Blog Category: Past Events

Autumn Native Seed Gathering with Old Lyme Land Trust – Saturday, October 18 at 11:00am

Gather native seeds from the library’s native garden, or bring some of your own to swap! Learn seed harvesting techniques and how to store them over winter.  Registration preferred. In … Continue reading »

Horror / Zombie Makeup Workshop with Decimated Designs – Saturday, October 18 at 12:00pm

All are welcome, for ages 12 to Adult! Get behind the scenes of special effects makeup. This workshop will cover hygiene, how to get started, what materials to use, how … Continue reading »

Paranormal Experiences with The Warren Society – Wednesday, October 22 at 6:30pm

Join us for an intriguing talk with Joe Franke of The Warren Society for Paranormal Research and Education. Registration required. Joe will discuss his past and current paranormal investigations, sharing … Continue reading »

Finding My Way – Virtual Author Talk with Nobel Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai – Wednesday, October 22 at 7:00pm

You are invited to join us online and be one of the first to hear from Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai about her astonishing memoir, Finding My Way. Malala reintroduces … Continue reading »

Courtly Intrigue and Whispers as Weapons – Virtual Author Talk with Historical Fiction Queen Philippa Gregory – Wednesday, October 29 at 2:00pm

Coined as the “queen of British historical fiction,” Philippa Gregory returns to the infamous Tudor Court with a tale that is both timely and timeless. We invite you to sit … 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 »

Poetry Hour – Wednesday, September 3 at 6:30pm

Do you love poetry!? We do too! Come hang out and share a poem you love or one you wrote.  Registration required.