeting. We will discuss “1177 B.C.: The Year Civilization Collapsed by Eric Cline.

Drop-ins are welcome and there is no registration required. More>>

Young Critics Book Group for Grades 4-6

Tuesday, 12/20 7pm

YMCA and Zoom

The Young Critics are reading Breakout by Kate Messner this month. Join Librarian Rebecca Fox to discuss the book, enjoy some pizza, and chat with your friends! This program is for any children in 4th-6th grades. Participants can join in-person at the New Canaan YMCA or over Zoom. Please register. More>>

Annual Appeal 2022

New Canaan Library is an independent 501(c)3 charity which depends on support from individuals like you. While the Town of New Canaan provides a grant that helps cover the Library’s operating expenses, the balance, about $800,000, must come from the generous support of our members. Your tax-deductible gift provides the exceptional collections, youth learning & literacy programs, adult programs, classes, and more. Thank you for your support!

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