Literary Luncheon 2022 was a wonderful success!
Thank you to our committee, sponsors, supporters and attendees!
We are so grateful to the community for the generous support of another wonderful Literary Luncheon. You can still experience the magic with our Live Auction! Bid on a splendid selection of experiences and prized items curated to create everlasting memories. Your contributions to the auction will directly support New Canaan Library's renowned collections, programs and services.

Live auction will be closing soon! Click Here to view auction items and bid now!

Check Out these Lit Lunch Related Programs

ArtScapades Presents:
Mythology in Art – From Circe to Zeus
Monday, 11/14  7pm  
Zoom

Mythology has been a theme in art through the years. In this lecture ArtScapades will look at the works of celebrated artists over time who have included mythological themes and figures in their work. Included is a look at the art of Sandra Botticelli, Caravaggio, Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, John Singer Sargent, Salvador Dali, Pablo Picasso, and many more! MORE

ARTicipation for Adults:
Art of Greek Mythology
Thursday, 11/17 2pm
Plaut Room

ARTicipation is a series of art workshops inspired by ArtScapades lectures.

The ARTicipation group will meet at the library and create a personal work in the style of Greek mythology, in connection with the Artscapades lecture on 11/14.

Please join us for this in-person art workshop. MORE

More Programs

Tech Tuesday: Consumer Reports

Tuesday, 11/15 1-2pm

Learn how to shop smarter and find information about all kinds of products with Consumer Reports. Librarian James Ludy will give an overview of how to use the Consumer Reports database, how to use buying guides, and point out other useful features to help you with your shopping research! In-Person at Lapham Community Center. MORE

My Change Counts! Runs through Nov. 15

We know hundreds of children, tweens and teens have been collecting change for the NEW New Canaan Library as part of the #MyChangeCounts project! We’re excited to see how much we can raise — your change counts to help support the incredible NEW library that is coming to New Canaan in early 2023. 

Here’s how you can support this project

Bring collection cans back to the Children’s Library & drop your change in the collection tubes. Once you’ve dropped it off, you can collect your stickers! 

Pledge to match your child’s donation - $10 for every $1 they donate! newcanaannewlibrary.org/donate (Add “My Change Counts” to the comments)

Your change counts! Help us build your new library.

Teen Advisory Board

Sunday, 11/13 12:30pm

Plaut Room

Calling all teens! As we get ready to move into the NEW New Canaan Library, we want your input. Join us once a month to chat; enjoy pizza; and discuss ideas for the new building, teen programs, the teen collection, and more!

The Teen Advisory Board is open to tweens/teens ages 12-18. MORE

NaNoWriMo comes to NC Library

Sunday, 11/20 1pm

Plaut Room

What is NaNoWriMo? It is National Novel Writing Month. NC Library is delighted to host the NaNoWriMo writers for a 2 hour write-in. Anyone interested in writing fiction or non fiction, in any genre, is welcome. Please be sure to bring your laptops and power cords (paper and pens are welcome, too). Fast writing sprints are the norm so you leave with pages and pages of story on paper. MORE

LIBRARY HOURS THIS WEEK
Saturday: 10am - 5pm
Sunday: 12pm - 5pm
Monday - Thursday: 9am - 8pm
Friday: 9am - 5pm

We’re building the New New Canaan Library! Our current library building remains open and operational, but our onsite parking lot is now largely closed. A limited number of accessible and short-term parking spots remain. Free Library parking is available in designated spots in the Center School Lot, accessible from South Avenue.

Please visit our website for full details.