Please note our Thanksgiving holiday hours:

Regular hours Saturday-Tuesday

Wednesday, 11/23: 9am-5pm

Thursday, 11/24: CLOSED

Friday, 11/25: CLOSED

Regular hours Saturday-Sunday

NaNoWriMo comes to NC Library

Sunday, 11/20 1pm

Plaut Room

What is NaNoWriMo? It is National Novel Writing Month. NC Library is delighted to host the NaNoWriMo writers for a 2 hour write-in. Anyone interested in writing fiction or non fiction, in any genre, is welcome. Please be sure to bring your laptops and power cords (paper and pens are welcome, too). Fast writing sprints are the norm so you leave with pages and pages of story on paper. More>>

Open Tech at Lapham

Tuesday, 11/22 2-4pm

All technology questions, queries and interests are welcome. From questions about social media, email, smart phones, or accessing our digital library, get one-on-one assistance with a tech librarian. Register by calling 203-594-3620. Appointments are limited to 20 minutes. In-Person at Lapham Community Center. More>>

Norwalk Symphony: (Not) Just for Kids:

A Popping Holiday

Saturday, 11/19 1pm

Curtis Gallery

Join members of the Norwalk Symphony Orchestra to learn about the different aspects of an orchestra. Best for families with elementary school-aged children. The holidays are coming! Our Brass Quintet (Trumpets, Trombone, Horn and Tuba) will ring in the time of year with some uplifting sounds for the holidays. More>>

#MyChangeCounts Project - Final Call for Coins!

As we wrap up the #MyChangeCounts project, don’t forget to bring your change to the Children's Library. Once you’ve dropped it off, you can collect your stickers! 

Parents, here’s how you can support this project too:

- Pledge to match your child’s donation - $10 for every $1 they donate! newcanaannewlibrary.org/donate (Add “My Change Counts” to the comments)

- Bring collection cans back to the Children’s Library & drop your change in the collection tubes.  

Every coin adds up. Thank you for your support and contributions!

Holiday Book Buzz for Families

with Elm Street Books

Monday, 11/28 12pm Zoom

What are all the kids reading? Let’s talk about the bestselling, most discussed, and surprise hits of this past year–and some fabulous gems that you’ve yet to discover. Join New Canaan Library and Elm Street Books as librarians and booksellers unite to present books for children, tweens, and teens. There is a special book for everyone. MORE>>

Holiday Book Buzz for Adults

with Elm Street Books

Tuesday, 11/29 7pm Zoom

Please join us for our third annual Holiday Book Buzz with Elm Street Books where we dish on the bestselling, most discussed, and surprise hits of this past year plus, anticipated recently published hot books. Looking to find that perfect book for someone on your list, this is the Zoom event to watch. More>>

Please make your gift HERE today to the Capital Campaign!

Every gift helps us achieve our $5 million remaining goal. Thank you in advance for your support! Please contact Ellen Sullivan Crovatto to discuss a pledge or named gift opportunity [email protected].

Library Hours This Week

- Saturday 11/19: 10am - 5pm
- Sunday 11/20: 12pm - 5pm
- Monday 11/21 - Tuesday 11/22: 9am - 8pm
- Wednesday 11/23: 9am - 5pm
- Thursday 11/24: CLOSED - Happy Thanksgiving!
- Friday 11/25: CLOSED
- Saturday 11/26: 10am - 5pm
- Sunday 11/27: 12pm- 5pm

We’re building the New New Canaan Library! Our current library building remains open and operational, but our onsite parking lot is now largely closed. A limited number of accessible and short-term parking spots remain. Free Library parking is available in designated spots in the Center School Lot, accessible from South Avenue.

Please visit our website for full details.