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 »

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 »

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 »

Show and Tell for Adults Wednesday, April 30 at 6:30pm. Bring something interesting from home and tell its story. Oddities, antiques, family heirlooms, anything!

Adult Show and Tell – Wednesday, April 30 at 6:30pm

Show and Tell, but for adults! Bring an interesting item from home that you’d like to show and tell it’s story to the group. Whether it’s an oddity, taxidermy, family … Continue reading »

Book cover of The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See

Phoebe’s Morning Book Chat – Thursday, May 8 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 »

Book Cover of Night Watch by Jayne Anne Phillips

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

Contemporary Classics with Marsha Bansavage takes place virtually and is usually on the first Monday of the month. Multiple copies of the selected book are available at the service desk. … Continue reading »