Author Archives: ollibrary

Calligraphy and the Declaration of Independence - Thursday, July 9 at 6:30pm. Top and bottom borders have a blue stripe with white stars and two red stripes. America 250 logo, Old Lyme Historical Society Logo and the Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library logo. Sample of calligraphy writing.

America 250: Calligraphy and the Declaration of Independence – Thursday, July 9 at 6:30pm

Who was the calligrapher that wrote the Declaration of Independence? How did they write during the American Revolution? What tools did they use? What lettering style?  Can I write like … Continue reading »

Author Karin Slaughter with short blonde hair, wearing a dark blue blazer and black shirt, a silver and blue pendant on a silver necklace. Book covers of The Secrets We Hide and We Are All Guilty Here by Karen Slaughter. Background is dark blue stormy sky.

Small Towns and Big Secrets: Virtual Author Talk with Karin Slaughter – Tuesday, July 14 at 7:00pm

Join us for a thrilling evening with acclaimed author Karin Slaughter as we chat about her North Falls series, consisting of We Are All Guilty Here, in which two teenage girls vanish in … Continue reading »

Blue and pink text across the middle: Unearth a Story. Prehistoric jungle scenery featuring a green t-rex curled up reading with a stack of books and a pink and blue pterodactyl perched on a branch reading a book.

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 »

Book cover of The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar.

Faraway Fiction Book Club – Wednesday, July 15 at 6:30pm

Embark on a new adventure with each book! A book chat for lovers of Sci-Fi and Fantasy. The next meeting is Wednesday, July 15 at 6:30pm. We will be discussing: … Continue reading »

Author Reyna Grande with long dark hair, wearing a dark top with floral print and a red and blue necklace. The book cover of Migrant Heart by Reyna Grande. Background is golden yellow with darker yellow lines and blue water/tear droplets.

Migrant Heart: The Cost of the American Dream and Healing Through Storytelling Virtual Author Talk with Reyna Grande – Thursday, July 16 at 2:00pm

In her ambitious new memoir, Migrant Heart: Essays About Things I Can’t Forget, beloved bestselling author Reyna Grande illuminates the hidden cost of the American Dream and the complex journey of … Continue reading »

Blue text center top: Sound Healing July 22 at 6:30pm. Background is light blue. Presenter Kristina Quinones sitting on a rug surrounded by different types of drums.

Sound Healing – Wednesday, July 22 at 6:30pm

Join us for a restorative sound healing meditation with sound healing practitioner Kristina Quinones; designed to help you relax, reset, and recharge. This guided experience encourages deep relaxation and mindful … Continue reading »

Author Dr. Marisa Franco with her dark brown hair pulled back in a pony tail, wearing a light grey blazer and pink top, arms across her chest. Book cover of Platonic by Marisa G. Franco, PhD.

The Power of Connection: Creating Lasting Friendships Virtual Author Talk with Dr. Marisa Franco – Tuesday, July 28 at 2:00pm

Join us in virtual conversation with bestselling author Dr. Marisa Franco, one of the world’s leading experts in human connection. Her book, Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You … Continue reading »

Blue background. White text centered top: Blues 101 with Ramblin' Dan Stevens July 29 at 6:30pm. black and white Image of an electric guitar.

Blues 101 with Ramblin’ Dan Stevens – Wednesday, July 29 at 6:30pm

Blues 101 is an entertaining and educational program encompassing the history of blues music in America from its origins in the African American tradition of the deep south to the … Continue reading »

Author Paula J. Johnson with grey hair just above her shoulders, wearing glasses and a blueish green button up blouse. The book cover of Julia Child's Kitchen. Background is an image of a large kitchen full of kitchen implements, utensils, and accessories.

The Legacy of Julia Child’s Kitchen Virtual Author Talk with Paula J. Johnson – Tuesday, August 4 at 2:00pm

Join us for a conversation that’s sure to warm your heart (and make your stomach rumble), as we delve into the legacy of cooking icon Julia Child with Smithsonian curator … Continue reading »

A graphic of leather bound journal with a single red rose placed on the cover.

Poetry Hour – Wednesday, August 5 at 6:30pm

Join us for our quarterly Poetry Hour! Everyone is welcome to come and share a poem from their favorite poet, or one they wrote themselves. Registration required for Poetry Hour.