Blog Category: What’s New

Book cover of All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker.

Contemporary Classics Book Discussion with Marsha Bansavage – Monday, September 8 at 7:00pm

Contemporary Classics with Marsha Bansavage takes place virtually and is usually on the first Monday of the month. Multiple copies of the selected book are available at the service desk. … Continue reading »

Author Jefferson Fisher smiling with a black button up t-shirt. Features the book cover of The Next Conversation by Jefferson Fisher.

Argue Less and Talk More – Virtual Author Talk with Communication Expert Jefferson Fisher – Wednesday, September 10 at 2:00pm

Join us (and be ready to take notes) for an afternoon virtual conversation with communication expert Jefferson Fisher, as we chat about his book, The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More. … Continue reading »

How to Kill a Houseplant – Wednesday, September 10 at 6:30pm

Jeff The Plant Guy will share his unique perspective on “How to kill a house plant.” Click here to register. He will take you on a journey from its humble … Continue reading »

Phoebe’s Morning Book Chat – Thursday, September 11 at 11:00am

Phoebe’s Morning book chat takes place on the second Thursday of every month at 11:00am in the Community Room.Multiple copies of the selected book are available at the service desk. … Continue reading »

5th Annual Houseplant Giveaway – September 15 – September 19

Join us in celebrating National Houseplant Week starting on Monday, September 15, 2025!  In collaboration with the Duck River Garden Club, we will be offering free houseplants and cuttings during … Continue reading »

Intro to Chinese Class Thursdays September 18 and 25, October 2 at 5:30pm. Registration required. Hosted by Rose Dimmock, a High School Senior.

Intro to Chinese Class Series – Thursdays, Sept 18 & 25 and Oct 2 at 5:30pm

Are you curious about learning the basics of Chinese; conversational sentences, useful vocab, and written characters? This intro class series is for you! Beginners welcome, snacks provided, and there will … Continue reading »

Rendering+Reverie: Art Exhibit by Margo Packer

Margo Packer is a practicing artist, art teacher and an associate member of Lyme Art Association. Her work is inspired by her surroundings, memories and subjects that take hold of … Continue reading »

State Library Funding Reinstated (May 2025)

Connecticut State Library Receives Notice of Reinstatement of Federal IMLS Grants Hartford, CT – The Connecticut State Library has been notified by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) … Continue reading »