New Canaan Library Weekly Newsletter - September 22, 2023

Featured Event

Landscape Architecture and Design

Sunday, September 24th

3:00pm-5:00pm

Jim and Dede Bartlett Auditorium

Greenwich resident Fred Landman acquired a handsome Georgian Revival house and grounds in 1994. Deeply committed to the concept of harmony between house and garden, he has dedicated himself to the landscape to create "a garden of which the house could be proud”. ”Sleepy Cat Farm: A Gardener's Journey” is an illustrated tour of this lavish estate in Greenwich, Connecticut.

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Currently on Exhibition

Printmaking: Bringing Historic Processes to the Present

An Exhibition of Work from the Center for Contemporary Printmaking Fall 2023 – Winter 2024. From prehistoric hand stencils to present-day technology, the Center for Contemporary Printmaking presents a brief history of printmaking and printing processes with an exhibition of work from their archives spanning 60 years. 

Calendar of Events

Registration for October Exercise Classes opens Monday, 9/25 at 9am

Programs from September 23rd - September 30th

Premiere by New England Academy of Dance and

Screening of "Flower" by Misty Copeland

Saturday, September 23rd

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium

Adults and children ages 12 and up are welcome

New Canaan Library, Stand Together Against Racism (S.T.A.R.) and the New England Academy of Dance (NEAD), present a screening of Misty Copeland’s short episodic film, Flower. Christina Johnson, Principal Dancer for Dance Theatre of Harlem and Complexions, plays the role of Misty’s mother and will be featured in the Q&A after the film. Then enjoy a dance premiere by NEAD, created and choreographed by Ginna Ortiz to reflect the themes of Ms. Copeland's film . Register Here>>

Is it Hot in Here…? Menopause Explored and Explained

Tuesday, September 26th

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Jim and Dede Bartlett Auditorium

Menopause is a natural phase in a woman’s life. Dr. Siobhan Dolan and Dr. Carol Fucigna, leaders of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Stamford Hospital, will speak about the topic.

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Health and Wellness Book Group @YMCA

Wednesday,

September 27th

10:00am - 11:00am

We discuss the bestselling book, Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones, by James Clear. Register Here>>

Lifestyle Medicine Workshop: Avoidance of Risky Behavior

Wednesday, September 27th

11:00am - 12:00pm

Craig B. Tate Conference Room

Dr. Raquel Harrison, deconstructs the science behind risky behaviors, their effects to our bodies and why it can become difficult to control. 

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Gil Harel: The West Side Story Story -

Past, Present, and Future

Thursday, September 28th

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Jim and Dede Bartlett Auditorium

Accompanied by musical clips, Professor Gil Harel will explore the phenomenon of West Side Story. Register Here>>

A Curious Conversation about AI in Education

Wednesday, September 27th

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Jim and Dede Bartlett Auditorium

Delve deep into the impact of generative AI on education and the future of work. Elizabeth Perry, Assistant Head of School for Academics at St. Luke's School, steps into the world of emerging technology in a thought-provoking conversation with Conor Grennan, Dean of Students and Head of Generative AI at NYU Stern Business School. Register Here>>

BookTok Book Group

Wednesday, September 27th

6:00pm - 7:00pm

McLaughlin Meeting Room

Are you on BookTok and Bookstagram? Are you constantly seeing the same books? We will be reading If We Were Villains by M.L. Rio. Register Here>>

Cooks & Books

Thursday, September 28th

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Craig B. Tate Conference Room

The theme of the fall series will be  Television Cooks and their Philosophies.  We explore their unique recipes, personalities and joy of cooking.  Register Here>>

Looking to build your technology skills?

Check out our weekly Tech Classes here

Ongoing Weekly Programs

Gentle Yoga

Mondays, 10am

Bring your own mat. Registration for October sessions opens on Monday, September 25th at 9am.

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Open Tech

Tuesdays, 2pm-4pm

Come in for one-on-one support More>>

Open MakerLab

Wednesdays, 4pm-6pm

Drop by and check it out

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Tai Chi

Fridays, 10am

All levels are welcome. Registration for October sessions opens on Monday, September 25th at 9am.

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Programs for Children, Teens and Families

New Canaan Library Annual Pumpkin Fest Carving Contest and Stroll

Friday, October 20th

5:00-8:00pm

Schubert Children’s Garden

Show your creativity at New Canaan’s favorite pumpkin carving contest! Pumpkins are $35 and prizes will be awarded for Best in Show for Children, Teens, and Adults, Funniest, and Scariest Jack-o-Lanterns. Reserve your pumpkin! All proceeds benefit the Children’s Reading Room and Programming.

Teen Advisory Board

Saturday, September 23rd

12:30pm

Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room

Calling all teens! Join us once a month to chat, share ideas for teen programs, help develop the teen collection, and more! (Plus, there will be pizza.) The Teen Advisory Board is open to tweens/teens ages 12-18.

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Magnets, Magic Sand, and More: Author Visit with Laura Wiltse Prior

Saturday, September 23rd

3:00pm

Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room

Author Laura Wiltse Prior visits New Canaan Library for the launch of her debut early chapter book, Emma Just Medium: The Beach Dilemma. Hear a snippet of the book, then enjoy activities inspired by it including magnets, magic sand, shell painting, and Legos! Books will be available for purchase during the event through Elm Street Books. Emma Just Medium Book 2 will be published in Spring 2025.

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Hack Club for Grades 9-12

Saturday, September 23rd

3:30pm

Anderson MakerLab

Students in grades 9-12 are invited to join Hack Club, meeting monthly on Saturdays. We will discuss coding, electronics, making and more! Note time change - club meeting is now 3:30-4:30! Please bring your own laptop if you are able. A limited number of library laptops will be available for use. We will be using Repl.it, a browser-based coding environment, for coding. If you do not already have an account, you can create a free one prior to our first meeting. Register Here>>

Creating Cohesive Community: Let's Talk Finance -- Achieving Financial Stability -- Options & Opportunities for Families of Children with Special Needs

Tuesday, September 26th

10:00am

Jim and Dede Bartlett Auditorium

Join Women Empowering Women Institute and New Canaan Library for an interactive panel discussion. Professionals in the legal/financial fields, and a parent of a child with special needs, will provide advice about how to navigate this topic. Regardless of financial status or age of your child, it is an important process to understand whether you are just starting or already have a legal document in place. Register Here>>

Creation Station for Grades 3-4

Tuesday, September 26th

4:15pm

Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room

Are you feeling crafty and creative? Join us for Creation Station! Creation Station is an interactive program where children grades 3-4 can express their creativity and tap into their imaginations. Each month will feature a different hands-on activity that invites children to design, create, build, explore and have fun. Register Here>>

Printmaking with Artist Pei-Hsuan Wu for Grades 6-12

Thursday, September 28th

4:15pm

Anderson MakerLab

Explore an eco-friendly printmaking technique with visiting artist Pei-Hsuan Wu. This workshop will use tetra pak--a material used in food packaging--for our printing plate. The artist will introduce printmaking techniques such as intaglio and collograph before we dive into making our own prints. We will use a printing press to create prints of our final plates. This workshop is for teens in grades 6-12. Register Here>>

3-5's Storytime

Wednesday, September 27th at 1:30pm

OR Friday, September 29th at 10:30am

Kontulis Family Storytime Room

Join Miss Dajana or Miss Rebecca for a 3-5’s Storytime with songs, rhymes, felts, and special books and activities! Please register for either the Wednesday class or the Friday class.

Register For 1:30pm Wednesday>>

OR

Register For 10:30am Friday>>

New Canaan Library is one of 12 libraries featured in national American Libraries’

2023 Design Showcase

This annual roundup celebrates new or renovated libraries addressing patron needs in exciting, effective ways. Recognized for our sustainable design that references New England’s stone, forests, and our town’s midcentury modern architecture, the new Library brings climate-conscious community space to a beautiful new level.  More>>