Novel Book Discussion: "Better Living Through Birding"
Apr
8
7:00 PM19:00

Novel Book Discussion: "Better Living Through Birding"

The book for this meeting is Better Living Through Birding by Christian Cooper.

A book discussion group meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm.
Copies of the current month’s book are available at the library.
No registration necessary.
This discussion will be held in in the East Lyme Room.
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Memory Forest: A Community Art Project and Exhibition (Session 1 of 3)
Apr
9
6:00 PM18:00

Memory Forest: A Community Art Project and Exhibition (Session 1 of 3)

Get creative! Join the East Lyme Public Library’s Community Art Project and Exhibition: Memory Forest, in celebration of National Library Week 2025: Drawn to the Library!

Create a unique piece of artwork that reflects on your own remarkable story. Explore noteworthy memories and triumphs, draw, make prints of your artwork, and add text to illustrate your image. Artworks will be on display in the Community Center during the month of April.

This is an intergenerational event for adults and children (ages 12 and up). Registration Required. Please select one of the three sessions. Click here to register. This program will be held in the Community Center Lobby.

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Out-of-This-World Book Discussion: "Sword Catcher"
Apr
9
7:00 PM19:00

Out-of-This-World Book Discussion: "Sword Catcher"

The book for this meeting is Sword Catcher by Cassandra Clare.

A science fiction and fantasy book discussion group meets bimonthly on the second Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm.
Copies of the current month’s book are available at the library.
No registration necessary.
This discussion will be held in in the East Lyme Room.
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Memory Forest: A Community Art Project and Exhibition (Session 2 of 3)
Apr
12
11:30 AM11:30

Memory Forest: A Community Art Project and Exhibition (Session 2 of 3)

Get creative! Join the East Lyme Public Library’s Community Art Project and Exhibition: Memory Forest, in celebration of National Library Week 2025: Drawn to the Library!

Create a unique piece of artwork that reflects on your own remarkable story. Explore noteworthy memories and triumphs, draw, make prints of your artwork, and add text to illustrate your image. Artworks will be on display in the Community Center during the month of April.

This is an intergenerational event for adults and children (ages 12 and up). Registration Required. Please select one of the three sessions. Click here to register. This program will be held in the Community Center Lobby.

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Memory Forest: A Community Art Project and Exhibition (Session 3 of 3)
Apr
12
1:00 PM13:00

Memory Forest: A Community Art Project and Exhibition (Session 3 of 3)

Get creative! Join the East Lyme Public Library’s Community Art Project and Exhibition: Memory Forest, in celebration of National Library Week 2025: Drawn to the Library!

Create a unique piece of artwork that reflects on your own remarkable story. Explore noteworthy memories and triumphs, draw, make prints of your artwork, and add text to illustrate your image. Artworks will be on display in the Community Center during the month of April.

This is an intergenerational event for adults and children (ages 12 and up). Registration Required. Please select one of the three sessions. Click here to register. This program will be held in the Community Center Lobby.

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Author Talk: The Resilient Apocalypse by Julia A. Kushigian, Ph.D., Connecticut College
Apr
12
2:00 PM14:00

Author Talk: The Resilient Apocalypse by Julia A. Kushigian, Ph.D., Connecticut College

Julia Kushigian’s new book explores the question: what does the end of civilization look like? Societal collapse? Plagues or disease? AI? Climate change? Or something unknown to us? Working from Antiquity through multiple cultures, histories, and religious beliefs to present day, the Apocalypse affects all, regardless of social class, religious beliefs, sexuality, gender, race or ethnicity. Registration is required. Click here to register.

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Images from Spain with Kevin Sherwin
Apr
23
6:30 PM18:30

Images from Spain with Kevin Sherwin

Experience the soul of 19th century Spain in this evocative concert. This program showcases iconic works by Isaac Albeniz, Enrique Granados, and Joaquin Turina, alongside guitar transcriptions of compositions by Chopin, Saint-Saens, Meyerbeer and others. Enhancing the audio journey, the concert features a screening of photographs and paintings that resonate with the music's themes. Don’t miss this multi-sensory voyage!

Registration required. Click here to register.

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Mystery Book Discussion: "After That Night"
Apr
24
11:00 AM11:00

Mystery Book Discussion: "After That Night"

The book for this meeting is After That Night by Karin Slaughter.

A mystery book discussion group meets on the last Thursday of each month at 11:00 am.
Copies of the current month’s book are available at the library.
This discussion will be held in the East Lyme Room.
No registration necessary.
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Local History Book Club: "Stories of East Lyme"
Apr
26
1:00 PM13:00

Local History Book Club: "Stories of East Lyme"

Join the Library’s newest book club! Each month we’ll read and discuss a book that explores the history of our area. Times and discussion leaders will vary. Don’t miss our meetings in November and December. You’ll enjoy this month’s discussion of Stories of East Lyme by Olive Tubbs Chendali whether you’ve read the whole book or just the chapters that interest you. Books available at the Circulation Desk. No registration required.

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Men's Book Discussion Group: "Sonny Liston was a Friend of Mine"
Apr
30
7:00 PM19:00

Men's Book Discussion Group: "Sonny Liston was a Friend of Mine"

The book for this meeting is Sonny Liston was a Friend of Mine by Thom Jones.

A men’s book discussion group meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm.
Copies of the current month’s book are available at the library.
This discussion will be held in the East Lyme Room.
No registration necessary.
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Move Your Body, Heal Your Mind with Rachel Dash-Dougherty
May
3
11:00 AM11:00

Move Your Body, Heal Your Mind with Rachel Dash-Dougherty

Location: Senior Center

Ready to unwind, and feel awesome? This workshop is all about finding balance through yoga, mindfulness, and meditation. In a relaxed, and supportive environment you’ll be guided through simple yet powerful practices to help you de-stress and tune into your mind and body. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned practitioner, this workshop will help you discover a deeper connection to yourself and help calm your overworked mind.

Registration Required. Attendance encouraged for both sessions. Ages 16 and up. Click here to register.

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Move Your Body, Heal Your Mind with Rachel Dash-Dougherty
May
10
11:00 AM11:00

Move Your Body, Heal Your Mind with Rachel Dash-Dougherty

Location: Senior Center

Ready to unwind, and feel awesome? This workshop is all about finding balance through yoga, mindfulness, and meditation. In a relaxed, and supportive environment you’ll be guided through simple yet powerful practices to help you de-stress and tune into your mind and body. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned practitioner, this workshop will help you discover a deeper connection to yourself and help calm your overworked mind.

Registration Required. Attendance encouraged for both sessions. Ages 16 and up. Click here to register.

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Novel Book Group: "The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post"
May
13
7:00 PM19:00

Novel Book Group: "The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post"

Mrs. Post, the President and First Lady are here to see you. . . .

So begins another average evening for Marjorie Merriweather Post. Presidents have come and gone, but she has hosted them all. Growing up in the modest farmlands of Battle Creek, Michigan, Marjorie was inspired by a few simple rules: always think for yourself, never take success for granted, and work hard—even when deemed American royalty, even while covered in imperial diamonds. Marjorie had an insatiable drive to live and love and to give more than she got. From crawling through Moscow warehouses to rescue the Tsar's treasures to outrunning the Nazis in London, from serving the homeless of the Great Depression to entertaining Roosevelts, Kennedys, and Hollywood's biggest stars, Marjorie Merriweather Post lived an epic life few could imagine.

Marjorie's journey began gluing cereal boxes in her father's barn as a young girl. No one could have predicted that C. W. Post's Cereal Company would grow into the General Foods empire and reshape the American way of life, with Marjorie as its heiress and leading lady. Not content to stay in her prescribed roles of high-society wife, mother, and hostess, Marjorie dared to demand more, making history in the process. Before turning thirty she amassed millions, becoming the wealthiest woman in the United States. But it was her life-force, advocacy, passion, and adventurous spirit that led to her stunning legacy.

And yet Marjorie's story, though full of beauty and grandeur, set in the palatial homes she built such as Mar-a-Lago, was equally marked by challenge and tumult. A wife four times over, Marjorie sought her happily-ever-after with the blue-blooded party boy who could not outrun his demons, the charismatic financier whose charm turned to betrayal, the international diplomat with a dark side, and the bon vivant whose shocking secrets would shake Marjorie and all of society. Marjorie did everything on a grand scale, especially when it came to love.”

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Brookside Farm Museum Book Discussion
May
14
5:30 PM17:30

Brookside Farm Museum Book Discussion

Location: Brookside Farm Museum

The Nature of Oaks: The Rich Ecology of Our Most Essential Native Trees by Douglas W. Tallamy
Meeting at the museum—designated a Homegrown National Park—we’ll witness the trees in their full springtime splendor as we discuss how to foster ecological health in our own backyards. Each session in this book group begins with a presentation by a local expert on nurturing biodiversity in our region. To kick off the series, we’re thrilled to host a virtual presentation by author Douglas W. Tallamy! Books are available for checkout at the library or for purchase at the event.
Please register by emailing brooksidefarmmuseum@gmail.com

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Terrifying Tomes Horror Book Group: "Mexican Gothic"
May
20
6:00 PM18:00

Terrifying Tomes Horror Book Group: "Mexican Gothic"

“After receiving a frantic letter from her newly-wed cousin begging for someone to save her from a mysterious doom, Noemí Taboada heads to High Place, a distant house in the Mexican countryside. She’s not sure what she will find—her cousin’s husband, a handsome Englishman, is a stranger, and Noemí knows little about the region.

Noemí is also an unlikely rescuer: She’s a glamorous debutante, and her chic gowns and perfect red lipstick are more suited for cocktail parties than amateur sleuthing. But she’s also tough and smart, with an indomitable will, and she is not afraid: Not of her cousin’s new husband, who is both menacing and alluring; not of his father, the ancient patriarch who seems to be fascinated by Noemí; and not even of the house itself, which begins to invade Noemi’s dreams with visions of blood and doom.

Her only ally in this inhospitable abode is the family’s youngest son. Shy and gentle, he seems to want to help Noemí, but might also be hiding dark knowledge of his family’s past. For there are many secrets behind the walls of High Place. The family’s once colossal wealth and faded mining empire kept them from prying eyes, but as Noemí digs deeper she unearths stories of violence and madness.

And Noemí, mesmerized by the terrifying yet seductive world of High Place, may soon find it impossible to ever leave this enigmatic house behind.”

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Native American Archaeology with Nicholas Bellantoni
May
24
1:00 PM13:00

Native American Archaeology with Nicholas Bellantoni

From the recession of the glaciers to the present, Native Americans have adapted to changing environments and social landscapes. Former state archaeologist, Nicholas Bellantoni, will review Native American cultural changes from the recession of the glaciers to European settlement based on archaeological studies, including the East Lyme area.

Registration Required. Click here to register.

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Men's Book Group: "Eruption"
May
28
7:00 PM19:00

Men's Book Group: "Eruption"

“The master of the techno-blockbuster joins forces with the master of the modern thriller to create the most anticipated mega bestseller in years.

Michael Crichton, creator of Jurassic Park, ER, Twister, and Westworld, had a passion project he’d been pursuing for years, ahead of his untimely passing in 2008. Knowing how special it was, his wife, Sherri Crichton, held back his notes and the partial manuscript until she found the right author to complete it: James Patterson, the world’s most popular storyteller.”

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Mystery Book Group: "Hands Down"
May
29
11:00 AM11:00

Mystery Book Group: "Hands Down"

“Sid Halley is back and he has a new left hand having had a transplant since his last appearance in Refusal. An ex-jockey trainer friend calls him to ask for his help in finding out who has threatened him but Sid has his own problems of a marital nature, and he puts the friend off for a couple of days. However, the very next morning, the friend’s stable yard is torched, horses killed, and then the friend is found dead. The police think it’s suicide but Sid is not convinced. Sid starts to investigate and soon finds himself embroiled in a conspiracy that cuts to the very heart of the integrity of British horse racing. Can Sid get to the bottom of what’s going on before he too becomes a victim, while, at the same time, saving his marriage?”

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East Lyme Library Presents: Killers of the Flower Moon, Directed By Martin Scorsese
May
31
10:00 AM10:00

East Lyme Library Presents: Killers of the Flower Moon, Directed By Martin Scorsese

An American anti-Western crime drama film produced and directed by Martin Scorsese, who co-wrote the screenplay with Eric Roth. Based on the 2017 book by David Grann the story is set in 1920s Oklahoma and focuses on a series of murders in the Osage Nation after oil was discovered on tribal land. The tribal members had retained mineral rights on their reservation, but a corrupt local political boss sought to steal the wealth.
No Registration Required.

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Historical Lecture Series: Discovering Amistad with Chris Menapace
Apr
6
2:00 PM14:00

Historical Lecture Series: Discovering Amistad with Chris Menapace

The Amistad story from its beginnings in West Africa, the Middle Passage, rebellion on the ship, and the court trials in the United States. Attendees will learn how 53 kidnapped Africans were able to plan and launch a successful rebellion against their illegal enslavement and how they ended up in Connecticut.

This program will be held in the East Lyme Senior Center. Program registration is required. Click here to register.

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Men's Book Discussion Group: "Mayflower"
Apr
2
7:00 PM19:00

Men's Book Discussion Group: "Mayflower"

Date Changed from March 26 to April 2. This discussion will be held in the Chendali Room.

The book for this meeting is Mayflower by Nathaniel Philbrick.

A men’s book discussion group meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm.
Copies of the current month’s book are available at the library.
This discussion will be held in the East Lyme Room.
No registration necessary.
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Pollinator Pathway: Foundation Gardens and Native Plants with Kathy Connolly
Mar
29
1:00 PM13:00

Pollinator Pathway: Foundation Gardens and Native Plants with Kathy Connolly

Kathy will discuss design problems posed by the foundation area of homes and other buildings and describe native plants that fit into this highly visible setting, including native flowering perennials, shrubs, grasses, trees, and ferns that provide a habitat for birds and pollinators. Design resources and plant lists will be provided. Registration is required. Click here to register.

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Mystery Book Discussion: "The Coworker"
Mar
27
11:00 AM11:00

Mystery Book Discussion: "The Coworker"

The book for this meeting is The Coworker by Freida McFadden.

A mystery book discussion group meets on the last Thursday of each month at 11:00 am.
Copies of the current month’s book are available at the library.
This discussion will be held in the East Lyme Room.
No registration necessary.
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Local History Book Club: "Remarkable Women of Old Lyme"
Mar
22
1:00 PM13:00

Local History Book Club: "Remarkable Women of Old Lyme"

Join the Library’s newest book club! Each month we’ll read and discuss a book that explores the history of our area. Times and discussion leaders will vary. Don’t miss our meetings in November and December. You’ll enjoy this month’s discussion of Remarkable Women of Old Lyme by Jim Lamposa and Michaelle Pearson whether you’ve read the whole book or just the chapters that interest you. Books available at the Circulation Desk. No registration required.

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Many Faces of Folk Music with Barbara Harvey
Mar
19
6:30 PM18:30

Many Faces of Folk Music with Barbara Harvey

Join us for the return of the popular Barbara Harvey as she takes us through music that has inspired her. Barbara will perform a mix of early tunes and songs she loves by contemporary Folk artists, including Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Tom Paxton, and more! No registration is required. This program takes place in the East Lyme Senior Center.

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Chess Club
Mar
15
10:00 AM10:00

Chess Club

Come join us for a morning of chess. Players of all levels are welcome, including newcomers to the game. This club meets once a month. Players will be matched with other players based on experience and comfort level.

Registration required. Click here to register. Ages 16 and up. Space is limited to 10 participants. This session will take place in the Chendali Room.

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Novel Book Discussion: "An American Beauty"
Mar
11
7:00 PM19:00

Novel Book Discussion: "An American Beauty"

The book for this meeting is An American Beauty by Shana Abé.

A book discussion group meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm.
Copies of the current month’s book are available at the library.
No registration necessary.
This discussion will be held in in the East Lyme Room.
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Tips for Optimizing Sleep & Restorative Rest with Dr. Wendy Hurwitz
Mar
8
1:00 PM13:00

Tips for Optimizing Sleep & Restorative Rest with Dr. Wendy Hurwitz

Dr. Wendy Hurwitz, a graduate of Yale University School of Medicine and an expert of Mind/Body Medicine and Energy Medicine, will discuss how restorative sleep not only rests and recharges the body, but cleans the brain of toxins and debris, consolidates memories, repairs tissues and organs, and grows new cells, including brain cells.
Please Note: Out of respect for those with allergies, we request attendees refrain from wearing perfume or cologne. Thank you for your kind consideration.

Registration For This Event is Closed.

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Cake Decorating 101 with Barbara Bean Gaudio Part I: Teaching Demonstration
Mar
4
6:00 PM18:00

Cake Decorating 101 with Barbara Bean Gaudio Part I: Teaching Demonstration

Enjoy a teaching demonstration and learn various piping skills for cakes and cupcakes. Attendees will learn tips and tricks and taste the final result. During her college years Barbara apprenticed with a professional pastry chef. Upon her recent retirement, she honed her skills with an award winning expert at The New York Academy of Cake.
To attend Part II, you must attend this class. Registration is required.

PROGRAM IS FULL

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Mystery Book Discussion: " Killers of a Certain Age"
Feb
27
11:00 AM11:00

Mystery Book Discussion: " Killers of a Certain Age"

The book for this meeting is Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn.

A mystery book discussion group meets on the last Thursday of each month at 11:00 am.
Copies of the current month’s book are available at the library.
This discussion will be held in the East Lyme Room.
No registration necessary.
Click on this event for more information on the book.

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Men's Book Discussion Group: "Caste"
Feb
26
7:00 PM19:00

Men's Book Discussion Group: "Caste"

The book for this meeting is Caste by Isabel Wilkerson.

A men’s book discussion group meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm.
Copies of the current month’s book are available at the library.
This discussion will be held in the East Lyme Room.
No registration necessary.
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Little Liberia with Shanna Melton
Feb
22
2:00 PM14:00

Little Liberia with Shanna Melton

Join us as Shanna Melton presents the history of Bridgeport’s Little Liberia. The story begins in the early 1820s, when free African-Americans created their own village in what is today the city’s South End. Initially called Ethiope, the residents renamed their community Little Liberia in 1850 as a tribute to Liberia, which gained independence in 1847 as the first African republic. Registration is required. Click here to register.

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Agri-Business: Backyard Wildlife: All About Opossums
Feb
15
2:00 PM14:00

Agri-Business: Backyard Wildlife: All About Opossums

Not only will you learn about opossums, you’ll have an opportunity to see and touch these wonderful creatures! Ferncroft Wildlife Rescue will give an overview of wildlife rehabilitation and the role of rehabbers and their rescue efforts. We’ll learn how to support wildlife during winter and prepare emergency roadside kits. Information for those interested in becoming a wildlife volunteer will also be presented.

This program will be held in the East Lyme Senior Center. No registration is required. The snow date is February 22.

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Out-of-This-World Book Discussion: "Outlander"
Feb
12
7:00 PM19:00

Out-of-This-World Book Discussion: "Outlander"

The book for this meeting is Outlander by Diana Gabaldon.

A science fiction and fantasy book discussion group meets bimonthly on the second Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm.
Copies of the current month’s book are available at the library.
No registration necessary.
This discussion will be held in in the East Lyme Room.
Click on this event for more information on the book.

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Novel Book Discussion: "Us"
Feb
11
7:00 PM19:00

Novel Book Discussion: "Us"

The book for this meeting is Us by David Nicholls.

A book discussion group meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm.
Copies of the current month’s book are available at the library.
No registration necessary.
This discussion will be held in in the East Lyme Room.
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Local History Book Club: "Vine Utley"
Feb
8
1:00 PM13:00

Local History Book Club: "Vine Utley"

Join the Library’s newest book club! Each month we’ll read and discuss a book that explores the history of our area. Times and discussion leaders will vary. Don’t miss our meetings in November and December. You’ll enjoy this month’s discussion of Vine Utley: the remarkable country doctor of Lyme, Connecticut (1768-1836) by Caroline Zinsser whether you’ve read the whole book or just the chapters that interest you. Books available at the Circulation Desk. No registration required.

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