Blog Category: Past Events

History of Watch Rock – Wednesday, September 7 at 5:30pm

This event takes place at Watch Rock Preserve (Joel Road off Route 156). The Old Lyme Historical Society will talk about the preserves early history and how the trust came … Continue reading »

Local Photographer and Author, Skip Hine – Wednesday, September 14 at 6:30pm

Skip Hine, visual storyteller, will share highlights from his 50 years behind the camera. His work has taken him to breathtaking places, captured history and allowed him to meet fascinating … Continue reading »

Author Talk and Book Signing with Ken Dooley – Friday, August 26 at 2:00 pm

Join former resident and Local Author Ken Dooley, to discuss his recent book, Dooley Noted. Hear Ken recount stories from his past and answer questions about his life and work. … Continue reading »

Old Lyme’s Hiking Trails – Wednesday, August 17 at 6:30 pm

One of Old Lyme’s best assets is the numerous hiking trails in town stewarded by various non-profit groups. The Old Lyme Land Trust stewards 1,100 acres of land with 800 … Continue reading »

Contemporary Classics Book Discussion with Marsha Bansavage – Monday, December 5 at 7:00pm

Contemporary Classics with Marsha Bansavage takes place virtually usually on the first Monday of the month. Multiple copies of the selected book are available please call the library at 860-434-1684 … Continue reading »

Phoebe’s Morning Meditation

Join us in the new native garden, weather permitting, for a 15-20 minute recorded guided meditation on Fridays at 10am. Bring your own blanket or cushion or use one of … Continue reading »

Author Talk & Book Signing with David Handler – Wednesday, August 10 at 6:30pm

A beautiful movie star, a luxury Manhattan apartment, a Halloween party and…a murder! Join Edgar and American Mystery Award winning author, David Handler, on the Library Patio to discuss The … Continue reading »

Photography: Want to level up your photos? – Wednesday, July 13 at 6:30pm

Ever wonder what you should be looking for when you take a photo? Join us for an easy and informative conversation with Estuary Magazine’s, Creative Director Chris Zajac, and Publisher … Continue reading »

Luanne Rice Author Talk – Saturday, October 29 at 4:00pm

Join us for a fireside chat in the Library’s 1898 Reading Room with New York Times bestselling author Luanne Rice.  She will talk about books, art, writing, inspiration and life in Old … Continue reading »

WNBA NIGHT OUT FOR OLD LYME CHILDREN’S LIBRARY – Thursday, July 28th 7pm @Mohegan Sun Arena

Discount tickets available with your library card to see Sue Bird and the Mohegan Sun play the Seattle Storm. Use this link to purchase your tickets: https://offer.fevo.com/connecticut-sun-vs-seattle-storm-5mrxmcv-d89ec78?fevoUri=connecticut-sun-vs-seattle-storm-5mrxmcv-d89ec78%2F