Join us as we welcome emerging novelist Jai Chakrabarti to the Book Chat. Jai's short fiction has appeared in numerous journals and has been anthologized in The O. Henry Prize Stories, The Best American Short Stories, and awarded a Pushcart Prize. Born in Kolkata, India he now splits his time in Brooklyn and the Hudson
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Are you a writer in grades 3-5? Join Miss Rebecca to write, write, write! In this 8-week writing club (4 p.m. Mondays, September 20 through November 8), explore the writing techniques that make series you love come alive. Trigger your imagination with writing games and prompts, try out new writing styles, and workshop writing of
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We will be exploring the LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Color Sensor at this session. Working solo or with friends/siblings, build a robot and program it to recognize and react to color! For 4th grade and older. Only 1 registration is needed per group! All participants are strongly encouraged to wear a mask. Masks are required for
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Join us for this for this live webinar on Monday, September 27th at 7:00 PM EST. Join the New Canaan Library and The Glass House for a free screening of Breuer's Bohemia, preceded by a short conversation with director James Crump. REGISTER HERE "James Crump, the intrepid director, writer, and art historian, has done the
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Join Miss Dajana for songs, stories, and felt-board activities in both English and Spanish. Whether you speak Spanish, English, or both, these rhymes and tales will capture your imagination! Ideal for families with children toddler and preschool age. Please only register if you are able to make the day. If there is inclement weather the
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Children in grades K-2, join Miss Rebecca for 8 weeks of hands-on, movement-based games that will level up your math skills! THIS PROGRAM IS FULL. JOIN THE WAITLIST. We will meet at 4:15 p.m. every Tuesday, September 14 through November 2, in the Library’s Children’s Program Room. All participants must wear a mask. We encourage
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Join us for this 3-part live in-person series on Tuesday September 14th, 21st, & 28th at 7:00PM EST. Join a laid-back, fun, and highly educational discussion about music with local musician Michael-Louis Smith. The workshop is appropriate for musicians and non musicians alike and will cover elements of harmony, from its finite parts to an
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Join us for this live webinar on Tuesday, September 28th at 7:00PM EST Picture postcards are such common things in today’s world that most people rarely think about them. This program will discuss the origins of the humble and ubiquitous postcard in the nineteenth century, and explore the great postcard craze of the first decades
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The Young Critics are reading Fly on the Wall by Remy Lai this month. Join Librarian Rebecca Fox to discuss the book and chat with your friends! This program is for any children in 4th-6th grades. Register here. This program is hybrid (simultaneously on Zoom and in person). Please let us know whether you will
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Join Miss Marie for a fun class of bounces, rhymes, dancing, and a special book! Bring a blanket and spread out on Irwin Park's lawn, behind the main house. Best for walking babies (ages 12ish-23 months). Please only register if you are able to make the day. If there is inclement weather the class will
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Join Miss Marie for a fun class of bounces, rhymes, dancing, and a special book! Bring a blanket and spread out on Irwin Park's lawn, behind the main house. Best for pre-walking babies (ages 3-12ish months). Please only register if you are able to make the day. If there is inclement weather the class will
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Let's come together again as a community and participate in meditation sessions that are designed to support your physical, psychological, emotional and social well-being. No experience is necessary and all ages are welcome. Sessions will be held virtually on Zoom HERE; no need to register.
Join Miss Dajana for songs, stories, and music fun when we meet at Irwin Park! This class is for those who are 3-5 years old with a caregiver. Children will enjoy songs, fingerplays, and great books! Register once for all four classes (9/15, 9/22, 9/29, and 10/6). Bring a blanket! If there is inclement weather
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Open Tech are drop-in hours for one-on-one technology reference services. Drop-in hours will run from 2:00-4:00 PM every Wednesday afternoon. All technology questions, queries and interests are welcome. From questions about Twitter, email or a new smart phone to help with photo editing, or ebooks, get one-on-one assistance and discover online tools and tutorials with
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Middle School Code Club meets once a month to dive into a fun coding project. This month, we will be coding a text-based 'Choose Your Own Adventure' style game in Python! We will be coding using replit.com - information for creating an account will be shared prior to class so that you are able to
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Book Explorers is a book club for 2nd & 3rd graders! Join Ms. Dajana & Ms. Marie for an in person discussion and other fun activities! This month we will be reading Worst Mascot Ever by James Preller. We will meet in the Library’s Children’s Program Room. All adults and children 2 or older must
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Join Miss Rebecca for songs, rhymes, felt-board stories, and special books when we meet at Irwin Park! This class is for those who are 24-36 months old with a caregiver. Please only sign up if you have a child that age. Register once for all four classes (9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14). If there is inclement
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Are you a Harry Potter fanatic? Or part of the BTS A.R.M.Y.? Join librarians Marie Aspinwall and Kathleen Crouse to share your current pop culture obsessions! We'll discuss our favorite books, music, TV shows and more. Make new friends, decorate the teen area, and maybe even find a new fandom! For grades 6-12. Click here
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In collaboration with the New Canaan Chamber of Commerce, we invite all to join us for an informative, virtual workshop on Thursday, September 30 at 7 PM EST If you are a business owner, you have undoubtedly spent a great deal of your time, energy and finances creating and running a successful business. When the
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Join us on St. Mark’s Lawn as Robert the Guitar Guy plays some favorite kids’ songs for 30 minutes of fun! Please note you must register for each INDIVIDUAL class due to COVID restrictions. Please only register if you are able to make the day. If there is inclement weather the class will move virtual.
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Join us for gentle yoga in Christine's Garden with instructor, Amanda Faulkner. Stretch, inhale, and exhale your way to a whole new you in this vinyasa flow yoga class that is open to all levels of yoga experience. Classes are designed to slowly warm up the body from head to toe, with stretching sequences which
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God's Eye weaving has a rich cultural background in Mexican heritage. A God's Eye, or Ojo de Dios, activity is a fun craft that can increase fine-motor skills and coordination. Pickup instructions will be emailed on October 4th. Kits will be available for pickup October 4th to the 10th during library hours. Register Here The
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Are you a writer in grades 3-5? Join Miss Rebecca to write, write, write! In this 8-week writing club (4 p.m. Mondays, September 20 through November 8), explore the writing techniques that make series you love come alive. Trigger your imagination with writing games and prompts, try out new writing styles, and workshop writing of
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Are you looking for some spooky YA books to get you in the Halloween spirit? SIGN UP BY OCTOBER 3RD to get a curated tote bag of 3 books to check out, along with lots of fun and creepy treats for you to keep! Grades 6-12. Please register here. PICKUP RUNS FROM 10/5-10/13 during library
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Join Miss Dajana for songs, stories, and felt-board activities in both English and Spanish. Whether you speak Spanish, English, or both, these rhymes and tales will capture your imagination! Ideal for families with children toddler and preschool age. Please only register if you are able to make the day. If there is inclement weather the
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Children in grades K-2, join Miss Rebecca for 8 weeks of hands-on, movement-based games that will level up your math skills! THIS PROGRAM IS FULL. JOIN THE WAITLIST. We will meet at 4:15 p.m. every Tuesday, September 14 through November 2, in the Library’s Children’s Program Room. All participants must wear a mask. We encourage
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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 from 10/5-11/30. The group will NOT meet on 11/23. For grades
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The United Nations Committee of New Canaan is pleased to present, in partnership with the New Canaan Library, an important lecture regarding Climate Change on Tuesday, October 5th at 7:00 PM EST. REGISTER HERE After having rejoined the Paris Accords, which aim to reduce global emissions and minimize the risks and damage due to climate change,
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Join Miss Marie for a fun class of bounces, rhymes, dancing, and a special book! Bring a blanket and spread out on Irwin Park's lawn, behind the main house. Best for walking babies (ages 12ish-23 months). Please only register if you are able to make the day. If there is inclement weather the class will
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Join Miss Marie for a fun class of bounces, rhymes, dancing, and a special book! Bring a blanket and spread out on Irwin Park's lawn, behind the main house. Best for pre-walking babies (ages 3-12ish months). Please only register if you are able to make the day. If there is inclement weather the class will
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Let's come together again as a community and participate in meditation sessions that are designed to support your physical, psychological, emotional and social well-being. No experience is necessary and all ages are welcome. Sessions will be held virtually on Zoom HERE; no need to register.
Join Miss Dajana for songs, stories, and music fun when we meet at Irwin Park! This class is for those who are 3-5 years old with a caregiver. Children will enjoy songs, fingerplays, and great books! Register once for all four classes (9/15, 9/22, 9/29, and 10/6). Bring a blanket! If there is inclement weather
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Open Tech are drop-in hours for one-on-one technology reference services. Drop-in hours will run from 2:00-4:00 PM every Wednesday afternoon. All technology questions, queries and interests are welcome. From questions about Twitter, email or a new smart phone to help with photo editing, or ebooks, get one-on-one assistance and discover online tools and tutorials with
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In recognition of National Bullying Prevention Month, join us for a 3-session, hands-on workshop to empower children in grades 3 to 5 to stand up for themselves and others. Kids gather at the Library for storytelling, games, and more. Develop practical skills to use when confronted with difficult situations, and have fun in the process! Register here. Please
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After finishing a suspenseful thriller, do you ever wonder how the author came up with that intricate plot and those intriguing characters? Physician, psychiatrist, and master thriller writer Mark Rubinstein answers those questions and more in his new book, The Storytellers: Straight Talk from the World’s Most Acclaimed Suspense and Thriller Authors. Rubinstein’s candid interviews
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Pulse-racing, jaw-dropping, and shiver-inducing books are always in season. Join the librarian-led bookgroup: Can’t Sleep Thrillers for the feverish fans of books with psychological mayhem, dubious mysteries, and plot twists. This book group will meet the first Wednesday of the month at 7pm via zoom. This book club is currently full, please email Julia Rae at
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This month we are reading Bloom by Kenneth Oppel! Join us in a Zoom meeting to discuss the book and chat with your friends! This program is for any children who are in 6th-7th grade. Register online HERE to receive the Zoom invitation or email [email protected] This program is intended ONLY for tweens/teens in grades
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Join Miss Rebecca for songs, rhymes, felt-board stories, and special books when we meet at Irwin Park! This class is for those who are 24-36 months old with a caregiver. Please only sign up if you have a child that age. Register once for all four classes (9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14). If there is inclement
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Are you a budding writer in Grades K to 2? Join Miss Rebecca for a storytelling–and story writing–extravaganza! We’ll play games to get imaginations flowing, then put ideas to paper in creative ways. We will meet in the Library’s Children’s Program Room. All adults and children 2 or older must wear a mask. Register here. This
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Join us for a virtual meet up and discussion with Kim Michele Richardson, author of breakout bestseller The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek. This fascinating historic novel tells about a lesser known subject, the librarians of Kentucky who brought books and literacy to the Appalachian hill people by horseback, in the 1930s. This fourth novel
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Join us on St. Mark’s Lawn as Robert the Guitar Guy plays some favorite kids’ songs for 30 minutes of fun! Please note you must register for each INDIVIDUAL class due to COVID restrictions. Please only register if you are able to make the day. If there is inclement weather the class will move virtual.
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Join us for gentle yoga in Christine's Garden with instructor, Amanda Faulkner. Stretch, inhale, and exhale your way to a whole new you in this vinyasa flow yoga class that is open to all levels of yoga experience. Classes are designed to slowly warm up the body from head to toe, with stretching sequences which
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This training session covers how to use the the Lulzbot Mini 3D Printer. This class is open to those who have previously attended a 3D printer certification class on the MakerBot printers as well as those new to the MakerLab. This session will cover how to change filament, find objects to 3D print, set up
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Are you a writer in grades 3-5? Join Miss Rebecca to write, write, write! In this 8-week writing club (4 p.m. Mondays, September 20 through November 8), explore the writing techniques that make series you love come alive. Trigger your imagination with writing games and prompts, try out new writing styles, and workshop writing of
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Join Miss Marie and Miss Rebecca for a cozy PJ story time! We will have songs, stories, and musical fun when we meet on Lapham’s Community Center Back Patio! Bring a stuffed animal friend to dance with. In case of inclement weather we will move to our Zoom room! This story time is ideal for families
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Join us for this live webinar on Monday, October 11th at 7:00 PM EST. Join architectural/landscape historian Marc Treib for virtual talk on his book Landscapes of Modern Architecture. Treib will explore the interrelationship of modern architecture, landscape, and site strategy as viewed through the work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Richard Neutra,
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This program is in-person at Lapham Community Center: Join librarian Julia Rae Hodenfield to learn how to take and share pictures on your phone. Learn how to use your phone to its full potential by using all the available features and controls. You will be able to use these easy composition techniques and formats to
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Children in grades K-2, join Miss Rebecca for 8 weeks of hands-on, movement-based games that will level up your math skills! THIS PROGRAM IS FULL. JOIN THE WAITLIST. We will meet at 4:15 p.m. every Tuesday, September 14 through November 2, in the Library’s Children’s Program Room. All participants must wear a mask. We encourage
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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 from 10/5-11/30. The group will NOT meet on 11/23. For grades
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Let's come together again as a community and participate in meditation sessions that are designed to support your physical, psychological, emotional and social well-being. No experience is necessary and all ages are welcome. Sessions will be held virtually on Zoom HERE; no need to register.
Please Join us for this live webinar on Wednesday, October 15th at 1:00 PM EST. Join Julia Strayer and Liz Maccarone, for an easy-to-follow discussion on what has been going on in the financial markets. REGISTER HERE This series is in partnership with several other libraries and organizations we work with (New Canaan Public Library,
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Open Tech are drop-in hours for one-on-one technology reference services. Drop-in hours will run from 2:00-4:00 PM every Wednesday afternoon. All technology questions, queries and interests are welcome. From questions about Twitter, email or a new smart phone to help with photo editing, or ebooks, get one-on-one assistance and discover online tools and tutorials with
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In recognition of National Bullying Prevention Month, join us for a 3-session, hands-on workshop to empower children in grades 3 to 5 to stand up for themselves and others. Kids gather at the Library for storytelling, games, and more. Develop practical skills to use when confronted with difficult situations, and have fun in the process! Register here. Please
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Learn the basics of loom knitting as we work on a mini pumpkin for Halloween! Loom knitting produces the same stitches as knitting, but uses a loom with pegs to hold the stitches and a special hook to create new stiches. For ages 12+ and adults. All participants are strongly encouraged to wear a mask.
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All are welcome to join this monthly discussion of books on current and historical world events and international culture. This month’s book, Doom: The Politics of a Catastrophe by Niall Ferguson, is the lesson of history that this country - indeed the West as a whole - urgently needs to learn if we want to
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Join Miss Rebecca for songs, rhymes, felt-board stories, and special books when we meet at Irwin Park! This class is for those who are 24-36 months old with a caregiver. Please only sign up if you have a child that age. Register once for all four classes (9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14). If there is inclement
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Emerging Writer: Jai Chakrabarti Let's welcome to Book Chat a new voice to the writing world, Jai Chakrabarti, whose short fiction has appeared in numerous journals and has been anthologized in The O. Henry Prize Stories, The Best American Short Stories, and awarded a Pushcart Prize. Jai was born in Kolkata, India and now splits
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Twenty calico squares create this patchwork which can be used to make a doll’s blanket, a placemat, or a pillow sham. Learn to sew the patchwork quilt top and how to finish your quilt: bind the batting and backing and tuck layers together. This project will be completed in two classes. You must be able
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Let's celebrate Hispanic Heritage and Spooky Month! Join Miss Dajana in the Children's Program Room to listen to stories featuring Day of the Dead, a celebration in Latin American countries, and make a fun skull/spirit guide mask. All participants must wear a mask for the duration of the program. Register Here This program is intended
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This chess program is for players who want to learn more than just the rules of the game. Students will learn about: calculating tactics making a plan positional ideas basic endgames opening theory game analysis Students will also get the opportunity to practice these strategies with players at their level! About the instructor: Matthew Shirvell is the
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Our Social Justice Book Group is reading Amina's Voice by Hena Khan this month. Tweens and teens in grades 5-8, join us on Zoom to discuss the book, make some new friends, and brainstorm ways that you can make real, positive changes in your community. All are welcome. Leaders from LiveGirl, S.T.A.R, and New Canaan Library will be on hand to guide the discussion and to help you
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Join us for an exciting evening as we partner with award-winning author Grace Young, dubbed the “Stir-Fry Guru” by The New York Times, for a virtual stir-fry event. She will demonstrate a simple and quick stir-fry, Aromatic Vegetarian Fried Rice, with pointers on how to add meat or seafood if desired. In addition to cooking,
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Kathleen & Sam are back to discuss The Midnight Library–a book that tackles life choices and regrets in a quirky and philosophical thought exercise. Sam is not convinced that there is no place like home but embraces Stephen Hawking and string theory (and apparently double negatives). Kathleen confuses us with her post pandemic enjoyment of
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Join us on St. Mark’s Lawn as Robert the Guitar Guy plays some favorite kids’ songs for 30 minutes of fun! Please note you must register for each INDIVIDUAL class due to COVID restrictions. Please only register if you are able to make the day. If there is inclement weather the class will move virtual.
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Join us for gentle yoga in Christine's Garden with instructor, Amanda Faulkner. Stretch, inhale, and exhale your way to a whole new you in this vinyasa flow yoga class that is open to all levels of yoga experience. Classes are designed to slowly warm up the body from head to toe, with stretching sequences which
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Join us for Kid Creators, where we will read stories and explore with fun, hands-on activities. Each class will explore a different theme through science and art! For children ages 4-6 years old. Register Here for each session 10/15 WAITLIST ONLY, 10/22 WAITLIST ONLY, 10/29 WAITLIST ONLY, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19 Children must be masked for
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month with crafts that use our MakerLab tools and skills! Learn about Día de Muertos as you work at four stations to make paper flowers, pinatas, papel picado and a project on the Cricut Explore machine. Projects are intended for families with children ages 6+. Children under 8 will need their adult’s
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This training session covers how to use the the Lulzbot Mini 3D Printer. This class is open to those who have previously attended a 3D printer certification class on the MakerBot printers as well as those new to the MakerLab. This session will cover how to change filament, find objects to 3D print, set up
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Are you a writer in grades 3-5? Join Miss Rebecca to write, write, write! In this 8-week writing club (4 p.m. Mondays, September 20 through November 8), explore the writing techniques that make series you love come alive. Trigger your imagination with writing games and prompts, try out new writing styles, and workshop writing of
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Have you ever wanted to write and host your own murder mystery party? Do you want to find out who in your family is a secret Sherlock Holmes? Every Monday evening for 5 weeks, we will work together on Zoom to create a game that can be played with family and friends this Thanksgiving (or
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S.T.A.R. (Stand Together Against Racism) presents a weekly discussion on Caste: Origins of our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson. The group will meet every Monday from October 18-November 15th to discuss different chapters of the book. Along the way, group members will get a chance to meet new people and explore how we can make meaningful
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Please join us for a live zoom webinar on Monday, October 18th at 7pm EST. REGISTER HERE. In this lecture, ArtScapades will explore the lives and works of four artists who tapped the unconscious mind in an attempt to link the realm of dreams and fantasy to the everyday world. ArtScapades will look at Joan
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Intellectu-Gals is a reading group for intellectually curious women who want to dig into global topics through a diverse blend of genres and voices. In this supportive environment, Intellectu-Gals will travel the world-- peering through new and profound perspectives to learn about themselves and our fellow citizens. This group meets once a month on zoom.
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Join global-minded culinary sensation Caryn Antonini for this 3-part cooking series, featuring both sweet and savory dishes for the holidays as well as tips and ideas for entertaining. This month, Caryn will scare up Halloween goodies on Zoom webinar. Learn how to make spooky treats, get tips on setting the stage for your festivities and
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Children in grades K-2, join Miss Rebecca for 8 weeks of hands-on, movement-based games that will level up your math skills! THIS PROGRAM IS FULL. JOIN THE WAITLIST. We will meet at 4:15 p.m. every Tuesday, September 14 through November 2, in the Library’s Children’s Program Room. All participants must wear a mask. We encourage
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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 from 10/5-11/30. The group will NOT meet on 11/23. For grades
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Join us for a Movements in Cinema talk, presented by Professor Kyung Hyun Kim, a scholar, film producer, and creative writer who is currently a professor in the Department of East Asian Studies, UC Irvine. Professor Kim will focus on the film Parasite, directed by Bong Joon-ho, and probe the reasons why it became one of
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Let's come together again as a community and participate in meditation sessions that are designed to support your physical, psychological, emotional and social well-being. No experience is necessary and all ages are welcome. Sessions will be held virtually on Zoom HERE; no need to register.
**OPEN TECH WILL BE CANCELED THIS WEEK FOR STAFF TRAINING. WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE INCONVENIENCE** Open Tech are drop-in hours for one-on-one technology reference services. Drop-in hours will run from 2:00-4:00 PM every Wednesday afternoon. All technology questions, queries and interests are welcome. From questions about Twitter, email or a new smart phone to help
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Make a pop-up Halloween card and add lights by creating a circuit using a coin battery, copper tape and LEDs. For grades 5-8. All participants are strongly encouraged to wear a mask. Masks are required for all unvaccinated participants. Please register>>
In recognition of National Bullying Prevention Month, join us for a 3-session, hands-on workshop to empower children in grades 3 to 5 to stand up for themselves and others. Kids gather at the Library for storytelling, games, and more. Develop practical skills to use when confronted with difficult situations, and have fun in the process! Register here. Please
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After finishing a suspenseful thriller, do you ever wonder how the author came up with that intricate plot and those intriguing characters? Physician, psychiatrist, and master thriller writer Mark Rubinstein answers those questions and more in his new book, The Storytellers: Straight Talk from the World’s Most Acclaimed Suspense and Thriller Authors. Rubinstein’s candid interviews with 46 of today’s top
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Join us for this live webinar on Thursday October 21st at 7:00 PM EST. Join us for a fascinating lecture by historian and professor Catherine Clinton, who will discuss the wide range of roles women took on during the Civil War. REGISTER for "Women of the Civil War" HERE Most depictions of the Civil War
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This training session covers how to use the the Lulzbot Mini 3D Printer. This class is open to those who have previously attended a 3D printer certification class on the MakerBot printers as well as those new to the MakerLab. This session will cover how to change filament, find objects to 3D print, set up
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Twenty calico squares create this patchwork which can be used to make a doll’s blanket, a placemat, or a pillow sham. Learn to sew the patchwork quilt top and how to finish your quilt: bind the batting and backing and tuck layers together. This project will be completed in two classes. You must be able
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Join Miss Rebecca for our book club for children in kindergarten and 1st grade, now in person with hands-on games and crafts! This month, we will read Poem in My Pocket by Chris Tougas together at the library, and we’ll create our own magnetic poetry! All participants must wear masks. Register here. This program is intended
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Join us for a Magic: The Gathering meetup to play rounds of this dueling card game. Bring your own cards or play with the ones we provide. Knowledge of the game is helpful, but we will also have the materials available to get you started! For ages 12+. Please register here. All participants are strongly encouraged
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Join us on St. Mark’s Lawn as Robert the Guitar Guy plays some favorite kids’ songs for 30 minutes of fun! Please note you must register for each INDIVIDUAL class due to COVID restrictions. Please only register if you are able to make the day. If there is inclement weather the class will move virtual.
+ Read More
Join us for gentle yoga in Christine's Garden with instructor, Amanda Faulkner. Stretch, inhale, and exhale your way to a whole new you in this vinyasa flow yoga class that is open to all levels of yoga experience. Classes are designed to slowly warm up the body from head to toe, with stretching sequences which
+ Read More
Join us for Kid Creators, where we will read stories and explore with fun, hands-on activities. Each class will explore a different theme through science and art! For children ages 4-6 years old. Register Here for each session 10/15 WAITLIST ONLY, 10/22 WAITLIST ONLY, 10/29 WAITLIST ONLY, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19 Children must be masked for
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Join us on Lapham Community Center’s Back Patio for our Whole-Family Book Group, in partnership with the New Canaan Moms Group. This month, we will discuss Aven Green, Sleuthing Machine by Dusti Bowling, the laugh-out-loud tale of a perceptive kid detective, perfect for elementary children and their families. Register here. (Each family will receive a copy of this
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Join the New Canaan Land Trust and Miss Marie on Sunday, October 24th, for an afternoon in nature to celebrate Halloween and this beautiful time of the year. We’ll start with a short Halloween-themed nature walk and make our way to the Council Ring at Still Pond Preserve. There, Children's Librarian Miss Marie will read
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Are you a writer in grades 3-5? Join Miss Rebecca to write, write, write! In this 8-week writing club (4 p.m. Mondays, September 20 through November 8), explore the writing techniques that make series you love come alive. Trigger your imagination with writing games and prompts, try out new writing styles, and workshop writing of
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Have you ever wanted to write and host your own murder mystery party? Do you want to find out who in your family is a secret Sherlock Holmes? Every Monday evening for 5 weeks, we will work together on Zoom to create a game that can be played with family and friends this Thanksgiving (or
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S.T.A.R. (Stand Together Against Racism) presents a weekly discussion on Caste: Origins of our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson. The group will meet every Monday from October 18-November 15th to discuss different chapters of the book. Along the way, group members will get a chance to meet new people and explore how we can make meaningful
+ Read More
Join Miss Dajana for songs, stories, and felt-board activities in both English and Spanish. Whether you speak Spanish, English, or both, these rhymes and tales will capture your imagination! Ideal for families with children 18-36 months. Please only register if you are able to make the day. If there is inclement weather the class will
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Children in grades K-2, join Miss Rebecca for 8 weeks of hands-on, movement-based games that will level up your math skills! THIS PROGRAM IS FULL. JOIN THE WAITLIST. We will meet at 4:15 p.m. every Tuesday, September 14 through November 2, in the Library’s Children’s Program Room. All participants must wear a mask. We encourage
+ Read More
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 from 10/5-11/30. The group will NOT meet on 11/23. For grades
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The Young Critics are reading The Silver Arrow by Lev Grossman this month. Join Librarian Rebecca Fox to discuss the book and chat with your friends! This program is for any children in 4th-6th grades. Register here. This program is hybrid (simultaneously on Zoom and in person). Please let us know whether you will participate
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Join Miss Marie for a fun class of bounces, rhymes, dancing, and a special book! Bring a blanket/chairs and spread out on Kiwanis Park, past the playground. Best for walking babies (ages 12ish-23 months). Please only register if you are able to make the day. If there is inclement weather the class will be cancelled.
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Join Miss Marie for a fun class of bounces, rhymes, dancing, and a special book! Bring a blanket/chairs and spread out on Kiwanis Park, past the playground. Best for walking babies (ages 12ish-23 months). Please only register if you are able to make the day. If there is inclement weather the class will be cancelled.
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Join Miss Marie for a fun class of bounces, rhymes, dancing, and a special book! Bring a blanket/chairs and spread out on Kiwanis Park, past the playground. Best for pre-walking babies (ages 3-12ish months). Please only register if you are able to make the day. If there is inclement weather the class will be cancelled.
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Let's come together again as a community and participate in meditation sessions that are designed to support your physical, psychological, emotional and social well-being. No experience is necessary and all ages are welcome. Sessions will be held virtually on Zoom HERE; no need to register.
Join Miss Dajana for songs, stories, and music fun when we meet at Kiwanis Park, past the playground! This class is for those who are 3-5 years old with a caregiver. Children will enjoy songs, fingerplays, and great books! Register once for all four classes (10/27, 11/3, 11/10, and 11/17). Bring a blanket! If there
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Open Tech are drop-in hours for one-on-one technology reference services. Drop-in hours will run from 2:00-4:00 PM every Wednesday afternoon. All technology questions, queries and interests are welcome. From questions about Twitter, email or a new smart phone to help with photo editing, or ebooks, get one-on-one assistance and discover online tools and tutorials with
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Book Explorers is a book club for 2nd & 3rd graders! Join Ms. Dajana & Ms. Marie for an in person discussion and other fun activities! This month we will be reading Monster Itch: Ghost Attack by David Lubar. We will meet in the Library's Children's Program Room. All adults and children ages 2 and
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Join Miss Rebecca for songs, rhymes, felt-board stories, and special books when we meet at Kiwanis Park, past the playground! This class is for those who are 24-36 months old with a caregiver. Please only sign up if you have a child that age. Register once for all four classes (10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18). If
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Are you a Harry Potter fanatic? Or part of the BTS A.R.M.Y.? Join librarians Marie Aspinwall and Kathleen Crouse to share your current pop culture obsessions! We’ll discuss our favorite books, music, TV shows and more. Make new friends, decorate the teen area, and maybe even find a new fandom! For grades 6-12. Click here
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In this 30-minute webinar, parents will learn to recognize, address, and reinforce their student's study practice as they return to school in an uncertain environment. This will be an especially useful webinar if one’s student is attending a new school, such as middle and/or high school. Conducted by Successful Study Skills 4 Students. What you
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Join us as we celebrate the end of Hispanic Heritage Month with a special Family Movie Night showing of COCO! Bring a blanket, chairs, and some snacks to spread out on the New Canaan Historical Society Lawn. The movie will run till 8:15 PM. Rain date is on October 30th. Register Here for the WAITLIST
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Join us as we celebrate Halloween with a special Movie Night showing of House on Haunted Hill! Bring a blanket, chairs, and some snacks to spread out on the New Canaan Historical Society Lawn. The movie will run till 9:45 PM. Rain date is on October 30th. Register Here. House on Haunted Hill is not
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Join us on St. Mark’s Lawn as Robert the Guitar Guy plays some favorite kids’ songs for 30 minutes of fun! Please note you must register for each INDIVIDUAL class due to COVID restrictions. Please only register if you are able to make the day. If there is inclement weather the class will move virtual.
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Join us for gentle yoga in Christine's Garden with instructor, Amanda Faulkner. Stretch, inhale, and exhale your way to a whole new you in this vinyasa flow yoga class that is open to all levels of yoga experience. Classes are designed to slowly warm up the body from head to toe, with stretching sequences which
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Join us for Kid Creators, where we will read stories and explore with fun, hands-on activities. Each class will explore a different theme through science and art! For children ages 4-6 years old. Register Here for each session 10/15 WAITLIST ONLY, 10/22 WAITLIST ONLY, 10/29 WAITLIST ONLY, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19 Children must be masked for
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Are you a writer in grades 3-5? Join Miss Rebecca to write, write, write! In this 8-week writing club (4 p.m. Mondays, September 20 through November 8), explore the writing techniques that make series you love come alive. Trigger your imagination with writing games and prompts, try out new writing styles, and workshop writing of
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Have you ever wanted to write and host your own murder mystery party? Do you want to find out who in your family is a secret Sherlock Holmes? Every Monday evening for 5 weeks, we will work together on Zoom to create a game that can be played with family and friends this Thanksgiving (or
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S.T.A.R. (Stand Together Against Racism) presents a weekly discussion on Caste: Origins of our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson. The group will meet every Monday from October 18-November 15th to discuss different chapters of the book. Along the way, group members will get a chance to meet new people and explore how we can make meaningful
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Join Miss Dajana for songs, stories, and felt-board activities in both English and Spanish. Whether you speak Spanish, English, or both, these rhymes and tales will capture your imagination! Ideal for families with children 18-36 months. Please only register if you are able to make the day. If there is inclement weather the class will
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How will you spend your day off from school? Join Renana Shvil of Fiddleheads Cooking Studio on Zoom to learn how to make apple and pear mini-pies. Log on with the ingredients ready and cook along with the teacher–or watch and make it later! For grades 5-12. Register Here for Zoom Link This program is
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Children in grades K-2, join Miss Rebecca for 8 weeks of hands-on, movement-based games that will level up your math skills! THIS PROGRAM IS FULL. JOIN THE WAITLIST. We will meet at 4:15 p.m. every Tuesday, September 14 through November 2, in the Library’s Children’s Program Room. All participants must wear a mask. We encourage
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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 from 10/5-11/30. The group will NOT meet on 11/23. For grades
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Join Miss Marie for a fun class of bounces, rhymes, dancing, and a special book! Bring a blanket/chairs and spread out on Kiwanis Park, past the playground. Best for walking babies (ages 12ish-23 months). Please only register if you are able to make the day. If there is inclement weather the class will be cancelled.
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Join Miss Marie for a fun class of bounces, rhymes, dancing, and a special book! Bring a blanket/chairs and spread out on Kiwanis Park, past the playground. Best for walking babies (ages 12ish-23 months). Please only register if you are able to make the day. If there is inclement weather the class will be cancelled.
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Join Miss Marie for a fun class of bounces, rhymes, dancing, and a special book! Bring a blanket/chairs and spread out on Kiwanis Park, past the playground. Best for pre-walking babies (ages 3-12ish months). Please only register if you are able to make the day. If there is inclement weather the class will be cancelled.
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Join Miss Dajana for songs, stories, and music fun when we meet at Kiwanis Park, past the playground! This class is for those who are 3-5 years old with a caregiver. Children will enjoy songs, fingerplays, and great books! Register once for all four classes (10/27, 11/3, 11/10, and 11/17). Bring a blanket! If there
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Open Tech are drop-in hours for one-on-one technology reference services. Drop-in hours will run from 2:00-4:00 PM every Wednesday afternoon. All technology questions, queries and interests are welcome. From questions about Twitter, email or a new smart phone to help with photo editing, or ebooks, get one-on-one assistance and discover online tools and tutorials with
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Join Miss Dajana and Miss Laura for an in-person bead loom craft in the Children's Program Room. Let's design our own bead pattern and then make our own bracelets. Register Here This program is intended for children in 3rd to 5th grades. All participants must wear a mask for the duration of the program.
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This month we are reading Tornado Brain by Cat Patrick! Join us in a Zoom meeting to discuss the book and chat with your friends! This program is for any children who are in 6th-7th grade. Register online HERE to receive the Zoom invitation or email [email protected] This program is intended ONLY for tweens/teens in
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Pulse-racing, jaw-dropping, and shiver-inducing books are always in season. Join the librarian-led bookgroup: Can’t Sleep Thrillers for the feverish fans of books with psychological mayhem, dubious mysteries, and plot twists. This book group will meet the first Wednesday of the month at 7pm via zoom. This book club is currently full, please email Julia Rae at
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Benefactor Tables Available Now! Set a Calendar Reminder Benefactor Tables & Individual Tickets • For Benefactor table information email Brooke Moore or by phone at 203-594-5006. • Individual tickets will be available in October. Sponsorship Information • To learn more about Sponsorships and be featured in the Library's marketing promotions, email Brooke Moore or by
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Join Miss Rebecca for songs, rhymes, felt-board stories, and special books when we meet at Kiwanis Park, past the playground! This class is for those who are 24-36 months old with a caregiver. Please only sign up if you have a child that age. Register once for all four classes (10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18). If
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Join us for a Magic: The Gathering meetup to play rounds of this dueling card game. Bring your own cards or play with the ones we provide. Knowledge of the game is helpful, but we will also have the materials available to get you started! For ages 12+. Please register here. All participants are strongly
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If you missed the Lit Lunch on Thursday, join Laura and Julia Rae on Friday in the Curtis Gallery to talk about Georgeanna Woolsey, the nurse, Jemma, the conscripted slave, and Ann May-Wilson, the matriarch of the plantation. How do their lives become entwined during the Civil War and is a resolution achieved between all
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Join us for Kid Creators, where we will read stories and explore with fun, hands-on activities. Each class will explore a different theme through science and art! For children ages 4-6 years old. Register Here for each session 10/15 WAITLIST ONLY, 10/22 WAITLIST ONLY, 10/29 WAITLIST ONLY, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19 Children must be masked for
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Join members of the Norwalk Symphony Orchestra and meet the String Section of the orchestra (Violin, Viola, Cello, and Bass)! We will explore works of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. He began composing when he was only five years old! Our November concert features his Violin Concerto No. 5, Symphony No. 40, and beloved Eine Kleine Nachtmusik. Best
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