Blog Category: What’s New

Author Gabe Henry with short brown hair and a mustache, wearing a cream long sleeved shirt. Features the book cover of Enough is Enuf by Gabe Henry.

Our Failed Attempts to Make English Eezier to Spell – Virtual Author Talk with Gabe Henry – Wednesday, September 17 at 2:00pm

Have you ever wondered why the English spelling of words is sometimes… well… just weird? Come on a surprisingly hilarious journey with us and author Gabe Henry through the history of the … Continue reading »

Book cover of Someone You Can Build a Nest In by John Wiswell.

Faraway Fiction Book Club – Wednesday, September 17 at 6:30pm

Embark on a new adventure with each book! A book chat for lovers of Sci-Fi and Fantasy. Click here to register. The next meeting is Wednesday, September 17 at 6:30pm. … Continue reading »

5th Annual Houseplant Giveaway – September 15 – September 19

Join us in celebrating National Houseplant Week starting on Monday, September 15, 2025!  In collaboration with the Duck River Garden Club, we will be offering free houseplants and cuttings during … Continue reading »

Introductory Chinese Class Thurdays Sept 18, 25 and Oct 2 at 5:30pm. Registration required.

Introductory Chinese Class – Thursdays, Sept. 18, 25 and Oct. 2 at 5:30pm

Are you curious about learning the basics of Chinese; conversational sentences, useful vocab, and written characters? This intro class series is for you! Beginners welcome, snacks provided, and there will … Continue reading »

OLCC Series Black Bears in CT Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 6:00pm. Registration Required. Black bear head popping out of a wooded leafy area, sticking their tongue out to snack on some berries.

OL Conservation Commission Series: Black Bears in CT – Wednesday, Sept 24 at 6:00pm

Presentation brought to you in partnership with Old Lyme Conservation Commission. The “Black Bears in Connecticut” presentation by Paul Colburn focuses on the history of black bears in Connecticut, an … Continue reading »

The Pirates of Penzance: Flying the Flag of Fun - Saturday, Sept 27 at 11am. Registration required. Features a black and white photo of James Kuslan with a button up shirt, tie, and jacket. Features a a black and white graphic of a pirate ship in rough seas.

The Pirates of Penzance: Flying the Flag of Fun – Saturday, September 27 at 11:00am

Join us for a special talk with James Kuslan, brought to you in partnership with Salt Marsh Opera. Registration required. The Gilbert and Sullivan operettas are unique in the Anglosphere … Continue reading »

Book cover of You Like It Darker by Stephen King.

Contemporary Classics Book Discussion with Marsha Bansavage – Monday, October 6 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 »

Book cover of North Woods by Daniel Mason

Phoebe’s Morning Book Chat – Thursday, October 9 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 at the service desk. … Continue reading »

Rendering+Reverie: Art Exhibit by Margo Packer

Margo Packer is a practicing artist, art teacher and an associate member of Lyme Art Association. Her work is inspired by her surroundings, memories and subjects that take hold of … Continue reading »

State Library Funding Reinstated (May 2025)

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