January 2021
Library’s “Movements in Cinema” Series Explores Italian Cinema of the 1960s, Presented by Professor Michael Cramer
Although Italian cinema first gained international notoriety with neorealist films such as Open City and Bicycle Thieves released after WWII, it reached perhaps its greatest commercial and artistic heights in the early 1960s. Join New Canaan Library in welcoming Michael Cramer, Professor of Film History at Sarah Lawrence College, who will explore the various factors and influences that produced some of Italy’s most renowned and artistic films. Professor Cramer’s talk is the second in New Canaan Library’s new cultural series,…
Find out more »‘The Real Queen’s Gambit,’ True Stories of International Chess Master and Coach, is Presented by New Canaan Library via Live Webinar
“The Queen’s Gambit,” Netflix’s blockbuster series about a chess prodigy, has ignited sales of chess boards and a new national obsession with the game. But, before the glamorous world of Beth Harmon, international master Rusa Goletiani and expert coach, Mike Amori, were fully steeped in the world of chess competitions and coaching. This program will take you into the real world of competitive, high-stakes chess—drawing on parallels from The Queen’s Gambit to illuminate true tales of confronting gender inequities, competing…
Find out more »February 2021
New Business Series, ‘The Story of Startups,’ is Presented by New Canaan Library and New Canaan Chamber of Commerce
New Canaan Library and the New Canaan Chamber of Commerce are pleased to present a four-part business series aimed at those considering new business ventures and pivots. Led by professional business advisor Christine Sullivan, the series will each week address a specific topic related to startups, beginning on Tuesday, February 2 with “Starting a Business 101.” The talk will be presented at 7 PM EST via video conference; sign in information will be provided upon registration at newcanaanlibrary.org. For those…
Find out more »ArtScapades at New Canaan Library Presents ‘The Great Art Migration, From The South to Harlem’ via Webinar
ArtScapades at New Canaan Library presents February’s lecture, “The Great Art Migration, From the South to Harlem” on Monday, February 8, at 7 PM EST. The sixth lecture is as part of its 2020-2021 series, “A New Look at Modern Art.” “The Great Migration” will examine the defining geographical shift of African American art within the United States via live webinar. Please register at newcanaanlibrary.org; Zoom sign in information will be provided upon registration. Robin Hoffman and Jodi Stiffelman will…
Find out more »March 2021
New Canaan Library’s William Attwood Memorial Lecture Presents Cynthia Miller-Idriss, PhD, Author of Hate in the Homeland
New Canaan Library is pleased to announce this year’s guest lecturer for the William Attwood Memorial Lecture series is Cynthia Miller -Idriss, Professor, School of Public Affairs and School of Education, Director of Research, Center for University Excellence (CUE), Director, Polarization & Extremism Research & Innovation Lab (PERIL), American University. The Attwood Lecture will be held via virtual video conference on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 7 PM EST. Zoom sign in information will be provided upon registration at newcanaanlibrary.org.…
Find out more »June 2021
Yale Science Communication Presents “Modern Problems, Modern Solutions” via Webinar from New Canaan Library
New Canaan Library once again welcomes Yale Science Communication, presenting a discussion via live webinar that explores the modern and innovative solutions to today’s uniquely modern problems. The lecture by Yale graduates and post-doctoral individuals will be presented on Thursday, June 17 at 7:00 PM EST. Zoom sign in information will be provided upon registration at newcanaanlibrary.org. The beauty and complexity of the natural world inspires artistic expression of all kinds: art, poetry, music, writing and more. Natural environments can…
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