Blog Category: What’s New

We’re Hiring

The Library is looking for a dynamic Children’s Librarian to make a meaningful impact on the lives of the youngest members of our community. The Children’s Librarian will sustain and … Continue reading »

Author, Beronda Montgomery, with short black hair, and a big smile on her face, wearing a blue and white button up blouse and navy cardigan. Green background with leaves. Book cover of When Trees Testify by Beronda Montgomery.

When Trees Testify: Reclaiming America’s Black Botanical Legacy Virtual Author Talk with Beronda Montgomery – Tuesday, August 25 at 2:00pm

Join us for a riveting conversation with award-winning biologist Beronda Montgomery as we discuss her book, When Trees Testify: Science, Wisdom, History, and America’s Black Botanical Legacy. Have questions for the … Continue reading »

Meet Therapy Dog Nemo – Wednesday, August 26 from 10:30am – 12:00pm

Come meet certified therapy dog Nemo, a 5-year-old black lab mix.  Nemo was born with only 3 legs, but that is not what makes him special. He is gentle, patient, … Continue reading »

Blue background with white text throughout the flyer. Third annual End of Summer Patio Party 8/26 at 6pm, 21+. Registration required.

End of Summer Patio Party (21+) – Wednesday, August 26 at 6:00pm

Join us for our Third Annual End of Summer Patio Party! We’ll have pizza, snacks, desserts, prizes, and live music. We’ll be drawing the winners for the Adult Summer Reading Program. … Continue reading »

Black and white photo of author, Lucy Foley, smiling with long light colored hair, her chin resting on one palm and her other arm laid across in from. Blue teal and white background with mountainous shapes. Book cover of Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel by Lucy Foley.

High Altitudes and High Stakes: A Miss Marple Mystery Virtual Author Talk with Lucy Foley – Thursday, August 27 at 2:00pm

Join us for a thrilling conversation with acclaimed author Lucy Foley as we delve into her brand-new Miss Marple mystery, Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel.  Have questions for the author? … Continue reading »

Author, David O. Stewart, smiling and leaning toward the viewer with short grey hair and hands clasped to the right. He's wear a dark grey sweater. Book cover of The Democracy We Must Keep by David O. Stewart.

The Democracy We Must Keep: Why the Ideas that Built America Still Matter Virtual Author Talk with David O. Stewart – Tuesday, September 1 at 2:00pm

Join us as we chat with award-winning historian David O. Stewart about his newest work, The Democracy We Must Keep, and the question he explores throughout the book: What did … Continue reading »

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

Holiday Closing

Closed Monday, September 7.

Book cover of Mona's Eyes: a novel by Thomas Schlesser.

Contemporary Classics Book Discussion with Marsha Bansavage – Tuesday, September 8 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 »

Author, Daniel Kraus, wearing a grey t-shirt, dark framed glasses, and a grey cap with bright green text, "Night of the Living Dead". Book cover of The Sixth Nik by Daniel Kraus. Bright blue background with bright spots like stars.

Writing the Nightmare : A Ship Called Sickness and One Unforgettable Space Crew Virtual Author Talk with Daniel Kraus – Tuesday, September 8 at 7:00pm

Prepare to launch into the darkest depths of deep space! Join us online as we sit down with master storyteller Daniel Kraus, winner of the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, … Continue reading »

White logo of Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library top center. Below in white text A Life in the Classroom An Author Talk with Marc Soutra, the top third has grey background, the bottom has a light blue background. Photo of the the author at the front of a classroom with a white screen and chalk board behind him. The tops of students heads can be seen. Book covers of his two books are also on the flyer.

A Life in the Classroom : An Author Talk with Marc Soutra – Wednesday, September 9 at 6:30pm

Join us for a special literary evening with retired educator and author Marc Soutra, who began his teaching career in 1972 and went on to inspire students in high schools, … Continue reading »