Blog Category: Past Events

Local Author Talk with Spencer Reece – Wednesday, March 23 at 6:30pm

Local author and artist, Spencer Reece, found himself here in Old Lyme to wait out the pandemic. Needing to find happiness amid the difficulties of this new situation, he channeled … Continue reading »

Super Natural Spring: Open Call for Youth Artwork (Final day to drop off art=March 30th)

Open call for artwork for the theme: Super Natural Spring Any medium is encouraged; graphic design, recorded music, lyrics, creative writing, crafts, painting, drawing, digital illustration, poetry books, animations, and … Continue reading »

Author Talk with Dr. John Pfeiffer – Wednesday, March 9 at 6:30 pm

Old Lyme Town Historian, and official historian for the Nehantic Nation, Dr. John “Ned” Pfeiffer will trace the history of the Nehantic People.  Learn about their earliest days as a … Continue reading »

Phoebe’s BookCellar Fill-A-Bag Book Sale

Saturday, February 5 from 9am to 1pm, in the Library Community Room.

Lunar New Year Celebration: Available Now On Demand

This year in celebration of Take Your Child to the Library Day, we present a Lunar New Year program for the entire family brought to us by Asian Performing Arts. … Continue reading »

Library Closed Saturday, 1/29

Due to the expected winter weather, the Library will be closed on Saturday, January 29th.

Library Opening at 11 on 1/20

Due to hazardous road conditions, the Library will have a delayed opening on Thursday, January 20. We will plan on opening at 11 am.

Lotus Flower Lantern Craft – Wed, February 23 at 6:30pm

Join us for an online craft class. Learn how to make a Korean lotus blossom lantern with colored paper and wire frames. The “Feast of Lanterns,” is one of the … Continue reading »

A Poet, A Pop Star, and an Independent Press; Art Exhibit up through March 4, 2022

To see the multi-media display, visit the Young Adult space during the Library’s open hours. Featuring local artists: Josh Brown (AnUrbanNerd, Poet Laureate of New London), Erycka Ortiz (Song Writer, Community Organizer and Pop … Continue reading »

Children’s Virtual Story Time, Craft & Yoga Class

Listen to a story with Ms. Julie, pick up a related craft & activity kit, then learn the animal postures from the story in a yoga class for children with … Continue reading »