Blog Category: Past Events

Poetry Hour – Wednesday, January 8 at 6:30pm
“Poems are moments’ monuments” – Sylvia Plath Join us for this quarterly poetry discussion group! Bring a poem you wrote or one you’d like to share. This is just a … Continue reading

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

Midterm Exam Week : Extended Hours for High School Students – Wednesday, January 15 and Thursday, January 16 from 7:00 – 9:00pm
In support of Teens studying for exams, the library will be open until 9:00 PM. Hot snacks, quiet space, and therapy dogs will be available. If you come after 7:00 … Continue reading

The Magic of Found Family – Virtual Author Talk with TJ Klune – Wednesday, January 15 at 7:00pm
Come have a magical moment with New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune as he chats about his Cerulean Chronicles, with special emphasis on his newest in the series, Somewhere … Continue reading

Exercise As We Age – Thursday, January 16 at 11:00am
In this 60 minute presentation, exercise physiologist, George Norden, will share common misconceptions of strength training as we age, how to do so safely and effectively regardless of physical limitations, … Continue reading

Cake Decorating Demonstration – Wednesday, January 22 at 6:30pm
Join us for a cake decorating demonstration with Barbara Bean of Angel’s Watch Cake Decorating and Baking. Enjoy a 1.5-hour demonstration of various piping skills for cakes and cupcakes, and … Continue reading

Notes on Modern Irrationality – Virtual Author Talk with Amanda Montell – Thursday, January 23 at 2:00pm
Join us as we chat with the New York Times bestselling author, Amanda Montell about her newest book, The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality. In a delicious … Continue reading

Letters To Papa Book Launch – Wednesday, November 6 at 6:30pm
Please join us for a book signing and light refreshments for the Old Lyme Historical Society’s first children’s book Letters to Papa by Alison Mitchell and Edie Twining. Registration required.

A Navajo Investigator’s Search for the Unexplained – Virtual Author Talk with Stanley Milford, Jr. – Thursday, November 7 at 7:00pm
You are welcome to join us in conversation with Navajo Ranger, Stanley Milford, Jr. as he chats about the chilling and clear-eyed memoir of his investigations into bizarre cases of … Continue reading

Quarterly Plant Based Cookbook Club – Friday, November 8 at 6:00pm
Join us for our first quarterly community plant based cookbook club. Let’s gather for an evening of tasty food and lively conversation about the chosen plant based cookbook. Each registrant … Continue reading