Blog Category: Past Events

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 Thurdays Sept 18, 25 and Oct 2 at 5:30pm. Registration required.

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 »

S'morientation for 6th and 7th graders - Tuesday, September 2 at 2:30pm. Features cute marshmallows sitting on logs around a campfire surrounded by trees.

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.

Author Casey McQuiston with shoulder length dark hair, glasses and a white tee. Features book covers of The Pairing and Red, White, & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston.

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 - Wednesday August 27 at 6pm.

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 »

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 »