Open Tech at Lapham

Tuesday, 10/18 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

Artscapades Presents: Women of Abstract Expressionism

Tuesday, 10/18 7pm

Women of Abstract Expressionism

explores four women artists...Perle Fine, Grace Hartigan, Joan Mitchell, and Helen Frankenthaler. This lecture will look at each of these artist’s careers and how their art responded to particular places, memories, and their life experiences. 

Virtual. MORE

ARTicipation for Adults: Abstract Expressionism

Thursday, 10/20 2:00pm

ArtScapades is one of our most popular and long-standing annual series, delivering art history lectures on historically important artists, styles, and periods in art. To build on the topics taught in ArtScapades, we introduce ARTicipation, a new series of art workshops inspired by ArtScapades lectures. In-Person. MORE>>

WIN A HARD HAT TOUR! 

Get a sneak peek of the NEW Library before the doors open in early 2023! We are holding guided tours of the Library in early December. Please fill out the entry form and we will notify you if you’ve been selected for a tour. Tell us what you’re excited to experience in the new Library for a chance to win!

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My Change Counts!

Runs Oct. 1 - Nov. 1

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 beginning October 1 OR at our table at the Halloween Parade on Elm Street Sunday, October 30 from 12-2 pm. 

-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!

LiveGirl Presents: Confidence Club

Thursdays, 10/20-11/17 4:30pm

Confidence Club is a 7-week facilitated discussion group that creates a brave space for girls, who meet with a professional mentor to share concerns & interests. The curriculum-based program builds social emotional intelligence & self-esteem, the building blocks of a confident leader. Register with LiveGirl. For grades 5-8. In-Person. MORE>>

Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween Author Visit with Sivan Hong

Sunday, 10/16 2:00pm

Halloween can be great fun, but with everyone hidden behind costumes it can also be overwhelming. Local author Sivan Hong will share Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween and will talk about ways to deal with Halloween jitters–and jitters any other day. After the story, we’ll do a mini pumpkin craft! Ideal for children 4-7 years with a caregiver. In-Person. MORE>>

Book Explorers

Monday, 10/17 4:15pm

Book Explorers is a book club for 2nd & 3rd graders that meets monthly on Mondays from 4:15pm to 5:00pm. Join Miss Dajana for a book discussion of Geeger the Robot Goes to School by Jarrett Lerner, followed by a fun activity. In-Person. MORE>>

The Mysterious Art Society

Tuesday, 10/18 4:15pm

In Trenton Lee Stewart’s Mysterious Benedict Society books, children enroll to tackle a series of missions that only the most resourceful and creative children could complete. Creative and resourceful children, join us for a mystery art project. We will start each meeting with a riddle or puzzle needed to unlock the secret project. For grades 3-5. In-Person. MORE>>

Little Bookworms: Book Group for Grades K-1

Thursday, 10/20 4:15pm

Join Miss Rebecca for our K-1st Book Club, featuring hands-on games and crafts! This month, we will read Alma and How She Got Her Name by Juana Martinez-Neal together at the library, and we’ll explore our own names through games and art.In-Person. MORE>>

PUMPKIN FEST 2022

Show Your Creativity at New Canaan Library’s Pumpkin Fest Carving Contest and Stroll!

Come see the Library like never before when we turn down the lights to see the jack-o-lanterns ablaze! Children and adults of all ages are invited to purchase and carve a pumpkin for display at the Library, which will be transformed into a spooktacular space!

All proceeds will benefit Family Services and the Children’s Room at New Canaan Library. Celebrity Judges Eastie Eagle, Westy Whale, and Southpaw will award exciting prizes for Best in Show Children, Teens, and Adults, Funniest, and Scariest Jack-o-Lanterns! 

How to Participate:

-Reserve your pumpkin ($30.00) here

-Pumpkin Pickup: Saturday, 10/22, 10-2pm @ Library 

-Return Your Carved Pumpkin: Friday, 10/28, 10-4pm @ Library

-Bring friends and family to Pumpkin Fest: Saturday, 10/29, 6-8pm @ Library. (Register here) Admission is free. Contest entrants do not need to be present to win.

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, right across Maple Street.

Please visit our website for full details.