Literary Luncheon Auction is Live!

We are thrilled that our 15th Annual Literary Luncheon fundraiser is sold out, but there are still many ways to be part of the excitement and support the Library. Bid on a splendid selection of experiences and prized goods curated to create everlasting memories. Your contributions to the auction will directly support New Canaan Library's renowned collections, programs and services.

View the auction items and bid now!

Glass House Presents:
Escher GuneWardena Architecture
Monday, 11/7 7pm  
Zoom

Join New Canaan Library and The Glass House in welcoming Frank Escher and Ravi GuneWardena for a Zoom talk about the extraordinary range of projects of Escher GuneWardena Architecture, whose work ranges from small, conceptually rigorous projects to ecologically and socially innovative urban design. MORE>>

Homer & Hollywood: Screening the Ancient Greek Epics
Tuesday, 11/8 7pm
Zoom

Please join us for the live webinar on Tuesday, November 8 at 7 PM EST
How are the ancient Greek epics depicted on the big screen? We welcome Professor Monica S. Cyrino, University of New Mexico, whose illustrated talk will define the process of “onscreen classical reception” and explore how ancient Greek epic narrative themes and characters from Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey are adapted in modern popular entertainment and contemporary film. Virtual. MORE>>

Open Tech at Lapham
Tuesday, 11/8 2-4pm

All technology questions, queries and interests are welcome. From questions about social media, email, smart phones, or accessing our digital library, get one-on-one assistance with a tech librarian. Register by calling 203-594-3620. Appointments are limited to 20 minutes. In-Person at Lapham Community Center. MORE>>

Women and Money Series: Session 3
Wednesday, 11/9 1pm
Zoom

Join Financial Advisors Julia Strayer and Liz Maccarone for an easy-to-follow discussion on how to make sense of today’s financial markets. They will cover the latest market news and how that might affect your financial decisions. Julia and Liz will also provide background and context for understanding why market movement occurs, and strategies for keeping ahead of what might come. MORE>>
Book Groups

World History and Cultural Events
In-Person Book Group
Wednesday, 11/9 6:45pm

Join us for this month's World History and Cultural Events Book Group meeting in the Plaut Room of the library. We will discuss 1421 by Gavin Menzies. Drop-ins are welcome and there is no registration required. MORE>>

Social Justice Book Group at YMCA (Hybrid) for Grades 5-8
Thursday, 11/10 7:15pm

Our Social Justice Book Group is reading Ban This Book by Alan Gratz this month. Tweens and teens in grades 5-8, join us to discuss the book, make some new friends, and brainstorm ways that you can make real, positive changes in your community. All are welcome. Leaders from LiveGirl, S.T.A.R, and New Canaan Library will be on hand to guide the discussion and to help you transform ideas into actions. MORE>>

My Change Counts!
Runs through Nov. 15

We’re excited to invite kids of all ages to support the building of our NEW Library! The “My Change Counts” project will run through November 15.

Join us in collecting change for the NEW New Canaan Library’s children’s, tween, and teen spaces that are coming to our community in early 2023!

Here’s how it works:
Pick Up Your Can: Pick up your collection can in the Children’s Library during open library hours!
Save Your Change: Collect as many coins and as much change as you can to support the NEW Library!
Drop Off Your Coins: You can drop off your coins in the Children’s Library any time over the course of the project!
Collect Your Stickers: When you drop off coins, you’ll earn fun stickers!
Show Your Support: This project is open to all. Any small amount helps support our incredible NEW library coming in 2023!

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

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 Presents: Mythology
Thursday, 11/17 2pm

The ARTicipation group will meet at the library and create a personal work in the style of Greek mythology, in connection with November’s Artscapades lecture. 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.