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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.
Find out more »Book Sale: Summer 2018
The book sale begins on Friday, June 1 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, June 2 from 9 am – 5 pm and on Sunday, June 3 from 12 pm – 4 pm. On Monday, June 4 from 1 pm to 6 pm the Library will offer its traditional $5 bag of books. Be sure to…
Find out more »Book Sale: Summer 2018
The book sale begins on Friday, June 1 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, June 2 from 9 am – 5 pm and on Sunday, June 3 from 12 pm – 4 pm. On Monday, June 4 from 1 pm to 6 pm the Library will offer its traditional $5 bag of books. Be sure to…
Find out more »Book Sale: Summer 2018
The book sale begins on Friday, June 1 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, June 2 from 9 am – 5 pm and on Sunday, June 3 from 12 pm – 4 pm. On Monday, June 4 from 1 pm to 6 pm the Library will offer its traditional $5 bag of books. Be sure to…
Find out more »Book Sale: Summer 2018
The book sale begins on Friday, June 1 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, June 2 from 9 am – 5 pm and on Sunday, June 3 from 12 pm – 4 pm. On Monday, June 4 from 1 pm to 6 pm the Library will offer its traditional $5 bag of books. Be sure to…
Find out more »Glass House Presents: Robert Wiesenberger on the Bauhaus
The history of the Bauhaus, the 20th century's most influential school of art and design, is linked intimately to the history of Harvard University. Harvard students, museum curators, and faculty were essential for the reception, documentation, and dissemination of Bauhaus ideas, in and outside America, both during and after the school's short life in Germany. On the eve of the centennial of the founding of the Bauhaus, and in light of new research, this free talk at New Canaan Library…
Find out more »New Canaan Local Author Fair
Join us Saturday, June 9th for our first ever Local Author Fair! Meet your literary neighbors and discover your next great read. Local authors from New Canaan and the surrounding areas who have published books for adults, teens and children will be at the fair. Stop by between 1-3pm to meet the authors, discuss their books, or chat about the writing process and how to get published. Books will be available for purchase and signing. This great event is in…
Find out more »Movie Screening: Ex Libris: The New York Public Library
Frederick Wiseman’s film, EX LIBRIS – The New York Public Library, goes behind the scenes of one of the greatest knowledge institutions in the world and reveals it as a place of welcome, cultural exchange and learning. With 92 locations throughout Manhattan, the Bronx and Staten Island, the library is committed to being a resource for all the inhabitants of this multifaceted and cosmopolitan city, and beyond. The New York Public Library exemplifies the deeply rooted American belief in the…
Find out more »ArtScapades Presents Spanish and French Baroque: From Powerful Naturalism to Calm Classicism
ArtScapades returns to the New Canaan Library to continue their series titled A New Look at Old Masters. This spring, ArtScapades moves past the Renaissance and presents three lectures exploring art’s Baroque Period. PLEASE REGISTER In Spanish and French Baroque, ArtScapades looks at how El Greco, Diego Velázquez, Nicolas Poussin, Georges de La Tour, and Charles Le Brun injected theatrical realism into their works.
Find out more »Authors @ NCL: Jon Bonné presents The New Wine Rules
There are few greater pleasures in life than enjoying a wonderful glass of wine. So why does finding and choosing one you like seem so stressful? Now, becoming a happier, more confident wine drinker is easy. The first step is to forget all the needlessly complicated stuff the “experts” have been telling you. In The New Wine Rules, acclaimed wine writer Jon Bonné explains everything you need to know in simple, beautifully illustrated, easy-to-digest tidbits. And the news is good! For example: Nearly every pairing 'rule'…
Find out more »Summer Theatre of New Canaan: Peter Pan
Join us for a preview performance of the Summer Theatre of New Canaan's production of Peter Pan. Come enjoy some exciting action & swashbuckling songs! For ages 4 & up with an adult. Drop-in.
Find out more »Red Cross Blood Drive
The Red Cross returns to the Library to host another blood drive. Do your part by donating blood and we will waive existing late fees for the presenting donor! Thanks for supporting our partnership with the American Red Cross. To make a Blood Donation Appointment, please call 1-800-Redcross, or register here.
Find out more »Mobile Global Entry Comes to New Canaan Library
Global Entry is a U.S. government program that allows expedited clearance for pre-approved travelers. In time for the summer travel season, New Canaan Library is pleased to offer our members a one-time opportunity to complete their Global Entry application by being a designated mobile Global Entry Enrollment Center. All forms and applications are directly handled and processed by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency; the Library's role is to provide the convenience of a local setting for the final…
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