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Poetry Reading with New Canaan Poet Jamie O’Halloran

Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Craig B. Tate Conference Room at New Canaan Library
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Authors & Lectures, Featured, Special Programs & Outreach

New Canaan Library is pleased to welcome New Canaan poet Jamie O’Halloran for the official launch and reading of her recently published debut collection Ballast. O’Halloran earned a master’s degree in creative writing from t

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AMERICAN COACH: The Triumph and Tragedy of Notre Dame Legend Frank Leahy with College Football Analyst Ivan Maisel

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen at New Canaan Library
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Authors & Lectures

Award-winning sportswriter Ivan Maisel brings the forgotten legend of Notre Dame head football coach Frank Leahy back to life, based on rare and complete access to Fighting Irish football historical archives and the Leahy family.

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Former Navy SEAL Mike Hayes Presents "Mission Driven"

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen at New Canaan Library
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Authors & Lectures

We are pleased to welcome back Mike Hayes, the former commanding officer of SEAL Team Two, White House fellow, and director of defense policy and strategy at the National Security Council.

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Belle Burden Presents "Strangers" In Conversation with Holly Parmelee

Belle Burden Presents "Strangers" In Conversation with Holly Parmelee

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen at New Canaan Library
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Authors & Lectures

Strangers is a gorgeous memoir about the sudden end to a seemingly happy marriage—an aching, love-filled, and transcendent account of surviving betrayal and discovering joy.

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Moneco Advisors Present: Tax Planning Strategies

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Jim and Dede Bartlett Auditorium at New Canaan Library
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Authors & Lectures

Get ready for tax season! New Canaan's own Moneco Advisors present tax planning strategies. 

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Making the Most of Play in Everyday Routines

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen at New Canaan Library
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Authors & Lectures, Health & Wellness, Special Programs & Outreach, Storytimes & Early Literacy

For parents of all children in preschool and elementary school. 

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Japanese Gardens

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen at New Canaan Library
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Authors & Lectures

Award-winning landscape designer and photographer Emily Kelting presents a journey through the rich history and design of Japanese gardens, including its connection to Buddhism, significance of tea houses, and

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