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January 15, 2026

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Closed: Monday, January 19.

Winter StoryWalk® Installation

Calling all readers! A new StoryWalk® is available to view at the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center. This season’s selection features Winter, Winter, Cold & Snow by Sharon Gibson Palermo. … Continue reading »

The Bookworm Bash

Save the Date: The BookWorm Bash

Clues & Cocktails: Saturday, April 25th, 7 PM – 11 PM You’re invited to: DISGUISE yourself as a famous literary detective or come as an innocent bystander LEAVE A TRAIL … Continue reading »

History of Railroads in SECT - January 14 at 6:30pm. Features a graphic of an steam train head on. Registration is required.

History of Railroads in Southeastern CT – Wednesday, January 14 at 6:30pm

Join us for a special talk with Keith Barker, engineer and train enthusiast, on the history of railroads from Westerly, RI to New Haven, CT.  Click here to register for … Continue reading »

Midterm Study Support Extended Hours Wednesday, January 14 and Thursday January 14 7pm-9pm. For those in grades 7-12. No registration required.

Extended Hours for High School Midterm Exam Week – Wednesday, January 14 and Thursday, January 15 from 7:00pm – 9:00pm

For those in grades 9-12, in support of teens studying for exams, the library will be open until 9:00 PM.  Hot snacks, quiet space, and therapy dogs will be available. … Continue reading »

Author, Julia Hotz smiling holding up an empty prescription bottle, with long dark hair. The book cover of The Connection Cure by Julia Hotz.

Nature, Art, and Service as Medicine – Virtual Author Talk with Julia Hotz – Tuesday, January 20 at 2:00pm

Be sure to jump start your new year with us as we chat virtually with journalist and author Julia Hotz about her book The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, … Continue reading »

Book cover of Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir.

Faraway Fiction Book Club – Wednesday, January 21 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 for Faraway Fiction Book Club. The next meeting is … Continue reading »

21+ Musical Bingo Friday January 23 at 7pm. Colorful musical notes over a sample bingo card. 21+ event, must purchase tickets to attend.

21+ Musical Bingo – Friday, January 23 at 7:00pm

Join us for our second annual Musical Bingo! Enjoy tunes from the 50s to current day and test your musical knowledge. Cash bar, snacks, and prizes! This is a 21+ … Continue reading »

Paper Quilling with Kristine - Tuesday, January 27 at 1:00pm. Program will take place at the Lymes' Senior Center, 26 Town Woods Rd, Old Lyme CT 06371. Registration is required.

Paper Quilling with Kristine – Tuesday, January 27 at 1:00pm

Come join Kristine at the Lymes Senior Citizen as we create a personalized quilled snowflake card to keep for yourself or share with someone. This program is appropriate for all … Continue reading »

Book cover of The Tender Bar by J.R. Moehringer.

Contemporary Classics Book Discussion with Marsha Bansavage – Monday, February 2 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 Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten.

Phoebe’s Morning Book Chat – Thursday, February 12 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 »