Literary Luncheon 2023

We are thrilled to announce that Pulitzer Prize-winning author GERALDINE BROOKS, author of Horse, will be our featured speaker at the 2023 Literary Lunch. Based on the remarkable true story of the record-breaking thoroughbred Lexington, Horse is a novel of art and science, love and obsession, and our unfinished reckoning with racism. Geraldine Brooks is the author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel March and the international bestsellers People of the Book, Year of Wonders, The Secret Chord, and Caleb’s Crossing.

Save the Date: Our 16th Annual Literary Luncheon will be held at the Country Club of New Canaan on Thursday, November 9th at 11am-2pm. Details for purchasing Benefactor Tables will be shared soon.

Featured Event

Glass House Presents: Max Strang
Thursday, September 14th
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium

Architect Max Strang and Glass House chief curator Hilary Lewis discuss Strang’s work and the influence of the Sarasota School of Architecture on his career. The talk will also highlight his multi-faceted initiative that aims to preserve, update and honor the contributions of the pioneering Florida architect Gene Leedy (1928-2018).

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Calendar of Events

Programs on September 11th - September 15th

Next Chapter Book Discussion
Tuesday, September 12th
4:30pm-5:30pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room

A social, community-based book club for older teens and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who enjoy reading or listening to stories. At every meeting, each member is given a turn to read regardless of their reading level. This club is about supportive friendships and having fun.

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Fall Prevention and Safety for Older Adults
Tuesday, September 12th
6:00pm - 6:45pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room

Norwalk Hospital’s Trauma Center discusses fall prevention and safety for the older adult population (65+). We will walk through community-based statistics, and factors that increase fall risks. Then we will focus in on easy prevention methods that can be implemented in your home life.

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Women and Money Roundtable: How to Make Sense of Today's Financial Markets
Wednesday, September 13th
1:00pm - 2:00pm
ZOOM WEBINAR

Join Financial Advisors Julia Strayer and Liz Maccarone for an easy-to-follow discussion on how to make sense of today’s financial markets. They cover the latest market news and how that might affect your financial decisions.

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Women in Art Lecture Series: Ninth Street Artists at Carriage Barn
Wednesday, September 13th
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Carriage Barn Arts Center

Professor Page Knox presents a lecture about the Ninth Street Women Artists who were active in New York from 1928-59. These women were a group of abstract expressionist painters, coined after the “Ninth Street Show” of 1951.

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Sewing Project: "Victorian Crazy Quilting"
Thursday, September 14th
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Anderson MakerLab

In stunning jewel tones, crazy-quilting is a craft of historic appeal. We are updating the method by using machine-embroidery as the piecing is done. All materials and equipment provided. Participants must have been certified or already familiar with a sewing machine. For adults and teens ages 11+.

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Intro to AI: ChatGPT Basics
Friday, September 15th
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room

In this beginner-friendly class, we’ll demystify ChatGPT by looking at what it is, how it operates, and some of the issues surrounding AI. We’ll also be testing out ChatGPT and have it answer questions, create poetry, write us a letter, and more. This is the first of three classes that will demonstrate Open AI's ChatGPT, Google’s Bard and Microsoft’s Bing.

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ONGOING WEEKLY PROGRAMS

Gentle Yoga
Mondays, 10am
Bring your own mat.

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Open MakerLab
Wednesdays, 4pm-6pm
Drop by and check it out

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Open Tech
Tuesdays, 2pm-4pm
Come in for one-on-one support

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Tai Chi
Fridays, 10am
All levels are welcome.

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Programs for Children, Teens and Families

(Not) Just for Kids: Norwalk Symphony, Percussion and American Rhythms
Saturday, September 9th
1:00pm
Jim and Dede Bartlett Auditorium

Join the  Norwalk Symphony Orchestra to explore percussion instruments! Hear the beat of the Percussionists as they explore American music through the years, and learn about the global origins of our modern-day percussion instruments. How do jazz beats differ from traditional orchestral music, or ballet, hip hop, other? Everyone will have a chance to add their own energy to the presentation with our Percussion Petting Zoo and create your own unique rhythm to share!

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Dungeons & Dragons for Ages 12 to 18: The Curse of Strahd
Monday, September 11th
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room

Adventurers are mysteriously drawn to the realm of Barovia which is surrounded by deadly fog and ruled by the vampire wizard Strahd von Zarovich. This gothic horror adventure takes the players on a course through Barovia that culminates with a vampire hunt inside Castle Ravenloft. We'll be playing an 8-session version of this campaign. Please only register if you are able to attend all 8 sessions as space is limited.

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3-5's Storytime
Wednesday, September 13th at 1:30pm
OR Friday, September 15th at 10:30am
Kontulis Family Storytime Room

Join Miss Dajana or Miss Rebecca for a 3-5’s Storytime with songs, rhymes, felts, and special books and activities! Please register for either the Wednesday class or the Friday class.

REGISTER FOR 1:30PM WEDNESDAY

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REGISTER FOR 10:30AM FRIDAY

Dungeons & Dragons for Ages 12-18: Witchlight Carnival Group 2
Wednesday, September 13th
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room

Once every eight years, the fantastic Witchlight Carnival touches down on your world, bringing joy to one settlement after the next. Its owners, Mister Witch and Mister Light, know how to put on a good show. But there’s more to this magical extravaganza than meets the eye! This session is intended for players who did not participate in the spring session.

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Social Justice Book Group for Grades 5-8
Thursday, September 14th
7:15pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room

Our Social Justice Book Group is reading Speak Up! by Rebecca Burgess 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!

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LIBRARY HOURS THIS WEEK

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

FARMER'S GRIND CAFE

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