November 2026
Food Is My Language: A Conversation with Author Jenna Helwig
New Canaan Library is pleased to present author Jenna Helwig for a special evening starting our newest conversation series, Food Is My Language. Through this new series, the library will have conversations with authors, chefs, and activists for whom food is the defining thread of their pursuits. Author and editor Jenna Helwig will join us to celebrate her passion for food, including her new mystery novel, The Foreign Correspondent’s Wife. Jenna will speak to her creative pursuits through the lens…
Find out more »A Puptacular Snickerdoodle & Pinkalicious 20th Anniversary Celebration!
Join New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Victoria Kann for a special celebration of her brand-new picture book, Snickerdoodle, and the 20th anniversary of Pinkalicious! Meet Snickerdoodle, an adorable new puppy who is trying very hard to fit in with his new family—and learning that sometimes the best way to belong is simply to be yourself. Victoria will read Snickerdoodle, answer questions, and play a fun game with the audience! Families can also enjoy crafts, activities, and a PINKAMAZING…
Find out more »College Prep Day – SAT vs. ACT: Which Test Is Actually Right for You?
Confused about the SAT, ACT, test-optional, adaptive exams… and everything in between? You’re not alone—and no, you’re not supposed to magically know this. In this session, we’ll break it all down in plain English (no jargon, no stress). We’ll cover: SAT vs. ACT: Adaptive testing, format, timing, and what makes each one different What’s actually considered a “good” score Superscoring and how it can work in your favor Test-optional, test-blind, and test-flexible policies (what they really mean) Score reporting: what…
Find out more »What the American Chestnut Teaches Us About Forest Health
Once a defining tree of eastern North American forests, the American chestnut has a history that reaches across continents--and a future still being written. Michael Goergen, President and CEO of The American Chestnut Foundation (TACF), will trace the tree’s rise and decline, share what decades of restoration work have taught us, and explain where TACF is headed. He will introduce recurrent genomic selection, an approach that helps breeders make progress on several traits at once: resistance to disease, growth, adaptation,…
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