Blog Category: Past Events

Craft Supply Swap with light purple background on top and dark purple on the bottom. Craft supplies such as multicolored paper, scissors, and colored pencils in the middle of the flyer. Early Bird Party on Fri Feb 27 6-8pm - registration required. Supply giveaway on Sat Feb 28 9:30am-1:30pm - first come, first served.

Craft Supply Giveaway – Friday, February 27 and Saturday, February 28

Early Bird Party @ the Craft Supply Giveaway – Friday, February 27 from 6:00 – 8:00pm Registration required for the Early Bird Party. For Adults and Teens aged 15 and … Continue reading »

Author Michael Perry in a blue and yellow plaid shirt, with his arm up reaching for his hat. With blue skies and a green field behind him. Book covers of Population 485 and Jesus Cow by Michael Perry.

Humor, Heart, and Reflective Rural Stories – Virtual Author Talk with Michael Perry – Wednesday, March 4 at 2:00pm

Join us in conversation with bestselling author and humorist Michael Perry, whose collection of genre-spanning works encapsulates the experiences–and the magic–of rural town communities and the everyday people who reside … Continue reading »

St. Patrick's Day Irish Music Concert with the Confluence Ensemble - Wednesday, March 11 at 6:00pm. Registration required.

St. Patrick’s Day Irish Music Concert with the Confluence Ensemble – Wednesday, March 11 at 6:00pm

Banish the wintry blues and join us for an Irish Music party to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! Registration required for Irish Music Concert with the Confluence Ensemble. Enjoy a lively … Continue reading »

Fill A Bag Book Sale Thursday March 12 from 3:30-6:30pm, Friday March 13 from 10am-4pm and Saturday March 14 from 9:30am - 1:30pm. Purchase our bag (donated by BigY), and fill it with quality books, CDS and DVDs. Items in the Library Community Room.

Fill-A-Bag Book Sale – 3 Day Event!

Thursday, March 12 from 3:30 – 6:30pmFriday, March 13 from 10:00am – 4:00pm and Saturday, March 14 from 9:30am – 1:30pm Taking place in the Library Community Room. Purchase our … Continue reading »

Author Kate Quinn with long light brown hair, smiling in green long sleeved shirt. Book cover image of The Astral Library by Kate Quinn, with a light purple background.

Book Portals and Journeys of Literary Magic Virtual Author Talk with Kate Quinn – Thursday, March 12 at 7:00pm

You’re invited to join us for a virtual conversation with acclaimed author Kate Quinn about her latest fantastical work, The Astral Library, which poses the question: Have you ever wished you … Continue reading »

Book cover of The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune.

Faraway Fiction Book Club – Wednesday, March 18 at 6:30pm

Embark on a new adventure with each book! A book chat for lovers of Sci-Fi and Fantasy. The next meeting is Wednesday, March 18 at 6:30pm. We will be discussing: … Continue reading »

Spring Loop Yarn Wreath Workshop - Saturday, March 21 at 11am. Registration is required, space and materials limited, ages 18+. Celebrate Spring with your own 8in loop yarn wreath. Kathy will take you through the steps to design and create your own mini wreath.

Spring Loop Yarn Wreath Workshop – Saturday, March 21 at 11:00am

Celebrate Spring 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 workshop. … Continue reading »

Author Shoshana Walter with curly shoulder length hair, smiling, in a pink, orange and green striped blouse. Author Barbara Kingsolver with dark gray hair, glasses and smiling, wearing a red blouse. The book cover of Rehab : An American Scandal between them.

America’s Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis Virtual Author Talk with Shoshana Walter – Tuesday, March 24 at 2:00pm

Join us for a special conversation between award-winning journalist Shoshana Walter and bestselling and award-winning author Barbara Kingsolver as they chat about Walter’s book Rehab: An American Scandal. In this work, … Continue reading »

Flowering goldenrod, coneflower from the native garden at Old Lyme PGN Library.

Old Lyme Land Trust Native Seed Planting – Saturday, March 28 at 11:00am

Join us in our native garden for a hands-on Native Seed Planting & Swap! Click here to register for the OLLT Native Seed Planting. We’ll gather outdoors to celebrate local … Continue reading »

Flowering plants in library's front garden

Add Natives Now with Diana Drake – Sunday, March 29, at 2:00 pm

Diana Drake tells how best to choose, then plant, the best native species for your garden, whether you’re starting with lawn, or a garden you’ve enjoyed for years. Registration required … Continue reading »