Workshop: “Strategies for a Fabulous, Balanced Life” with Dr Rhodes, Lamb Room, at New Canaan Library on January 27th 2015, at 9.30 a.m. Dr  Rhodes will be presenting an transformative workshop to help parents  improve their lives, so their whole family will thrive. Attendees will  learn: how to get clear on what they want to create in their life; how  to plan change, so as to significantly increase the chances of success;  and how to become a peak performer in everything…

In February 2000, Arthur Zinn, a New York attorney, and his new bride Martha moved to the heart of Tuscany to embark upon the project of Arthur's dreams: to restore a dilapidated farming hamlet (with thousand year old foundations) that had been deserted for thirty years. New Canaan Library invites all to hear the fascinating story of Arthur's restoration of Villa Barbazzano. Adding a festive note to the evening will be wine and selected tastings by New Canaan's Barolo Trattoria and…

Please join the New Canaan Community Foundation for a free workshop on Financial Literacy geared toward teens and their parents. This program will be led by experts from JP Morgan Chase, and will cover budgeting, savings and checking accounts, credit and investing. To RSVP please call the New Canaan Community Foundation at 203-966-0231 or email mernst@newcanaancf.org.

Tips and tools for managing your preschoolers naps, bedtime and everything in between

Strategies for instilling social and emotional readiness in your preschooler.

Book Sale December 5-7 Fri Dec 4: 9-5. Early bird entrance from 9-11 for $15. Sat Dec 5: 9-5 Sun Dec 6: 12-4. All books $5 a bag.

Empower your preschooler with independent thought and action while fostering healthy connections.

LiveGirl proudly presents "RAISING RESILIENT GIRLS IN THE DIGITAL AGE" with keynote speaker Simone Marean, Founder & Executive Director of the internationally recognized Girls Leadership, a national nonprofit based in Berkeley, California. Space is limited. Advance registration required.

Stock up on ideas for preventing misbehavior and gaining cooperation.

Crafting a plan for the upcoming summer months that is enjoyable for both you and your child.

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On Tuesday, August 30 at 6:00 pm, the high school interns at Voices of September 11th (VOICES) will present “Remembrance, Renewal, Resilience,” a film presentation commemorating the 15th Anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. To be held in the Lamb Room at New Canaan Library, program is free and open to the community. Each summer, a team of New Canaan High School students joins VOICES as interns. Through the program, the students gain a better understanding of 9/11, and…

April is Jazz Appreciation month, and New Canaan Library invites all to celebrate with a performance by musician, composer, and educator Michael-Louis Smith. The event takes place on Sunday, April 7 at 2 p.m. in the Adrian Lamb Rooms. Please register to attend, online at newcanaanlibrary.org. The afternoon will feature music from the classic organ trio repertoire and highlight the work of iconic jazz musicians such as Jimmy Smith, Larry Young, Grant Green, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Wes Montgomery and others.…

New Canaan Library welcomes author Jeanne Mackin, speaking about her latest novel, The Last Collection, on Tuesday, July 16 at 6:30 p.m. in the Adrian Lamb Room. Copies of the book will be available for purchase, courtesy of Elm Street Books. Please register online at newcanaanlibrary.org. Paris 1938, and the looming threat of World War II, is the backdrop to this enthralling historical novel that swirls around the glamour and infighting of two of fashion’s biggest icons: Coco Chanel and…

Calling all readers and aspiring writers from ages 8 to 12, and their families! Last year’s gratifying response to the Library’s first Middle Grade Author Extravaganza prompts another exciting extravaganza for this year. The event is presented in partnership with Elm Street Books, and takes place on Sunday, October 20 from 1 – 4 p.m. Please register online at newcanaanlibrary.org. The "Middle Grade Author Extravaganza" will feature 9 nationally published children’s authors who will discuss their work and themselves at…

In partnership with The New Canaan Museum & Historical Society, New Canaan Library is pleased to present a six-part lecture series that will look at the origins of specific constitutional rights. The first lecture will explore the history of the Equal Rights Amendment and will take place on November 20 at 7 p.m. in the Adrian Lamb Room. A reception will follow the lecture. Please register for lectures online at newcanaanlibrary.org; all lectures must be registered for separately. Jean Sweeney,…

New Canaan Library is pleased to announce that Brian Lehrer, host of National Public Radio’s “The Brian Lehrer Show,” will be guest lecturer for the Library’s 2020 Salant Lecture. Lehrer will speak about current national and global events, including the upcoming election and other headline stories in the news. The lecture series is named for Richard Salant, the late President of CBS news, and honors his dedication to integrity in broadcast journalism. The event will be held on Sunday, March…