
May 2026
Bestselling Author Douglas Brunt Presents ‘The Lost Empire of Emanuel Nobel’
Emanuel Nobel, heir to a vast oil empire and rival of the Rockefellers, helped shape the modern petroleum industry. In The Lost Empire of Emanuel Nobel, bestselling author Douglas Brunt uncovers Nobel’s rise to wealth, his ties to the Romanovs, and his global impact. Brunt discusses the book on stage with Seth Wickersham.
Find out more »The Power of the Game : A Panel on Sports, Risk, and Things No One Tells You
This panel explores how lessons from sports translate into everyday life, from setting goals to managing fear and navigating change. Featuring Lindsay Czarniak, Emmy and Gracie Award winning broadcaster and Olympic host, Ann Liguori, sports media pioneer and WFAN host, and Stephanie Szostak, actress, author, and former Division I golfer, the conversation highlights performance, perspective, and true sportsmanship.
Find out more »Community Mosaic Project at the Library
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, join us in creating a large-scale community mosaic made up of individual messages of hope, support, and connection. It starts with one. One kind word. One moment of understanding. One person showing up for another. Drop in anytime 3-5 p.m. to write your message, decorate your tile, and add it to the mosaic. Be part of something meaningful. Hosted by: New Canaan Moms, The MindWell Center and New Canaan Library
Find out more »The Great Community Cake-Off Primary tabs
Join New Canaan Library for our first Community Cake-Off event! Get your aprons and appetites ready as we invite you to bake a homemade cake to share with the community. Everyone who brings a cake will be able to sample 8 other servings of homemade cakes. Please read the rules before registering.
Find out more »New Canaan Author Sarah G. Pierce discusses her novel ‘For Human Use’
Join debut author Sarah G. Pierce at to celebrate her new novel, For Human Use, a twisted romantic comedy! An unforgettable debut, For Human Use is a twisted tale of modern love that bends every genre, sears itself into your brain, and presents a horrific romantic comedy unlike anything you’ve ever read before.
Find out more »Spotlight on The Met: What to See Right Now
Art historian and Metropolitan Museum of Art educator Page Knox is your personal guide to this Spring’s extraordinary exhibitions at The Met, highlighting their major themes and important works.
Find out more »June 2026
Groove on the Green Disco
New Canaan Library invites the community to a free music and dance party under the stars on Saturday, June 6th on the Library Green. We're thrilled to share an evening of disco featuring DJ Lucas Walters. You'll also be treated to expert dance instruction to tune up your disco dancing skills, led by a team from New Canaan's own Fred Astaire Dance Studio. Purchase delicious food Avellino Family BBQ food truck on-site or bring your own picnic dinner. Bring your…
Find out more »CT Stage Co Presents: What the Constitution Means to Me
On June 14th, to celebrate America's 250th, and in partnership with New Canaan Library, Connecticut Stage Company presents playwright Heidi Schreck’s boundary-breaking play that breathes new life into our Constitution and imagines how it will shape the next generation of Americans. Fifteen-year-old Heidi earned her college tuition by winning Constitutional debate competitions across the United States. In this hilarious, hopeful and achingly human new play, she resurrects her teenage self in order to trace the profound relationship between four generations of…
Find out more »Martha Graham Dance Company – Two performances
Experience the revolutionary spirit of American modern dance in a performance that celebrates two historic milestones: the Martha Graham Dance Company’s 100th anniversary and our national America 250 commemoration. There will be two identical performances, one at 5:30 PM and one at 7:00 PM. There is a separate registration link for each performance.
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