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Next Week At New Canaan Library - April 28, 2023

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May 2, 2023

From: New Canaan Library

Calendar of Events

Parking Update:

Library Parking signs now designate the 76 free spaces the Library has leased in the Center School Lot. The Town Parking Authority will resume monitoring the meter for the numbered, non-Library spaces during weekdays before 4PM. More Info>>

Announcement: The Tai Chi class on May 5th is canceled.

Featured Event

Mysteries, Murders, Killers and Thrillers:

Crime Writers Discuss Their Work with Bestselling Author

Wendy Walker

Tuesday, May 2nd

7pm - 8pm

Jim & Dede Bartlett Audiorium

We are thrilled to host Sisters in Crime authors Jill Amadio, Elissa Grodin and Elise Hart Kipness for a panel discussion on how to write crime novels and mysteries. Bestselling thriller/mystery writer Wendy Walker will moderate the panel discussion. Register Here>>

Upcoming Programs for Adults: May 1st- May 6th

ESL for Beginners

Monday, May 1st

6:30pm - 8pm

Hobbs Family Room 221

Learn to speak and write English with foundational grammatical sentences and short dialogues. Practice speaking and listening using essential grammar and vocabulary in pairs and groups. Eight sessions; every Monday at 6:30pm. Participants only need to register once. Register Here>>

Health and Wellness Book Group @YMCA

Wednesday, May 3rd

9:15am - 10:15am

Wagner Room,

New Canaan YMCA

New Canaan Library and New Canaan YMCA, bring you a new book group about Health and Wellness. Join us for our first meeting about the book, The Good Life: Lessons from the World’s Longest Scientific Study of Happiness by Robert J. Waldinger and Marc Schulz Ph.D.

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Author Talk:

Edward Aldrich

Thursday, May 4th

7pm - 8pm

Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium

The Partnership: George Marshall, Henry Stimson and the Extraordinary Collaboration That Won World War II by Edward Aldrich focuses on these two military giants, telling the fascinating stories of each man, the dramatic story of their collaboration, and the epic story of the United States in World War II. Register Here>>

New Canaan Chamber Music

Friday, May 5th

7pm - 8pm

Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium

New Canaan Chamber Music, under the direction of Andrew Armstrong - Artistic Director/Founder, will perform works by Georg Philipp Telemann, Richard Strauss, Camille Saint-Saëns, Richard Rodgers, George Enescu and Felix Mendelssohn. Eleven world-renowned musicians join us for this extraordinary concert. Buy Tickets>>

Podcasting Workshop

Saturday, May 6th

10:30am - 12pm

McLaughlin Meeting Room

Do you want to make a podcast but don't know how to get started? This class will show you how to record and edit a podcast. You'll learn what equipment is required and how to set it up as well as tips and techniques for recording. You'll also get an overview of the popular podcasting platforms and how they work. 

Recording and editing will be demonstrated using Apple's Garageband software (standard on all Apple products).  Register Here>>

Next Up Highlights for Adults: May 8th- May 13th

Featured Event

Marie Yovanovitch, Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine,

presents Attwood Lecture

Thursday, May 11th

6:30pm-8pm

Jim and Dede Bartlett Audiorium

We are honored to welcome Marie Yovanovitch, former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, as our speaker for this year’s Attwood Lecture. Ambassador Yovanovitch will discuss her book, Lessons from the Edge: A Memoir, an inspiring and urgent memoir by a pioneering diplomat who spent her career advancing democracy in the post-Soviet world. Join us for a reception at 6:30pm. The lecture begins at 7pm. Register Here>>

Healing Asian Hate Since Vincent Chin

Monday, May 8th

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Jim and Dede Bartlett Auditorium

Join us for a panel discussion exploring the current climate of hate and what individuals, communities, and businesses can do to reduce racial bias. The panel begins at 6:30 PM followed by a reception showcasing Asian foods. Register Here>>

Panelists:

William Tong, Esq.

Attorney General, State of CT

Dr. Jason Chang

Director of Asian & Asian American Studies & Associate Professor of History, UConn

Sewing Project:

Reusable Bag

Monday, May 8th

4:30pm - 6:30pm

Anderson MakerLab

Make a lined, cotton bag out of our bright kitchen fabric. Strong enough for heavy groceries, washable and of course reusable. Participants must have been certified or already familiar with a sewing machine. For adults and teens ages 11+. Register Here>>

Expert Search Tips and Tricks

Tuesday, May 9th

1pm - 2pm

McLaughlin Meeting Room

This class teaches you search techniques that help you access our collection of thousands of books, ebooks, audiobooks, movies and more. We’ll also show you how to get the most out of our research databases. Register Here>>

Author Talk: Matthew Desmond

Poverty, by America

Wednesday, May 10th

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Jim and Dede Bartlett Auditorium

New Canaan Library is pleased to present a special speaking engagement with Matthew Desmond, acclaimed sociologist and Pulitzer Prize winning author of Evicted. Mr. Desmond will introduce his latest book, Poverty, by America, the #1 nonfiction book on the New York Times Nonfiction Bestseller list. The event will be preceded by a reception at 6:30 PM. Register Here>>

ESL for Beginners

Monday, May 8th

6:30pm - 8pm

Community Room

Learn to speak and write English with foundational grammatical sentences and short dialogues. Practice speaking and listening using essential grammar and vocabulary in pairs and groups. Eight sessions; every Monday at 6:30pm. Participants only need to register once. Register Here>>

Women and Money Roundtable: How to Make Sense of Today's

Financial Markets

Wednesday, May 10th

1pm - 2pm Zoom

Join Financial Advisors Julia Strayer and Liz Maccarone for a four-part, easy-to-follow discussion on how to make sense of today’s financial markets.

Register Here>>

World History and Cultural Events Book Group

Wednesday, May 10th

6:45pm-8pm

Hobbs Family Study Room

All are welcome to join the World History & Cultural Events Book Group. This month the group will discuss Chip War: The Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology by Chris Miller.  Chip War is an epic account of the decades-long battle to control what has emerged as the world’s most critical resource—microchip technology—with the United States and China increasingly in conflict.  At stake is not only America’s economic prosperity but also its military superiority. Register Here>>

Cricut Crafts: Card Making

Thursday, May 11th

6pm-7:30pm

Anderson MakerLab

This class will focus on navigating Cricut Design Space to design and create your own custom cards! During the class, we will each make 2 cards. For adults and teens ages 12+.

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Knit & Crochet Meetup

Saturday, May 13th

2pm-4pm

Anderson MakerLab

A meetup for experienced and beginner knitters and crocheters. We will meet in the MakerLab and then get settled around the fireplace on the Mezzanine. Ages 10-12 welcome with an adult. Drop In.

The Farmer's Grind is Open!

Located in the back of the Library Concourse

Hours

Monday - Thursday: 10am - 6pm

Friday - Saturday: 10am - 4pm 

Sunday: Closed

Ongoing Weekly Programs

Gentle Yoga (Registration Required)

No Class May 1st

Mondays, 10am

Bring your own mat

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Open Tech (No registration Required)

Tuesdays, 2pm-4pm

Come in for one-on-one support More>>

Open MakerLab

Wednesdays, 4pm-6pm

Drop by and check it out

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Tai Chi (Registration Required)

NO CLASS MAY 5TH

Fridays, 10am

All levels are welcome

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