Blog Category: Past Events

Book cover of The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar.

Faraway Fiction Book Club – Wednesday, July 15 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, July 15 at 6:30pm. We will be discussing: … Continue reading »

Author Reyna Grande with long dark hair, wearing a dark top with floral print and a red and blue necklace. The book cover of Migrant Heart by Reyna Grande. Background is golden yellow with darker yellow lines and blue water/tear droplets.

Migrant Heart: The Cost of the American Dream and Healing Through Storytelling Virtual Author Talk with Reyna Grande – Thursday, July 16 at 2:00pm

In her ambitious new memoir, Migrant Heart: Essays About Things I Can’t Forget, beloved bestselling author Reyna Grande illuminates the hidden cost of the American Dream and the complex journey of … Continue reading »

Blue text center top: Sound Healing July 22 at 6:30pm. Background is light blue. Presenter Kristina Quinones sitting on a rug surrounded by different types of drums.

Sound Healing – Wednesday, July 22 at 6:30pm

Join us for a restorative sound healing meditation with sound healing practitioner Kristina Quinones; designed to help you relax, reset, and recharge. This guided experience encourages deep relaxation and mindful … Continue reading »

Author Dr. Marisa Franco with her dark brown hair pulled back in a pony tail, wearing a light grey blazer and pink top, arms across her chest. Book cover of Platonic by Marisa G. Franco, PhD.

The Power of Connection: Creating Lasting Friendships Virtual Author Talk with Dr. Marisa Franco – Tuesday, July 28 at 2:00pm

Join us in virtual conversation with bestselling author Dr. Marisa Franco, one of the world’s leading experts in human connection. Her book, Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You … Continue reading »

Blue background. White text centered top: Blues 101 with Ramblin' Dan Stevens July 29 at 6:30pm. black and white Image of an electric guitar.

Blues 101 with Ramblin’ Dan Stevens – Wednesday, July 29 at 6:30pm

Blues 101 is an entertaining and educational program encompassing the history of blues music in America from its origins in the African American tradition of the deep south to the … Continue reading »

Author Paula J. Johnson with grey hair just above her shoulders, wearing glasses and a blueish green button up blouse. The book cover of Julia Child's Kitchen. Background is an image of a large kitchen full of kitchen implements, utensils, and accessories.

The Legacy of Julia Child’s Kitchen Virtual Author Talk with Paula J. Johnson – Tuesday, August 4 at 2:00pm

Join us for a conversation that’s sure to warm your heart (and make your stomach rumble), as we delve into the legacy of cooking icon Julia Child with Smithsonian curator … Continue reading »

A graphic of leather bound journal with a single red rose placed on the cover.

Poetry Hour – Wednesday, August 5 at 6:30pm

Join us for our quarterly Poetry Hour! Everyone is welcome to come and share a poem from their favorite poet, or one they wrote themselves. Registration required for Poetry Hour.

Green and tan block coloring. Centered brown text: Community Yoga with Isabelle Barbour. Green graphic of a person sitting cross-legged and with an outline of a lotus flower behind them.

Community Yoga – Wednesday, August 12 at 6:00pm

Join us for free community yoga with Isabelle Barbour, certified yoga instructor. Beginners are welcome. Don’t forget your mat! Registration required for Community Yoga.

The Phoebe Old Lyme Library in white text with the Griffin logo below. Background is a purple circle.

Museum Pass Survey for The Phoebe

We are evaluating our museum pass offerings and would like your input! Click here to take the Museum Pass Survey for The Phoebe.

Author Nir Eyal, looking directly at the camera, smiling. Nir has short brown hair and is wearing a blue plaid button down shirt. The book cover of Beyond Belief by Nir Eyal is next to his image with a gray background.

Reshape Your Beliefs and Unlock Your True Potential Virtual Author Talk with Nir Eyal – Tuesday, May 19 at 2:00pm

What if the only thing standing between you and the seemingly impossible…was belief? This is the question posed by bestselling author Nir Eyal in his new work, Beyond Belief.  Have questions … Continue reading »