New Canaan Library introduces Global Perspectives: a series of lectures, discussions and programs presented with the goal of opening a dialogue on current global and national topics, from politics and economics to culture and the arts. Funded by a grant from a private foundation, the series aims to broaden perspectives and create greater understanding. The first lecture, Skateboarding in Palestine, will be presented on Wednesday, February 28 at 6:30 p.m. in the Adrian Lamb Room. Please register online at newcanaanlibrary.org.…

Former New Canaan High School Principal Tony Pavia and his son, Matt Pavia, American Studies and English teacher at Darien High School, will be at the New Canaan Library on January 7th, 2019, to talk about their new book, "An American Town and the Vietnam War." "An American Town and the Vietnam War" tells the story of the Vietnam War as it was experienced by the young men and women from one “all-American” town, Stamford, Connecticut, who left home to…

A panel discussion sponsored by Staying Put in New Canaan and New Canaan Library providing information on services and costs related to meeting health and personal needs as we age. Panelists include Kathy Collins, LMSW, Director Member Resources, Staying Put in New Canaan, Sharon Gesek, Director of Programs, Southwestern CT Agency on Aging, and Russ Barksdale, Chief Executive Officer, Waveny LifeCare Network. Free and open to the public.

A panel discussion sponsored by Staying Put in New Canaan and New Canaan Library providing information on co-op, condo and independent senior housing options in New Canaan. Panelists include Kevin Moynihan, First Selectman of New Canaan, John Engel, Chairman, New Canaan Town Council and Russ Barksdale, Chief Executive Office, Waveny LifeCare Network.

A panel discussion sponsored by Staying Put in New Canaan and New Canaan Library on senior lifestyle options. The panelists will provide information on options that balance the needs for independence and safety as we age. Panelists include Barb Achenbaum, Executive Director, Staying Put in New Canaan, Russ Barksdale, Chief Executive Office, Waveny LifeCare Network, Ellen Colby, Community Sales Director, Brightview Assisted Living and Christy Perone, Director of Community Relations, Bridges by EPOCH, Memory Care.

A busy month of programs and events celebrating and supporting New Canaan Library's town wide read of Joshua Davis’s Spare Parts wraps up with a festive evening of traditional Mexican dance and music. Join the fun on Thursday, March 28 at 6:30 p.m. in the Adrian Lamb Room. Please register online at newcanaanlibrary.org. Experience the rich music and dance traditions of Mexico’s diverse cultural history, interpreted through the artistic vision of Calpulli Mexican Dance Company. The company will present performances…

What’s the deal with recycling? Confusion about what’s acceptable, doubts about where it all goes and whether costs outweigh benefits are questions we literally can’t afford to leave unanswered. With our municipal budgets stretched to the max and the effects of climate change looming large, it’s critical for us to understand the proper way to recycle in New Canaan--and the cost to each of us when we get it wrong. Join our team of local recycling and waste management professionals…

New Canaan Library is pleased to welcome Paula Hornbostel, Director and a Trustee of the Lachaise Foundation, as guest lecturer for this year’s annual Stoddard Art Lecture. Ms. Hornbostel will speak about Gaston Lachaise, one of the 20th Century’s most daring and celebrated sculptors. The Stoddard Lecture will be held on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. in the Adrian Lamb Room, preceded by a light reception at 6 p.m. Please register to attend, online at newcanaanlibrary.org. ‘The man…

New Canaan Library and the UN Committee of New Canaan are pleased to present a unique and compelling look at the topic of climate change, with a dual presentation by Abel Gustafson, PhD, from the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication and Melissa Fleming, MFA, and member of International Environmental Communication Association. The lecture will be held on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. in the Library's Adrian Lamb Room. Please register for this program online at newcanaanlibrary.org. Scientists…

New Canaan Library welcomes author Robert Mc Williams on Thursday, June 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the Adrian Lamb Room. Mc Williams will speak about his recently published book, The Kiss of Sweet Scottish Rain, which extols the beauty, culture and history of Scotland, as discovered by him on a cross-country journey. Please register to attend, online at newcanaanlibrary.org. From Cape Wrath in the lonely northwest to a muddy estuary overlooking England, The Kiss of Sweet Scottish Rain takes the…

New Canaan Library’s annual Conversations with Business Leaders lecture hosts some of the business world's most successful, knowledgeable and dynamic individuals. The tradition continues with this year’s guest speaker, Marysue Rucci, Vice President and Editor-in-Chief at Simon & Schuster. The lecture will be held on Sunday, June 9 at 4 p.m. in the Adrian Lamb Room. Please register online at newcanaanlibrary.org. Join Ms. Rucci as she discusses her career trajectory, from discovering and cultivating new writers to the business of…

In the final year of a life cut tragically short, Anthony Bourdain—celebrity chef, journalist, and globe-trotting host of CNN’s “Parts Unknown”—tackled one of the most shocking and significant problems of our time: food waste. Planet New Canaan will be screening his award-winning and powerful documentary, Wasted! The Story of Food Waste, at New Canaan Library on Monday, June 10 at 6:00 pm. Fully one-third of all food grown in the world is wasted before it reaches our plates. That’s a…

Of all the ways to protect ourselves against Lyme disease, planting “this” instead of “that” isn’t usually part of the conversation. And yet, knowing which plants attract disease-carrying ticks can make a difference. Japanese barberry, a non-native ornamental shrub that’s popular for its deer resistance, became established on New England’s post-agricultural lands in the early 1900s. It has invaded our forests, stifling native tree and wildflower regeneration and altering soil chemistry. Extensive research has revealed there is a link between…

The dark side of two young women’s friendship against the backdrop of Hollywood glitz frames The Paper Wasp, the debut novel from Lauren Acampora, author of an acclaimed short story collection, The Wonder Garden. Join New Canaan Library in welcoming Ms. Acampora on Thursday, July 18 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 Paper Wasp, Acampora’s electrifying debut novel,…

The Red Cross will be holding a Blood Drive at New Canaan Library on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Adrian Lamb Room. To support participation the Library will, on that day, waive any existing overdue fines for the presenting blood donor. The need to maintain a reliable blood supply is constant and vital; by donating you are helping to change, and perhaps save, a life. To participate in this blood drive please register…

The collaborative series “Glass House Presents at New Canaan Library” is pleased to present a discussion on the niche magazine a+u – Architecture & Urbanism – a magazine in Japanese and English that provides information on architecture around the globe to a global readership. A panel of three industry professionals will participate in and moderate the discussion. The event will be held in the Library's Adrian Lamb Room on Thursday, October 22 at 6:30 p.m., preceded by a light reception…

Please join Dana Goin, Wildlife Outreach Specialist of the Wolf Conservation Center, for a talk covering the history and ecology of eastern coyotes, and how we can best coexist with these clever canids. Dana Goin is focused on educating the public on the local wildlife with whom we share the landscape, and how to best foster peaceful coexistence with them. Dana got her start at the Wolf Conservation Center in 2013 as a summer intern. One of her first positions…

The collaborative series “Glass House Presents at New Canaan Library” is pleased to offer the talk “Furniture and the Bauhaus,” presented by Hilary Lewis, co-author of Philip Johnson: The Architect in His Own Words and The Architecture of Philip Johnson. The event will be held in the Library's Adrian Lamb Room on Tuesday, November 5 at 6:30 p.m., preceded by a light reception at 6 p.m. Please register online at newcanaanlibrary.org. Hilary Lewis will speak about the Glass House's extraordinary…

Though global conflict has always existed, the nature of conflict today is changing. What does that mean for global stability? Join Shamil Idriss, CEO of the peace-building organization Search for Common Ground and a nominee for the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize, for an in-depth discussion on the shifting nature of war and peace in the 21st century. Mr. Idriss will speak at the Library on Tuesday, December 17 at 6:30 p.m. in the Adrian Lamb Room. Please register online at…

More than a century has passed since the beginning of World War I. Often overshadowed by World War II, America’s role in the first World War nonetheless had a great impact on this colossal struggle. Join New Canaan Library in welcoming historian and author Mark D. Van Ells on Monday, January 13, 2020, when he will speak about his book America and World War I, A Traveler’s Guide. The event will take place at 7 p.m. in the Adrian Lamb…

The New Canaan Museum & Historical Society and the New Canaan Library present “An Evening with Michael Waldman – The Bill of Rights: A History of the Second Amendment.” This lecture, the second in a six-part series on the Constitution, explores the history of the right to keep and bear arms and what that Amendment means in the 21st Century. Michael Waldman is president of the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law. A nonpartisan law and policy…

New Canaan Library’s inaugural Trustees Lecture is honored to present guest lecturer Dr. Azra Raza, a world-class oncologist, professor and author who, in her book The First Cell, examines the current state of cancer and its devastating impact on the individuals it affects — including herself. The event will take place on Sunday, January 26 from 4-5 p.m. in the Adrian Lamb Room. Please register to reserve a seat, online at newcanaanlibrary.org. The war on cancer wages on. At least…

New Canaan Library is pleased to present a special author event on Thursday, February 6th featuring The New York Times best-selling author, Chris Pavone. Join the conversation when Pavone speaks at 6:30 pm in the Library’s Adrian Lamb Room. Pavone will introduce his new page-turner, the riveting thriller, The Paris Diversion. He will also discuss his previously published, award winning books, including The Expats, The Accident and The Travelers. Please register to attend, online a newcanaanlibrary.org. This program is presented…

On February 20, 2020 at 6 pm, the New Canaan Museum & Historical Society and the New Canaan Library will host the third in their series on constitutional rights with a screening of 13th, the Emmy award winning and Oscar nominated documentary. Bishop John Selders will introduce the film and answer questions upon its completion. The event will take place in the Library’s Lamb Room and is free. The 13th Amendment, adopted in 1865, abolished slavery in the United States…