Blog Category: Past Events

Library Opening at 11 on 12/27 + BookCellar Closed

Due to hazardous road conditions, the Library will have a delayed opening on Saturday, December 27. We will plan on opening at 11 am. Phoebe’s BookCellar will be closed Saturday, … Continue reading »

Secret Santa Book Boxes

Secret Santa Book Boxes – Friday, December 19 at 3:00pm

Have a favorite book you think EVERYBODY should read? The Secret Santa Book Box is your chance to both spread the love and take home a recommendation from your fellow … Continue reading »

Teen Movie Matinee Tuesday December 23 at 12pm. Registration is required. The movie selected is Fantastic Mr. Fox.

Teen Movie Matinee – Tuesday, December 23 at 12:00pm

Food, friends, & fun!  After the early dismissal, come to the library for a snack and a midday movie on the big screen.  At November’s Movie Matinee, the group decided … Continue reading »

Decorative image features Mickey shaped balloons and a castle.

Disney Day at The Phoebe! Monday, December 29 from 3:00pm – 6:00pm

Come spend a magical Disney-filled day at The Phoebe! Starting at 3:00 pm we will have lots of fun activities in the Children’s room as well as a special Hidden … Continue reading »

Stuffed Animal Sleepover New Years Party. Drop off your stuffed animal before 4pm on Dec 30 and pick them up after 12pm on Jan 2.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover – Tuesday, December 30 from 9:00am – 4:00pm

Your favorite stuffed animals are invited to a party at the library! Drop off your stuffed animals in the Children’s room for a special New Year’s sleepover party! Please make … Continue reading »

Traveling Slideshow in Song with Terri Lachance - Wednesday January 7 at 6:30pm. Terri standing in front of a white heart painted on a garage door with her hands above her head making a heart shape.

Traveling Slideshow in Song with Terri Lachance – Wednesday, January 7 at 6:30pm

Join us for a special program that blends music and travel! Terri will share songs she has written inspired by her travels around the globe. Register for Traveling Slideshow in … Continue reading »

Author David Brooks wearing a dark colored jacket and light button up shirt with short grey hair and glasses. Book cover of How to Know a Person by David Brooks.

The Creative and Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply – Virtual Author Talk with David Brooks – Tuesday, January 13 at 2:00pm

Join us for an online discussion with prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks on his book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply, in which … Continue reading »

History of Railroads in SECT - January 14 at 6:30pm. Features a graphic of an steam train head on. Registration is required.

History of Railroads in Southeastern CT – Wednesday, January 14 at 6:30pm

Join us for a special talk with Keith Barker, engineer and train enthusiast, on the history of railroads from Westerly, RI to New Haven, CT.  Click here to register for … Continue reading »

Midterm Study Support Extended Hours Wednesday, January 14 and Thursday January 14 7pm-9pm. For those in grades 7-12. No registration required.

Extended Hours for High School Midterm Exam Week – Wednesday, January 14 and Thursday, January 15 from 7:00pm – 9:00pm

For those in grades 9-12, in support of teens studying for exams, the library will be open until 9:00 PM.  Hot snacks, quiet space, and therapy dogs will be available. … Continue reading »

Build Your Own Fairy House – Saturday, November 8 at 10:00am

Build your very own magical fairy house! Ages 5-12, Sign up required. Young patrons must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.