HTG Investment Advisors and Educational Futures will hold a panel discussion to address parents’ concerns about college admissions and funding. The talk is geared towards parents of middle and early high school students. The panel will include Alan Haas of Educational Futures, Jennifer Nicasio of HTG Investment Advisors and Jane Kurz Klemmer of Klemmer Educational Consulting. Valerie Connolly will serve as moderator. The discussion is open to the public at no charge. To register, please contact Susannah Hansley at Susannah@htgadvisors.com…

New Canaan Library's town wide read of Lily King's Euphoria opens the door to exploring related themes through presentations and interactive programs. The importance of music to all cultures figures heavily as a theme in this award winning book, and is explored by the musical group Atwater-Donnelly Duo on Thursday, March 9 with their talk and performance, The Anthropology of Folk Music. The event will take place in the Adrian Lamb Room at 6:30 p.m.; please register online at newcanaanlibary.org…

Please stop by to pick up information, talk with current Girl Scouts, ask questions and add your daughter to our list for the fall. We look forward to meeting you! Interested, but can't make the Open House? Email GirlScoutsNC@gmail.com

In honor of the 150th anniversary of Frank Lloyd Wright’s birth this June, New Canaan Library is pleased to present a lecture by Professor Joseph Siry of Wesleyan University. Professor Siry will speak about the sacred spaces designed by the renowned architect. The lecture takes place on Sunday, June 18 at 2 p.m. in the Adrian Lamb Room. Please register online at newcanaanlibrary.org. Though most famous for his residential architecture, Wright also designed religious spaces for Christian and Jewish congregations.…

Event (open to community) will feature Laurie Wolk, author of "Girls Just Want to Have Likes." The session will help you better understand the social media landscape and teach you practical tips (for your kids) to build confidence while navigating the digital age. Open a dialogue with your teen away from the focus of screens. Event co-hosted by the New Canaan Library and Elm Street Books. Event free-of-charge but registration required at www.golivegirl.com/parent-education/

New Canaan Library is pleased to welcome Wendy Walker, author of the international bestseller All is Not Forgotten (2016), and recently released thriller, Emma in the Night. Ms. Walker will discuss her new book at the Library on Tuesday, September 26 at 6:30 p.m. in the Adrian Lamb Room. Both books will be available for purchase courtesy of Elm Street Books. Please register online at NewCanaanLibrary.org. One night three years ago, the Tanner sisters disappeared: 15-year-old Cass and 17-year-old Emma.…

New Canaan Library is pleased to welcome Peter C. Sutton, Executive Director of the Bruce Museum of Arts and Science, Greenwich, Connecticut, as guest lecturer for the 7th Annual Stoddard Art Lecture. Mr. Sutton will speak about the recent renovation and the renewed vision for the museum with his lecture titled The Bruce: Present and Future. The lecture will be held on Thursday, October 5, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. in the Adrian Lamb Room, preceded by a light reception at…

New Canaan Library is pleased to welcome historian, librarian and author Joseph A. Williams, discussing his recently published narrative, The Sunken Gold. This compelling book, published 100 years after the event, tells the tale of the historic sinking of HMS Laurentic during WWI. Williams will speak at the Library on Thursday, October 26 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.…

New Canaan Library presents an opportunity to learn how to play the guitar from accomplished jazz guitarist Michael-Louis Smith. The workshop takes place on Saturday, December 16 at 3 p.m. in the Plaut Room. Due to the nature of the event, participation is limited. Please register online at newcanaanlibrary.org. The unique workshop will give the beginner the tools to start learning how to play the guitar, and the existing player a fresh approach. The workshop will begin with learning the…

In a collaborative effort, New Canaan Library and Staying Put in New Canaan present a three part series entitled Necessary Conversations, which will address issues related to adult children and their aging parents. The first discussion, Safety First: Keeping Mom or Dad Safe Behind the Wheel, takes place on Wednesday, January 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the Library's Adrian Lamb Room. Please register online at newcanaanlibrary.org. Subsequent discussions will be held on Wednesday, January 24 and Wednesday, February 7 at…

New Canaan Library is pleased to welcome former CIA covert fields operations officer Mike Baker, who, from his unique perspective, will discuss the concerns and fears that keep the intelligence community vigilant and hyper-focused in our fast-paced, information-heavy world. The event takes place on Thursday, May 3 at 6:30 p.m. in the Adrian Lamb Room. Please register online at newcanaanlibrary.org. Mike Baker, President/Americas of Diligence LLC, spent 15 years as a covert field operations officer for the CIA, where he…

The Red Cross returns to New Canaan Library for a fall Blood Drive on Tuesday, September 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 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 to maintain a reliable blood supply is constant and vital; by…

This workshop will help parents and caregivers navigate the challenges of scheduling, overscheduling and the search for balance. Learn how to establish reasonable and realistic routines and avoid common parenting traps. Children Welcome!

Speaker: Barbara McLaughlin This workshop will help you get through the holidays! Handling tantrums Prioritize activities during the holidays – what is important to you and your family? Re-focus on the giving aspect of the season Whittle down those lengthy gift lists and more

Speaker: Beth O’Brien, Head of Early Childhood, New Canaan Country School Play is a child’s works. Hear the latest research on how different kinds of play help build the specific skills that create the strongest foundation for future success.