Next Week at New Canaan Library - October 20, 2023

Featured Event

Gil Harel: Defying Gravity (and Expectations) - A Brief History of "Wicked"
Thursday, October 26th
7pm - 8pm
Jim and Dede Bartlett Auditorium

Musicologist and professor Gil Harel leads us into a musically enhanced exploration of the famous Broadway show Wicked.

Based in the world of Frank Baum’s Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Wicked became one of the most iconic Broadway blockbusters of the early 21st century. Told from the perspective of the witches, their relationship is the heart of a musical which addresses themes such as power, ego, façade, and friendship.

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Programs for October 21st - October 28th

Calendar of Events

Writing Tips: Literary Interiority Vs. Exteriority in Building Your Story's Character
Saturday, October 21st
10:30am - 12:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room

Use prompts to learn how to develop richer, fuller characters and then transmit the emotions, daydreams and longings – and the actions - of your characters to your readers.

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Introduction to Microsoft Excel: Fundamentals
Monday, October 23rd
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room

Learn the basics of creating a spreadsheet using Microsoft Excel. Topics: entering data and formulas, moving data, formatting & print previewing worksheets.

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Next Chapter Book Discussion
Tuesday, October 24th
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room

This is a social, community-based book club for older teens and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who enjoy reading or listening to stories.

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Tech Tuesday: Shop Smarter With Consumer Reports!
Tuesday, October 24th
1:00pm - 2:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room

With your library card you can access Consumer Reports anywhere, taking your shopping skills to the next level and discovering the most up-to-date information.

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Adult Coloring & Conversation
Tuesday, October 24th
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Anderson MakerLab

Coloring is not just for kids! Coloring can be done by anyone of any age and can have therapeutic benefits such as alleviating stress and anxiety.

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BookTok Book Group
Wednesday, October 25th
6:00pm - 7:00pm
McLaughlin Meeting Room

Read and discuss books that are trending on Social Media. We will be reading Bunny by Mona Award.

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Ghostbusters: After-Hours Movie Screening
Friday, October 27th
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium

Get in the Halloween spirit and join us for a special after-hours screening of Ghostbusters (1984). Individuals of all ages are welcome, but children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Halloween costumes are encouraged!

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Share Your Seeds!

People have shared and saved seeds for generations. For example, in the Americas Indigenous peoples selectively bred wild grasses over generations to create corn. This time-honored process is how many of our food plants came to be. Drop your seeds off at the Seed Library and we will incorporate them in the collection. You can still take seeds, too!

ONGOING WEEKLY PROGRAMS

Gentle Yoga
Mondays, 10am

Bring your own mat. Registration for November sessions will open on Monday, October 30th at 9am. MORE

Open MakerLab
Wednesdays, 4pm-6pm
Drop by and check it out.

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Open Tech
Tuesdays, 2pm-4pm
Come in for one-on-one support. MORE

Tai Chi
Fridays, 10am
10/27 Cancelled

All levels are welcome. Registration for November sessions will open on Monday, October 30th at 9am. MORE

Programs for Children, Teens and Families

Festivals & Traditions of the World - Deepavali
Sunday, October 22nd
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium

Deepavali or Diwali, the South Asian festival of lights, is on November 12 this year. Join members of our community to celebrate and learn about Diwali with hands-on crafts, stories, music and movement, and tasty treats. This program is ideal for whole families. Arrive anytime between 2 and 4 p.m., and stay however long you are able. Children under 6 years may need help from a grown-up to complete some projects.

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Creation Station for Grades 3 & 4
Tuesday, October 24th
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.

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Radiant Reviewers Book Group for Grades 4-6
Tuesday, October 24th
7pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room

Are you ready to be a book reviewer? The Radiant Reviewers are reading The Witch Boy by Molly Ostertag this month. Passionate readers in grades 4 to 6, join Miss Rebecca to learn how professional book reviewers talk about books. Come prepared to have a thoughtful and in-depth discussion, enjoy some pizza, and craft or play a game with your friends!

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3-5's Storytime
Wednesday, October 25th at 1:30pm
OR Friday, October 27th 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

Creative Writing Corner for Grades 3-5
Wednesday, October 25th
4:15pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room

Are you a writer in grades 3-5? Join Miss Rebecca to write, write, write! What is that creaking noise under the stairs? Is that cool gust of wind a sign of danger to come? This month, we'll write spooky tales and mysteries! Trigger your imagination with writing games and prompts, try out new writing styles, and workshop writing of your own.

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Pizza and Pages for Grades 6-8
Thursday, October 26th
7:15pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room

Middle schoolers in grades 6-8, join us each month for a book discussion, games, and pizza. You can pick up each month's selection at the Library to read at home before the meeting. In October we will be reading Roald Dahl's Book of Ghost Stories by Roald Dahl.

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