Quiet study area, children's activities destination, meeting place, art gallery, concert hall, lecture center - the New Canaan library is a hub of cultural and intellectual life in town.
There's free wifi, an extensive DVD collection, lots of comfy chairs, oh, and books too.
The library hosts several events a week, from readings by prominent and emerging authors to a youth book critics group. Check out the library's events calendar for details.
The librarians are very responsive to suggestions for new book acquisitions and quick with recommendations for good reads.