September 2019
Learn to Write Fiction
Learn to Write Fiction - It’s Fun! Is there a story you’ve long wanted to get down on paper, share with friends, and maybe even publish? Please join Laura Cavers for the return of her popular writing class that, this fall, will focus on fiction. PLEASE REGISTER Registration full? JOIN THE WAITLIST What are the components of a story arc? How is point of view (POV )different in writing? How do I develop meaningful, interesting characters? These are just some…
Find out more »Short Story Meetup
Join us this summer for a weekly short story literature discussion series. The short story is available for pick-up in the library one week prior to the meet up. Meet to discuss the story for its meanings, messages, themes, and more importantly, how the text sometimes relates or reminds us of our own lives; a stimulating literary atmosphere where those who do not have time for book groups can still enjoy a literary experience. For those in attendance, the story…
Find out more »October 2019
Learn to Write Fiction
Learn to Write Fiction - It’s Fun! Is there a story you’ve long wanted to get down on paper, share with friends, and maybe even publish? Please join Laura Cavers for the return of her popular writing class that, this fall, will focus on fiction. PLEASE REGISTER Registration full? JOIN THE WAITLIST What are the components of a story arc? How is point of view (POV )different in writing? How do I develop meaningful, interesting characters? These are just some…
Find out more »Short Story Meetup
Join us this summer for a weekly short story literature discussion series. The short story is available for pick-up in the library one week prior to the meet up. Meet to discuss the story for its meanings, messages, themes, and more importantly, how the text sometimes relates or reminds us of our own lives; a stimulating literary atmosphere where those who do not have time for book groups can still enjoy a literary experience. For those in attendance, the story…
Find out more »Learn to Write Fiction
Learn to Write Fiction - It’s Fun! Is there a story you’ve long wanted to get down on paper, share with friends, and maybe even publish? Please join Laura Cavers for the return of her popular writing class that, this fall, will focus on fiction. PLEASE REGISTER Registration full? JOIN THE WAITLIST What are the components of a story arc? How is point of view (POV )different in writing? How do I develop meaningful, interesting characters? These are just some…
Find out more »Short Story Meetup
Join us this summer for a weekly short story literature discussion series. The short story is available for pick-up in the library one week prior to the meet up. Meet to discuss the story for its meanings, messages, themes, and more importantly, how the text sometimes relates or reminds us of our own lives; a stimulating literary atmosphere where those who do not have time for book groups can still enjoy a literary experience. For those in attendance, the story…
Find out more »Discussion Lab @ NCL: Explores “Recovering Civility”
New Canaan Library’s new community initiative, Discussion Lab @NCL, follows its successful debut last month with October’s discussion on civility – questioning whether we, as a society, can recover a level of civility. The discussion will take place on Thursday, October 10 at 10 a.m. in the Library’s Curtis Gallery. PLEASE REGISTER Today, many of us find ourselves and the people around us more reactive to the news, our jobs and the state of life in general. The climate of…
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. DROP IN SHANNA T. MELTON is…
Find out more »Learn to Write Fiction
Learn to Write Fiction - It’s Fun! Is there a story you’ve long wanted to get down on paper, share with friends, and maybe even publish? Please join Laura Cavers for the return of her popular writing class that, this fall, will focus on fiction. PLEASE REGISTER Registration full? JOIN THE WAITLIST What are the components of a story arc? How is point of view (POV )different in writing? How do I develop meaningful, interesting characters? These are just some…
Find out more »Short Story Meetup
Join us this summer for a weekly short story literature discussion series. The short story is available for pick-up in the library one week prior to the meet up. Meet to discuss the story for its meanings, messages, themes, and more importantly, how the text sometimes relates or reminds us of our own lives; a stimulating literary atmosphere where those who do not have time for book groups can still enjoy a literary experience. For those in attendance, the story…
Find out more »7 Ways to Support Your Student’s Study Habits
Learn how to support your student’s study habits in a one-hour highly dynamic, action-specific, and interactive seminar presented by Successful Study Skills 4 Students. Parents will learn the skills their student needs for success in school and concrete ideas that can be implemented right away for better results and grades. What You Will Learn: • What are the 7 skills all students need to be successful in school? • How should they prepare for tests? • How can your student…
Find out more »Middle Grade Author Extravaganza!!
Calling all readers ages 8-12 and their families! A fantastic lineup of nationally published and award-winning children's authors will discuss their work and themselves at this informal panel discussion, followed by an opportunity for a meet, greet and book signing! In partnership with Elm Street Books. Register online. Authors attending include: Jennifer Blecher Jake Burt Sayantani DasGupta Conor Grennan Jodi Kendall Janae Marks Suzanne Nelson Eliot Schrefer Booki Vivat
Find out more »Learn to Write Fiction
Learn to Write Fiction - It’s Fun! Is there a story you’ve long wanted to get down on paper, share with friends, and maybe even publish? Please join Laura Cavers for the return of her popular writing class that, this fall, will focus on fiction. PLEASE REGISTER Registration full? JOIN THE WAITLIST What are the components of a story arc? How is point of view (POV )different in writing? How do I develop meaningful, interesting characters? These are just some…
Find out more »Short Story Meetup
Join us this summer for a weekly short story literature discussion series. The short story is available for pick-up in the library one week prior to the meet up. Meet to discuss the story for its meanings, messages, themes, and more importantly, how the text sometimes relates or reminds us of our own lives; a stimulating literary atmosphere where those who do not have time for book groups can still enjoy a literary experience. For those in attendance, the story…
Find out more »Short Story Meetup
Join us this summer for a weekly short story literature discussion series. The short story is available for pick-up in the library one week prior to the meet up. Meet to discuss the story for its meanings, messages, themes, and more importantly, how the text sometimes relates or reminds us of our own lives; a stimulating literary atmosphere where those who do not have time for book groups can still enjoy a literary experience. For those in attendance, the story…
Find out more »November 2019
Cupcake Club
Come learn pastry arts and create edible sensations. Our chef librarian will demonstrate and teach professional decorating techniques. Grades 5-12. Registration to come soon.
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. DROP IN SHANNA T. MELTON is…
Find out more »December 2019
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. DROP IN SHANNA T. MELTON is…
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