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Jean-Michel Basquiat is Topic of New Canaan Library’s Stoddard Art Lecture, Delivered by Professor Jordana Moore Saggese

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New Canaan Library’s 11th Stoddard Art Lecture welcomes author and professor Jordana Moore Saggese, an internationally recognized expert on the work of painter Jean-Michel Basquiat. Professor Saggese will speak about his life and work through the lens of her most recently published book, The Jean-Michel Basquiat Reader. The live webinar will take place on Tuesday, November 16, at 7 PM EST. Please register online by clicking on the event on the Library’s Events Calendar. Zoom sign in information will be provided upon registration.

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“Going Viral: The Role of Twitter Extended Party Networks in Political Elections,” Presented by Professor Jeff Hemsley via New Canaan Library Webinar

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The impact of social media on political campaigns is undeniable. Join New Canaan Library for an informative talk by Jeff Hemsley, Associate Professor in the School of Information Studies at Syracuse University, and co-author of the book Going Viral. Professor Hemsley will speak via live webinar on Tuesday, November 9, at 7 PM EST. Please register at newcanaanlibrary.org for Zoom sign in information. Modern election campaigns routinely leverage social media and the networks within in order to get their messages directly, and impactfully, to the public.

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New Canaan Library’s 14th Annual Literary Luncheon Welcomes Bestselling Author Martha Hall Kelly, Speaking on Latest Novel, Sunflower Sisters

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New Canaan Library is delighted to once again welcome guests to an in-person setting for its Annual Literary Luncheon. Continuing the tradition of featuring respected and award-winning authors, the 14th Annual Literary Luncheon presents The New York Times bestselling author Martha Hall Kelly as guest speaker. Ms. Kelly, well known for her impeccably researched historical fiction, will be speaking about her latest novel, Sunflower Sisters. The event will be held on Thursday, November 4, 2021, at 11 a.m. at the Woodway Country Club, Darien, Connecticut. Information on individual tickets and Benefactor tickets/tables is available on the Library’s website, newcanaanlibrary.org/literary luncheon.

Around Town

‘I Am So Excited’: Site Works Begins at New Canaan Library [CORRECTED]

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With site work getting underway for New Canaan Library’s widely anticipated $39.2 million rebuilding project, visitors starting Monday will encounter new access routes for motor vehicles and pedestrians during construction. Motorists seeking to use the book-drop now can only enter the library property from South Avenue, where three disabled parking spaces and three additional short-term spots have been set aside, and can only exit onto Cherry Street, officials say. Additionally, 76 free library parking spaces have been set aside in Center School lot. From there, pedestrians can enter the library property via South Avenue for the existing rear entrance, or can access one of two entrances on Main Street, including the one for the original building. 

The library’s executive director, Lisa Oldham, said the new building is expected to be ready for move-in in 15 months, or in February 2023. “I’m so very happy to be a part of such an important and positive development for this community,” Oldham said.

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“Women’s Roles in the Civil War” Presented by Professor Catherine Clinton, Via Webinar from New Canaan Library

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New Canaan Library presents a fascinating lecture by historian and professor Catherine Clinton, who will discuss the wide range of roles women took on during the Civil War. The live webinar will take place on Thursday, October 21 at 7 PM EST. Please register at newcanaanlibrary.org for Zoom sign in. This program supports the Library’s annual Literary Luncheon fundraiser, an event that this year features author Martha Hall Kelly, speaking on Sunflower Sisters, her latest historical novel set during the Civil War years. Most depictions of the Civil War – be it literature, documentaries, or art – focus heavily on male soldiers and military leaders.