Calendar of Events

Finals are fast approaching for our high school students and you may notice more teens around the Library. Please wish them well as they prepare for their exams!

Extended Hours for TEENS ONLY are as follows:
Monday 6/5 open until 9 PM
Tuesday 6/6 open until 9 PM
Wednesday 6/7 open until 9 PM
Sunday 6/11 open early 9AM
Monday 6/12 open until 9 PM

Featured Event

The United States and the United Nations:
What’s at Stake and Why it Matters
Thursday, June 8th
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium

We are pleased to partner with the UN Committee of New Canaan to welcome Gillian Sorensen, former United Nations assistant secretary-general for external relations, as guest speaker for the 12th Annual Anita Houston Memorial Lecture.  Learn about the relationship between the U.S. and the U.N. and hear, firsthand, what is at stake and why today the relationship matters more than ever.  REGISTER HERE>>

SUPPORT THE ANNUAL FUND
Gifts made by June 30th matched up to $100,000

Thanks to a generous pledge by the Library Trustees, Annual Fund gifts made by the close of our fiscal year on June 30th will be matched up to $100,000.
If you have enjoyed the new Library building and the exciting collections, programs and services we provide, please make a 100% tax deductible gift to the Annual Fund today. We have $200,000 left to go to meet this year’s $775,000 goal. Thank you New Canaan for your support! DONATE HERE>>

Mark Your Calendar

Registration is open for June exercise classes REGISTER HERE>>
Open MakerLab is cancelled on 6/7th
Tai Chi is cancelled on 6/16th and 6/23rd

Programs for Adults: June 3rd - June 11th

Podcasting Workshop
Saturday, June 3rd
10:30am - 12:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room
Learn how to record and edit a podcast and the equipment required to set up and record. REGISTER HERE>>

Navigating Ancestry:
Library Edition and Family Search
Saturday, June 3rd
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room
Learn how to access and navigate Ancestry: Library Edition and Family Search. REGISTER HERE>>

ESL for Beginners
Monday, June 5th and June 12th
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room
Begin to develop reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.
REGISTER HERE for 6/5>>
REGISTER HERE for 6/12>>

Personal Digital Archiving
Wednesday, June 7th
11:00am - 12:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room
Learn the best practices for long-term archiving of your digital content.
REGISTER HERE>>

Parents of Children with Special Needs: Meetup and Listening Session
Wednesday, June 7th
10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room
Parents and caregivers of children with special needs, come together to share resources. REGISTER HERE>>

Book Chat
Thursday, June 8th
11:00am - 12:00pm
Gallery
This informal discussion is perfect for reading aficionados and book group members. REGISTER HERE>>
    
Bestselling Author Wendy Walker: What Remains
Monday, June 12th
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium
Wendy Walker presents her book, What Remains.
REGISTER HERE>>

Upcoming Programs: June 12th - June 18th
    
Red Cross Blood Drive
Tuesday, June 13th
9:00am - 2:00pm
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!
SIGN UP HERE>>

Tech Tuesdays: Kanopy and Freading
Tuesday, June 13th
1:00pm - 2:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room
Learn to stream free movies and read digital travel guides, cookbooks wit free platforms Kanopy & Freading. REGISTER HERE>>

Expert Search Tips and Tricks
Wednesday, June 14th
2:00pm - 3:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room
This class teaches you search techniques that help you access our collection of books, ebooks, audiobooks, movies and more.
REGISTER HERE>>

Anyone Can Compost: Approaches to Home Composting that Work for You
Thursday, June 15th
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium
Learn how to save water, reduce pollution, and improve your landscape. REGISTER HERE>>

Printmaking Workshop:
Blind Embossing
Thursday, June 15th
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Anderson MakerLab
Explore the technique of blind embossing - a technique that creates a 3d dimensional plate.
REGISTER HERE>>

Beers of the Summer: A Tasting
Friday, June 16th
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bartlett Terrace
Beer expert Neal Balkun, local Beer Expert, offers tastings from Montauk Brewing, Narragansett Brewery, and Whalers Brewing. REGISTER HERE>>

Organizing Your Genealogy Research & Creating Your Family’s Narrative
Saturday, June 17th
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room
Learn how to organize your family’s research and create your own family narrative. REGISTER HERE>>

Father's Day Wargame
(For Dads and Teens)
Monday, June 19th
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room
Come and play in a grand castle siege game set during the reign of Henry V and the Hundred Years War.
REGISTER HERE>>

ONGOING WEEKLY PROGRAMS

Gentle Yoga (Registration Required)
Mondays, 10am
Bring your own mat

MORE>>

Open MakerLab
No Class 6/7
Wednesdays, 4pm-6pm
Drop by and check it out

MORE>>

Open Tech (No registration Required)
Tuesdays, 2pm-4pm
Come in for one-on-one support

MORE>>

Tai Chi (Registration Required)
No Class 6/16 and 6/23
Fridays, 10am
All levels are welcome

MORE>>

FAMILY PROGRAMS

Music and Storytelling with Orchestra LUMOS
Saturday, June 3rd 2:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium

Join members from Orchestra LUMOS in this musical adventure combining music and literature! Orchestra LUMOS musicians will perform alongside a reading of Teo's Tutu by Maryann Jacob Macias. This 30-minute program is designed for pre-K through elementary aged children and their families.

REGISTER HERE>>

Open-ended Art Exploration with Barbara Rucci
Sunday, June 4th 12-2:00pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room

Families can drop in to come to craft with Barbara Rucci! We will have 3 different art stations where you can explore your creativity. One will be cardboard ice cream cones, another will be creating sculptures or inventions using recyclables and lastly, a flower still life painting station! No registration needed, this is a drop-in program.

LEARN MORE HERE>>

Garden Club for Grades 3-5
Monday, June 5th 4:15pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room

Each month we dig into a topic related to gardening and get our hands dirty in our new Children’s outdoor space: the Schubert Children's Garden.  Wear clothes you are comfortable getting messy. We will be outside for most of the class- bring water and wear sunscreen. For grades 3-5. REGISTER HERE>>

Parents of Children with Special Needs: Meetup and Listening Session
Wednesday, June 7th 10:00am
Community Room

Parents and caregivers of children with special needs, come together to share resources, reflect on the school year, and enjoy tea and coffee on us! Let your librarians know what types of programs and resources you would like to see in Fall 2023 and beyond. REGISTER HERE>>

Cooking Class for Grades 5-7
Wednesday, June 7th 5:30pm
Kend Family Kitchen

Join Fiddleheads Cooking Studio and high school student Charlotte Beecher as we learn and prepare a delicious meal. We will be making Kale Pesto Pizza! For those in grades 5th-7th.  REGISTER HERE>>

Kids Music with Michael-Louis Smith
Thursday, June 8th 10:30am
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium

Bring your little ones and join local musician Michael-Louis Smith to enjoy a fun and educational performance in the Children’s Room. 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. REGISTER HERE>>

Little Bookworms Book Group for Grades K-1
Thursday, June 8th 4:15pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room

Join Miss Rebecca for our K-1st Book Club, featuring hands-on games and crafts! This month, we will read How to Build an Insect by Roberta Gibson together at the Library, and we’ll construct our own insects as we read. REGISTER HERE>>

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

Our Social Justice Book Group is reading What Is Juneteenth? by Kirsti Jewel 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. REGISTER HERE>>

The Farmer's Grind Cafe
Located in the Library Concourse

Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 10am - 6pm
Friday - Saturday: 10am - 4pm
Sunday: Closed

LIBRARY HOURS
 - Monday- Thursday: 9am - 8pm
 - Friday: 9am - 5pm
 - Saturday: 10am - 5pm
 - Sunday: 12pm - 5pm