We are so excited to announce Project Social’s first dance party! DJ DogWalker will bring the tunes and we will provide food and refreshments! In case of rain or extreme heat, we will head inside to the auditorium. We can’t wait to see you there! Who should sign up? This program 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…

Join Arianne Kolb, Executive Director of the Merritt Parkway Conservancy, to explore images of some of the most noteworthy bridges on the Merritt and discover the stories they tell. Then design your own Merritt Parkway bridge, and explore The Merritt: Masterwork of Design and Planning exhibit in the Library's Lightburn Gallery. This program is intended for children entering grades 2-4 in Fall 2026.

Join us as Christine's Critters visits for a one-hour live program, offering an unforgettable, immersive experience bringing us face to face with 4–5 incredible birds of prey, including hawks, owls, and falcons, as well as rescued reptiles. This is more than just a presentation, it’s a dynamic, interactive journey into the world of raptors and reptiles, where each animal has a unique story of survival and resilience. Through engaging discussions, we explore their vital roles in the ecosystem, the challenges…

Essay expert Stacey Brook, founder and chief advisor at College Essay Advisors (CEA), walks readers through her signature Uncommon College Essay Approach, a four-step process designed to turn essay anxiety into essay success. In The Uncommon College Essay: An Approachable Guide to an Intimidating Process, Stacey breaks down her strategies and suggestions with detailed explanations, engaging exercises, real college essay examples, and a generous dose of parenthetical asides. She covers the Backwards Brainstorm; Freewriting Your Face Off; Story Sculpting; and…

Want to read more this summer? Looking for ways to gain more tickets to win our Summer Reading Grand Prize? Join our Reference Librarians at our BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) club! The rules are simple: bring exactly one book you’ve recently read, an old favorite, or a hidden gem, and give us a quick, spoiler-free pitch on why it’s worth a look (or not). It’s the perfect, low-pressure way to chat about books, meet fellow readers, and leave with…

Gladiatorial games occupied a complex place in Roman society, combining ritual, violence, entertainment, and political display. Originally associated with funeral ceremonies, these contests gradually developed into major public spectacles. Julius Caesar was instrumental in increasing their scale and using them to strengthen his public reputation. Join Reference Librarian Flannery for an examination of the origins, development, and cultural significance of gladiatorial combat in Ancient Rome.

From the #1 bestselling author of Grit, a new book that reveals the hidden power of situations—and how you can shape them to bring out your best. In Angela Duckworth’s first book, she showed that a common denominator of successful strivers is a blend of passion and perseverance she dubbed “grit.” This second book springs from her deepening realization that grit, while necessary, is sometimes not sufficient. How you situate yourself to meet a challenge can be crucial. Advanced ticket…

The American Revolution, a landmark documentary by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, examines how our nation’s founding was at once a war for independence, a civil war, and a world war that impacted millions. We are pleased to present screenings of all six episodes in their entirety for America 250. Episode Two: An Asylum for Mankind (May 1775 – July 1776) Delegates from all thirteen colonies convene for the Second Continental Congress at the Pennsylvania State House in…

Named a Best Book of 2025 by the New York Public Library, The Art Spy is a riveting and stylish saga set in Paris during World War II that uncovers how an unlikely heroine infiltrated the Nazi leadership to save the world’s most treasured masterpieces. Best-selling author Michelle Young's narrative nonfiction book is based on troves of previously undiscovered documents about Rose Valland, a female Monuments Man who has mostly been written out of the annals despite bearing witness to…

Renowned clinical psychologist, bestselling author, and founder of the Conscious Parenting movement Dr. Shefali presents TWO new hands-on guides for 21st-century parenting: one provides a pathway forward to reclaim how daughters are seen, supported, and raised; and another radically reimagines how boys are understood, nurtured, and raised. This program is being co-sponsored by New Canaan CARES, and Dr. Shefali will be in conversation with actor, parent, and New Canaan local Allison Williams. Raising Conscious Daughters: Building Confidence, Courage, and Inner…

The American Revolution, a landmark documentary by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, examines how our nation’s founding was at once a war for independence, a civil war, and a world war that impacted millions. We are pleased to present screenings of all six episodes in their entirety for America 250. Episode Three: The Times That Try Men’s Souls (July 1776 – January 1777) General George Washington and his Continental Army move to defend New York City as British…

The American Revolution, a landmark documentary by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, examines how our nation’s founding was at once a war for independence, a civil war, and a world war that impacted millions. We are pleased to present screenings of all six episodes in their entirety for America 250. Episode Four: Conquer by a Drawn Game (January 1777 – February 1778) Benjamin Franklin lobbied in Paris for French support, while George Washington executed a brilliant, surprise tactical…

From the earliest days of the Revolutionary War, the Stockbridge Militia Company, formed by the Mohicans of Stockbridge, Massachusetts, fought with distinction in George Washington’s Continental Army. Hear about the Stockbridge Militia, their role in the War of Independence, and their subsequent forced removal from western Massachusetts by the early 1780s. Seeing action from the 1775 Siege of Boston (Breeds Hill aka Bunker Hill), Battle of Valcour Island with Benedict Arnold, the American Victory at the Battle of Saratoga, Battle…