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image of the book A History of Burning by Janika Oza

Author Janika Oza discusses her novel A History of Burning

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Authors & Lectures
Age Group:
Adults
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New Canaan Library is pleased to welcome Janika Oza to celebrate the release of the paperback edition of her debut novel, A History of Burni...

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david sibley headshot and book cover

Renowned Ornithologist David Sibley Presents: What it’s like to be a bird

Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Authors & Lectures, Featured
Age Group:
Adults
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New Canaan Land Trust, Friends of the Bristow Park and New Canaan Library have joined forces to host the country’s leading bird expert, David Sibley! Event timeline: The event w...

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Griffin Dunne's book cover, The Friday Afternoon Club

Actor and Director Griffin Dunne Presents: Friday Afternoon Club

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Authors & Lectures, Featured
Age Group:
Adults
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We are thrilled to welcome Griffin Dunne, actor, director and producer, whose searing family memoir has been called "warm and perceptive" by the New York Times -- but The Frid...

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Boss Beauty with LiveGirl and author Lisa Mayer

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium + Community Room + Kend Kitchen at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Authors & Lectures, Featured
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens, Adults
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Excited to announce our upcoming event: Boss Beauty with LiveGirl and author Lisa Mayer! Join us as we celebrate empowerment, beauty, and leadership.  Mark your calendars a...

Sebastian the Speedy Sloth book cover

Sloth Race and Author Visit with Jessica Brierley (Ages 3-8 Years)

Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Anderson Terrace at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Authors & Lectures, Classes & Workshops, Special Programs & Outreach
Age Group:
Kids, Ages 0-5, Grades K-5, All Ages/Families
Event Details:

Join Jessica Brierley, author of Sebastian the Speedy Sloth, for a special reading, then participate in a human sloth race and hands-on crafts! This program is ideal for ...

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Olivia's Gift Book Cover with a Girl Holding a book

Share your Superpower! Visit with Local Author Victoria Linnartz (Ages 5-8)

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room + Program Room B at New Canaan Library
Program Type:
Authors & Lectures, Storytimes & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-5
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Join Local Author Victoria Linnartz as she shares her book Olivia's gift based on her daughter’s own journey with dyslexia. Victoria will read the book, answer ...

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