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 or Drop-in Saturday 10/22

-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.

Open Tech at Lapham

Tuesday, 10/25 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>>

Glass House Presents: Robert A. M. Stern’s Journey in Architecture

Tuesday, 10/25 6pm

Join New Canaan Library and the Glass House in welcoming architect and author Robert A. M. Stern, who will be speaking about his newly published autobiography Between Memory and Invention: My Journey in Architecture. Stern will be in conversation with Glass House Chief Curator and Creative Director Hilary Lewis, as they discuss this much-anticipated memoir which surveys his life and seismic role in the field of architecture from the 1960s to the present.

Virtual. MORE

Story BOOk Trail, Nature Walk & Scavenger Hunt

@ Still Pond Preserve

Sunday, 10/23 11:00am

Join the New Canaan Land Trust and Miss Marie to celebrate Halloween and this beautiful time of the year. We’ll start with a short Halloween-themed nature walk and scavenger hunt, then make our way to the Council Ring at Still Pond Preserve. There, Children’s Librarian Miss Marie will read a Halloween story and lead a sing-along. Costumes are encouraged. Ideal for children 2 and up with a caregiver. In-Person. MORE

CARES Crafts Club for Grades K-2

Monday, 10/24 4:15pm

Let’s come together and give back to our community! Join New Canaan CARES and New Canaan Library to get crafty and create projects reflecting kindness and caring. Children will share their creations to bring joy to others and to themselves. In-Person. MORE

Young Critics: Book Group for Grades 4-6

Tuesday, 10/25 7:00pm

The Young Critics are reading Woof by Spencer Quinn this month. Join Librarian Rebecca Fox to discuss the book, enjoy some pizza, and chat with your friends! This program is for any children in 4th-6th grades. Hybrid. MORE

LiveGirl Presents: Confidence Club

Thursdays, 10/27-11/17 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

My Change Counts!
Runs Oct. 1 - 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 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!