Blog Category: Past Events

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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 »

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Museum Pass Survey for The Phoebe

We are evaluating our museum pass offerings and would like your input! Click here to take the Museum Pass Survey for The Phoebe.

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Reshape Your Beliefs and Unlock Your True Potential Virtual Author Talk with Nir Eyal – Tuesday, May 19 at 2:00pm

What if the only thing standing between you and the seemingly impossible…was belief? This is the question posed by bestselling author Nir Eyal in his new work, Beyond Belief.  Have questions … Continue reading »

Book cover of Wool by Hugh Howey.

Faraway Fiction Book Club – Wednesday, May 20 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, May 20 at 6:30pm. We will be discussing: … Continue reading »

Bright green background with black text. Creating a Compelling College Application - virtual presentation for teens and parents. Wednesday, May 20 at 7:30pm. Registration required.

Creating a Compelling College Application – Virtual Program – Wednesday, May 20 at 7:30pm

Program for High Schoolers and Caregivers: Creating a Compelling College Application this Summer. Registration required to receive the zoom link for Creating a Compelling College Application. The presentation will be … Continue reading »

Green background with white text. Contemporary Ireland is Not the Ireland of Your Ancestors. Wednesday, May 27 at 6:30pm. Registration required.

Contemporary Ireland Is Not the Ireland of Your Ancestors – Wednesday, May 27 at 6:30pm

Join us for a fascinating look at Ireland’s remarkable transformation over the past 100 years. Paul Nugent of the Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) will help us understand Ireland’s … Continue reading »

Light yellow background with blooming flowers of blue, pink, gold, yellow, white, purple on the top and bottom borders. Black text Flower Arranging with Kristine May 30 at 10am. Registration required.

Flower Arranging with Kristine – Saturday, May 30 at 10:00am

BYOB-Bring your own FLOWERS! Join Kristine in the process of deconstructing a store-bought bouquet. You’ll learn how to create one unique arrangement or several smaller ones using a pre-made mixed … Continue reading »

Brown embroidery background with author and Smithsonian Curator, Mary Savig, wearing a black dress with color blocks of brown and blue. She is smiling, with shoulder length dark hair. The book cover of State Fairs : Growing American Craft.

Your Ticket to the Best State Fair Crafts Virtual Author Talk with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig – Wednesday, June 3 at 2:00pm

Join us for a fascinating discussion with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig on the history and significance of craft at state fairs—from blue-ribbon quilts to sculpted butter cows, and so much … Continue reading »