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Florence Griswold and the Old Lyme Artist Colony – Wednesday, October 1 at 6:30pm
Join us for a short film followed by a talk on Florence Griswold, her artist boarding house and the role she played in establishing Old Lyme as the home of … Continue reading

Nuestra América: 30 Inspiring Latinas/Latinos Who Shaped the US – Virtual Author Talk with Smithsonian Educators – Thursday, October 2 at 2:00pm
Join us in conversation with Smithsonian professionals Adrián Aldaba and Emily Key as they discuss Nuestra América and highlight inspiring stories of Latinos throughout history, as well as their incredible contributions to … Continue reading

Introductory Chinese Class – Thursdays, Sept. 18, 25 and Oct. 2 at 5:30pm
Are you curious about learning the basics of Chinese; conversational sentences, useful vocab, and written characters? This intro class series is for you! Beginners welcome, snacks provided, and there will … Continue reading

Halloween Loop Yarn Wreath Workshop – Saturday, October 4 at 11:00am
Celebrate spooky season with your own small 8 inch loop yarn wreath! Kathy will take you through the steps to design and create your own mini wreath* at this adult … Continue reading

Banned Books Week Kick-Off: Read-In, Jeopardy, and T-shirt Printing – Sunday, October 5, 11:00am – 1:00pm
The Phoebe is kicking off the American Library Association’s Banned Books Week with a community wide Read-In event. Choose a book: banned, challenged, or any book at all and celebrate … Continue reading

OL Conservation Commission Series: Eastern Coyotes in CT – Wednesday, October 8 at 6:00pm
Presentation brought to you in partnership with Old Lyme Conservation Commission. Paul Colburn will present on the history of coyotes in Connecticut, an overview of coyote habitat, diet, behavior, and … Continue reading

6th & 7th Grade S’morientation – Tuesday, September 2 at 2:30pm
Welcome back to the Library! Head to the patio, check in with Nike, the Teen Librarian, and see what’s new…and, yes, make s’mores!!! Drop-in, for grades 6 and 7.

Returning to Romance Through Food and Flirty Fun in Fiction – Virtual Author Talk with Casey McQuiston – Wednesday, August 20 at 7:00pm
Bring an appetite for sizzling drama as we discuss New York Times bestselling author Casey McQuiston’s latest romantic comedy, The Pairing. When two bisexual exes accidentally book the same European food and wine … Continue reading

End of Summer Patio Party featuring Live Music by The Birdwatchers (21+) – Wednesday, August 27 at 6:00pm
Join us for live music by The Birdwatchers, beer, hard seltzer, pizza, and appetizers! We will be drawing the winning tickets for the Summer Reading for Adults program. This program … Continue reading

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