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August 28, 2025

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Upcoming Closing

The Library will be closed on Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day.

Dr Tasha Eurich smiling, with long blonde hair, wearing a light colored long sleeve top. Features the book cover of her book Shatterproof.

How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos Virtual Author Talk with Organizational Psychologist Dr. Tasha Eurich – Thursday, August 28 at 2:00pm

Learn how to master the daily grind and become shatterproof in a tumultuous world with key insights by Dr. Tasha Eurich as she talks about her newest book, Shatterproof: How to … Continue reading »

Poetry Hour – Wednesday, September 3 at 6:30pm

Do you love poetry!? We do too! Come hang out and share a poem you love or one you wrote.  Registration required.

Author Hannah Nicole Maehrer smiling with long dark hair. Features the book cover of Accomplice to the Villain.

On Writing Darkly Charming Villainous Love – Virtual Author Talk with Hannah Nicole Maehrer – Wednesday, September 3 at 7:00pm

Embrace your dark side (and your best evil laugh) and join us in conversation with Hannah Nicole Maehrer, creator of the New York Times bestselling Assistant to the Villain series.  Evie Sage didn’t mean … Continue reading »

Weird Weaving with Janelle R. Abbott of JRAT – Saturday, September 6 at 11:00am

Learn how to do a basic basket weave on a box loom using found and reclaimed materials with visiting artist, Janelle R. Abbott! Bring in your old cords, jewelry, charging … Continue reading »

Book cover of All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker.

Contemporary Classics Book Discussion with Marsha Bansavage – Monday, September 8 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 »

Rendering+Reverie: Art Exhibit by Margo Packer

Margo Packer is a practicing artist, art teacher and an associate member of Lyme Art Association. Her work is inspired by her surroundings, memories and subjects that take hold of … Continue reading »

Get Ready for Summer Reading at Your Library

Level Up at Your Library – Summer Programs for All Ages!

Summer Reading for Kids and Teens Ends Friday, August 15! You must submit your game boards and raffle tickets by 5:00pm on Friday, August 15. Kids and Teens June 16 … Continue reading »

Phoebe’s Morning Book Chat – Thursday, September 11 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 desk. … Continue reading »

native plants in hues of brown and grey with a house and tall evergreens in the background.

Garden Helpers – Wednesdays, 2:00pm – 3:30pm

Each week, from spring to fall, a group of volunteers meet to lend a helping hand with weeding and general yard maintenance. Come as often, or as little, as you’d … Continue reading »

State Library Funding Reinstated (May 2025)

Connecticut State Library Receives Notice of Reinstatement of Federal IMLS Grants Hartford, CT – The Connecticut State Library has been notified by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) … Continue reading »