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Poetry Hour – Wednesday, September 3 at 6:30pm

Do you love poetry!? We do too! Come hang out and share a poem you love or one you wrote.  Registration required.

Author Hannah Nicole Maehrer smiling with long dark hair. Features the book cover of Accomplice to the Villain.

On Writing Darkly Charming Villainous Love – Virtual Author Talk with Hannah Nicole Maehrer – Wednesday, September 3 at 7:00pm

Embrace your dark side (and your best evil laugh) and join us in conversation with Hannah Nicole Maehrer, creator of the New York Times bestselling Assistant to the Villain series.  Evie Sage didn’t mean … Continue reading »

Weird Weaving with Janelle R. Abbott of JRAT – Saturday, September 6 at 11:00am

Learn how to do a basic basket weave on a box loom using found and reclaimed materials with visiting artist, Janelle R. Abbott! Bring in your old cords, jewelry, charging … Continue reading »

Book cover of All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker.

Contemporary Classics Book Discussion with Marsha Bansavage – Monday, 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 Jefferson Fisher smiling with a black button up t-shirt. Features the book cover of The Next Conversation by Jefferson Fisher.

Argue Less and Talk More – Virtual Author Talk with Communication Expert Jefferson Fisher – Wednesday, September 10 at 2:00pm

Join us (and be ready to take notes) for an afternoon virtual conversation with communication expert Jefferson Fisher, as we chat about his book, The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More. … Continue reading »

How to Kill a Houseplant – Wednesday, September 10 at 6:30pm

Jeff The Plant Guy will share his unique perspective on “How to kill a house plant.” Click here to register. He will take you on a journey from its humble … Continue reading »

Phoebe’s Morning Book Chat – Thursday, September 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 desk. … 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 »

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 »