June 2026
The Nature of Gardening at the New York Botanical Garden
The New York Botanical Garden is a vital link between the preservation of historic, picturesque landscapes and the development of sustainable future cities. Just as it preserves legacy designs, including the Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden and other spaces that highlight the work of early 20th-century landscape designers such as Beatrix Farrand and Marian Coffin, over the last 20 years it has restored approximately 150 acres of landscape while completely changing its gardening practices to balance horticultural beauty with environmental responsibility.…
Find out more »Weekly Plant Clinic with UCONN Master Gardeners at New Canaan Library
Do you need help with plant identification? Insect Damage and disease diagnosis? Plant suggestions? Vegetable growing advice? Invasives management? UCONN Master Gardeners of Lower Fairfield are standing by to solve your garden issue in this weekly plant clinic. Experts from the UCONN Master Gardener Program will be able to answer your questions on the spot, or do research and follow up with you. It is a great chance to meet like-minded garden enthusiasts and nature lovers. Stop by - we…
Find out more »Adaptive Movie Afternoon for Adults
Join us for a viewing of Zootopia! We will provide popcorn, candy, and drinks. Who should sign up? This class welcomes adults with developmental disabilities. In order to attend alone, participants need to be independent in a group and able to follow 1-2 step directions with prompting or volunteer assistance. If they require additional support, a caregiver must stay with them. About the instructors: Led by Tess and Addi MacKenzie whose lived experience and professional backgrounds in disability advocacy, and…
Find out more »Summer Reading Book Buzz for Adults
Join our Adult Librarians (Anna, Flannery, Kassidy, James & Tara) as they showcase the upcoming, must read books of the Summer. After discovering your next favorite read, you can officially register for our Adult Summer Reading Challenge, learn how to enter into a drawing for a chance to win cool prizes, and walk away with your exclusive 2026 sign-up gift (while supplies last). The evening will end with a reception.
Find out more »Pollinator Pathway Film Screening: “The Extraordinary Caterpillar”
Peek into the world of nature’s tiniest superheroes in The Extraordinary Caterpillar, a beautifully shot 60-minute documentary that reveals the vital—and often overlooked—role caterpillars play in our ecosystems. From blooming meadows to city parks and backyard gardens, this inspiring film celebrates the magic of nature while showing families practical ways to make a difference. Along the way, you’ll see the groundbreaking work of The Caterpillar Lab, entomologist David Wagner, and Doug Tallamy, co-founder of Homegrown National Park.
Find out more »New Canaan Library Summer Reading Kickoff Party: FUN for ALL AGES
Drop in and celebrate the start of Summer Reading! We are celebrating RIBBIT RIBBIT READIT for a fun frog summer! Join us as we play a life-sized frogger game, help make GIANT frog artwork, eat some green ice cream, do a scavenger hunt to earn frog tattoos, design a frog RV with author Suzanne Nelson, and enjoy more crafting fun! Bring the whole family to jump into Summer Reading!
Find out more »July 2026
Gordon Korman Author Visit
Join us to celebrate the launch of Sleepless with author Gordon Korman! Get a sneak preview of the book, learn about Gordon Korman's writing process, and ask him questions. A book signing will follow. Elm Street Books will be onsite selling books.
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