Blog Category: What’s New

Statement from the State Library

Connecticut State Library Receives Notice of Termination of Federal IMLS Grant Hartford, CT – The Connecticut State Library has been notified by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) … Continue reading »

Bright blue, yellow, green, and pink spring themed eggs, flowers and bunny ears. Spring Loop Yarn Wreath Workshop on Wednesday, April 9 at 6:00pm. Space is limited, registration is required. Learn to make a small 8in loop yarn wreath with Kathy.

Spring Loop Yarn Wreath – Wednesday, April 9 at 6:00pm

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 »

Book cover of The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell by Robert Dugoni.

Phoebe’s Morning Book Chat – Thursday, April 10 at 11:00am

Phoebe’s Morning book chat takes place on the second Thursday of every month at 11:00am in the Community Room.Multiple copies of the selected book are available please call the library … Continue reading »

The Bookworm Bash

It’s back… The Bookworm Ball emerges as The Bookworm Bash! Support your community library! * Interested in donating an item for our Silent Auction? Email Allie at alang@oldlymelibrary.org or call … Continue reading »

Arts and Crafts week! April 14 - 19 during April Break. Stop by each day for a new featured craft or art project. Features graphics of paint, paint brushes, pens, and other art supplies.

April Break Arts & Crafts Week – April 14 – 19

Stop by daily for a new featured craft or art project! Kids up through age 12 are invited to pick up a 3×3 canvas to bring home and decorate. Return … Continue reading »

Book cover of The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny, and Murder by David Grann.

Dark Nonfiction Book Club – Wednesday, April 16 at 6:30pm

Dark nonfiction book club is a book discussion group for the morbidly curious. We will explore dark topics such as true crime, natural disasters, war stories, death and dying, man-made … Continue reading »

Spring Flower Arranging Workshop with Kristine Friday, April 18 at 3:00pm. Features brightly blooming flowers along the flyer edge. Registration is required.

Flower Arranging with Kristine – Friday, April 18 at 3:00pm

Kristine will guide you in creating a spring floral arrangement to bring home to enjoy. All materials will be provided. Class size is limited. Registration is required.

native plants in hues of brown and grey with a house and tall evergreens in the background.

Garden Helpers – Wednesdays, 9:00am – 10:30am

Each week, from spring to fall, a group of volunteers meet to lend a helping hand with weeding and general yard maintenance. Come as often, or as little, as you’d … Continue reading »

The author, Gregg Hurwitz, smiling with a blue button down shirt. Features the book cover of Nemesis by Gregg Hurwitz.

The Thrill of Writing Action, Adventure, and Suspense – Virtual Author Talk with Gregg Hurwitz – Thursday, April 24 at 7:00pm

Do you love action-packed adventure? Are you ready for the thrill? You’re invited to a riveting conversation with New York Times bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz as he chats with us … Continue reading »

Oral History Kent State, 1970 presented by Mike Alewitz Tuesday, April 29 at 6pm. Registration is required. Features Mike Alewitz dressed in black, with glasses and a black hat with colorful art behind and a yellow dog looking up at him.

Oral History: Kent State, 1970 Presented by Mike Alewitz – Tuesday, April 29 at 6:00pm

This April marks 55 years since the Ohio National Guard murdered four Kent State students during a campus protest of the US bombing in Cambodia. Mike Alewitz was a student … Continue reading »