1/2 Price Sale in the BookCellar – Wednesday, June 21 and Saturday, June 24

Virtual Author Talk with Tananarive Due – Wednesday, June 28 at 8:00 pm

Please join us for a chat with Tananarive Due about her newest work, The Wishing Pool and Other Stories. The second collection of stories by the author is full of … Continue reading »

High Speed Trains in CT!? – Wednesday, June 28 at 6:30 pm

Ever wonder if CT or the United States will ever have high speed trains like those of China, Japan, and Europe? Join us for a discussion with train engineer David … Continue reading »

Local Author Talk with Marcos Lopes – Wednesday, June 14 at 6:30 pm

Marcos Lopes is a Brazilian professor, social educator, speaker, and author. Growing up in the dangerous neighborhood of Parque Santo Antonio, Marcos fell into a life of crime at 13, … Continue reading »

Dark Nonfiction Book Club – Wednesday, August 16 at 6:30pm

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

Virtual Author Talk with Jamie Beck – Thursday, June 15 at 2:00pm

An American in Provence is a beautiful collection of exquisite portrait, scenic, and still-life photography from New York Times bestselling author and award-winning photographer Jamie Beck. Looking to slow down … Continue reading »

Rock the Phoebe Celebration

FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 7:30–9:30 PM at the Library Join us for our 125th Anniversary Celebratory Event! DANCING | BAR | HORS D’OEUVRES & DESSERT | LIVE & SILENT AUCTION Tickets: … Continue reading »

All Together Now: Summer Fun! August Events

All Together Now Summer Fun Challenge and Events! Updated with August Events It’s the summer of peace, love and libraries! Children ages 6-11 can complete fun activities to earn groovy … Continue reading »

Witness Stones Installation Ceremony

Friday, June 2, 10am on the Library Lawn The Old Lyme Witness Stones Project will install eight new Witness Stones—historical plaques commemorating the lives of enslaved and indentured African Americans … Continue reading »

Finals Exam Week: Extended Library Hours for Teens

In support of Teens studying for Midterms, the library will be open until 9:00 PM on Tuesday, June 6 and Wednesday, June 7.  Hot snacks, quiet space, and therapy dogs … Continue reading »