In a joint collaboration, New Canaan Library and Interfaith Council of New Canaan are pleased to present a timely discussion entitled "Looking at Privilege," led by Debby Irving, author of "Waking up White." Ms. Irving will discuss her personal journey confronting the issue of white privilege in this illuminating talk about one individual’s experience coming to terms with the topic of race. Attendees will be encouraged to share their own experiences with bias, stereotypes, and tolerance in a guided interactive…

When Typhoon Haiyan made landfall in the Philippines in 2013, it was the strongest storm ever recorded. Join New Canaan Library in welcoming Marshall Meyer, one of the founders of Young Pioneer Disaster Response (YPDR), a group of individuals who had a major impact of the recovery of this region. The event takes place on Sunday, April 9 at 2 p.m. in the Adrian Lamb Room. Please register online at newcanaanlibrary.org. Typhoon Haiyan and its aftermath exacted a horrific death…

Find your next family pet at the Library! New Canaan Library is pleased to host a special pet adoption day by PAWS, our local animal welfare association. The event will take place on Saturday, September 16 from 2 - 4 p.m. in the Curtis Gallery. PAWS will bring a variety of their adoptable pets for visitors to meet. Adoption counselors from PAWS will also be available to help visitors search online for all the pets PAWS cares for, and to…

New Canaan Library welcomes bestselling author and wine journalist Peter Hellman on Friday, October 20 at 6:30 p.m. in the Adrian Lamb Room. Hellman will discuss his latest non-fiction book, In Vino Duplicitas, in which true crime pairs well with fine wine. Copies of the book will be available for purchase, courtesy of Elm Street Books. Please register online at newcanaanlibrary.org. The world of fine wines is a rarified one and few gain entrance to it, except billionaires who flock…

India, one of the most exotic and visually beautiful places in the world has many sides to it. New Canaan Library invites all to take a visual journey and get to see all aspects of India with local photographers Mike and Sally Harris. The event takes place on Thursday, March 29 at 6:30 p.m. in the Adrian Lamb Room. Please register online at newcanaanlibrary.org. Mike and Sally Harris have developed a passion for cultural photography. Over the past several years,…

Fresh, sweet honey is definitely a desired result of beekeeping, but by far not the only reason this hobby is seeing a resurgence lately. Join New Canaan Library on Thursday, July 26 at 6:30 pm for a fascinating and informative talk by Howland Blackiston on the ecological value of beekeeping. The event takes place in the Adrian Lamb Room; please register online at newcanaanlibrary.org. For a long time, the agricultural community has recognized the value of pollination by bees, and…

New Canaan Library welcomes bestselling author James Frey, speaking about his latest novel, Katerina, on Wednesday, September 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. From the New York Times bestselling author of A Million Little Pieces and Bright Shiny Morning comes Katerina, James Frey’s highly anticipated new novel. Set in 1992 in Paris and also in contemporary Los Angeles,…

New Canaan Library welcomes author Wendy Scharer, speaking about her debut novel The Age of Light on Wednesday, February 6 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. A captivating novel based on the true life story of photographer Lee Miller, The Age of Light tells the story of Vogue model turned renowned photographer Miller, and her search to forge a…

Author and journalist Kumiko Makihara will discuss the competitive Japanese school system, as well as the questions all parents face regarding education, when she introduces her memoir, Dear Diary Boy. Join New Canaan Library in welcoming Ms. Makihara on Tuesday, September 17 at 10:30 a.m. in the Curtis Gallery. This program is presented in partnership with Elm Street Books; copies of the book will be available for purchase. Please register online at newcanaanlibrary.org. When Makihara’s five-year-old son passed the rigorous…