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Saturday, February 1All DayChildrensOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371
Take Your Child to the Library Day
Drop-in activities all day to celebrate the wonderful ways you can enjoy the library as a family. All expressions of families are welcome!Saturday, February 14:30—6:30 PMTrail 53 Observatory
Special Winter Session with Lyme Land Trust's Astronomy Group
See Saturn, Jupiter, the Moon, Venus and Neptune on this winter night at the trail 53 Observatory, hosted in partnership with Lyme Land Trust's Astronomy Group. If we are lucky, we will be able to watch Neptune disappear behind the left dark limb of the crescent Moon at about 5:00, so arrive on time for that.…Learn More
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Monday, February 35:30—6:00 PMChildrensOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371
PJ Story Time
PJ Story Time! Mondays at 5:30! Monday, February 37:00—8:30 PMVirtual
Contemporary Classics With Marsha Bansavage
Contemporary Classics Book Discussion is led by Marsha Bansavage and usually takes place on the first Monday of the month. Multiple copies of the selected book are available. Registration required to receive the link for this virtual program.
Tuesday, September 3 : Tom Lake by Ann PatchettMonday, October 7: The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBrideMonday, November 4: No Two Persons by Erica BauermeisterMonday, December 9: All the Beauty in the World by Patrick BringleyJanuary - No meeting.…Learn More4
Tuesday, February 42:00—3:00 PMVirtual
How We Create Pandemics, From Our Bodies to Our Beliefs with Smithsonian Curator Sabrina Sholts
Join us for this enlightening presentation with Smithsonian curator Sabrina Sholts as she talks about how the very fact of being human increases our pandemic risks—and gives us the power to save ourselves.
The COVID-19 pandemic won't be our last—because what makes us vulnerable to pandemics also makes us human.…Learn MoreTuesday, February 45:00—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 MoreTuesday, February 45:00—6:00 PMYoung AdultOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371
Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Those in grades 10 and up are invited to meet bi-monthly to work with their creative peers and Teen Librarian, Nike. This is an opportunity to brainstorm improvements to Library offerings, implement programs collaboratively, work on self-directed projects, and be a mentor to younger volunteers.…Learn More
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Wednesday, February 51:00—3:45 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, February 56:30—7:30 PMCommunity RoomOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371
Get Along With People Who Drive You Nuts
Curious about improving your relationships through better communication? Whether you're a couple, parents, or an individual, this event is for YOU!What’s in Store for You?Master Communication: Discover practical ways to express your needs while avoiding misunderstandings.…Learn More
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Thursday, February 611:00 AM—12:00 PMChildrensOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371
Phoebe's Wee Readers
Join Miss Meg for stories and songs, followed by free play! Open to infants and toddlers ages 3 and under. Thursday, February 612:30—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, February 67:00—8:00 PMVirtual
Motivating Your Unmotivated Student; Virtual Program
Successful Study Skills 4 Students is offering a free 30-minute highly dynamic, action-specific, and interactive webinar. Parents, caretakers, and guardians are invited to learn a few tips, tools, and strategies to motivate, inspire, and support their student.…Learn More
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Friday, February 710:00—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 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, February 75:45—7:30 PMCommunity RoomOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371
Quarterly Plant-Based Cookbook Club
Join us for our second quarterly community plant-based cookbook club. Let's gather for an evening of tasty food and lively conversation about the chosen plant-based cookbook. Each registrant will choose either an appetizer, main dish, side dish or dessert to share with the group.…Learn More
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Tuesday, February 117:00—8:00 PMVirtual
Dystopian Tropes from an Indigenous Perspective: In Conversation with Waubgeshig Rice
You’re invited to a riveting conversation with bestselling author Waubgeshig Rice to chat about his newest book Moon of the Turning Leaves, the hotly anticipated sequel to the bestselling novel Moon of the Crusted Snow.
It’s been over a decade since a mysterious cataclysm caused a permanent blackout that toppled infrastructure and thrust the world into anarchy.…Learn More12
Wednesday, February 1210:00 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, February 121:00—3:45 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.
Build LEGOs with friends!13
Thursday, February 1311:00 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. Writers and Lovers by Lily KingThursday, February 1311:00 AM—12:00 PMChildrensOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371
Phoebe's Wee Readers
Join Miss Meg for stories and songs, followed by free play! Open to infants and toddlers ages 3 and under. 14
Friday, February 1410:00—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 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!15
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Monday, February 17Closed
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Tuesday, February 1810:00 AM—12:00 PMChildrensOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371
Drive-in Movie
Make a carboard car and settle in for a drive-in movie experience, complete with snacks!Tuesday, February 182:00—3:00 PMVirtual
I Am Nobody’s Slave: An Author Talk with Pulitzer Prize Finalist Lee Hawkins
We welcome you to our conversation with journalist and author Lee Hawkins as he talks to us about the examination of his family’s legacy of post-enslavement trauma and resilience in this riveting memoir, I Am Nobody's Slave: How Uncovering My Family’s History Set Me Free.…Learn MoreTuesday, February 185:00—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 MoreTuesday, February 185:00—6:00 PMYoung AdultOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371
Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Those in grades 10 and up are invited to meet bi-monthly to work with their creative peers and Teen Librarian, Nike. This is an opportunity to brainstorm improvements to Library offerings, implement programs collaboratively, work on self-directed projects, and be a mentor to younger volunteers.…Learn More
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Wednesday, February 1910:00—11:00 AMCommunity RoomOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371
Chocolate and Chapters for the Family
Chocolate and chapters for everyone! We are welcoming all ages to participate in this fun book club during February Break!Wednesday, February 191:00—3:45 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, February 195:30—7:00 PMCommunity RoomOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371
Jackbox Game Night
Need to get out of the house during break? Get together with friends and play some of the favorites from Jackbox Games. Players will need to bring or borrow a phone, tablet, or computer to be their controller. No prior experience necessary. Registration Required.…Learn More
Wednesday, February 196:30—7:30 PM1898 Reading 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. All are welcome!February's book is The Blood of Emmett Till by Timothy B.…Learn More20
Thursday, February 2010:00—11:00 AMCommunity RoomOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371
Indoor Obstacle Course
Collaborate on an indoor obstacle course!Thursday, February 2012:30—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, February 2110:00—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 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, February 2110:00—11:00 AMCommunity RoomOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371
Family "Snowball" Fight
Family snowball fight with DIY pom poms!22
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Wednesday, February 2610:00 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, February 261:00—3:45 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, February 264:00—5:30 PMCommunity RoomOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371
Chess Club
Play chess with friends and learn some tips and tricks from teen volunteers!27
Thursday, February 2712:30—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, February 2810:00—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 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, February 286:00—8:00 PMCommunity RoomOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371
Young AdultOld Lyme PGN Library2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371
After Hours Teen Movie Night
Join us for an after-hours screening of a perennial favorite; The Princess Bride.
Bring your blankets and pillows for maximum comfort, and your friends too. Pizza and popcorn providedRegistration Required. Grades 7-12.