Blog Category: Past Events

The Oh She Glows Cookbook Over 100 Vegan Recipes to Glow from the Inside Out by Angela Liddon.

Quarterly Vegan Cookbook Club – Friday, August 14 at 5:45pm

Join us for our quarterly vegan cookbook club. Let’s gather for an evening of tasty food and lively conversation about the chosen vegan cookbook. Each registrant will choose either an … Continue reading »

Light purple background with samples of paper engineering projects of many bright colors like purple, green, yellow and blue. White text right aligned, "Paper Engineering" dark purple text below, "Sat, August 15 10am - 1pm." Registration required, for grades 7-12 and adults.

Paper Engineering & Origami Tessellations: Workshop with Ben Parker – Saturday, August 15 at 10:00am

For Grades 7-12 and Adults. Artist and educator Ben Parker offers an opportunity to experience the magical combination of math, engineering, ancient Japanese art, and the humble material of paper. … Continue reading »

Book cover of In Cold Blood by Truman Capote.

Dark Nonfiction Book Club – Wednesday, August 19 at 6:30pm

Dark nonfiction book club is a book discussion group for the morbidly curious. We will explore dark topics such as true crime, natural disasters, war stories, death and dying, man-made … Continue reading »

Author, Beronda Montgomery, with short black hair, and a big smile on her face, wearing a blue and white button up blouse and navy cardigan. Green background with leaves. Book cover of When Trees Testify by Beronda Montgomery.

When Trees Testify: Reclaiming America’s Black Botanical Legacy Virtual Author Talk with Beronda Montgomery – Tuesday, August 25 at 2:00pm

Join us for a riveting conversation with award-winning biologist Beronda Montgomery as we discuss her book, When Trees Testify: Science, Wisdom, History, and America’s Black Botanical Legacy. Have questions for the … Continue reading »

Meet Therapy Dog Nemo – Wednesday, August 26 from 10:30am – 12:00pm

Come meet certified therapy dog Nemo, a 5-year-old black lab mix.  Nemo was born with only 3 legs, but that is not what makes him special. He is gentle, patient, … Continue reading »

Web Catalog Update Monday, August 3 – Tuesday, August 4

Web Catalog Update Monday, August 3 – Tuesday, August 4

Our web catalog server is being migrated starting Monday, August 3 and should be completed on Tuesday, August 4. Please use this link to access our web catalog during this … Continue reading »

The Phoebe Old Lyme Library in white text with the Griffin logo below. Background is a purple circle.

Kids’ Programs Survey for The Phoebe

We are planning our children’s programs and activities for the 2026-2027 school year and are seeking input from caretakers of children (babies through age 12).  Please answer the survey questions … Continue reading »

Black text: Android 101 at Lymes' Senior Center. Graphic of a smartphone with green music, red heart, blue like, yellow share, and purple messaging emojis.

Android 101 – Monday, June 22 at 2:00pm

Join Jess and Allie at the Lymes’ Senior Center for Android 101, a beginner-friendly class designed to help you feel more comfortable using your Android smartphone or tablet. In this … Continue reading »

Summer Reading Kickoff Party Monday, June 22 at 5:30pm. Background is a blue checkered tablecloth. Learn about this year's challenge and enjoy games, crafts, free pizza and drinks. Registration is required.

Summer Kick-Off Pizza Party! – Monday, June 22 at 5:30pm

Summer Kick Off! All ages and families welcome! Join Ms.Jazzy, Ms. Kathy and Nike on the patio for pizza and other outdoor activities. Handcrafted ice cream available for purchase from … Continue reading »

Authors Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy smiling in the background. Asha with long dark hair over her shoulder wearing glasses, knit tank top and jeans. Sana with long dark curly hair wearing a green button long-sleeved top. The book cover of The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook is in the center of the image.

Simple, Sustainable, and Powerfully Delicious Meals Virtual Author Talk with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy – Tuesday, June 23 at 2:00pm

Join us as we chat with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy about The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook, which celebrates beautiful, simple, and seasonal cooking with 85 recipes adapted from India … Continue reading »