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Tuesday, October 35:00—7:00 PMCommunity RoomOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371
Writers' Studio
This group is open to writers who wish to prepare their material for submission to established publishers, magazines, or self-publishing. The focus will be on non-fiction like memoirs or articles, and narrative fiction. At the meetings, authors can read their material for ten minutes and then get feedback from the group.…Learn More4
Wednesday, October 41:00—4:00 PMCommunity RoomOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371
MahJongg Club
Come on your own or partner up to play this exciting game! Mahjongg is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. It is commonly played with four players. There are multiple ways to play; we plan the American version.
Wednesday, October 46:30—7:30 PMCommunity RoomOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371
Gardening with Native Plants for Monarchs and Pollinators
Join us for a presentation on the iconic Monarch Butterfly and which native plants you can have in your yard to welcome pollinators. This presentation chronicles Fatima Matos's ongoing discovery of real nature up-close in her own backyard. The first part is about the astonishing ‘garden transformation’ observed after planting native plants.…Learn More5
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Friday, October 610:00—10:30 AMCommunity RoomOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371
Library LawnOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371
Phoebe's Morning Meditation
Join us in the new native garden, weather permitting, or in the Community Room for a 20 minute recorded guided meditation. Bring your own blanket or cushion or use one of the chairs provided. Beginners welcome!7
Saturday, October 711:00 AM—1:00 PMService DeskOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371
(Vinyl) Record Giveaway
Help yourself to a few records from a fairly large collection of mostly 70's and 80‘s albums!All Ages; First come, first serve!Email Nike, Teen Librarian, for more info or with questions: ndesis@oldlymelibrary. org
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Tuesday, October 109:30 AM—5:00 PMMain EntranceOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371
Halloween Costume Swap
Help yourself to Halloween Costumes and props during the Library's open hours.
All ages; Free.
Items are used, in good condition, and have been collected from local households.…Learn More
Tuesday, October 104:00—5:00 PMVirtual
Virtual Author Talk with Rick Steves
Join guidebook author and TV host Rick Steves as he shares the latest in smart European travel. In this entertaining, information-packed slideshow lecture, Rick will teach you the secrets of safe, smart, inexpensive travel — low on stress and high on fun.…Learn More11
Wednesday, October 119:30 AM—5:00 PMMain EntranceOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371
Halloween Costume Swap
Help yourself to Halloween Costumes and props during the Library's open hours.
All ages; Free.
Items are used, in good condition, and have been collected from local households.…Learn More
Wednesday, October 111:00—4:00 PMCommunity RoomOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371
MahJongg Club
Come on your own or partner up to play this exciting game! Mahjongg is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. It is commonly played with four players. There are multiple ways to play; we plan the American version.
Wednesday, October 117:00—8:00 PMCommunity RoomOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371
CANCELED - Stand Up to Antisemitism and Hate: What It Is and What We Can Do About It Together
We can all be better allies to our Jewish neighbors and those of other marginalized groups. Join us for a community conversation with Stacey Sobel, Regional Director of Anti-Defamation League Connecticut, about how we can move toward a future without antisemitism and hate.…Learn More12
Thursday, October 129:30 AM—5:00 PMMain EntranceOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371
Halloween Costume Swap
Help yourself to Halloween Costumes and props during the Library's open hours.
All ages; Free.
Items are used, in good condition, and have been collected from local households.…Learn More
Thursday, October 1211:00 AM—12:00 PMVirtual
Community RoomOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371
Phoebe's Morning Book Chat
Phoebe's Morning Book Chat takes place on the second Thursday of every month at 11:00 am. Multiple copies of the selected book are available. Please call the library (860-434-1684) or email Linda Alexander (lalexander@oldlymelibrary. org) to register for this virtual program.
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Friday, October 139:30 AM—5:00 PMMain EntranceOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371
Halloween Costume Swap
Help yourself to Halloween Costumes and props during the Library's open hours.
All ages; Free.
Items are used, in good condition, and have been collected from local households.…Learn More
Friday, October 1310:00—10:30 AMCommunity RoomOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371
Library LawnOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371
Phoebe's Morning Meditation
Join us in the new native garden, weather permitting, or in the Community Room for a 20 minute recorded guided meditation. Bring your own blanket or cushion or use one of the chairs provided. Beginners welcome!14
Saturday, October 149:30 AM—2:00 PMMain EntranceOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371
Halloween Costume Swap
Help yourself to Halloween Costumes and props during the Library's open hours.
All ages; Free.
Items are used, in good condition, and have been collected from local households.…Learn More
Saturday, October 1412:00—3:00 PMLibrary LawnOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371
CANCELED - Annular Solar Eclipse Viewing Party
In our area the sun will be 20% covered! Come watch this rare astronomical phenomenon with us at the library. Safe viewing glasses and light refreshments will be provided. 15
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Monday, October 169:30 AM—5:00 PMMain EntranceOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371
Halloween Costume Swap
Help yourself to Halloween Costumes and props during the Library's open hours.
All ages; Free.
Items are used, in good condition, and have been collected from local households.…Learn More
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Tuesday, October 179:30 AM—5:00 PMMain EntranceOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371
Halloween Costume Swap
Help yourself to Halloween Costumes and props during the Library's open hours.
All ages; Free.
Items are used, in good condition, and have been collected from local households.…Learn More
Tuesday, October 175:00—7:00 PMCommunity RoomOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371
Writers' Studio
This group is open to writers who wish to prepare their material for submission to established publishers, magazines, or self-publishing. The focus will be on non-fiction like memoirs or articles, and narrative fiction. At the meetings, authors can read their material for ten minutes and then get feedback from the group.…Learn More18
Wednesday, October 189:30 AM—5:00 PMMain EntranceOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371
Halloween Costume Swap
Help yourself to Halloween Costumes and props during the Library's open hours.
All ages; Free.
Items are used, in good condition, and have been collected from local households.…Learn More
Wednesday, October 181:00—4:00 PMCommunity RoomOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371
MahJongg Club
Come on your own or partner up to play this exciting game! Mahjongg is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. It is commonly played with four players. There are multiple ways to play; we plan the American version.
Wednesday, October 182:00—3:00 PMVirtual
Virtual Author Talk with Ruth Ware
You’re invited to tune in as we chat with New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in Cabin 10 and The It Girl as she talks about her newest book, Zero Days.
In the adrenaline fueled thriller, Zero Days, Jack and her husband, Gabe, are hired by companies to break into buildings and hack security systems, and their best penetration specialists in the business.…Learn MoreWednesday, October 186:30—7:30 PMCommunity RoomOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371
Dark Nonfiction Book Club
A book club for the morbidly curious. We will explore dark topics such as true crime, natural disasters, war stories, death and dying, manmade disasters, forensic science, burial and funerary practices, and cults. October's book is: The Stranger Beside Me by Ann Rule"Utterly unique in its astonishing intimacy, as jarringly frightening as when it first appeared, Ann Rule's The Stranger Beside Me defies our expectation that we would surely know if a monster lived among us, worked alongside of us, appeared as one of us.…Learn More19
Thursday, October 199:30 AM—5:00 PMMain EntranceOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371
Halloween Costume Swap
Help yourself to Halloween Costumes and props during the Library's open hours.
All ages; Free.
Items are used, in good condition, and have been collected from local households.…Learn More
Thursday, October 196:30—7:30 PM1898 Reading RoomOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371
125th Anniversary Film Premiere & Reception
From as early as 1716, our town has a rich history of wanting a library, then building it, and most of all, keeping it alive. Highlights include the struggle to find a site, hosting early exhibits of the now-famous American Impressionists, leadership from figures with national importance, and so many moments of truth where generous support from the Old Lyme community all combined to make today’s Phoebe one of Connecticut’s leading town libraries.…Learn More
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Friday, October 209:30 AM—5:00 PMMain EntranceOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371
Halloween Costume Swap
Help yourself to Halloween Costumes and props during the Library's open hours.
All ages; Free.
Items are used, in good condition, and have been collected from local households.…Learn More
Friday, October 2010:00—10:30 AMCommunity RoomOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371
Library LawnOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371
Phoebe's Morning Meditation
Join us in the new native garden, weather permitting, or in the Community Room for a 20 minute recorded guided meditation. Bring your own blanket or cushion or use one of the chairs provided. Beginners welcome!21
Saturday, October 219:30 AM—2:00 PMMain EntranceOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371
Halloween Costume Swap
Help yourself to Halloween Costumes and props during the Library's open hours.
All ages; Free.
Items are used, in good condition, and have been collected from local households.…Learn More
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Monday, October 239:30 AM—5:00 PMMain EntranceOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371
Halloween Costume Swap
Help yourself to Halloween Costumes and props during the Library's open hours.
All ages; Free.
Items are used, in good condition, and have been collected from local households.…Learn More
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Tuesday, October 249:30 AM—5:00 PMMain EntranceOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371
Halloween Costume Swap
Help yourself to Halloween Costumes and props during the Library's open hours.
All ages; Free.
Items are used, in good condition, and have been collected from local households.…Learn More
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Wednesday, October 259:30 AM—5:00 PMMain EntranceOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371
Halloween Costume Swap
Help yourself to Halloween Costumes and props during the Library's open hours.
All ages; Free.
Items are used, in good condition, and have been collected from local households.…Learn More
Wednesday, October 251:00—4:00 PMCommunity RoomOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371
MahJongg Club
Come on your own or partner up to play this exciting game! Mahjongg is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. It is commonly played with four players. There are multiple ways to play; we plan the American version.
Wednesday, October 256:30—7:30 PMCommunity RoomOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371
iPhone Photography Workshop: Session 1
Join us for a two session workshop series on iPhone photography techniques. Photographer Fred Verillo, assisted by Karen Geisler, will guide us through the art of taking pictures with your iPhone. The first session will focus on the creative aspects of photography such as composition, lighting, perspective,color vs black and white- all the things you need to take a good picture.…Learn More26
Thursday, October 269:30 AM—5:00 PMMain EntranceOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371
Halloween Costume Swap
Help yourself to Halloween Costumes and props during the Library's open hours.
All ages; Free.
Items are used, in good condition, and have been collected from local households.…Learn More
Thursday, October 2612:30—4:00 PMCommunity RoomOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371
Senior Center Duplicate Bridge
The Senior Center Duplicate Bridge group is meeting at the Library during the Senior Center building project. This weekly group is open to newcomers who are familiar with playing duplicate bridge.
Thursday, October 267:00—8:00 PMVirtual
Virtual Author Talk with John Irving
You are in for a treat when you join us for an intimate conversation with John Irving as he chats about not only his most recent novel, The Last Chairlift, but also about his prolific body of work and a lifetime spent writing. Irving’s first novel was published when he was just twenty-six years old.…Learn More27
Friday, October 279:30 AM—5:00 PMMain EntranceOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371
Halloween Costume Swap
Help yourself to Halloween Costumes and props during the Library's open hours.
All ages; Free.
Items are used, in good condition, and have been collected from local households.…Learn More
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Saturday, October 289:30 AM—2:00 PMMain EntranceOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371
Halloween Costume Swap
Help yourself to Halloween Costumes and props during the Library's open hours.
All ages; Free.
Items are used, in good condition, and have been collected from local households.…Learn More
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Monday, October 309:30 AM—5:00 PMMain EntranceOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371
Halloween Costume Swap
Help yourself to Halloween Costumes and props during the Library's open hours.
All ages; Free.
Items are used, in good condition, and have been collected from local households.…Learn More
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