August 2024

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Thursday, August 112:30—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, August 14:00—5:00 PMChildrensOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371

CANCELED - Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics Adventure

Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics AdventureJoin us for a fun program inspired by one of your favorite books and silly library-themed games straight from Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics!
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Friday, August 210:00—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

Phoebe's Morning MeditationJoin us in the 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!
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Tuesday, August 63:00—4:30 PMCommunity RoomOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371

Summer Stitch Club

Practice hands-on skills, meet new people, and make something fun and functional! Summer Stitch Club will offer a new activity every session as well visiting artists sharing their unique expertise. This week's Guest Artist is Nerissia; participants will make a box pouch, with a zipper! Individual registration required.…Learn More

Tuesday, August 65:00—7:00 PMCommunity RoomOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371

Writers' Studio

Writers' StudioThis 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 More
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Wednesday, August 71:00—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 play the American version.

Wednesday, August 72:00—3:00 PMVirtual

Virtual Author Talk with Smithsonian Curator Dr. Jennifer Levasseur

Virtual Author Talk with Smithsonian Curator Dr. Jennifer LevasseurYou’re invited to virtually step inside one of the greatest international achievements with a behind-the-scenes guide to space exploration with the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum curator Dr. Jennifer Levasseur. Revealing a new perspective into the world of space exploration and the daring astronauts who make it possible, Dr.…Learn More

Wednesday, August 76:30—7:30 PMCommunity RoomOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371

Hiveclass Community Yoga

All are welcome to attend this casual yoga class to get acquainted with Hiveclass! Hiveclass is a free digital learning platform for sports and physical activity. Allow Hiveclass to guide you through foundational poses and flows and learn how to access classes at home.…Learn More
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Thursday, August 811:00 AM—12:00 PMCommunity 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. If you have any questions please feel free to call the library, 860-434-1684.
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Friday, August 910:00—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

Phoebe's Morning MeditationJoin us in the 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!

Friday, August 97:00—9:00 PMTrail 53 Observatory

Observe the Night Sky with Lyme Land Trust

Observe the Night Sky with Lyme Land TrustJoin the Lyme Land Trust at the Observatory at Trail 53 for this youth program! Sign up at https://www. lymelandtrust. org/astronomy-events/
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Monday, August 125:30—6:30 PMCommunity RoomOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371

Adventures with Slime Party!

Adventures with Slime Party!Slime party for ages 5-12! Come mix up your very own slime and enter it into our slime contest!5:30 pm
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Wednesday, August 1410:00 AM—12:00 PMCommunity RoomOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371

Senior Center Knit-Wits Knitting Circle

The Senior Center Knit-Wits knitting group is meeting at the Library during the Senior Center building project. This group meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month is open to newcomers.   

Wednesday, August 1410:30 AM—12:00 PMMain EntranceOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371

Project Paws Therapy Dog Visit

Project Paws Therapy Dog VisitCome meet therapy dog Nemo, a 3-year-old black lab mix.   Nemo is a certified therapy dog. He and his owner/handler, Dawn, work with Project Paws, the Tim Buckley Project whose mission is to foster the therapeutic benefits of the human-animal bond and impact social-emotional learning for youth.…Learn More

Wednesday, August 141:00—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 play the American version.

Wednesday, August 146:30—7:30 PMCommunity RoomOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371

CANCELED - Pearls from Carol

Pearls from CarolFor two decades, Carol Ruggiero filled pages and pages with her thoughts and memories, and now they fill Pearls from Carol, the book her husband, Albert, devotedly assembled, published, and promotes. Join us for a chat with Albert about his wife’s exceptional work and life.…Learn More
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Thursday, August 1512:30—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, August 152:00—3:00 PMVirtual

Virtual Author Talk with Irena Smith PhD

Virtual Author Talk with Irena Smith PhDAnother college application season is around the corner, and stress is already beginning to ratchet up for teens and their parents. You’re invited to join us for this must-watch talk by Irena Smith, PhD. You will hear about constructive and healthy ways to approach the college application process, preserve your relationship with your teen, and help them define success on their terms instead of chasing the elusive “golden ticket.…Learn More
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Friday, August 1610:00—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

Phoebe's Morning MeditationJoin us in the 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!
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Tuesday, August 203:00—4:30 PMCommunity RoomOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371

Summer Stitch Club- Final session!

This is a make-up session, with guest Artist Nerissia from SiaDesignZ out of Hartford. We will be making a box pouch with a zipper. .. and Sia has tons of sewing machines to share!Grades 7-12. Registration Required.

Tuesday, August 205:00—7:00 PMCommunity RoomOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371

Writers' Studio

Writers' StudioThis 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 More
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Wednesday, August 211:00—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 play the American version.

Wednesday, August 216:30—7:30 PM1898 Reading RoomOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371

Dark Nonfiction Book Club

Dark Nonfiction Book ClubA 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. All are welcome!August's book is: The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women by Kate Moore"Written with a sparkling voice and breakneck pace, The Radium Girls fully illuminates the inspiring young women exposed to the "wonder" substance of radium, and their awe-inspiring strength in the face of almost impossible circumstances.…Learn More

Wednesday, August 217:00—8:00 PMVirtual

Virtual Author Talk with Shelby Van Pelt

Virtual Author Talk with Shelby Van PeltWe invite you to join us as we chat with the amazing New York Times bestselling author Shelby Van Pelt about her beloved novel Remarkably Bright Creatures. You don’t want to miss this deep-dive exploration of friendship, reckoning, hope, and so much more! Remarkably Bright Creatures is a luminous debut novel about a widow’s unlikely friendship with a giant Pacific octopus reluctantly residing at the local aquarium—and the truths she finally uncovers about her son’s disappearance 30 years ago.…Learn More
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Thursday, August 2212:30—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, August 225:00—7:00 PMCommunity RoomOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371

Leather Keychain Workshop with Sam Silva

Leather craftsperson Sam Silva joins us from Westerly for a free one day workshop. Each participant will create their own key ring with high quality leather, custom shapes, and artistic flourishes. This program is for those interested in hand sewing and leather manipulation from cut to finish.…Learn More
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Friday, August 2310:00—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

Phoebe's Morning MeditationJoin us in the 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!

Friday, August 236:00—8:00 PMYoung AdultOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371

Cancelled! After Hours Teen Movie Night

Due to a lack of registrants,  this movie night is cancelled.  Make sure you're signed up for the Library's newsletter to stay in the loop for the next date. Join us for an after-hours film screening of a perennial favorite, The Princess Bride! There will be food too.…Learn More
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Saturday, August 2411:00 AM—12:00 PMCommunity RoomOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371

Fabric Bookmark Production Time!

Come by and help to make a bunch of simple fabric bookmarks to sell at this year's zine fest in Providence, RI!For more info, check in with Nike: ndesis@oldlymelibrary. org…Learn More
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Wednesday, August 2810:00 AM—12:00 PMCommunity RoomOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371

Senior Center Knit-Wits Knitting Circle

The Senior Center Knit-Wits knitting group is meeting at the Library during the Senior Center building project. This group meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month is open to newcomers.   

Wednesday, August 281:00—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 play the American version.

Wednesday, August 286:00—8:00 PMLibrary PatioOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371

End of Summer Patio Party (21+)

End of Summer Patio Party (21+)We’ll be drawing prizes for the Summer Reading For Adults Program!Prizes include:Amazon KindleCamping HamockSolar Portable ChargerS'Mores Making SetJoin us to close out the summer with lawn games, music, beer, hard seltzer, and pizza.  
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Thursday, August 2911:00 AM—12:00 PMChildrensOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371

Phoebe's Wee Readers

Phoebe's Wee ReadersJoin Miss Meg for stories and songs, followed by free play! Open to infants and toddlers ages 3 and under.  

Thursday, August 2912:30—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.  
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Friday, August 3010:00—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

Phoebe's Morning MeditationJoin us in the 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!
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Saturday, August 3111:00 AM—5:00 PMQTZ Fest @ The Steel Yard

Teen Volunteer Showcase at (QTZ) Queer Trans Zine Fest

Come visit the Library's Teen Volunteers as they vend their sometimes informational, collaborative, fantastical, artistic, and hilarious zines (booklets) at the inclusive, festive, and fun Queer Trans Zine Fest in Providence, Rhode Island.   Aside from zines, the group also prepares a lot of other creative merchandise to showcase at the event.…Learn More
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