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September 2026

Best-Selling Author of “GRIT” Presents “SITUATED”

September 2 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
New Canaan Library, 151 Main Street
New Canaan, CT 06840 United States
Free

From the #1 bestselling author of Grit, a new book that reveals the hidden power of situations—and how you can shape them to bring out your best. In Angela Duckworth’s first book, she showed that a common denominator of successful strivers is a blend of passion and perseverance she dubbed “grit.” This second book springs from her deepening realization that grit, while necessary, is sometimes not sufficient. How you situate yourself to meet a challenge can be crucial. Advanced ticket…

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The American Revolution, Episode 1: In Order to Be Free (May 1754 – May 1775)

September 3 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
New Canaan Library United States
Free

The American Revolution, a landmark documentary by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, examines how our nation’s founding was at once a war for independence, a civil war, and a world war that impacted millions. We are pleased to present screenings of all six episodes in their entirety for America 250. Episode One: In Order to Be Free (May 1754 – May 1775) Led by George Washington a small force of Virginia militiamen and their Native-American allies ambushes unsuspecting…

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The American Revolution, Episode 4: Conquer by a Drawn Game (January 1777 – February 1778)

September 24 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
New Canaan Library, 151 Main Street
New Canaan, CT 06840 United States
Free

The American Revolution, a landmark documentary by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, examines how our nation’s founding was at once a war for independence, a civil war, and a world war that impacted millions. We are pleased to present screenings of all six episodes in their entirety for America 250. Episode Four: Conquer by a Drawn Game (January 1777 – February 1778) Benjamin Franklin lobbied in Paris for French support, while George Washington executed a brilliant, surprise tactical…

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