Blog Category: Past Events

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.

Cancelled – Holiday Conversations that Connect: Enhancing Communication Between Generations – Wednesday, November 12 at 6:30pm

Just in time for the holidays, join us for a lively and heartwarming event that will help you spark connections across the generations in your family. Ever notice how grandparents, … Continue reading »

The Search for Truth and the Persistence of Love Across Time – Virtual Author Talk Novelist Amanda Peters -Thursday, November 13 at 7:00pm

Join us in an online conversation with acclaimed writer Amanda Peters as we discuss her instant bestselling novel, The Berry Pickers, as well as her tender short fiction collection, Waiting for the … Continue reading »

Voting This Week?

Voting This Week?

Most people don’t know the laws around absentee voting or accessibility at the polls. Learn what to do as an overseas/military voter, college student, if you need language assistance, and … Continue reading »

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 »