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May 11, 2026

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The Luminous Spirit by Edwin Lopez, April - May 2026. Features mixed media of the rocky shoreline. Brown tone flat rocks in the blue gray water. Cloudy sky with bright blues shining through and meets the water at the horizon. Background is a brown to gold gradient from the top to bottom.

The Luminous Spirit: Art Exhibit by Edwin Lopez

My work literally and symbolically represents the human spirit within each of us that shows kindness and compassion for those less fortunate. The spirit that cares for “all creatures great … Continue reading »

Author, Dr. Vivienne Ming, looking directly at the viewer, has shoulder length blonde wavey hair and is wearing a black leather jacket and maroon shirt. The book cover of Robot-Proof: When Machines Have All the Answers, Build Better People.

How to Robot-Proof Your Kids (and Yourself) Virtual Author Talk with Dr. Vivienne Ming – Tuesday, May 12 at 2:00pm

Join us for a timely conversation on AI, humanity, and the next steps towards building a better future with self-proclaimed “mad scientist” Dr. Vivienne Ming as we discuss her new … Continue reading »

Meet Therapy Dog Nemo – Wednesday, May 13 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 »

A graphic of leather bound journal with a single red rose placed on the cover.

Poetry Hour – Wednesday, May 13 at 6:30pm

Join us for our quarterly Poetry Hour! Everyone is welcome to come and share a poem from their favorite poet, or one they wrote themselves. Registration required for Poetry Hour.

Blue texts, "Healthy Questions with Town Nurse Sammee Piette" on a white background. There is a stethoscope, keyboard with light pink keys, and pen.

Healthy Questions with the Town Nurse – Thursday, May 14 at 9:00am

Old Lyme Town Nurse Sammee Piette will host a monthly “Ask the Nurse” hour at the Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library (PGN Library) from 9:00–10:00 AM on the second Thursday of … Continue reading »

Book cover of The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt.

Phoebe’s Morning Book Chat – Thursday, May 14 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 … Continue reading »

Aesthetic Illusions: A Life in the Arts. Green background, features image of Randall Horton in the upper right. Randall is smiling brightly wearing a homburg style hat, black rimmed glasses and a dark shirt. There is a microphone in front of him.

Aesthetic Illusions: A Life in the Arts, (Part 2) Arts and Civic Voice : Artmaking Workshop – Tuesday, May 19 at 5:00pm

This 3 part program Aesthetic Illusions: A life in the arts features two workshops, one on civic education and one on artistic expression, designed to deepen participants’ understanding of democracy and … Continue reading »