New Canaan Library, with the generous sponsorship of New Canaan Wine Merchants, is pleased to announce that its debut wine tasting event will be held on Thursday, November 10th from 7 - 9 p.m. in the Library's Lamb Room. The event is a fundraiser for the Library; tickets are $40 and available online at newcanaanlibrary.org/winetasting. All proceeds from the evening benefit New Canaan Library. The Library invites all to a casual and fun evening, with tastings of excellent wines from…

Artist Liz Alpert Fay translates traditional hand crafts such as rug hooking into energetic, tactile contemporary works of art. New Canaan Library welcomes Fay's vibrant exhibition "Hand Work, but Not Home Work," which opens on Thursday, February 16 and runs through Sunday, March 26. An opening reception will be held on Sunday, February 26 from 3 - 5 p.m. in the Curtis Gallery; all are welcome to attend. On Saturday, March 11 join Liz Alpert Fay from 2 3 p.m.…

Artist Nina Buxenbaum's lush, beautifully rendered paintings exude echoes of Manet and Delacroix. Yet, they challenge viewers to question our desire for definition, particularly in connection to our society's depiction of women of color. "Topsy -Turvy" opens on Thursday, January 4 and runs through Sunday, February 18, 2018. The opening reception will be held on Thursday, January 4 from 6 - 8 p.m. and includes a Q & A with Ms. Buxenbaum beginning at 6:30 p.m.. All are welcome to…

- New Canaan Library and Staying Put in New Canaan present the last discussion in Necessary Conversations, a collaborative effort that addresses issues related to adult children and their aging parents. The talk Smart Move?: Considering the Pros and Cons of Parents Moving Closer will be presented on Wednesday, February 7 at 6:30 p.m. in the Library's Adrian Lamb Room. Please register online at newcanaanlibrary.org. When parents move closer to their adult children it can be a positive move –…

Connecticut has an abundance of trees of all species, but most of us are unaware of the names and classifications. Join naturalist Katherine Wagner-Reiss on Thursday, June 14 at 6:15 p.m. as she leads a group on an informative and fun tree identification walk. Due to the nature of the program, registration is limited to 25 individuals. The tour will require participants to be standing and walking for a full hour, and is recommended for those 12 years of age…

New Canaan Library welcomes back Summer Theater of New Canaan (STONC), performing a preview of Balloonacy, a funny and uplifting play for children that tells the story of a balloon that changes someone's life forever. A single mime tells this intriguing story that explores the power of friendship. Perfect for children age 3 and up with an adult. The performance takes place on Thursday, July 19 at 3 pm. This is a drop in event, no registration needed.

Pre-conceived notions about who Muslim women are and what their lives are like are but two of the many topics addressed in Daisy Khan's fascinating memoir, Born With Wings. Ms. Khan will speak about her book on Thursday, October 4 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. Once Daisy Khan set aside the thoughts of others as to who Muslim…

Straws explores how discarded straws and other types of single-use plastic are choking our waterways and oceans. This pollutes the water and kills wildlife as it transforms shoreline communities where people live and play into dangerous dumping grounds. Planet New Canaan will be screening the 33-minute documentary, which features animated segments and is narrated by Oscar winner Tim Robbins. Following the film, Dr. David Hudson, Research Scientist, and Bridget Cervero, Education Manager, both from the Norwalk Maritime Aquarium, will share…

Often blood donations fall off during the holiday season; to address that, the Red Cross returns to New Canaan Library for a blood drive on Wednesday, December 5 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. To support participation the Library will, on that day, waive any existing overdue fines for the presenting blood donor. There are many reasons to donate blood; from knowing that you might need blood one day to just believing it's the right thing to do. The need…

New Canaan Library welcomes Kathryn Sollmann, a leading speaker on the challenges women encounter when blending work and personal life. Ms. Sollmann will speak about her book, Ambition Redefined, on Thursday, January 10 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. The fact is that not all working women are interested in climbing the corporate ladder or securing the corner office.…