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The book for this meeting is The Maid by Nita Prose.
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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Join Pattagansett Art Center artist Kristine Holohan in the creation of harvest themed hand carved stamps. Participants will be guided through the basics of block carving and printing. Each participant will leave with a unique napkin/tea towel of their very own design. No experience required, all supplies are included
Sponsored by the Pattagansett Art Center
Bring your own book and enjoy the community of fellow readers in a quiet atmosphere. Optional sharing time provided.
Come by yourself or with family or friends and pit yourself against our trivia questions in lots of fun general categories. This program will be held in the East Lyme Senior Center.
Sponsored by the Niantic Community Church
Led by Drakes and Burton Consulting
This final session empowers you to enact anti-racist strategies and allyship in your own life. Through scenarios, scripts, and an emphasis on language and color consciousness, this program provides you with actions applicable for workspaces, schools, and interpersonal relationships.
Registration is required. Click here to register. Attending all three sessions is encouraged.
Join us for some lively harmonica music from Bob Hennessey. In this program, Bob uses storytelling, historical facts, and many musical styles on the harmonica to open your ears and minds to "The World of Harmonica."
Program registration is required. Click here to register.
The book for this meeting is Finding Margaret Fuller by Allison Pataki.
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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The book for this meeting is Wool by Hugh Howey.
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.
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 Dear and Affectionate Wife: the Letters of Charles and Mary Chadwick of Lyme CT 1828-1851 by Caroline Zinnser whether you’ve read the whole book or just the chapters that interest you. Books available at the Circulation Desk. No registration required.
Adventure Awaits!
Join Nick Menapace for Dungeons and Dragons in The East Lyme Room. This program meets the first Saturday of the month. All skill levels and age of adventurer welcome!
Celebrate the longest night of the year and welcome the beauty, solitude, and snow-filled fun of winter, with our popular Winter Solstice Concert, featuring violinist Irene Rissi.
Program registration is required. Click here to register.
The book for this meeting is The Plot Against America by Philip Roth.
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.
Click on this event for more information on the book.
The book for this meeting is A Christmas Legacy by Anne Perry.
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.
Bring your own book and enjoy the community of fellow readers in a quiet atmosphere. Optional sharing time provided.
The book for this meeting is Secondhand Time by Svetlana Alexievich.
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.
Click on this event for more information on the book.
Come and learn about Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, and privacy considerations. This presentation will utilize demonstrations of AI to help you grasp the power of this technology and leave you with knowledge of the possibilities that it presents.
Program registration is required. Please click here to register.
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 The Hidden History of Old Lyme, Lyme and East Lyme by Jim Lampos 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.
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.
Program registration is required. Click here to register. Space is limited to 10 participants.
Using alcohol ink, participants will create gorgeous ornaments for the upcoming holiday season! All materials will be supplied.
The book for this meeting is The Lost Boy of Santa Chionia by Juliet Grames (Special Event: Author Visit on November 12).
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.
Click on this event for more information on the book.
Writer and editorial director for Soho Press in NY, Juliet Grames is the author of The Seven or Eight Deaths of Stella Fortuna and The Lost Boys of Santa Chionia. Juliet’s debut novel was shortlisted for the New England Book Award and CT book Award and received Italy’s Premio Cetraro for its contribution to Southern Italian Literature. She is also the recipient of an Ellery Queen Award from the Mystery Writers of America.
This program was take place in the Senior Center. Program registration is required. Click here to register.
Learn about the world of forensic science with Bridget Brosnahan, a retired crime scene investigator with twenty-two years of law enforcement experience, 16 years in CSI. Her talk will cover a murder case involving domestic violence and the challenges of these investigations. Bridget is currently working on a book about her life as a CSI and murders she has investigated.
The book for this meeting is The Maidens by Alex Michaelides.
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.
The book for this meeting is Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr.
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.
Click on this event for more information on the book.
Come by yourself or with family or friends and pit yourself against our trivia questions in lots of fun general categories. This program will be held in the East Lyme Senior Center.
Bring your own book and enjoy the community of fellow readers in a quiet atmosphere. Optional sharing time provided.
Come and learn about the Old Stone Church Burial Ground and its inhabitants. The guided tour departs from the Community Center lobby, and we'll stop at the site of the 1833 Stone Church on the way.
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 East Lyme: Our Town and How it Grew whether you’ve read the whole book or just the chapters that interest you. Books available at the Circulation Desk. No registration required.
Come and learn about the Old Stone Church Burial Ground and its inhabitants. The guided tour departs from the Community Center lobby, and we'll stop at the site of the 1833 Stone Church on the way.
Get into the Halloween spirit by learning what the folks of Salem, MA wore during the Salem Witch Trials. We will explore the various aspects of dress for men and women of that time, while viewing images and movie clips to supplement our discussion.
Program registration is required. Click here to register.
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.
Program registration is required. Click here to register. Space is limited to 10 participants.
Adventure Awaits!
Join Nick Menapace for Dungeons and Dragons in The East Lyme Room. This program meets the first Saturday of the month. All skill levels and age of adventurer welcome!
The books for this meeting are Fourth Wing and Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros.
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.
The book for this meeting is The Heretic's Daughter by Kathleen Kent.
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.
Click on this event for more information on the book.
Sponsored by the Niantic Community Church
Led by Drakes and Burton Consulting
An introduction into the historical precedents and current conditions of race in our country. Learn how race was created, maintained and manipulated throughout U.S. history. Past/ present connections demonstrate how legacies of injustice shape systems and society in the 21st century. There will be a pre and post survey available for attendees.
Registration is required. Click here to register. Attending all three sessions is encouraged.
Are you looking for ways to reduce stress and gain better health? Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) teacher, Jessica Williamson will introduce you to mindfulness practices in a caring and supportive environment. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring an open heart and mind.
Program registration is required. Click here to register.
Bring your own book and enjoy the community of fellow readers in a quiet atmosphere. Optional sharing time provided.
During this 4-week series, participants will engage in mindful movement, meditation, and journaling to explore and release patterns, and embrace self-acceptance. Each workshop will build on the previous session to set lasting goals to take with you.
Program registration is full.
The book for this meeting is A Murder in Time by Jan McElwain.
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.
The book for this meeting is The Feather Thief by Kirk Johnson.
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.
Click on this event for more information on the book.
Come by yourself or with family or friends and pit yourself against our trivia questions in lots of fun general categories. This program will be held in the East Lyme Senior Center.
Spend an evening with local writer, TV producer, director and videographer, Greg Gilmartin. Greg is writing full-time after a long career in broadcasting and marketing and is pleased to announce the release of his fourth novel, Castle Fires.
Program registration is required. Click here to register.
All programs are free and open to all.
Some programs may require registration. To register for a program click on the link in the program’s description.
