Great Decisions Program

Monday, October 27: Robert H. Patton leads a “Great Decisions” discussion on U.S. Defense and Security at 7 p.m. in the Lamb Room. Click here or call 594-5003 to register.

Westport Writers' Workshop

Wednesday, October 29: The Westport Writer's Workshop Presents a panel discussion ...”Breaking In: How to Get an Agent and a Publisher in the 21st Century” in the Lamb Room from 10 – noon, followed by lunch. Registration required. Click here or call 594-5003 to register.

Friends' Film Discussion

Thursday, October 30: The Friends’ Film Discussion Group talks about two Paul Newman films: “Hud” and “The Verdict” at 7:30 p.m. in the Plaut Room. Refreshments served. Click here or call 594-5003 to register.

Breast Cancer Awareness Program

Thursday, October 30: Dr. Carolyn Runowicz, Director of the Carole and Ray Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Connecticut Health Center, presents "From Probing Fingers to Probing Genes" at 7:00 p.m. in the Lamb Room. A Breast Cancer Awareness Month program. Click here or call 594-5003 to register.

UN Day Committee Anita Houston Lecture

Sunday, November 2: UN Day Committee Anita Houston Lecture with speaker Rory Stewart addressing Afghanistan: Reality and Rhetoric at 4:30 p.m. at the New Canaan High School. Co-sponsored by the UN Day Committee and the New Canaan Library.

Friends' Lunch Bunch Book Talk

Wednesday, November 5: Friends’ Lunch Bunch Book Talk at 12 noon in the Lamb Room. Librarian Phebe Kirkham leads a discussion of, “The Uncommon Reader” by Alan Bennett. Lunch provided by the Friends of the Library. Reservations required. Click here or call 594-5003 to register.

The 2008 Richard Salant Lecture

Saturday, November 8: Sean McManus, President of CBS News & CBS Sports, delives the annual Salant Lecture at 5 p.m. in the Lamb Room. Seating is limited. Click here or call 594-5003 to register.

For Kids

Saturday, October 25: “Get Out the Vote” coloring contest reception from 3 – 4:30 p.m. in the Children’s Room.

Monday, October 27: Preschool Halloween Craft Programs conducted by the Young Women’s League of New Canaan from 9:30-10:15 a.m. or 10:45-11:30 a.m. in the Children’s Program Room.

Thursday, November 6: Bridgeport Sound Tigers Program. Visit with players from Bridgeport’s hockey team from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the Children’s Program Room. For children ages 6 – 13 and their parents. Call 594-5002 to register.

Author Programs

Sunday, October 26: Authors, Elissa Cullman and Tracey Pruzan, conduct a “Decorating Master Class” at 4:00 pm in the Lamb Room.
Tuesday, October 28: Author Noah Andre Trudeau discusses his book, “Southern Strom: Sherman’s March to the Sea” at 7:30 p.m. in the Lamb Room.
Wednesday, November 5: Author M. J. Rose discusses her new book, “The Memorist” at 7:30 p.m. in the Lamb Room.
Monday, November 10: Author Vivian Swift discusses her new book, “When Wanderers Cease to Roam: A Traveler’s Journal of Staying Put,” at 7:30 p.m. in the Lamb Room. All programs co-sponsored by Elm Street Books. Register online or call 594-5003 to register.

Nonprofit Resource Center at the Library

Tuesday, October 14: Nonprofit Resource Center at the Library opening reception and breakfast at 8:30 a.m. in the Tech Center. The Nonprofit Resource Center has books and online resources to help local nonprofit organizations plan and manage their activities, build effective boards, and fundraise. Join us at the opening to celebrate this gift to the community from the Volunteer Center through a grant from the New Canaan Community Foundation. Call 594-5003 to register, or for more information.