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June 16, 2026

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Unearth a Story – Summer Reading Programs for All Ages!

Summer Reading for All Ages starts with our Summer Kick-Off Pizza Party on Monday, June 22 at 5:30pm, registration is required! Kids and Teens June 22 – August 15 | … Continue reading »

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Upcoming Closings

Closed: Friday, June 19: Juneteenth.

Book cover of When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi.

Dark Nonfiction Book Club – Wednesday, June 17 at 6:30pm

Dark nonfiction book club is a book discussion group for the morbidly curious. We will explore dark topics such as true crime, natural disasters, war stories, death and dying, man-made … Continue reading »

Author Ted Page with a wooded scene behind him. He has a close shaved grey beard and his wearing blueish green sweatshirt with an outline of a cartoon bear. Next to his photo is the book cover image of Good Grandpa by Ted Page.

Nurturing Future Generations: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood Virtual Author Talk with Ted Page – Thursday, June 18 at 2:00pm

Join us in virtual conversation with storyteller and popular blogger Ted Page as we chat about his book Good Grandpa: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood. This heartfelt book highlights … Continue reading »

Aesthetic Illusions: A Life in the Arts. Green background, features image of Randall Horton in the upper right. Randall is smiling brightly wearing a homburg style hat, black rimmed glasses and a dark shirt. There is a microphone in front of him.

Aesthetic Illusions: A Life in the Arts, (Part 3) Meet Randall Horton: Performance & Presentation – Thursday, June 18 at 4:00pm

This 3 part program Aesthetic Illusions: A life in the arts features two workshops, one on civic education and one on artistic expression, designed to deepen participants’ understanding of democracy and … Continue reading »

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Android 101 – Monday, June 22 at 2:00pm

Join Jess and Allie at the Lymes’ Senior Center for Android 101, a beginner-friendly class designed to help you feel more comfortable using your Android smartphone or tablet. In this … Continue reading »

Summer Reading Kickoff Party Monday, June 22 at 5:30pm. Background is a blue checkered tablecloth. Learn about this year's challenge and enjoy games, crafts, free pizza and drinks. Registration is required.

Summer Kick-Off Pizza Party! – Monday, June 22 at 5:30pm

Summer Kick Off! All ages and families welcome! Join Ms.Jazzy, Ms. Kathy and Nike on the patio for pizza and other outdoor activities. Handcrafted ice cream available for purchase from … Continue reading »

Authors Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy smiling in the backgroud. Asha with long dark hair over her shoulder wearing glasses, knit tank top and jeans. Sana with long dark curly hair wearing a green button long-sleeved top. The book cover of The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook is in the center of the image.

Simple, Sustainable, and Powerfully Delicious Meals Virtual Author Talk with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy – Tuesday, June 23 at 2:00pm

Join us as we chat with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy about The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook, which celebrates beautiful, simple, and seasonal cooking with 85 recipes adapted from India … Continue reading »