A conversation with Hillary Ambrose McGrail What financial concerns keep you up at night? What does financial security mean to you? Join Hillary McGrail at the Lapham Center for a friendly Q&A session designed to help you tackle your financial questions and align your planning with your personal goals and values by taking an active, confident role in shaping your financial future. Hillary has over two decades of experience in the financial industry and is a Senior Relationship Manager at…

Bring your sandwich, soup or snack and join us for a Lunch & Learn with Nick Williams as he explores the Declaration of Independence through the lens of the Tony Award-winning Broadway Musical and Movie "1776 ."🎬. The musical dramatizes the debates and events leading to the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. The show, which premiered in 1969, focuses on the political struggles of the Second Continental Congress, particularly John Adams' effort to persuade delegates to declare…

The experience of drinking tea varies vastly from culture to culture. For some, preparing and drinking tea is part of a ritual rooted in ancient tradition. For others, it’s a nourishing beverage perfect for sipping while on-the-go. Join Tea Expert Frank Kwei for a deep dive into the differences between Eastern and Western tea culture and practice. As you taste a range of tea varietals from across the globe, learn about the tea itself, the distinct wares in which it’s served, how…

Kate Doerge lost her father to heart failure, her mother in a car accident five days before Christmas, and her sixteen-year-old daughter, Penny, to complications from a rare genetic condition. Following Penny’s death, Kate knew she had a choice: She could lose herself to a grief so powerful she might not come back from it, or she could find another way through. Drawing from her own experience, the latest research, and conversations with others who have faced devastating loss, Kate…

Let imagination take the lead in this hands-on design adventure! Inspired by Dancing Trees, our new seating in the plaza, and our theme We All Build, children will explore how ideas become real by using fun architectural drawing tools to create their own one-of-a-kind designs. Children will sketch, experiment, and bring big ideas to life using chalk on blue paper — just like creating a real blueprint from the past. It’s a playful way to learn how architects imagine, plan,…

Join AL Hospitality Group and Crystal Cruises for a complimentary evening of luxury travel inspiration at New Canaan Library on Thursday, June 18, from 6:00–7:30 PM. Featuring Claude Girard, Northeastern Regional Director of Crystal Cruises, this special presentation will offer an insider's look at one of the world's most celebrated luxury cruise lines, known for its exceptional service, elegant accommodations, exclusive culinary experiences including Nobu and Beefbar at sea, and extraordinary itineraries across the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Alaska, and the…

In this 2 hour workshop, artist and designer Lauren Clayton shares tangible strategies, creative exercises, and fresh marketing approaches to help artists promote themselves and their work in ways that feel authentic, and sustainable. Designed for creatives of all disciplines and career stages, this interactive session explores how to develop a marketing modality that aligns with your personality and strengths. Participants are invited to set outside of the one-size-fits-all promotional mindset to explore unique ways to create curiosity around their…