On Friday, January 16, Ellen Sullivan Crovatto, CEO of New Canaan Library, and Cheryl Capitani, Library Director, will speak to the New Canaan Men’s Club about the Library’s current offerings, digital tools, and programs tailored to older adults, lifelong learners, and community members of all ages.
The talk begins at 10:40 a.m. during the Men’s Club’s weekly meeting at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. Guests are welcome.
The event offers members a chance to hear directly from the leaders behind one of the town’s most dynamic public resources, now operating out of a new, state-of-the-art facility on South Avenue.
A Vision for Access and Lifelong Learning
Capitani, who was instrumental in shaping the new library building, brings 12 years of experience in various leadership roles—including teen services, adult and family programming, and as a member of the building committee. She now oversees operations, services, and infrastructure for the Library.
Crovatto, who leads strategic planning, partnerships, and advancement efforts, is expected to highlight how the Library has expanded its reach with both in-person and digital programming since reopening in 2023.
Their presentation will include information on classes, author talks, lifelong learning opportunities, and one-on-one tech support available through the Library. Club members will also be encouraged to explore free streaming and digital services such as Kanopy, Libby, and The Great Courses, which are available to all New Canaan Library cardholders.
A Natural Partnership
New Canaan Men’s Club members, many of whom are active users of library resources, will also be reminded of the Club’s own recorded speaker archive. Dozens of past talks are available at newcanaanmensclub.org
, including lectures on artificial intelligence, international trade, political history, and conservation science.
Recent speakers have included retired U.S. ambassadors, legal scholars, engineers, scientists, and authors—many with ties to New Canaan.
The Men’s Club meets weekly and is open to retired or semi-retired men residing in New Canaan and neighboring towns. Meetings combine social connection, civic engagement, and intellectual exchange—an approach that aligns closely with the mission of the New Canaan Library.
Friday’s program will offer members a fresh look at how to stay connected, informed, and supported through one of New Canaan’s most vital institutions.
