Author Programs

Wednesday, June 3: Dr. Richard Frank, author of “Fighting Cancer With Knowledge and Hope”, discusses the topic at 7:30 p.m. in the Lamb Room. Co-sponsored by the Norwalk Hospital.
Tuesday, June 9: Author Penny Pearlman, discusses her new book, “Pretty Smart Lessons from our Miss Americas,” at 7:30 p.m. in the Lamb Room. Co-sponsored by Elm Street Books.
Thursday, June 11: Author Daniel Asa Rose, discusses his new book, “Larry’s Kidney” at 7:30 p.m. in the Lamb Room. Co-sponsored by Elm Street Books.
Monday, June 15: Author Lee Woodruff, discusses her new book, “Perfectly Imperfect,” at 7:30 p.m. in the Lamb Room. Co-sponsored by Elm Street Books.
More author programs>>
Call 594-5003 to register for these programs, or register online.

Teddy Bear Picnic

Tuesday, June 9: Annual Teddy Bear Picnic at noon on the front lawn. Bring your lunch and best bear to the fun. A showing of the movie “Corduroy” in the Lamb Room follows the picnic. The picnic moves inside if it rains.

Friends Lunch Bunch Book Talk

Wednesday, June 3: Librarian Phebe Kirkham leads a discussion of Emily Mitchell’s “The Last Summer of the World,” a novel about Edward Steichen in Europe between the wars. Noon in the Lamb Room. Reservations required for lunch. Call 594-5003 to register.

June Computer Classes

Monday, June 1: Facebook
Tuesday, June 2: Blogs
Tuesday, June 9: Searching Google and Beyond
Thursday, June 11: Excel 2007 Part I
Wednesday, June 24: Facebook
Thursday, June 25: Excel 2007 Part II
Saturday, June 27: Downloadable Audio Books

All computer class begin at 9:30 a.m. Call 594-5003 to register or register online.

Friends Film Discussion

Thursday, May 21: Friends Film Discussion - Director’s Series continues with a discussion of two films by Francois Truffaut: “Jules et Jim” and “Shoot the Piano Player” at 7:30 p.m. in the Plaut Room. Pizza and beverages will be served. Call 594-5003 to register or register online.

Dynamic Life Skills Workshop

Tuesday, May 26: Dynamic Life Skills presents "How To Get Your Child Organized" Founder Regina Cornelio will show you ways to help your child and yourself get organized at home, school, and in your daily life. The workshop will last approximately one hour and begins at 9:30 a.m. in the Lamb Room. Co-sponsored by Elm Street Books. Call 594-5003 or register online.

Presidents & Their First Ladies

Wednesday, May 27: Presidents & Their First Ladies present Richard & Pat Nixon at 7:30 p.m. in the Lamb Room. Call 594-5003 or register online.

May Authors on Stage

Friday, May 15: Author Mar Jennings will discuss his new book, “Life on Mars: A Four Season Garden,” at 10 a.m. the Lamb Room.
Monday, May 18: Andrew Blauner will discuss his ne book, "Brothers : 26 Stories of Love and Rivalry," at 7:30 p.m. in the Lamb Room.
Tuesday, May 19: Jeff Benedict will discuss his book, "How to Build a Business Warren Buffet Would Buy," at 7:30 p.m. in the Gallery.
Wednesday, May 20: Author Sheila Lukins discusses her new book, "Ten" All the Foods We Love--and Ten Recipes for Each," at 7 p.m. in the Lamb Room.
Tuesday, May 26: Author Susan Richards will discuss her new memoir, “Chosen By a Horse,” at 7:30 p.m. in the Lamb Room.
These events are co-sponsored by Elm Street Books. Call 594-5003 or register online for these programs.

Computer Classes

Thursday, May 28: Excel II computer class at 9:30 a.m.

Saturday, May 30: Downloadable Audio Books computer class at 9:30 a.m.
Call 594-5003 to register or register online.

Children's Programs

Saturday, May 16: The Adventures of Kitchawan Kenny and Friends. Author Kim Kovach will read her new book to children ages 5 to 9 & their parents from 1:30-2:15 p.m. in the Children’s Program Room. Children will then have fun making a puppet craft. Call 594-5002 to register.

Wednesday, May 27: Young Critics Book Discussion of “Where the Red Fern Grows” by Wilson Rawls from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Children’s Program Room. For grades 4 –7. Pizza will be served. Call 594-5002 to register.

Art Exhibit Opening

Windows, Looking Out, Looking In An international exhibit of children's art assembled by Creative Connections, a nonprofit cultural exchange organization. Details>> Opening reception Friday, May 15, 5 - 7 p.m.

Celebrate National Library Week - April 13-19

We have something for everyone during this week of special programming.
*These programs are sponsored by the Friends Children’s Committee.

Monday, April 13: An Introduction to Baby Sign Language*
Presenter Eileen Baker will introduce a new method of helping babies & toddlers communicate with their parents. For babies 6 to 24 months of age and their parents. From 1 – 1:45 p.m. in the Children’s Program Room. Registration is required. Register online or call 594-5002.

Wednesday, April 15: Author Jane Hamilton will discuss her new book, “Laura Rider’s Masterpiece,” at noon in the Lamb Room. Lunch will be served. Register online or call 594-5003 to make a reservation.

Thursday, April 16: Green Thumbs: Plant Stories & Planting Project*
An extra special storytime for children ages 3 to 7 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the Children’s Program Room. Registration is required. Children will listen to planting stories and each child will plant nasturtium seeds in their very own pot to take home. Call 594-5002 for information.

Open Mic Night
April is Poetry Month. Read your own poetry, your favorite poem, a passage from your favorite book, or play a song. Share what you love with others. At 7 p.m. in the Lamb Room. Refreshments will be provided. Drop-ins welcome, but please register or call ahead - 594-5003 - if you are planning to attend.

Friends Film Discussion - Director’s Series continues with a discussion of two films by directed by John Sayles: “Return of the Seacaucus 7” and “Lone Star” at 7:30 p.m. in the Plaut Room. Pizza and beverages will be served. Register online or call 594-5003 to register.

Friday, April 17: Wild Things Party*
Captivating stories presented by Anna Holbrook, a professional actress and New Canaan resident. A special program designed for children ages 7 & up, 5:30-7 p.m. in the Curtis Gallery. A pizza party will follow. Registration is required. Please call 594-5002 or register online.

Saturday, April 18: A Spanish/English Storytime for ages 5 to 9 and their parents presented by Ivana Pagani and Librarian Rose Marie Zaharek from 1:30-2:15 pm in the Children’s Program Room. Register online or call 594-5002 to register.

Sunday, April 19: Opening Reception for the Art Exhibit, “Stimulus,” new paintings by Allen Wittert from 3 – 5 p.m. in the Curtis Gallery. Everyone welcome.

Authors on Stage

Sunday, March 22: Author Preston Keat, will discuss his most recent book, “The Fat Tail: The Power of Political Knowledge for Strategic Investing,” at 4 p.m. in the Lamb Room.
Tuesday, March 24: Author Jerry Glowczewski discusses hi new book, “The Accidental Immigrant” at 7:30 p.m. in the Lamb Room.
Wednesday, March 25: Under the Writer's Veil: Mystery Writers of America / NY with Rosemary Harris, “The Big Dirt Nap,” Jane Cleland “Killer Keepsakes,” and Meredith Cole “Posed for Murder.” At 12 noon in the Lamb Room. Reservations required for this luncheon program.
Call 594-5003 to register or register online. All programs are cosponsored by Elm Street Books.

Children's Programs

Monday, March 23: Preschool Spring Craft Workshops conducted by members of theYoung Women’s League of New Canaan, 9:30-10:15 a.m. and at 10:45-11:30 a.m. in the Children’s Program Room.

Wednesday, March 25: Young Critics Book Discussion of “S.O.R. Losers” by Avi from6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Children’s Program Room. For grades 4 –6. Pizza will be served. Call 594-5002 to register.

Monday, March 30: Preschool sing-along with Diane Wells at 10 a.m. in the Children’s Program Room.

Planning & Paying for College

Monday, March 30: Howard Greene, President of Howard Greene & Associates, a leading college counseling firm, and Matthew Greene, co-authors of the books in the Greenes’ Guides to Educational Planning Series will be discussing Planning and Paying for College at 7:00 p.m. in the Lamb Room. Call 594-5003 to register.

Hospice Art Exhibit

Wednesday, April 1: Opening reception for the exhibit, Completing the Journey: The Art of Hospice Care, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. in the Lamb Room. Cosponsored by Masonicare Home Health& Hospice. The exhibit is an extraordinary and powerful multi-media display depicting the use of the arts in hospice care. It is a collection of paintings, drawings, photography, poetry, shadow boxes and more that have been done with, for and about ordinary people at the end of their lives. The exhibit has helped people understand the major role art and art therapy can play in helping patients and families cope with a terminal illness.

Computer Classes

Monday, March 23: Excel 2007 Level 1 computer class in the Tech Center.
Tuesday, March 24: Blog class in the Lamb Room.
Wednesday, April 1: Word 2007 Level 2 computer class in the Tech Center.
Call 594-5003 to register or register online.

Authors on Stage - Jimmy Breslin

Thursday, February 26: Author Jimmy Breslin discusses his new book, “The Good Rat,” at 7:30 p.m. in the Lamb Room. Call 594-5003 to register or register online. Cosponsored by Elm Street Books.

Authors on Stage - Vicki Levy Krupp and Judy Gelman

Wednesday, February 25: Judy Gelman and Vicki Levy Krupp, authors of “The Book Club Cookbook” and “The Kids' Book Club Book” will give a talk at noon in the Lamb Room. Lunch will be served, registration required. Call 594-5003 to register or register online. Cosponsored by Elm Street Books.

UN Committee Program

Monday, February 23: "Water, A Greater Risk than Oil,” a lecture by Margaret Catley-Carson, Chair of the World Economic Forum Global Council on Water. Lamb Room, 7:00 p.m. Cosponsored by the New Canaan Library and the New Canaan UN Day Committee.

Art Exhibit Opening

Sunday, February 22: Opening reception for the art exhibit, “John Gruen/Objects, Flowers: Silver Prints,” from 3 – 5 p.m. in the gallery. “Since the inception of my career the distinctive concern of my work has been to create images falling inside the tradition of the classic still life employing the medium of black-and-white film photography and darkroom printing. The quality of illumination forms the principal unifying element: all exposures are made within the confines of the studio, using studio strobes or daylight.” Gruen’s work has been described as “a perfect marriage of simplicity and attention to detail, of scale and subject, and best of all, a gift of poetry.” Everyone welcome.

February Computer Classes

Wednesday, February 4: Genealogy I

Thursday, February 5: Getting Creative in Word I
Wednesday, February 11: Searching Google and Beyond

Wednesday, February 18: Genealogy II

Saturday, February 21: Downloadable Audio Books

Thursday, February 26: Getting Creative in Word II

All classes begin at 9:30 a.m. Call 594-5003 to register or register online.

Individual tutorials are available by appointment. Call for information.

Programs for Children

Saturday, February 7: Book Voyagers Book Discussion Club for boys and girls in grades 5 to 7 in the Children’s Program Room from 1 to 2 p.m. Teacher Christopher Brown will lead a discussion of “The Giver” by Lois Lowry. Copies of the book are available in Children’s Room. Refreshments will be served. Call 594-5002 to register or register online.

Also on Saturday Tacky the Penguin will visit in the Curtis Gallery at 2:30 p.m. A special program for children ages 2 to 7 and their parents. Bring your camera for great photos! Elm Street Books will have Tacky books will be available for purchase. Snow date 2/8/09. Call 594-5002 to register or register online.

Monday, February 9: Preschool Valentine Craft Workshops presented by members of the Young Women’s League, 9:30-10:15 a.m. or 10:45-11:30 a.m. in the Children’s Program Room. Sponsored by the Friends’ Children’s Committee.

Thursday, February 12: (snow date 2/13) A sing-along musical program with Marcia Louis for children ages 4 to 9 and their parents from1:30-2:15 p.m. in the Lamb Room.

Saturday, February 14: (snow date 2/15) A Valentine Celebration for children ages 4 to 10 and their parents from1:30—2:30 p.m. Story, craft, film and refreshments in the Children’s Program Room.

Monday, February 23: Preschool sing-along with Diane Wells at 10 a.m. in the Children’s Program Room.
Wednesday, February 25: Young Critics Book Discussion of “Schooled” by Gordon Korman. 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 or register online.