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May 20, 2026

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Upcoming Closings

Closed: Monday, May 25: Memorial Day.

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 »

Green background with white text. Contemporary Ireland is Not the Ireland of Your Ancestors. Wednesday, May 27 at 6:30pm. Registration required.

Contemporary Ireland Is Not the Ireland of Your Ancestors – Wednesday, May 27 at 6:30pm

Join us for a fascinating look at Ireland’s remarkable transformation over the past 100 years. Paul Nugent of the Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) will help us understand Ireland’s … Continue reading »

Light yellow background with blooming flowers of blue, pink, gold, yellow, white, purple on the top and bottom borders. Black text Flower Arranging with Kristine May 30 at 10am. Registration required.

Flower Arranging with Kristine – Saturday, May 30 at 10:00am

BYOB-Bring your own FLOWERS! Join Kristine in the process of deconstructing a store-bought bouquet. You’ll learn how to create one unique arrangement or several smaller ones using a pre-made mixed … Continue reading »

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Your Ticket to the Best State Fair Crafts Virtual Author Talk with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig – Wednesday, June 3 at 2:00pm

Join us for a fascinating discussion with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig on the history and significance of craft at state fairs—from blue-ribbon quilts to sculpted butter cows, and so much … Continue reading »

Physical Therapy for All Postural Imbalances - Wednesday, June 3 at 6:30pm. Light blue background with a white stripe at the bottom third and black text. Features an image of a spine.

Physical Therapy for all Postural Imbalances – Wednesday, June 3 at 6:30pm

In her talk, Sharon Hallahan, PT, will focus on reducing or eliminating back pain through spine stabilization; improving breathing and lung function; improving body awareness and body mechanics, and developing skills for the management of … Continue reading »

Meet Therapy Dog Nemo – Wednesday, June 10 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 »

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Healthy Questions with the Town Nurse – Thursday, June 11 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 Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon.

Phoebe’s Morning Book Chat – Thursday, June 11 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 »

Author, Matt Dinniman, chin up smiling. He has a beard, short hair, and is wearing a black shirt. Purple background with various size darker dots. Book covers of Dungeon Crawler Carl and A Parade of Horribles by Matt Dinniman.

Apocalyptic Mayhem, Lava-Spitting Llamas, and One Very Sassy Cat Virtual Author Talk with Matt Dinniman – Thursday, June 11 at 7:00pm

Hold onto your heart-patterned boxers! Matt Dinniman, New York Times bestselling author of the wildly popular (and just plain wild) Dungeon Crawler Carl series, joins us to chat about his latest book, A Parade of … Continue reading »

Red and blue stars on the top and bottom border. Blue text Patriotic Loop Yarn Wreath Workshop, Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary with your own small 8-in loop yarn wreath. Red Text Saturday June 13, 2026 at 11:00 am. Features a sample of the red, white and blue loop yarn wreath attendees will make.

Patriotic Loop Yarn Wreath Workshop – Saturday, June 13 at 11:00am

Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary 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 … 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 3) Meet Randall Horton: Performance & Presentation – Thursday, June 18 at 4:00pm

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 »