New Canaan Library is pleased to present Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Jodi Kantor in conversation with New York Times journalist Ron Lieber for a thought-provoking discussion about an essential question: how, in these challenging times, can anyone discover and begin their life’s work?

Using almost nothing but reused, repurposed, and dumpster-dived materials, Alex Eaves and Derek “Deek” Diedricksen convert a 17-foot moving truck into a 98-square-foot tiny house and mobile reuse education center. Witness their “triumph over junk”, first in the truly amazing film that reveals the before and after, followed by a tour of the mobile tiny house parked at the Library!

Experience the art and culture of the Tang Dynasty (618–907) in Tang Elegance and Delight, an interdisciplinary performance blending Chinese classical dance and calligraphy. Inspired by poetry, tea, flowers, Nanyin music, calligraphy, and Cuju, the program brings Tang daily life to life, celebrating tradition, creativity, and mentorship for the next generation of artists.

New Canaan Library is pleased to present author Colm Tóibín for a special evening celebrating his latest work, The News from Dublin, is a collection of nine short stories, many never-before-published, set across Ireland, Spain, and America—about the complexities of family, longing, loss, and love. Colm Tóibín is the author of eleven novels, including Long Island, an Oprah’s Book Club Pick; The Magician, winner of the Rathbones Folio Prize; The Master, winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize; Brooklyn,…

Beloved grandmother and social media star Grace Geramita (better known as Nonna Gracie) and her grandson Matt Gresia present Sunday Dinner with Nonna Gracie: Traditional Italian Recipes for Gathering and Sharing.

Master gardener and composter Alice Ely presents the basics of composting, choosing the method that’s right for you, and managing the process once you get started. This program is co-sponsored by Planet New Canaan, which promotes sustainable initiatives in New Canaan including food scrap recycling at the town’s Transfer Station.

Celebrate America 250 with the history of the Merritt Parkway. The Merritt Parkway is one of 20th-century America's most significant achievements in public architecture, planning, engineering, and landscape design, conceived and built by visionaries during the heyday of American motoring. Arianne Kolb, Executive Director of the Merritt Parkway Conservancy, will discuss the history of the Merritt Parkway's complex design and the Conservancy’s role in preserving Connecticut’s iconic landmark for the enjoyment of future generations.