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 »

Book cover of Godkiller by Hannah Kaner.

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 author, TJ Klune, wearing a baseball hat, glasses, and a black sweater with their black and white dog. Also, features book cover images of The House in the Cerulean Sea and Somewhere Beyond the Sea.

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 with physiologist George Norden, Thursday, January 16 at 11am. Multicolored images of exercise equipment borders informational text.

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 »

The author, Amanda Montell, in a light blue suit jacket and shirt with a black tie. Features an image of the book cover, The Age of Magical Overthinking by Amanda Montell.

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 features book cover of Love and Lemons Feel Good Food by Jeanine Donofrio, and a border with vegetable illustrations.

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 »