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Our New Totebags
are Here!!!

Come on down and pick up
your new library totebag!
Sturdy canvas, with an outside zip pocket, this bag has multiple uses:
library books
Book Cellar
groceries
or take it to the beach!
$12.00 at the Circulation Desk
World War II through
Literature and Film
A three-part series exploring war in three different mediums: fiction, memoir and documentary film.
Part I
On Wednesday, September 24th at 7:00 p.m. James R. Benn, of Hadlyme, Connecticut, discusses his latest novel Blood Alone: A Billy Boyle WWII Mystery. (more information)
Part II
On Wednesday, October 22nd at 4:00 p.m. Julian Padowicz of Stamford, Connecticut shares his memoir Mother and Me about escaping Poland in 1939. (more information)
Part III
The film Art in the Face of War is described by critics as “beautifully and movingly told” which features the images and stories of eight artists from Fairfield County who are all combat veterans of World War II. A November date is still to be announced. (more information)
Write Now:
A New Writing Group
This new writing group led by author/facilitator, Laura Fitzpatrick-Nager, will meet on the second Monday of each month from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. Beginning writers as well as seasoned writers are encouraged to attend. (More information)
HAVE A SPINE
(and a good seat)
and SPONSOR A CHAIR!
Our Friends of the Library would lilke you to have a spine and sponsor a chair! What does it all mean? (More information)
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September is Library Card
Sign-up Month - a time to remember that a library card is the most important school supply of all.
(more information)
Artist of the Month - August
Frederick Schavoir
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Schavoir draws his inspiration from Old Lyme and the outstanding paintings of the many now famous Old Lyme artists who came to the town for its historic charm and wonderful subject matter. (more information)
The Library will exhibit the paintings of Bivenne Harvey Staiger during the month of September.
Beginning Genealogy
Michael Spellmon, Professional
Genealogist,
will be presenting a
two-part beginning genealogy program scheduled for two Mondays: September 15th and 22nd from 6 to 8 p.m.. If you've always wanted to get started searching your family tree, this is the program for you. (more information)
Save the dates!
August Book Discussion
The Devil in the
White City
by Erik Larson
On Thursday, August 14th, from 11 to 12 noon in the Community Room, the group will be discussing The Devil in the White City.
(more information)
Connecticut
River Film
Forum
Join the film forum for a series of six wonderful movies beginning this October. Mark the dates! (more information)
Free MP3 Downloadable
Audio Books

Now Old Lyme Library patrons can check out downloadable audiobooks with their Library Card! Choose from hundreds of popular titles right from your web browser and access them with our free OverDrive Media Console software. (More information)
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