January 2020
Writing Elements Class & Workshop
Writing Elements, a class for the emerging writer will meet on six consecutive Tuesday evenings at 6:30 – 8 pm, January 21 – February 25. Curtis Gallery This class is for anyone wanting to write fiction or non-fiction. Discussed will be important writing techniques/elements that help craft a compelling story or memoir such as: development of place, telling story through dialogue, types of conflict, narrative/character goals or wants, creation of tension, and overall atmosphere. In-class writing exercises and discussion of…
Find out more »Opening Reception: Landscape Poetry
New Canaan Library presents new works “Landscape Poetry” by artist Claudia Mengel on view in the Curtis Gallery from January 21 – February 24, 2020. Join us for a lavish art opening reception on January 23 at 6:00pm. Q&A with the artists will begin at 6:30 p.m. CLAUDIA MENGEL has been studying, instructing, and making art for many years. Eight years ago, she left her corporate career as Vice President of Creative Services at J.P. Morgan Chase Manhattan Bank and…
Find out more »Writing Elements Class & Workshop
Writing Elements, a class for the emerging writer will meet on six consecutive Tuesday evenings at 6:30 – 8 pm, January 21 – February 25. Curtis Gallery This class is for anyone wanting to write fiction or non-fiction. Discussed will be important writing techniques/elements that help craft a compelling story or memoir such as: development of place, telling story through dialogue, types of conflict, narrative/character goals or wants, creation of tension, and overall atmosphere. In-class writing exercises and discussion of…
Find out more »Cupcake Club: Winter Treats
Let's embrace the chilly season and make some edible treats to celebrate winter. Our Chef Librarian will teach and demonstrate professional baking techniques. Grades 5-12. Please register here.
Find out more »February 2020
Writing Elements Class & Workshop
Writing Elements, a class for the emerging writer will meet on six consecutive Tuesday evenings at 6:30 – 8 pm, January 21 – February 25. Curtis Gallery This class is for anyone wanting to write fiction or non-fiction. Discussed will be important writing techniques/elements that help craft a compelling story or memoir such as: development of place, telling story through dialogue, types of conflict, narrative/character goals or wants, creation of tension, and overall atmosphere. In-class writing exercises and discussion of…
Find out more »Writing Elements Class & Workshop
Writing Elements, a class for the emerging writer will meet on six consecutive Tuesday evenings at 6:30 – 8 pm, January 21 – February 25. Curtis Gallery This class is for anyone wanting to write fiction or non-fiction. Discussed will be important writing techniques/elements that help craft a compelling story or memoir such as: development of place, telling story through dialogue, types of conflict, narrative/character goals or wants, creation of tension, and overall atmosphere. In-class writing exercises and discussion of…
Find out more »Cooking By The Book: The New and the Now in Food Today
Cooking By The Book, back by popular demand, is for cooks interested in enhancing their knowledge about food, culture, culinary history and all that is savory. This session explores the curious cuisines in the news today: Gwyneth Paltrow (tasty, simple, and easy to make recipes), Yotam Ottolenghi (international food sensation), Melissa Hartwig (the Whole 30 innovator) and Ayurvedic foods (an ancient holistic wisdom from India). For four occasions (February 13, March 12 & April 9, May 14) we cook and…
Find out more »Writing Elements Class & Workshop
Writing Elements, a class for the emerging writer will meet on six consecutive Tuesday evenings at 6:30 – 8 pm, January 21 – February 25. Curtis Gallery This class is for anyone wanting to write fiction or non-fiction. Discussed will be important writing techniques/elements that help craft a compelling story or memoir such as: development of place, telling story through dialogue, types of conflict, narrative/character goals or wants, creation of tension, and overall atmosphere. In-class writing exercises and discussion of…
Find out more »Current Events Discussion with Mark Albertson
So much happens in the world that we rarely have a moment to process, much less discuss what has occurred. Join Mark Albertson for a monthly current events discussion to learn, share and discover all things relevant in politics, government, sports, entertainment, and news globally. PLEASE REGISTER MARK ALBERTSON is an historical research editor at Army Aviation magazine; and, is the historian for the Army Aviation Association of America. Mark is a long time member of the United States Naval Institute. He has…
Find out more »Writing Elements Class & Workshop
Writing Elements, a class for the emerging writer will meet on six consecutive Tuesday evenings at 6:30 – 8 pm, January 21 – February 25. Curtis Gallery This class is for anyone wanting to write fiction or non-fiction. Discussed will be important writing techniques/elements that help craft a compelling story or memoir such as: development of place, telling story through dialogue, types of conflict, narrative/character goals or wants, creation of tension, and overall atmosphere. In-class writing exercises and discussion of…
Find out more »March 2020
Cooking By The Book: The New and the Now in Food Today
Cooking By The Book, back by popular demand, is for cooks interested in enhancing their knowledge about food, culture, culinary history and all that is savory. This session explores the curious cuisines in the news today: Gwyneth Paltrow (tasty, simple, and easy to make recipes), Yotam Ottolenghi (international food sensation), Melissa Hartwig (the Whole 30 innovator) and Ayurvedic foods (an ancient holistic wisdom from India). For four occasions (February 13, March 12 & April 9, May 14) we cook and…
Find out more »Current Events Discussion with Mark Albertson
So much happens in the world that we rarely have a moment to process, much less discuss what has occurred. Join Mark Albertson for a monthly current events discussion to learn, share and discover all things relevant in politics, government, sports, entertainment, and news globally. PLEASE REGISTER MARK ALBERTSON is an historical research editor at Army Aviation magazine; and, is the historian for the Army Aviation Association of America. Mark is a long time member of the United States Naval Institute. He has…
Find out more »April 2020
Cooking By The Book: The New and the Now in Food Today
Cooking By The Book, back by popular demand, is for cooks interested in enhancing their knowledge about food, culture, culinary history and all that is savory. This session explores the curious cuisines in the news today: Gwyneth Paltrow (tasty, simple, and easy to make recipes), Yotam Ottolenghi (international food sensation), Melissa Hartwig (the Whole 30 innovator) and Ayurvedic foods (an ancient holistic wisdom from India). For four occasions (February 13, March 12 & April 9, May 14) we cook and…
Find out more »Current Events Discussion with Mark Albertson
So much happens in the world that we rarely have a moment to process, much less discuss what has occurred. Join Mark Albertson for a monthly current events discussion to learn, share and discover all things relevant in politics, government, sports, entertainment, and news globally. PLEASE REGISTER MARK ALBERTSON is an historical research editor at Army Aviation magazine; and, is the historian for the Army Aviation Association of America. Mark is a long time member of the United States Naval Institute. He has…
Find out more »May 2020
Cooking By The Book: The New and the Now in Food Today
Cooking By The Book, back by popular demand, is for cooks interested in enhancing their knowledge about food, culture, culinary history and all that is savory. This session explores the curious cuisines in the news today: Gwyneth Paltrow (tasty, simple, and easy to make recipes), Yotam Ottolenghi (international food sensation), Melissa Hartwig (the Whole 30 innovator) and Ayurvedic foods (an ancient holistic wisdom from India). For four occasions (February 13, March 12 & April 9, May 14) we cook and…
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