December 2018
The Boardroom @ NCL
Wood + Grit bring their Boardroom to New Canaan Library! Join us for an evening workshop to create your own DIY custom sign. At this workshop participants will age/distress and stain their board, apply a vinyl stencil and finish by customizing their board with the colors of their choosing. All supplies provided by Wood + Grit. Please select from one of the five available designs. The following signs are customizable, please submit name, name and theme, or preferred zip code…
Find out more »Lunchtime Meditation
Meditation offers countless benefits, including improved emotional regulation, focus, resilience, compassion, and mental and physical health. We are pleased to host the Community Mindfulness Project: a local, secular meditation group dedicated to the study and practice of mindfulness meditation for people of all religious backgrounds. CMP’s teachings draw from a variety of meditation traditions, and in addition to regular, dedicated practice the group supports new and veteran practitioners with discussion and peer-to-peer learning. To learn more about the Community Mindfulness…
Find out more »French Language Meetup
Join us for a free-flowing French language exchange to practice your already acquired French language and conversation skills with instructor Colette Cote. The class meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month. Due to the conversational nature of this language exchange, the program is conducted in French and participants are expected to already have a strong grasp of the language and possess a certain level of comfort conversing.
Find out more »A Christmas Tasting with Stewart’s Wine & Spirits
‘Tis the season of celebrations and toasting to friends and family! Interested in learning more about selecting the right spirits to complement the delicious fare you’re offering? Join New Canaan Library and Stewart’s Wine & Spirits for an evening sampler of delicious reds, light whites, a gluten free cider or beer, and if we’re lucky, bubbles. Speak to the experts from Stewart’s Wine & Spirits and make the right choices. PLEASE REGISTER In partnership with Stewart's Wine…
Find out more »Book Sale: Winter 2018
The book sale begins on Friday, December 14 from 9 am – 5 pm with early bird 9 – 11 am admission for a fee of $15. Early bird numbers will be handed out beginning at 8 am Friday morning. The sale continues on Saturday, December 15 from 9 am – 5 pm and on Sunday, December 16 from 12 pm – 4 pm. On Monday, December 17 from 1 pm to 6 pm the Library will offer its traditional $5 bag of books. Be sure to…
Find out more »CANCELLED: Gentle Yoga
Join us for a calming session of gentle yoga with instructor Amanda Faulkner. Stretch, inhale, and exhale your way to a whole new you. Participants are asked to bring their own yoga mat and foam blocks to this free class. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Find out more »Book Sale: Winter 2018
The book sale begins on Friday, December 14 from 9 am – 5 pm with early bird 9 – 11 am admission for a fee of $15. Early bird numbers will be handed out beginning at 8 am Friday morning. The sale continues on Saturday, December 15 from 9 am – 5 pm and on Sunday, December 16 from 12 pm – 4 pm. On Monday, December 17 from 1 pm to 6 pm the Library will offer its traditional $5 bag of books. Be sure to…
Find out more »CANCELLED: Qigong/Tai Chi
Due to the winter book sale, Qigong/Tai Chi is cancelled for Dec 15, 2018. A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is…
Find out more »Book Sale: Winter 2018
The book sale begins on Friday, December 14 from 9 am – 5 pm with early bird 9 – 11 am admission for a fee of $15. Early bird numbers will be handed out beginning at 8 am Friday morning. The sale continues on Saturday, December 15 from 9 am – 5 pm and on Sunday, December 16 from 12 pm – 4 pm. On Monday, December 17 from 1 pm to 6 pm the Library will offer its traditional $5 bag of books. Be sure to…
Find out more »CANCELLED: Qigong/Tai Chi
Due to the winter book sale, Qigong/Tai Chi is cancelled for Dec 17, 2018. A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is…
Find out more »Book Sale: Winter 2018
The book sale begins on Friday, December 14 from 9 am – 5 pm with early bird 9 – 11 am admission for a fee of $15. Early bird numbers will be handed out beginning at 8 am Friday morning. The sale continues on Saturday, December 15 from 9 am – 5 pm and on Sunday, December 16 from 12 pm – 4 pm. On Monday, December 17 from 1 pm to 6 pm the Library will offer its traditional $5 bag of books. Be sure to…
Find out more »Spanish Language Meetup
Join us for a free-flowing Spanish Language Meetup on the First and Third Mondays of the month. This class is best suited for students who have some experience with Spanish and want to practice language and conversation skills.
Find out more »The Writer’s Group with Shanna Melton
The Writer’s Group is a space for people who love words to gather and create new work. The mission is to use prompts and other creative tools to motivate the creative process. The purpose is to create a space to share and get reactions from other writers who can advise us on how to enhance our work. This is not an open mic or showcase event. This is a place to develop our writing. This program has limited space. PLEASE REGISTER…
Find out more »Lunchtime Meditation
Meditation offers countless benefits, including improved emotional regulation, focus, resilience, compassion, and mental and physical health. We are pleased to host the Community Mindfulness Project: a local, secular meditation group dedicated to the study and practice of mindfulness meditation for people of all religious backgrounds. CMP’s teachings draw from a variety of meditation traditions, and in addition to regular, dedicated practice the group supports new and veteran practitioners with discussion and peer-to-peer learning. To learn more about the Community Mindfulness…
Find out more »CANCELLED: Japanese Language Meetup
Join our Japanese Language Meetup on the first and third Thursdays of the month. This class is intended to help students develop their conversational Japanese skills. Anyone who is motivated to learn Japanese language and culture is welcome!
Find out more »Authors @ NCL: Brian Kilmeade presents Andrew Jackson: Miracle of New Orleans
Major General Andrew Jackson, a native of Tennessee who had witnessed the horrors of the Revolutionary War and Indian attacks, was glad America had finally decided to confront repeated British aggression. But he feared that President Madison’s men were overlooking the most important target of all: New Orleans. As they did in their two previous bestsellers, Kilmeade and Yaeger make history come alive with a riveting true story that will keep you turning the pages. You’ll finish with a new…
Find out more »Gentle Yoga
Join us for a calming session of gentle yoga with instructor Amanda Faulkner. Stretch, inhale, and exhale your way to a whole new you. Participants are asked to bring their own yoga mat and foam blocks to this free class. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Find out more »Qigong/Tai Chi
A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Besides teaching Qigong/ Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Lucy…
Find out more »Lunchtime Meditation
Meditation offers countless benefits, including improved emotional regulation, focus, resilience, compassion, and mental and physical health. We are pleased to host the Community Mindfulness Project: a local, secular meditation group dedicated to the study and practice of mindfulness meditation for people of all religious backgrounds. CMP’s teachings draw from a variety of meditation traditions, and in addition to regular, dedicated practice the group supports new and veteran practitioners with discussion and peer-to-peer learning. To learn more about the Community Mindfulness…
Find out more »CANCELLED: French Language Meetup
Join us for a free-flowing French language exchange to practice your already acquired French language and conversation skills with instructor Colette Cote. The class meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month. Due to the conversational nature of this language exchange, the program is conducted in French and participants are expected to already have a strong grasp of the language and possess a certain level of comfort conversing.
Find out more »Gentle Yoga
Join us for a calming session of gentle yoga with instructor Amanda Faulkner. Stretch, inhale, and exhale your way to a whole new you. Participants are asked to bring their own yoga mat and foam blocks to this free class. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Find out more »Qigong/Tai Chi
A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Besides teaching Qigong/ Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Lucy…
Find out more »January 2019
Lunchtime Meditation
Meditation offers countless benefits, including improved emotional regulation, focus, resilience, compassion, and mental and physical health. We are pleased to host the Community Mindfulness Project: a local, secular meditation group dedicated to the study and practice of mindfulness meditation for people of all religious backgrounds. CMP’s teachings draw from a variety of meditation traditions, and in addition to regular, dedicated practice the group supports new and veteran practitioners with discussion and peer-to-peer learning. To learn more about the Community Mindfulness…
Find out more »Authors @ NCL: An American Town and the Vietnam War by Tony and Matt Pavia
Father and Son Co-Authors Recover One American Town’s Memories of the Vietnam War. An American Town and the Vietnam War tells the story of the Vietnam War as it was experienced by the young men and women from one “all-American” town, Stamford, Connecticut, who left home to serve, and of the families who carried on at home waiting for the return of their loved ones. It also honors the memory of the twenty-nine young men from Stamford who made the…
Find out more »Lunchtime Meditation
Meditation offers countless benefits, including improved emotional regulation, focus, resilience, compassion, and mental and physical health. We are pleased to host the Community Mindfulness Project: a local, secular meditation group dedicated to the study and practice of mindfulness meditation for people of all religious backgrounds. CMP’s teachings draw from a variety of meditation traditions, and in addition to regular, dedicated practice the group supports new and veteran practitioners with discussion and peer-to-peer learning. To learn more about the Community Mindfulness…
Find out more »Whoo?
New Canaan Library presents “Whoo?” by artist KAREN KENT on view in the Curtis Gallery from January 10 to March 3. An opening reception will take place on Thursday, January 10, 5:30-7:30pm. A Q&A with the artists will begin at 5:30pm. All are welcome! Image: Joia, mixed media, 48”x36”
Find out more »Authors @ NCL: Ambition Redefined with Kathryn Sollmann
It's time to acknowledge that not all working women are interested in climbing the corporate ladder or securing the corner office. Most want and need flexible, less life-consuming work to accommodate their real lives, and it's not weak, lacking ambition or letting down the sisterhood to pursue professional fulfillment and financial security through less lofty, or headline-making ways. Eye-opening and practical, Ambition Redefined is a welcome alternative to 'women's business books'. Sollmann calls it like it is: everyday women want…
Find out more »Authors @ NCL: Kimberly Norton presents STORY
Are you trying to get that coveted first job, plum promotion, or gain admission to your dream school? You may only get a minute or two to stand out from your competition. Telling your story in compelling, engaging and relevant ways is necessary to achieve your desired outcomes. Research shows that most people are fairly awful storytellers. The good news is that you can improve. Learn from the best modern storytellers – Shonda Rhimes, Pixar, Lucasfi lm, Magic Leap and…
Find out more »The Writer’s Group with Shanna Melton
The Writer’s Group is a space for people who love words to gather and create new work. The mission is to use prompts and other creative tools to motivate the creative process. The purpose is to create a space to share and get reactions from other writers who can advise us on how to enhance our work. This is not an open mic or showcase event. This is a place to develop our writing. This program has limited space. PLEASE REGISTER…
Find out more »Lunchtime Meditation
Meditation offers countless benefits, including improved emotional regulation, focus, resilience, compassion, and mental and physical health. We are pleased to host the Community Mindfulness Project: a local, secular meditation group dedicated to the study and practice of mindfulness meditation for people of all religious backgrounds. CMP’s teachings draw from a variety of meditation traditions, and in addition to regular, dedicated practice the group supports new and veteran practitioners with discussion and peer-to-peer learning. To learn more about the Community Mindfulness…
Find out more »Lunchtime Meditation
Meditation offers countless benefits, including improved emotional regulation, focus, resilience, compassion, and mental and physical health. We are pleased to host the Community Mindfulness Project: a local, secular meditation group dedicated to the study and practice of mindfulness meditation for people of all religious backgrounds. CMP’s teachings draw from a variety of meditation traditions, and in addition to regular, dedicated practice the group supports new and veteran practitioners with discussion and peer-to-peer learning. To learn more about the Community Mindfulness…
Find out more »Lunchtime Meditation
Meditation offers countless benefits, including improved emotional regulation, focus, resilience, compassion, and mental and physical health. We are pleased to host the Community Mindfulness Project: a local, secular meditation group dedicated to the study and practice of mindfulness meditation for people of all religious backgrounds. CMP’s teachings draw from a variety of meditation traditions, and in addition to regular, dedicated practice the group supports new and veteran practitioners with discussion and peer-to-peer learning. To learn more about the Community Mindfulness…
Find out more »February 2019
Lunchtime Meditation
Meditation offers countless benefits, including improved emotional regulation, focus, resilience, compassion, and mental and physical health. We are pleased to host the Community Mindfulness Project: a local, secular meditation group dedicated to the study and practice of mindfulness meditation for people of all religious backgrounds. CMP’s teachings draw from a variety of meditation traditions, and in addition to regular, dedicated practice the group supports new and veteran practitioners with discussion and peer-to-peer learning. To learn more about the Community Mindfulness…
Find out more »Lunchtime Meditation
Meditation offers countless benefits, including improved emotional regulation, focus, resilience, compassion, and mental and physical health. We are pleased to host the Community Mindfulness Project: a local, secular meditation group dedicated to the study and practice of mindfulness meditation for people of all religious backgrounds. CMP’s teachings draw from a variety of meditation traditions, and in addition to regular, dedicated practice the group supports new and veteran practitioners with discussion and peer-to-peer learning. To learn more about the Community Mindfulness…
Find out more »Lunchtime Meditation
Meditation offers countless benefits, including improved emotional regulation, focus, resilience, compassion, and mental and physical health. We are pleased to host the Community Mindfulness Project: a local, secular meditation group dedicated to the study and practice of mindfulness meditation for people of all religious backgrounds. CMP’s teachings draw from a variety of meditation traditions, and in addition to regular, dedicated practice the group supports new and veteran practitioners with discussion and peer-to-peer learning. To learn more about the Community Mindfulness…
Find out more »Lunchtime Meditation
Meditation offers countless benefits, including improved emotional regulation, focus, resilience, compassion, and mental and physical health. We are pleased to host the Community Mindfulness Project: a local, secular meditation group dedicated to the study and practice of mindfulness meditation for people of all religious backgrounds. CMP’s teachings draw from a variety of meditation traditions, and in addition to regular, dedicated practice the group supports new and veteran practitioners with discussion and peer-to-peer learning. To learn more about the Community Mindfulness…
Find out more »March 2019
Lunchtime Meditation
Meditation offers countless benefits, including improved emotional regulation, focus, resilience, compassion, and mental and physical health. We are pleased to host the Community Mindfulness Project: a local, secular meditation group dedicated to the study and practice of mindfulness meditation for people of all religious backgrounds. CMP’s teachings draw from a variety of meditation traditions, and in addition to regular, dedicated practice the group supports new and veteran practitioners with discussion and peer-to-peer learning. To learn more about the Community Mindfulness…
Find out more »Lunchtime Meditation
Meditation offers countless benefits, including improved emotional regulation, focus, resilience, compassion, and mental and physical health. We are pleased to host the Community Mindfulness Project: a local, secular meditation group dedicated to the study and practice of mindfulness meditation for people of all religious backgrounds. CMP’s teachings draw from a variety of meditation traditions, and in addition to regular, dedicated practice the group supports new and veteran practitioners with discussion and peer-to-peer learning. To learn more about the Community Mindfulness…
Find out more »Lunchtime Meditation
Meditation offers countless benefits, including improved emotional regulation, focus, resilience, compassion, and mental and physical health. We are pleased to host the Community Mindfulness Project: a local, secular meditation group dedicated to the study and practice of mindfulness meditation for people of all religious backgrounds. CMP’s teachings draw from a variety of meditation traditions, and in addition to regular, dedicated practice the group supports new and veteran practitioners with discussion and peer-to-peer learning. To learn more about the Community Mindfulness…
Find out more »Lunchtime Meditation
Meditation offers countless benefits, including improved emotional regulation, focus, resilience, compassion, and mental and physical health. We are pleased to host the Community Mindfulness Project: a local, secular meditation group dedicated to the study and practice of mindfulness meditation for people of all religious backgrounds. CMP’s teachings draw from a variety of meditation traditions, and in addition to regular, dedicated practice the group supports new and veteran practitioners with discussion and peer-to-peer learning. To learn more about the Community Mindfulness…
Find out more »April 2019
Lunchtime Meditation
Meditation offers countless benefits, including improved emotional regulation, focus, resilience, compassion, and mental and physical health. We are pleased to host the Community Mindfulness Project: a local, secular meditation group dedicated to the study and practice of mindfulness meditation for people of all religious backgrounds. CMP’s teachings draw from a variety of meditation traditions, and in addition to regular, dedicated practice the group supports new and veteran practitioners with discussion and peer-to-peer learning. To learn more about the Community Mindfulness…
Find out more »Lunchtime Meditation
Meditation offers countless benefits, including improved emotional regulation, focus, resilience, compassion, and mental and physical health. We are pleased to host the Community Mindfulness Project: a local, secular meditation group dedicated to the study and practice of mindfulness meditation for people of all religious backgrounds. CMP’s teachings draw from a variety of meditation traditions, and in addition to regular, dedicated practice the group supports new and veteran practitioners with discussion and peer-to-peer learning. To learn more about the Community Mindfulness…
Find out more »Lunchtime Meditation
Meditation offers countless benefits, including improved emotional regulation, focus, resilience, compassion, and mental and physical health. We are pleased to host the Community Mindfulness Project: a local, secular meditation group dedicated to the study and practice of mindfulness meditation for people of all religious backgrounds. CMP’s teachings draw from a variety of meditation traditions, and in addition to regular, dedicated practice the group supports new and veteran practitioners with discussion and peer-to-peer learning. To learn more about the Community Mindfulness…
Find out more »May 2019
Lunchtime Meditation
Meditation offers countless benefits, including improved emotional regulation, focus, resilience, compassion, and mental and physical health. We are pleased to host the Community Mindfulness Project: a local, secular meditation group dedicated to the study and practice of mindfulness meditation for people of all religious backgrounds. CMP’s teachings draw from a variety of meditation traditions, and in addition to regular, dedicated practice the group supports new and veteran practitioners with discussion and peer-to-peer learning. To learn more about the Community Mindfulness…
Find out more »Lunchtime Meditation
Meditation offers countless benefits, including improved emotional regulation, focus, resilience, compassion, and mental and physical health. We are pleased to host the Community Mindfulness Project: a local, secular meditation group dedicated to the study and practice of mindfulness meditation for people of all religious backgrounds. CMP’s teachings draw from a variety of meditation traditions, and in addition to regular, dedicated practice the group supports new and veteran practitioners with discussion and peer-to-peer learning. To learn more about the Community Mindfulness…
Find out more »Lunchtime Meditation
Meditation offers countless benefits, including improved emotional regulation, focus, resilience, compassion, and mental and physical health. We are pleased to host the Community Mindfulness Project: a local, secular meditation group dedicated to the study and practice of mindfulness meditation for people of all religious backgrounds. CMP’s teachings draw from a variety of meditation traditions, and in addition to regular, dedicated practice the group supports new and veteran practitioners with discussion and peer-to-peer learning. To learn more about the Community Mindfulness…
Find out more »Lunchtime Meditation
Meditation offers countless benefits, including improved emotional regulation, focus, resilience, compassion, and mental and physical health. We are pleased to host the Community Mindfulness Project: a local, secular meditation group dedicated to the study and practice of mindfulness meditation for people of all religious backgrounds. CMP’s teachings draw from a variety of meditation traditions, and in addition to regular, dedicated practice the group supports new and veteran practitioners with discussion and peer-to-peer learning. To learn more about the Community Mindfulness…
Find out more »Lunchtime Meditation
Meditation offers countless benefits, including improved emotional regulation, focus, resilience, compassion, and mental and physical health. We are pleased to host the Community Mindfulness Project: a local, secular meditation group dedicated to the study and practice of mindfulness meditation for people of all religious backgrounds. CMP’s teachings draw from a variety of meditation traditions, and in addition to regular, dedicated practice the group supports new and veteran practitioners with discussion and peer-to-peer learning. To learn more about the Community Mindfulness…
Find out more »June 2019
Lunchtime Meditation
Meditation offers countless benefits, including improved emotional regulation, focus, resilience, compassion, and mental and physical health. We are pleased to host the Community Mindfulness Project: a local, secular meditation group dedicated to the study and practice of mindfulness meditation for people of all religious backgrounds. CMP’s teachings draw from a variety of meditation traditions, and in addition to regular, dedicated practice the group supports new and veteran practitioners with discussion and peer-to-peer learning. To learn more about the Community Mindfulness…
Find out more »Lunchtime Meditation
Meditation offers countless benefits, including improved emotional regulation, focus, resilience, compassion, and mental and physical health. We are pleased to host the Community Mindfulness Project: a local, secular meditation group dedicated to the study and practice of mindfulness meditation for people of all religious backgrounds. CMP’s teachings draw from a variety of meditation traditions, and in addition to regular, dedicated practice the group supports new and veteran practitioners with discussion and peer-to-peer learning. To learn more about the Community Mindfulness…
Find out more »Lunchtime Meditation
Meditation offers countless benefits, including improved emotional regulation, focus, resilience, compassion, and mental and physical health. We are pleased to host the Community Mindfulness Project: a local, secular meditation group dedicated to the study and practice of mindfulness meditation for people of all religious backgrounds. CMP’s teachings draw from a variety of meditation traditions, and in addition to regular, dedicated practice the group supports new and veteran practitioners with discussion and peer-to-peer learning. To learn more about the Community Mindfulness…
Find out more »Lunchtime Meditation
Meditation offers countless benefits, including improved emotional regulation, focus, resilience, compassion, and mental and physical health. We are pleased to host the Community Mindfulness Project: a local, secular meditation group dedicated to the study and practice of mindfulness meditation for people of all religious backgrounds. CMP’s teachings draw from a variety of meditation traditions, and in addition to regular, dedicated practice the group supports new and veteran practitioners with discussion and peer-to-peer learning. To learn more about the Community Mindfulness…
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