New Canaan
Connecticut
Next Week at New Canaan Library -July21 ,2023
Schools and Libraries
July 23, 2023
From: New Canaan Library
The Legacy Building is Moving starting July 31st!
The Legacy building is on the move! Weather permitting, the building will begin to make its journey over the course of several days to its new location 115 feet west on Monday July 31st. Click here for more information on how experts Wolfe House & Building Movers help preserve historical structures with care.
Programs for July 21st - August 4th
Adult Open MakerLab
Tuesday, July 25th
6:00pm-7:30pm
Anderson MakerLab
Learn more about the 3D printer, Cricut, and Arduinos- a programmable open-source electronics kit that can be used to enhance a variety of projects including hydroponics, smart homes, wearables and more! We will also have a featured project to help get your inspiration flowing. Register Here
Lifestyle Medicine Workshop:
Stress Reduction
Wednesday, July 26th
11:00am - 12:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room
Reducing stress is the key to emotional health. Dr. Raquel Harrison helps you reframe stress to understand when it is beneficial and when it becomes distress along with strategies to reorient to a healthy level. Register Here
ESL for Beginners
Wednesday, July 26th
10:00am - 11:30am
McLaughlin Meeting Room
Begin to develop reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Learn to speak and write English with basic grammatical sentences and short dialogues about personal information, daily life skills, and classroom directions and tasks.
BookTok Book Group
Wednesday, July 26th
6:00pm - 7:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room
Join us as we read and discuss books that are trending on Social Media. This month we will be reading Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin. Register Here
Discussion of G-Man: J. Edgar Hoover and the Making of the American Century by Beverly Gage
(Parts 3 and 4)
Thursday, July 27th
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room
A 2023 Pulitzer Prize winner for Biography, this new book draws from never-before-seen sources to create a groundbreaking portrait of J. Edgar Hoover. Discussion of Parts 3 (Power and Politics) and 4 (The War at Home). Register Here
A Broadway Cabaret Concert
Thursday, July 27th
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Jim and Dede Bartlett Auditorium
Join the students of CT State Naugatuck Valley as they take to the stage to share classics from beloved Broadway shows including Hamilton, Les Miserable, Come From Away, and more. Register Here
Summer Reading 2023
Summer is here & it is time to get BUGGED about books! We will spend our summer learning about nature through reading, hands-on programs, and activity challenges. Log your minutes read and activities to earn prizes and badges.
For preschool through those entering grade 5 in Fall 2023.
Escape the everyday with our Summer READtreat! Spend the summer exploring the world around us with great books, fun programs, and activity challenges. Use Beanstack to log the pages you've read and complete activities to earn prizes!
For those entering grades 6 through 12 in the Fall of 2023.
Programs for Children, Teens and Families
Open-ended Art Exploration with Barbara Rucci
Saturday, July 22nd
12:00pm-2:00pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room
Families can drop in to explore art with Barbara Rucci! We will have 3 different art stations where you can explore your creativity. This month we will make Rainbows with recycled materials, Pool Noodle Construction, and still-life paintings. No registration needed, this is a drop-in program.
Engineering Lab for Ages 8-14
Tuesday, July 25th
11:00am-1:00pm
Anderson MakerLab
Join us in the MakerLab for building challenges! We will bring out the LEGOs and K'NEX sets as well as present you with a series of STEM challenges that will require teamwork, experimentation and a good attitude! For ages 8-14. This is a drop-in event, no registration needed. Join us any time between 11am and 1pm.
Young Critics Book Group for Grades 4-6
Tuesday, July 25th
7:00pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room
The Young Critics are reading From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E. L. Konigsburg this month. Join Librarian Rebecca Fox to discuss the book, enjoy some pizza, and chat with your friends! This program is for any children entering 4th-6th grades in Fall 2023.
Inspiration Points: Roller Coaster Meets Marble Run for Ages 10-14
July 26th & July 27th
10:00am-11:30am
Anderson MakerLab
We will start class with a presentation from teen volunteer Bradford on the design and construction process behind the roller coaster he built in his yard. We'll take inspiration from his design process and work on our marble run designs, using the Glowforge laser cutter to create prototypes of our designs from cardboard. This class is co-taught by teen volunteer Bradford and Librarian Laura. Please only register if you can attend both days: Wednesday, July 26 and Thursday, July 27 from 10-11:30am. For ages 10-14.
Pizza and Pages Book Group for Grades 6-8
Wednesday, August 24th
7:15pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room
Middle schoolers in grades 6-8, join us each month for a book discussion, games, and pizza. You can pick up each month's selection at the Library to read at home before the meeting. Vote for our August book Here
Book Babies ~Pre-Walkers (0-12 mos.)
Wednesday, July 26th
10:45am
Community Room
Join Miss Marie for Book Babies (Pre-Walkers) Storytime with songs, rhymes, bounces, and a special book! This class is for those who are 0-12 months old with a caregiver. REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL DATE.
Nature Walk with New Canaan Land Trust for Grades 1-5
Wednesday, July 26th
3:30pm
Join the New Canaan Land Trust to explore Watson-Symington Preserve to learn about the nature surrounding us and enjoy a nature story! Best for families with children grades 1-5. Please register once for your whole family! We are counting cars not people as there is limited parking on site.
Kids Music with Michael-Louis Smith
Thursday, July 27th
10:30am
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium
Bring your little ones and join local musician Michael-Louis Smith to enjoy a fun and educational performance. Participants should be ready to sing along to their favorite songs, explore various genres of music and boogie to the beat while they learn about melody, harmony and rhythm! Best for toddlers and preschoolers! Sign up for each individual date.