New Canaan Library Weekly Newsletter - September 29, 2023
From: New Canaan Library
October 2, 2023
Featured Event
Glass House Presents:
A Conversation with Sculptor Mark Mennin
Tuesday, October 3rd
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium
Join artist Mark Mennin and Glass House chief curator Hilary Lewis for a conversation about the exhibition Mark Mennin: Processi, on view at The Glass House through December 15, 2023. Register
Calendar of Events
Programs from September 30th - November 7th
Master Class: Write the Stories of Your Past with Author Bill Roorbach
Sunday, October 1st
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room
Bill Roorbach, award-winning and Kirkus prize finalist, will provide productive in-class exercises for writers of all levels and interests. A university professor of writing, Roorbach offers innovative techniques that will trigger creativity and idea formation. Register
Intermediate ESL Class
Monday, October 2nd
Monday, October 9th
Craig B. Tate Conference Room
7:00pm - 8:00pm
ESL classes resume this fall with Intermediate English Language Learning. Discuss topics relating to current events, American culture, and fun facts. We focus on speaking and listening comprehension.
10/2: Register
10/9: Register
Living Well as We Age:
To Downsize or To Stay in Place?
Wednesday, October 4th
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium
The decision to stay in place or to move is a tricky one. We give you the information to make your best choice. In partnership with Staying Put in New Canaan. Register
Red Cross Blood Drive
Saturday, October 7th
10:00am - 3:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium
The need to maintain a reliable blood supply is constant and vital; by donating you are helping to change, and perhaps save, a life! Blood Drive is supported by the New Canaan High School Red Cross club. Register
Ongoing Weekly Programs
Gentle Yoga
Mondays, 10am
10/9 Cancelled
Bring your own mat.
More
Open Tech
Tuesdays, 2pm-4pm
Come in for one-on-one support. More
Open MakerLab
Wednesdays, 4pm-6pm
Drop by and check it out.
More
Tai Chi
Fridays, 10am
10/27 Cancelled
All levels are welcome.
More
Join the Children's Library Team! We're hiring for a part-time Family Services Library Assistant role. View the job description here.
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.
Open-ended Art Exploration with Barbara Rucci
Sunday, October 1st
12:00pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room
Barbara returns to the New Canaan Library on October 1 in collaboration with The Glass House and New Canaan Museum’s October 4 Design! We will construct dwellings from recycled materials, create wooden structures, and investigate famous sculptures through paint and collage. All ages are welcome! We will have 3 different art stations where you can explore your creativity. No registration needed, this is a drop-in program. More
LiveGirl Confidence Club
Tuesday, October 3rd
4:30pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room
Confidence Club is an 8-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. Sessions run on Tuesdays, from October 3rd to December 5th. Register
3-5's Storytime
Wednesday, October 4th at 1:30pm
OR Friday, October 6th 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
CARES Craft Club for Grades K-2
Wednesday, October 4th
4:15pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room
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. Register
Board Game Night (for Ages 12-18)
Thursday, October 5th
6:00pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room
Join us for a night of snacks and board games! You can bring your favorite from home or play one of ours. Register
Never Enough: Fireside Chat with Jennie Wallace
Thursday, October 5th
7:00pm
Jim and Dede Bartlett Auditorium
Jennifer Wallace exposes the roots of achievement culture, and shows that in order to thrive, what kids need from the adults in the room is to feel like they matter – not more pressure. Join Jennifer Wallace for a fireside chat, in conversation with NCPS Superintendent Dr. Bryan Luizzi. This conversation is presented in partnership with New Canaan CARES, NCPS, Elm Street Books, the Town of New Canaan, and New Canaan Library. Register
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.
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
Calling all overdue books: we want you back! We are holding an Overdue Fine Amnesty period through October 15. Whether you still have library books from years ago or a recent, “I forgot I had those out!" we will gladly take them back. No judgement, no fines!
Remember, you can always visit the “My Account” page on our website or give us a call at 203.594.5058 to renew your items. If you are ever unable to get to the Library to return your items on time, just give us a call and we will work it out!
