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September 24, 2026

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We’re Hiring! (Part-Time Assistant)

We’re seeking to hire a part-time patron services assistant! Applications are due no later than Sunday, September 27th at 5pm. Keep reading for complete details and how to apply. Job … Continue reading »

Author, Lucky Diaz, with a tan cowboy hat, red bandana around the collar of a his white button up shirt. Book cover of Paletero Man. Background is bright blues and pinks with flower shapes.

Where the Paletero Man Goes: A Journey of Neighborhood, Music, and Art Virtual Author Talk with Lucky Diaz – Thursday, September 24 at 7:00pm. Segunda discusión en español a las 8:00pm.

GRAMMY Award-Winning Artist and Celebrated Children’s Author. Grab a pocketful of change and get ready to dance down the street! Join us for an energetic conversation as we celebrate the … Continue reading »

Purple night background with centered black text Costume Swap. Features graphics of kids dressed in Halloween costumes including a yellow witch, white mummy, purple and yellow dinosaur, white angel with gold wings, vampire, and skull with a cape.

Halloween Costume Swap Collection Starts – Monday, September 28

The Library is looking for donations of items in good condition; for all ages. Costume collection begins: Monday, September 28. Looking for something new to you for the spooky season? … Continue reading »

Tan background with yellow and orange shades of leaves. Orange centered text Paper Quilling with Kristine. Black text September 29 at 1:00pm at Lymes' Senior Center.

Paper Quilling with Kristine – Tuesday, September 29 at 1:00pm

Come join Kristine at the Lymes’ Senior Citizen as we create a colorful fall foliage card to keep for yourself or share with someone. Kristine will guide the group in … Continue reading »

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“Thriller” A Martial Arts Performance by RISE Martial Arts Academy – Wednesday, September 30 at 6:30pm

Get into the spirit of spooky season with an exciting martial arts performance by the demo team from RISE Martial Arts Academy!  Click here to register for “Thriller” A Martial … Continue reading »

Author, Veronica Roth, with brown hair down to her jawline, smiling, wearing a black turtle neck. The book covers of The Sixth Faction and Divergent.

Courage, Choice, and What Comes Next Virtual Author Talk with Veronica Roth – Thursday, October 1 at 7:00pm.

A single choice can transform your destiny. Join us for an online conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth as we celebrate the enduring legacy of her Divergent series, … Continue reading »

Book cover of My Friends : a novel by Fredrik Backman.

Contemporary Classics Book Discussion with Marsha Bansavage – Monday, October 5 at 7:00pm

Contemporary Classics with Marsha Bansavage takes place virtually and is usually on the first Monday of the month. Multiple copies of the selected book are available at the service desk. … Continue reading »

Purple background with black centered text, Crystals and Divination, white text below, October 7, 2026 at 6:30pm. Below the text is a black and white graphic of a teacup and saucer with daisies, sparkling crystals are on both sides of the cup.

Crystals and Divination – Wednesday, October 7 at 6:30pm

Looking for messages in a teacup may be as old as the origins of tea itself. Join Rachel “The Replanted Witch” for a short history of tasseomancy and other forms … Continue reading »

Blue texts, "Healthy Questions with Town Nurse Sammee Piette" on a white background. There is a stethoscope, keyboard with light pink keys, and pen.

Healthy Questions with the Town Nurse – Thursday, October 8 at 9:00am

Old Lyme Town Nurse Sammee Piette will host a monthly “Ask the Nurse” hour at the Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library (PGN Library) from 9:00–10:00 AM on the second Thursday of … Continue reading »

Book cover of Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy.

Phoebe’s Morning Book Chat – Thursday, October 8 at 11:00am

Phoebe’s Morning book chat takes place on the second Thursday of every month at 11:00am in the Community Room. Multiple copies of the selected book are available at the service … Continue reading »

Teal background with Smithsonian curator and author, Carolyn Russo, with shoulder length blonde hair, black and white framed glasses, black shirt and white coat. The book cover of The Ascent of Rauschenberg Reinventing the Art of Flight by Carolyn Russo.

Art in Flight: Reinventing Postmodernism Virtual Author Talk with Smithsonian Curator Carolyn Russo – Thursday, October 8 at 2:00pm.

Join us for a captivating online conversation with acclaimed author and Smithsonian curator Carolyn Russo as we dive into her fascinating book, The Ascent of Rauschenberg. Explore the towering legacy, unexpected … Continue reading »