Friends Book Sale

Friends of New Canaan Library
BOOK SALE begins
Friday, November 30

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Art Exhibit Opening

Sunday, December 2: Opening reception for the art exhibit, The Ocean is Black and Blue, works on paper by Michael Torlen, 3-5 p.m. in the Gallery. Everyone welcome.

Programs for Children

Wednesday, November 28: Young Critics book discussion of “The Castle in the Attic,” for children in grades 5 – 7 from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the Children’s Program Room. Pizza will be served. Call 594-5002 to register.
Friday, November 30: “1, 2, Buckle My Shoe” for babies and toddlers up to the age of 2, at 10 a.m. in the Children’s Program Room.

Sunday: December 2: Children’s author, Randall De Sève, reads her new picture book, “Toy Boat” at 2 p.m. in the Children’s program Room. Co-sponsored by Elm Street Books. Call 594-5002 to register.

Literature for a Lifetime

Wednesday, November 28: A discussion of Philip Roth’s “The Plot Against America,” part of the “Terrorism and Takeovers” book discussion series sponsored by the Connecticut Humanities Council. 7:30 p.m. in the Plaut Room.

Great Decisions

Monday, November 26: Great Decisions discussion of Mexico, led by Eileen Heaphy, Former Executive Director of the World Affairs Forum at 7 p.m. in the Plaut Room.

Tom Brokaw

Sunday, November 4: Tom Brokaw will deliver the 2007 Richard Salant Memorial Lecture this Sunday at 5 p.m. at the New Canaan High School. Doors open at 4 p.m. Registration for this event is closed, as it is full to capacity. Elm Street Books will be present to take orders for Mr. Brokaw's new book, Boom: Voices of the Sixties, which will be released on Tuesday, November 6. Mr. Brokaw has signed bookplates in advance for books ordered at this event. Call 594-5003 for information.

Plan for Retirement - DATE CHANGE

Thursday, November 1: Financial planner, Evan Levine, presents the program, “Nine Steps to a Financially Healthy Retirement,” at 7:30 p.m. in the Gallery. Mr. Levine is a Financial Advisor with 19 years experience who helps pre-retirees and retirees to achieve their financial life goals. He has lectured extensively on investment strategies and retirement planning and his articles have appeared in numerous industry magazines. Call 594-5003 to register. Mr. Levine had to reschedule his appearance for Thursday, March 27.

Great Decisions Program

Monday, October 29: Carolyn Kissane, Clinical Professor of Global Affairs, NYU, leads a Great Decisions discussion on "Central Asia: Three Power Resource Rivalry" at 7 p.m. in the Gallery.

Artist's Reception for Torrance York

Sunday, October 28: Join us for the opening reception for the exhibit Point of Place, which features the photographs of Torrance York. 3 - 5 p.m. in the Gallery.

Susan McDaniel Garden Lecture

Sunday, October 28: The Susan McDaniel Garden Design Lecture presents Viki Ferreniea speaking on “Perennial Gardens in All Their Shades,” at 4 p.m. in the Children’s Program Room.

Author Michael Gates Gill

Thursday, October 25: Author Michael Gates Gill discusses his new book, “How Starbucks Saved My Life,” at 7:30 p.m. in the Gallery. Co-sponsored by Elm Street Books. Call 594-5003 to register.

Bobby Flay comes to New Canaan

Tuesday, October 16: Author and Food Network chef, Bobby Flay, will speak at 7:30 p.m. in the Lamb Room. Library staff will prepare the chef's recipes to serve as refreshments. Call 594-5003 to register.

October Computer Classes

Wednesday, October 10: Excel I (sorry, class if full.)
Thursday, October 11: Word II computer class.
Tuesday, October 16: Search Engines computer class.
Wednesday October 17: Excel II (sorry, class if full.)
Thursday October 25: Genealogy I - Research your family history using Ancestry, an online database with census information, and birth, death, marriage, and military records. HeritageQuest includes books.
Saturday October 27: Morningstar Stocks and Mutual Funds. Everything you need to know about a particular stock or fund. Create your own portfolio, choose investments.
Tuesday October 30: Beyond Search Engines Search deep into the web using subject guides, research search engines and virtual libraries.

All classes run from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Call 594-5003 to register.

Book Talks for Children

Wednesday, September 26: Young Critics Discussion of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,” for grades 5 – 7 from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the Children’s Program Room. Pizza will be served. Call 594-5002 to register.
Saturday, September 29: Book Voyager discussion of Avi’s “Ragweed,” the prequel title in the Dimwood Forest series. For grades 3 – 5 and their parents from 1 – 2 p.m. in the Children’s Program Room.

Great Decisions Program

Monday, September 24: Dr. Hania Zlotnik, Director of the Population Division of the UN, will lead a World Affairs Forum's Great Decisions discussion on International Migration at 7 p.m. in the Lamb Room.

Musical Programs for Children

Friday, September 21: “1, 2 Buckle My Shoe” for babies, toddlers and their moms from 10 – 10:30 a.m. in the Children’s Program Room.
Sunday, September 23: “Flute Sweets & Tickletoons” music program for ages children ages 2 – 6 and their parents from 1:30 – 2:15 in the gallery.
Norwalk Symphony Orchestra presents “It’s (Not) Just For Kids” featuring the woodwind instruments at 4 p.m. in the Lamb Room.
Friday, September 28: Preschool sing-along with Diane Wells at 10 a.m. in the Children’s Program Room.

More September Authors

Monday, September 17: Author Katha Pollitt discusses her new book, “Learning to Drive,” at 7:30 p.m. in the Lamb Room.

Wednesday, September 19: Author Pam Proctor discusses her book, “The College Hook, at 7:30 p.m. in the Lamb Room.

Wednesday, September 26: Author Melissa Fay Greene will discuss her new book “There is No Me Without You” at noon in the Lamb Room. A complimentary lunch will be served to kick off our series of noontime Brown Bag Book Talks. Call 594-5003 to register.

Author Ann Packer discusses her new novel, “Songs Without Words” at 7:30 p.m. in the Lamb Room.

Sunday, September 30: Author Fred Shapiro discusses his book, “The Yale Book of Quotations” at 3 p.m. in the Lamb Room.

Film Discussion

Saturday, September 15: Showing of the Kurosawa's film, DERSU UZALA, at 2 p.m. in the Lamb Room.
Thursday, September 20: A discussion of the film, DERSU UZALA, at 7:30 p.m. in the Plaut Room. Multiple copies of the DVD are available for loan. Call 594-5003 to register.

Myron Polenberg - Art Exhibit Opening

Sunday, September 9: The abstract paintings of Myron Polenberg will be on view in New Canaan Library’s H. Pelham Curtis Gallery from September 9 through October 15. The exhibit will open with a reception for the artist on Sunday, September 9 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the gallery. Everyone is welcome. Exhibit information.

In the Children's Room

Thursday, September 6: Robert the Guitar Guy performs for preschoolers from 10:30 – 11 a.m. in the Lamb Room. Call 594-5002 to register.
Tuesday, September 11: Fall storytime registration for children age 2 begins at 9:30 a.m. in the Children’s Room.
Wednesday, September 12: Fall storytime registration for children ages 3-8 begins at 9:30 a.m. in the Children’s Room.
Saturday, September 15: Drop-in storytime for children ages 3-8 and their parents from 1:30 – 2:15 p.m. in the Children’s Program Room.

Authors on Stage

Thursday, September 6: Author Michael White discusses his new book “Soul Catcher” at 7:30 p.m. in the Lamb Room.
Tuesday, September 11: Author Gene Krackehl discusses his new book, “You are the Healer” at 7:30 p.m. in the Lamb Room.

The Comedy of Errors

Thursday, August 23: Shakespeare on the Sound’s Daniel John Kelly presents The Comedy of Errors for children ages six and up and their parents from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. in the Children’s Program Room.

End-of-the-Summer Programs for Children

Wednesday, August 15: Movies & Popcorn for children ages 3 – 7 and their parents at 10:30 a.m. in the Children’s Program Room.
Thursday, August 16: Drop-in PJ Storytime for ages 3 to 8, 6:30-7:15 p.m. in the Children’s Program Room.
Tuesday, August 21: Drop-in PJ Storytime for ages 3 to 8, 6:30-7:15 p.m. in the Children’s Program Room.
Wednesday, August 22: Movies & Popcorn for children ages 3 – 7 and their parents at 10:30 a.m. in the Children’s Program Room.

Children's Author Lauren Tarshis

Tuesday, August 14: Children's author, Lauren Tarshis, discusses her book, Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell Out of a Tree , and the craft of writing at 6:30 p.m. in the Children's Room.

Art Exhibit Reception

Thursday, August 9: An evening reception for the art exhibit, Dreams & Reality, featuring the paintings and prints of Hanneke Goedkoop and Kees De Waal, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the gallery. Everyone is welcome
Kees De Waal, born in Bussum, Netherlands in 1922, has been making art since he first won a drawing contest at the age of 14. He attended the Higher School for Textiles in Enschede and the Arnheim Art Academy. After a long career as a fashion retailer he rededicated himself to drawing and the graphic arts and started the De Waal Foundation to help needy children in Latin America. Still a very active printmaker, he divides his time between the Netherlands, France, and Greenwich, Connecticut.
Also an award winner at a young age, Hanneke Goedkoop considers her painting “a consequence of some kind of need. It is a need to fill some void in one’s self, which I do through painting both the chaos and harmony of nature.” Her work is a blend of old and new techniques that draws on natural elements and personal experience. As a conceptional artist, Hanneke leaves the objective behind in her creative process. A native of the Netherlands, as well, Hanneke now resides in Rowayton after a long stay in Darien. Hanneke attended the Academie of Beaux Arts in Belgium and has studied at The Rowayton Arts Center, the Silvermine Arts Center, and The Center for Contemporary Printmaking, all in Connecticut.

Fun Friday Programs for Kids

Friday, July 6: Finger Printing Fun for ages 3 to 5 from 9:30-10 a.m. or 11-11:30 a.m. in the Children’s Program Room.
Police Detective Work for ages 7 to 12 from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Children’s Program Room. Presented by NCPD Sgt. Carol Ogrinc.

Friday, July 13: Making Spyglasses Craft Class for ages 5 to 8 from 9:30-10 a.m. or 11-11:30 a.m. in the Children’s Program Room.
Get a Clue @ Your Library, a Web Trivia Class, 2:30-3:30 p.m. or 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the Library Tech Center. To sign up for these programs call 594-5002.

Friends of the Library Summer Concert

Thursday, June 28: Outdoor Summer Concert featuring the Hot Cat Jazz Band playing Dixieland, swing and jazz favorites at 8 p.m. on the Library’s west plaza, in the Lamb Room in the event of rain.

Wednesday, June 27: Reader's Choice Book Discussion
Join Librarian Cynde Lahey for a discussion of White Teeth by Zadie Smith at 7:30 p.m. in the Plaut Room.

Summer Reading Program Kicks Off

Thursday, June 21: Summer Reading Program kicks off with “The Book Detective,” performed by Sparky’s Puppets. 3:30 – 4:15 p.m. in the Lamb Room. Following the program children may sign up for the Summer Reading Club, “Get A Clue @ YOUR LIBRARY.” Play our bingo as you read books over the summer and win fantastic prizes!

June Authors on Stage

Saturday, June 16: Author Margaret Silf discusses her new book, “Wise choices : a spiritual guide to making life's decisions,” at 3 p.m.

Tuesday, June 19: Author Katherine Weber discusses her novel, “Triangle,” about the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire of 1911, at 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, June 21: Author Matthew Sharpe discusses his novel, “Jamestown,” at 7:30 p.m.

Monday, June 25: Author Heather Ewing discusses her book, “The Lost World of James Smithson: Science, Revolution, and the Birth of the Smithsonian,” at 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, June 26: Author Cameron Stracher discusses his new book, “Dinner with Dad: How I Found My Way Back to the Family Table,” at 7:30 p.m.

All programs are co-sponsored by Elm Street Books and take place in the Lamb Room on the Library's lower level. Admission is free, but seating is limited. Call 594-5003 to register. Click here to view the complete schedule, or for more information about the books.

Late Night Study Hours

Wednesday, June 13, Thursday, June 14, Monday, June 18 & Tuesday, June 19. The Library is open late from 8 - 10 p.m. for high school students to study for their exams.

Register Your Children for Summer Activities

Thursday, June 14: Registration begins for summer storytimes and Fun Friday programs at 9:30 a.m. in the Children’s Room. Call 594-5002 for information.

The Comedy of Errors

Tuesday, June 12: Shakespeare on the Sound’s Tom Lee presents The Comedy of Errors for children ages six and up and their parents at 6:30 p.m. in the Children’s Program Room.

Friends of the Library Book Sale

LIBRARY BOOK SALE: Great prices on thousands of books!

Friday, June 8
Silent Auction of Premium Books, 10 a.m.—7:30 pm
“Early Entry” Book Sale (prices doubled), 3—5 pm
Regular Priced Book Sale, 5:30—8 pm
Saturday, June 9: 9 am—5 pm
Sunday, June 10: 12 - 5 pm (25% off prices)
Monday, June 11: 9 am - 5 pm (50% off prices)
Tuesday, June 12: 9 am—noon, $3/bag
Noon—3 pm, Free books!

Artist Leslie Giuliani's Demo and Workshop

Artist Leslie Giuliani, whose work in on exhibit at the New Canaan Library through June 25, will give a demonstration of the encaustic technique of painting and collage in the gallery on Friday, June 1 at 11 a.m. This traditional method of painting, carving and incising hot, pigmented wax lends itself to her colorful, sculptural pieces that have their roots in folk art. Everyone is welcome; refreshments will be served.

On Sunday, June 10 from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Leslie will lead an art workshop for children in grades 1 – 4 in the Children’s Program Room. Children will participate in a variety of activities that include illustrating books, creating colorful animals from basic paper shapes, and then placing these animals in settings the children embellish with drawings and designs. Class size is limited to 20 participants. Call 594-5002 to register your child. Both the demonstration and workshop are sponsored by the Friends of New Canaan Library. For more information about the Friends, visit the Library’s website at newcanaanlibrary.org.

Teddy Bear Picnic

Monday, June 4: Rain or shine: Teddy Bear Picnic on the Library’s front lawn at noon; in the Lamb Room in the event of rain. Bring your favorite bear or other stuffed animal to enjoy the fun. The movie, “Corduroy” will be shown in the Lamb Room following the picnic.

William and Sue Wills perform as James and Dolley Madison

Wednesday, May 30: William and Sue Wills perform as James and Dolley Madison in “Presidents and Their First Ladies” at 7:30 p.m. in the Lamb Room.

Tom Oliphant Delivers the 2007 Attwood Lecture

Sunday, May 20: Tom Oliphant, NewsHour political analyst and award-winning journalist, delivers the Attwood Lecture at 5 p.m. in the Lamb Room. Now What? A Peek at Post-Bush America will be both enlightening and entertaining. Call 594-5003 to register.

Mid-May Programs

Saturday, May 19: Drop-in Storytime for children ages 3 to 8 & their parents, 1:30-2:15 p.m. in the Children’s Program Room. Stories, songs, a film & lots of fun! No registration necessary.

Thursday, May 17: The Art of the Personal Essay writing workshop. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. with lunch. Call 594-5003 to register.

Tuesday, May 15: Blogs computer class, 9:30 – 11 a.m. Call 594-5003 to register.

Friday, May 11: Volunteer orientation session. Everyone welcome. Meet at the Information Desk at 10 a.m.

Thursday, May 10: Author Nancy Goldstones discusses her new book, “Four Queens: The Provençal Sisters Who Ruled Europe,” at 7:30 p.m. in the Lamb Room. Co-sponsored by Elm Street Books. Call 594-5003 to register.

Tuesday, May 8: Librarian Cynde Lahey leads a discussion of “Burning Bright” by Tracy Chevalier at 2 p.m. at the Lapham Center. Call 594-3620 to register.

Monday, May 7: “1, 2, Buckle My Shoe” for babies and toddlers up to age 2 and their moms at 10 a.m. in the Children’s Program Room.

Authors Diana and Michael Preston discuss their new historical work, “Taj Mahal: A Love Affair at the Heart of the Moghul Empire” at 7:30 p.m. in the Lamb Room. Co-sponsored by Elm Street Books. Call 594-5003 to register.

Saturday, May 5: Congressman Chris Shays will hold a Community Meeting in the Lamb Room at 10:30 a.m.

Thursday, May 3: Author Dani Shapiro discusses her new book, “Black & White,” at 7:30 p.m. in the Lamb Room. Co-sponsored by Elm Street Books. Call 594-5003 to register.

Early May Programs

Tuesday, May 1: Genealogy Online computer class, 9:30 – 11 a.m. Call 594-5003 to register.

Wednesday, May 2: Brown Bag Book Talk. Librarian Indu Arya leads a discussion of “Frangipani” at noon in the Plaut Room. Everyone welcome. Bring your lunch. Drinks and cookies provided by the Friends of New Canaan Library.

Patricia Wells, master of French cuisine, former New York Times food editor and author of many bestselling books, including “The Provence Cookbook,” discusses her latest book, “Vegetable Harvest,” at 7:30 p.m. in the Lamb Room. Co-sponsored by Elm Street Books. Call 594-5003 to register.

Thursday, May 3: Author Dani Shapiro discusses her new book, “Black & White,” at 7:30 p.m. in the Lamb Room. Co-sponsored by Elm Street Books. Call 594-5003 to register.

Susan Williams, author of "Wind Rider" at the Library

Sunday, April 28: Children’s book author, Susan Williams, talks about her new book for the young adult reader, “Wind Rider,” at 2 p.m. in the Curtis art gallery. Co-sponsored by Elm Street Books. Call 594-5003 to register.

New Canaan Inn Residents and the Library Celebrate National Poetry Month

The New Canaan Inn and the Library are celebrating April as National Poetry Month by highlighting and honoring a Poem of the Day. Pictured (l-r) are Marilyn Shanahan, Assistant Director of Resident Services at the Inn, Barbara Jeffries, Shirley Brault, Library Assistant Director Cynde Bloom Lahey, and Louise Besson. Poetry books are on display in the Library. Click here for a list of poetry books.

Two Great Events this Sunday: Children's Author Nancy Wallace and A Conversation with Artist Peri Schwartz

Sunday, April 22: Book discussion and signing with children’s author, Nancy Wallace for ages 5 – 8 from 1:30 – 3 p.m. in the Curtis art gallery. Co-sponsored by Elm Street Books. Call 594-5003 to register.

Artist Peri Schwartz discusses and answers questions about her work with exhibit curator, Laura Einstein, at 3:30 p.m. in the Curtis art gallery.

Library Friends Launch Film Discussion Series

Saturday, April 21: The Friends of New Canaan Library are pleased to offer our patrons a film viewing and discussion series, which kicks off today. “The Horse’s Mouth,” starring Alec Guiness, begins at 2:00 p.m. in the Lamb Room. Refreshments will be served. Copies of the DVD are also available for loan prior to a discussion of the film on Thursday, April 26 at 7:30 p.m. in the Plaut Room. To register for either these events call 594-5003.

Drop-in storytime for children ages 3 – 8 and their parents. 1:30 – 2:15 p.m.
In the Children’s Program Room.

Monday, April 16: Author Santa Montefiore discusses her new book, “The Gypsy Madonna,” at 7:30 p.m. in the Lamb Room. Co-sponsored by Elm Street Books. Call 594-5003 to register.

Exhibit Opening for Artist Peri Schwartz

Sunday, April 15: Meet artist Peri Schwartz at the opening reception for her exhibit of paintings, prints and drawings, "Interior Perspectives" from 3 - 5 p.m. in the gallery. Peri is a New York artist, whose work is in American and European Museum Collections, including the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, DC; Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; Museum of the City of New York; the Bibliotheque Nationale de France and the British Museum .

Calvin Trillin talks "About Alice"

Sunday, April 15: American journalist, humorist and novelist, Calvin Trillin, visits the New Canaan Library to discuss his latest book, "About Alice" and other topics of interest at 3 p.m. in the Lamb Room. Well known as a writer for the magazines, "The New Yorker" and "The Nation," he is also the author of more than 20 books, most of them non-fiction. A graduate of Yale University, Mr. Trillin now lives in Greenwich Village.

Early Spring Programs

Friday, April 13: Volunteer orientation. 10 – 11 a.m. Everyone welcome. Meet at the Information Desk.

Thursday, April 12: Excel II computer class. 9:30 – 11 a.m. Call 594-5003 to register.

Tuesday, April 10: Search Engines computer class. 9:30 – 11 a.m. Call 594-5003 to register.

Librarian Cynde Lahey leads a discussion of the book, “Mockingbird: A Portrait of Harper Lee,” at the Lapham Center at 2 p.m. Call 594-3620 to register.

Sunday, April 8: Easter Sunday. The Library is closed.

Saturday, April 7: “(Not) Just for Kids.” A family program presented by members of the Norwalk Symphony. Children will be introduced to the brass section of the orchestra, 4 p.m. in the Lamb Room.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance in Lamb Room. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Please call 594-5003 for an appointment.

Friday, April 6: Good Friday. The Library is open.

Wednesday, April 4: Reader’s Choice Book Group, 7:30 p.m. in the Plaut Room. Librarian Cynde Lahey leads a discussion of “Triangle” by Katharine Weber. Everyone welcome. (Rescheduled from March 28.)

Tuesday, April 3: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance in Lamb Room 1 - 4 p.m. Please call 594-5003 for an appointment.

Saturday, March 31: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance in Lamb Room 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Please call 594-5003 for an appointment.

Thursday, March 29: Writing Workshop on Children’s Books. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. with lunch in the Lamb Room. Call 594-5003 to register.

Young Critics Book Discussion of “The 7 Professors of the Far North” by John Fardell. For children in grades 5-8 from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the Children’s Program Room. Pizza will be served. Call 594-5002 to register. Wednesday, March 28at 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 28: Author, Sara Davidson discusses her book “Leap!” at 7:30 p.m. in the Lamb Room.

Tuesday, March 27: More Basics computer class, 9:30 – 11 a.m. Call 594-5003 to register. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance in Lamb Room 1 - 4 pm. Please call 594-5003 for an appointment.

Monday, March 26: "1, 2, Buckle My Shoe" for babies & their parents, 10-10:30 a.m. in the Children’s Program Room.

Sunday, March 25: Violin & Guitar performance for children ages 3-10 from1:30-2:15 p.m. in the Lamb Room. Presented by Talent Education Suzuki School.

Saturday, March 24: Drop-in storytime for children ages 3 – 8 and their parents, 1:30 – 2:15 in the Children’s Program Room. Computer class on Downloadable Audiobooks and Videos, 9:30 – 11 a.m. Call 594-5003 to register. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance in Lamb Room 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Please call 594-5003 for an appointment.

Friday, March 23: Preschool spring craft workshops presented by the Young Women’s League from 9:30-10:15 a.m. or 10:45 – 11:30 a.m. in the Children’s Program Room.

Thursday, March 22: Matthew & Howard Greene discuss college admissions and educational planning and their popular books, including their most recent, “The Greene’s Guide to Boarding School,” at 7:30 p.m.in the Lamb Room. Co-sponsored by Elm Street Books. Call 594-5003 to register.

Unfortunately, the weather took over today and Food TV Chef and author Robin Miller was unable to come to New Canaan. We hope we will be able to re-schedule when spring really arrives. But...if you can't wait, Elm Street Books has copies of Robin Miller's book, Quick Fix Meals in stock, ready to sell and the Library has copies ready to be checked out. Her recipes cover a wide range of food choices. As soon as we know, we will let you know when Robin might visit.

Tuesday, March 20: Author Peter Abrahams discusses his new novel, “Nerve Damage,” at 10:30 a.m. in the Lamb Room. Co-sponsored by Just Books, Too. Call 594-5003 to register.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance in Lamb Room 1 - 4 pm. Please call 594-5003 for an appointment.

Monday, March 19: Preschool sing-along with Diane Wells at 10 a.m. in the Children’s Program Room.

Saturday, March 17: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance in Lamb Room 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Please call 594-5003 for an appointment.

Food Network Chef Demonstrates Techniques at the Library

Friday, March 16: Robin Miller, cookbook author and star of Food Network’s “Quick Fix Meals with Robin Miller,” visits for a book discussion and cooking demonstration at noon in the Lamb Room. Co-sponsored by Elm Street Books. Call 594-5003 to register.

Vacation Week Special Events

Monday, March 12: Cat in the Hat 50th Birthday Celebration for children ages 4 to 8 and their parents from 1: 30 – 2:15 p.m. in the Children’s Program Room. Watch a film and enjoy doing fun activity sheets. Six Dr. Seuss books will be raffled, too.

Wednesday, March 14: Amazing magic performed by Dan Bowen for children ages 5 – 10 from 1:30 -2:15 p.m. in the Lamb Room.

Thursday, March 16: Game Day for Children in grades 2 -5 from 1:30 – 3 p.m. in the Children’s Program Room. Bring your favorite board games and some friends.

Call 594-5002 to register for these events.

Mid-March Programs

Wednesday, March 15: Author James Prosek will talk about his first novel, “The Day My Mother Left” at 7:30 p.m. in the Lamb Room.

Tuesday, March 13: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance in Lamb Room 1 - 4 pm. Please call 594-5003 for an appointment.

Librarian Cynde Lahey leads a book discussion on “Gypsy Madonna” by Santa Montefiore at the Lapham Center at 2 p.m.. Call 594-3620 to register.

Dr. Roy Richard Grinker, author of “Unstrange Minds,” will speak at 7 p.m.in the Adrian Lamb Room. Co-sponsored by the Autism Society of Connecticut.

Monday, March 12: Author Elizabeth Aston discusses her new novel, “The Second Mrs. Darcy,” at 10 a.m. in the Lamb Room. Co-sponsored by Elm Street Books. Call 594-5003 to register.

Saturday, March 10: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance in Lamb Room 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Please call 594-5003 for an appointment.
Friday, March 9: Volunteer Orientation. Everyone welcome. Meet at the Information desk at 10 a.m.

Thursday, March 8: Spring storytime registration for children age 2 at 9:30 a.m. in the Children’s Program Room.

Early March Programs

Wednesday, March 7: Spring storytime registration for children ages 3 to 8 at 9:30 a.m. in the Children’s Program Room.

Brown Bag Book Talk at noon in the Plaut Room. Librarian Fran Sauer leads a discussion of “The Boleyn Inheritance” by Philippa Gregory. Bring your lunch. Drinks and cookies provided by the Friends of theNew Canaan Library.

Tuesday, March 6: Author Peggy Orenstein discusses her book, “Waiting for Daisy : a tale of two continents, three religions, five infertility doctors, an Oscar, an atomic bomb, a romantic night, and one woman's quest to become a mother,” at 7:30 p.m. in the Lamb Room. Co-sponsored by Elm Street Books. Call 594-5003 to register.

Saturday, March 3: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance in Lamb Room 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Please call 594-5003 for an appointment.

Thursday, March 1: Author Kati Marton discusses her book, “The Great Escape: Nine Jews Who Fled Hitler and Changed the World,” at 7:30 p.m. in the Lamb Room. Co-sponsored by Elm Street Books. Call 594-5003 to register.

More February Programs

Wednesday, February 28: Excel II computer class, 9:30 – 11 a.m. Call 594-5003 to register.

Reader’s Choice Book Group, 7:30 p.m. in the Plaut Room. Book group member Judith Israel leads a discussion of “An Unfinished Season” by Ward Just. Everyone welcome.

Tuesday February 27: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance in Lamb Room 1 - 4 pm. Please call 594-5003 for an appointment.

Author Peter Spiegelman discusses his new novel, “Red Cat,” at 10:30 a.m. in the Lamb Room. Co-sponsored by Just Books, Too. Call 594-5003 to register.

Monday, February 26: “1, 2, Buckle My Shoe,” a program for babies, toddlers and their moms, 10 a.m. in the Children’s Program Room.

Author Jill Davis discusses her new novel, “Ask Again Later” at 7:30 p.m. in the Lamb Room. Co-sponsored by Elm Street Books. Call 594-5003 to register.

Sunday, February 25: Opening reception for the art exhibit, “Invisible Views,” large-scale black and white photographs by Drew Harty. 3 -5 p.m. in the gallery.

Saturday, February 24: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance in Lamb Room 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Please call 594-5003 for an appointment.

Drop-in storytime for children ages 3 to 8 and their parents, 1:30 – 2:15 p.m. in the Children’s program Room.

Thursday, February 22: Book Discussion of “Lightning Thief” by Rick Riordan for children in grades 5 – 8, 6:30-7:30 pm in the Children’s Program Room. Pizza will be served. Call 594-5002 to register.

Author Kim Lavine discusses her new book, “Mommy Millionaire: How I turned my kitchen table idea into a million dollars and how you can too!” at 7:30 p.m. in the Lamb Room.

Wednesday, February 21: Email computer class, 9:30 – 11 a.m. Call 594-5003 to register.
Tuesday February 20: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance in Lamb Room 1 - 4 pm. Please call the Reference Desk for an appointment, 594-5003.

Monday, February 19: Presidents’ Day. Library closed.

Saturday, February 17: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance in Lamb Room 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Please call the Reference Desk for an appointment, 594-5003.

Thursday, February 15: Alireza Jafarzadeh discusses his book, “The Iran Threat: Ahmadinejad and the Coming Nuclear Crisis” at 7:30 p.m. in the Adrian Lamb Room. Co-sponsored by Elm Street Books.
Wednesday, February 14: Excel I computer class, 9:30 – 11 a.m. Call 594-5003 to register.

Monday, February 12: Preschool Valentine’s Day Craft Workshops, 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. or 10:45 – 11:30 a.m. Sponsored by the Young Women’s League. Call 594-5002 for information.

Early February Programs

Saturday, February 10: Blogs computer class., 9:30 – 11 a.m. Call 594-5003 to register.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance in Lamb Room 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Please call the Reference Desk for an appointment, 594-5003.

Friday, February 9: Library Volunteer Orientation. Everyone welcome. Meet at 10 a.m. at the Information Desk.

Wednesday, February 7: Brown Bag Book Talk at noon in the Plaut Room. Librarian Jeff Zaino leads a discussion of “Undaunted Courage” by Stephen Ambrose.

Also on Wednesday, Author Tom Smith discusses his book “Crescent City Lynching: the Murder of Chief Hennessy, the New Orleans "Mafia" Trials, and the Parish Prison Mob” at 7:30 p.m. in the Lamb Room. Co-sponsored by Elm Street Books.

Tuesday February 6: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance in Lamb Room 1 - 4 p.m. Please call the Reference Desk for an appointment, 594-5003.

Monday, February 5: Preschool Sing-along with Diane Wells, at

10 a.m. in the Children's Program Room.