Next Week at New Canaan Library

Summer Reading is not just for kids! This year’s theme is “The Natural World” and like summer’s relaxed vibe, we’ll put challenges to the side and read purely for enjoyment. Explore fiction and non-fiction in all genres on a variety of themes relating to nature, the animal kingdom, and how we interact with it all. Sign up to get reading lists, maps and information on exploring nature in New Canaan and the region, and a chance to win in our three prize drawings -July, August, and Labor Day. Let’s celebrate our earth! SIGN UP HERE

Programs for July 7th - July 21st

Adult Coloring & Conversation

Monday, July 10th

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Anderson MakerLab

Coloring can have therapeutic benefits such as alleviating stress and anxiety. While we color, we can chat with each other about books we are reading, hobbies, movies/tv shows, and anything else on your mind. 

REGISTER HERE 

Visit the Firefly Sanctuary!

Monday, July 10th & Wednesday, July 12th

8:15pm - 9:30pm

33 Sleepy Hollow Road

Be awed by the natural luminescence of fireflies at one of the nation’s first firefly sanctuaries, right here in New Canaan! This family-friendly event is designed to give everyone a chance to see the incredible lightshow that fireflies create after the sun sets. JOIN WAITLIST or schedule a visit through the New Canaan Land Trust.

ESL for Beginners

Develop reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Learn basic grammatical sentences, short dialogues about personal information, daily life skills, and more.

Parents of Children with Special Needs: Summer Social

Wednesday, July 12th

10:00am - 11:00am

Jim and Dede Bartlett Auditorium

Parents and caregivers of children with special needs, come together for a summer social. Catch up with friends, share resources, reflect on the summer, and enjoy tea and coffee on us! REGISTER HERE

The Amazing Internet Archive

Thursday, July 13th

10:00am - 11:00am

McLaughlin Meeting Room

Where can you find episodes of I Love Lucy, strategical and tactical analysis of WWII battles, a clone of the original Pacman game, a copy of the Amazon.com web site from 1998 and live concert recordings of the Grateful Dead? The Internet Archive! Join us for a tour of this fascinating and unique resource. REGISTER HERE

ONGOING WEEKLY PROGRAMS

Open Tech (No registration Required)

Tuesdays, 2pm-4pm

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Tai Chi (Registration Required)

Fridays, 10am

All levels are welcome. Registration opens on June 26th for all July sessions.

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SUMMER READING 2023
Summer is here & it is time to get BUGGED about books! We will spend our summer learning about nature through reading, hands-on programs, and activity challenges. Log your minutes read and activities to earn prizes and badges.

For preschool through those entering grade 5 in Fall 2023.

Escape the everyday with our Summer READtreat! Spend the summer exploring the world around us with great books, fun programs, and activity challenges. Use Beanstack to log the pages you've read and complete activities to earn prizes!
 
For those entering grades 6 through 12 in the Fall of 2023.

Sign Up Here