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Next Week At New Canaan Library - March 10, 2023
Schools and Libraries
March 10, 2023
From: New Canaan LibraryFeatured Event
Stephen Roach Presents: Accidental Conflict:
America, China and the Clash of False Narratives
Thursday, March 16th
6:30pm Reception, 7-8pm Event
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium
Join economist Stephen Roach as he presents his latest book Accidental Conflict: America, China and the Clash of False Narratives. Stephen Samuel Roach is an American economist and serves as senior fellow at Yale University’s Jackson Institute for Global Affairs and a senior lecturer at Yale School of Management. He was formerly chairman of Morgan Stanley Asia and chief economist at Morgan Stanley, the New York-based investment bank. Register here
Lectures And Programs For March 12th - 18th
Parents and Tweens:
Connect with Your Tween with Dr. Amanda Craig
Sunday, March 12th
3pm - 4:30pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium
In collaboration with New Canaan CARES: Author Amanda Craig presents an interactive workshop for parents and tweens, exploring why the tween years are critical years developmentally and how to navigate them successfully. Register here
Gentle Yoga
Registration Required
Monday, March 13th
10am -11am
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium
The New Canaan YMCA joins us in offering Gentle Yoga: a tranquil, foundation-building class for new students to yoga, as well as for regular practitioners looking to complement their practice. Participants must bring their own yoga mat.
3D Printing - Waitlist
Monday, March 13th
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Anderson MakerLab
Learn how to change filament, find objects to print, set up your print job and troubleshoot the Lulzbot Mini 3D Printer. Find a small object to print; after class reserve time to print your own projects and get your prints next time you are at the library. Participants under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Join waitlist here
Tech Tuesdays:
Kanopy, Streaming, and
Cutting the Cord
Tuesday, March 14th
1pm - 2pm
Tate Conference Room
Our monthly tech talks educate attendees on electronic resources, devices and computer software. This month, get the latest update on cutting the cord to cable and the available streaming alternatives.
Open Tech
Tuesday, March 14th
2pm - 4pm
Tate Conference Room
Weekly Open Tech sessions with a librarian offer one-on-one technology help, covering a broad spectrum that includes social media, email, devices, or accessing our digital library.
Please register via [email protected]
We all Have a Story to Tell:
Let's Write!
Tuesday, March 14th
6:30pm - 8pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room
Join Laura Cavers, Readers’ Advisor and Writing Instructor, on Tuesday evenings (March 14 through April 11), to learn the techniques writers use to craft a compelling story.
Women and Money Roundtable:
How to Make Sense of Today's
Financial Markets
Wednesday, March 15th
1pm - 2pm, 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. This series is hosted by Darien Library. Register here
Tai Chi - Registration Required
Friday, March 17th
10am - 11am
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium
New Canaan YMCA and the Library team up to offer drop-in Tai Chi! Tai chi’s slow, gentle motions are patterned after movements in nature and can promote health benefits for the body, mind, and spirit.
Next Up Highlights For March 19th - 25th
Parents and Tweens:
Connect with Your Tween with Dr. Amanda Craig
Sunday, March 19th
3pm - 4:30pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium
In collaboration with New Canaan CARES, we are pleased to invite parents and tweens to an interactive workshop with author Amanda Craig. Learn why the tween years are among the most critical years developmentally and how parents and tweens can navigate them together. Register here
Books will be available for purchase at Elm Street Books.
ArtsScapades Presents Bookscapes:
From Cover to Canvas
Monday, March 20th
7pm - 8pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium
Books and reading have long served as powerful visual motifs in every artistic genre, from royal portraits to still life. This lecture looks at a wide range of artists who found innovative and provocative ways to put books and scenes from books into their works. Register here This event corresponds with ARTicipation: Books in Art on March 23rd.
Lifestyle Medicine Workshop: Habits
Tuesday, March 22nd
11am - 12pm
Tate Conference Room
In this monthly workshop, lifestyle medicine specialist Dr. Raquel Harrison will help you create and maintain healthy habits to improve your physical and mental health. Lifestyle medicine interventions are known to promote wellness and possibly reverse chronic conditions such as obesity, diabetes, and insomnia.
Seed Huntress:
Planting Native Seeds to Rewild Your Garden
Tuesday, March 22nd
6:30pm-8pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium
With Planet New Canaan and the Town of New Canaan's Conservation Commission: It all starts with the seed! Ethnobotanist Sefra Alexandra, “The Seed Huntress”, and Dina Brewster of The Hickories organic farm in Ridgefield discuss how they have mentored farmers across Connecticut in producing truly local native seed to rewild our Pollinator Pathways. Register here
ARTicipation: Books in Art
Thursday, March 23rd
2pm - 4pm
Anderson Maker Lab
Books and reading have long served as powerful visual motifs in every artistic genre, from royal portraits to still life. This lecture looks at a wide range of artists who found innovative and provocative ways to put books and scenes from books into their works. Register here
This event corresponds with ArtsScapades Presents Bookscapes: From Cover to Canvas on March 20th.
College Info Series:
How to Win the College Admissions Game: Insider tips, tricks and trends
Thursday, March 23rd
7pm - 8pm
Tate Conference Room
FREE workshop for all high school students and parents. 30-minute presentation with Q&A. Topics include these and more: What top colleges are really looking for these days. Why applying Early Decision is the best-kept secret in college admissions. And why it all boils down to your essays. Register here
Ongoing Weekly Events
Gentle Yoga (Registration Required)
Mondays, 10am
Bring your own mat
Open MakerLab
Wednesdays, 4pm
Drop by and check it out
Open Tech (No registration Required)
Tuesdays, 2pm
Come in for one-on-one support More>>
Tai Chi (Registration Required)
Fridays, 10am
All levels are welcome
Family Programs
Pi Day Party
Tuesday, March 14th
4pm - 6 pm
Anderson MakerLab
Celebrate Pi Day with us in the MakerLab! Our pi (and pie) themed projects will celebrate this mathematical concept with creativity and fun. The day’s featured projects are sewing a Slice of Pi felt plushie and making your own mini pie from salt dough with the option of exploring the math behind these projects with geometric formulas. No registration needed. For ages 8-14. Ages 8-10 will need a grownup’s assistance with the projects. More>>
Open MakerLab Hours
Wednesday, March 15th
4pm - 6pm
Anderson MakerLab
Drop by the MakerLab during open hours to explore the new space. Each week will have a featured project to help get your inspiration flowing. Open MakerLab Hours are a great time to get help with a project, use tools or equipment and ask questions about using the new space! For ages 10+ and adults. **Please note the 3D printer will not be available during this time for personal use.** Drop-in
Pizza and Pages
Wednesday, March 15th
7pm - 8pm
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. We'll also vote on the book for next month. This month we're reading Spindlefish and Stars by Christiane M. Andrews!
LiveGirl Confidence Club
Thursday, March 16th
4:30pm - 5:45pm
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 Thursdays, from March 2nd to April 20th. Co-sponsored with LiveGirl.
Introduction to Dungeons and Dragons
Thursday, March 16th
7pm - 8pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room
We are super excited to be kicking off two brand new D&D campaigns here at the Library. These campaigns will be open to anyone between the ages of 12 and 18. But, before we can play the game, we have to build our characters. Come to this introductory workshop and learn how to make a character and what all those numbers and dice are for. We'll provide the blank character sheets and reference books as well as snacks and drinks. At the end of the workshop, you'll be able to sign up for one of the campaigns. Register here
Teen Writing Club
Friday, March 17th
3pm - 4pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room
Every Friday we'll get together to work on our writing projects. Join us for prompts, word count sprints, advice and more! For anyone in grades 8-12.