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 »

Haunted Book Cellar at the Phoebe – Last One Standing: Zombie Apocalypse – Friday, October 31 from 5:00 – 8:00pm

The theme is: Last One Standing: Zombie Apocalypse Enjoy the crowds and the spectacle when you Trick or Treat at the Library on Halloween night! Ride the haunted elevator down … Continue reading »

Fall Grounds Cleanup – Sunday, November 2 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm

Sunday, November 2, 1-3 PM Join us to help tidy the Library grounds and gardens. All ages and skill levels welcome! Please bring a rake, pruning shears, and gloves if you’re … Continue reading »

Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity – Virtual Author Talk with Award-Winning Journalist Joseph Lee – Wednesday, November 5 at 2:00pm

You’re invited to learn from journalist and author Joseph Lee as he chats online with us about his stirring memoir, Nothing More of This Land: Community, Power, and the Search for … Continue reading »

Meditative Movement and Relaxation Workshop – Wednesday, November 5 at 6:00pm

A two hour workshop to take you from understanding the principles of breath and movement in meditation to a fully embodied practice you can take with you anywhere. We will … Continue reading »

Quarterly Vegan Cookbook Club – Friday, November 7 at 5:45pm

Join us for our quarterly vegan cookbook club. Let’s gather for an evening of tasty food and lively conversation about the chosen vegan cookbook. Each registrant will choose either an … Continue reading »