January 2026
Nonprofit Volunteer Fair featuring 40 nonprofits in New Canaan and the surrounding area
In partnership with New Canaan Community Foundation, New Canaan Library is thrilled to host a Nonprofit Volunteer Fair featuring 40 nonprofits in New Canaan and the surrounding area. Drop in any time between 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to speak with representatives and learn how you can get involved with these organizations. Whether you're looking for volunteer opportunities for kids, teens, or adults; hoping to get involved with a nonprofit's board; or simply wondering what organizations support our community, this…
Find out more »Former Navy SEAL Mike Hayes Presents Mission Driven
We are pleased to welcome back Mike Hayes, the former commanding officer of SEAL Team Two, White House fellow, and director of defense policy and strategy at the National Security Council. Mike will discuss his new book Mission Driven: A Path to a Life of Purpose. This lecture is for anyone going through a transition: young people, recent graduates, professionals shifting to new roles, or people shifting to find new balance in their lives. Mission Driven is a roadmap for…
Find out more »Calling all Young Broadway Stars!
Children and teens ages 8-20 have the rare opportunity to perform a song or monologue and receive professional feedback from Broadway and film performers, directors, agents, and producers in New Paradigm Theatre’s signature event. Audience members of all ages are invited to watch the performances and learn from our Broadway professionals' extensive feedback. Performance registration deadline: Jan. 15
Find out more »Belle Burden Presents Strangers in conversation with Holly Parmelee
Strangers is a gorgeous memoir about the sudden end to a seemingly happy marriage—an aching, love-filled, and transcendent account of surviving betrayal and discovering joy. “Riveting . . . examines the very nature of intimacy.”—Joyce Carol Oates
Find out more »Financial Planning Basics with Moneco Advisors
Join New Canaan's own Moneco Advisors for a financial planning workshop where we’ll discuss the 6 main areas of planning that you and your loved ones should discuss. (Cashflow, Insurance, Investing, Retirement, Goal Planning, and Tax / Estate Planning) After covering high level concepts, we focus on which planning issues are relevant based on age to better understand where you are today and what is to come in your future!
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