New Canaan Library is pleased to announce this year’s guest lecturer for the William Attwood Memorial Lecture series is Cynthia Miller -Idriss, Professor, School of Public Affairs and School of Education, Director of Research, Center for University Excellence (CUE), Director, Polarization & Extremism Research & Innovation Lab (PERIL), American University. The Attwood Lecture will be held via virtual video conference on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 7 PM EST. Zoom sign in information will be provided upon registration at newcanaanlibrary.org. Dr. Miller-Idriss will speak about her most recent book, Hate in the Homeland: The New Global Far Right, and conclude the talk with a moderated question and answer session.