Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library

Contemporary Classics with Marsha Bansavage Fall 2026 to Spring 2027 usually the first Monday of the month from 7:00 - 8:00pm virtually via Zoom.

Monday, Oct. 5 - My Friends by Fredrik Backman. 







Copies of the selected titles will be available at the service desk.&nbsp;
Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.

Local Event: Contemporary Classics with Marsha Bansavage

New London County

Old Lyme

Connecticut

Contemporary Classics with Marsha Bansavage

Contemporary Classics with Marsha Bansavage Fall 2026 to Spring 2027 usually the first Monday of the month from 7:00 - 8:00pm...

Phoebe Griffin Noyes Old Lyme Library

Join Rachel "The Replanted Witch" for an enchanting evening exploring the history of tasseomancy and various forms of divination, including crystal work. Guests will enjoy a cup of tea in a vintage tea cup while searching for symbols and discovering what the leaves have to share.

Local Event: Crystals and Divination

Crystals and Divination

Join Rachel "The Replanted Witch" for an enchanting evening exploring the history of tasseomancy and various forms of...

Virtual

A Library Speakers Consortium and Smithsonian Institution Collaboration
Join us for a captivating online conversation with acclaimed author and Smithsonian curator Carolyn Russo as we dive into her fascinating book, The Ascent of Rauschenberg. Explore the towering legacy, unexpected inspirations, and creative heights of one of America's most influential artistic icons.
Most famous for his groundbreaking "Combines"—painting and sculpture hybrids that often incorporated everyday objects—American artist Robert Rauschenberg (1925-2008) created within a range of mediums, including collage, performance, photography, and printmaking. But a connective tissue through it all was his fascination with flight. The Ascent of Rauschenberg explores the flight motif across his work, spanning birds, insects, aviation, spaceflight, sensory experiences, and metaphors for his own life.
More than 150 images reveal the vibrant scope of his work, from lithographs inspired by the Apollo 11 launch that NASA invited him to witness and document, to a Combine featuring a taxidermied eagle that evokes Roman mythology. Nine accompanying essays reflect on his many flight themes and subtleties that might otherwise be overlooked. The book also includes archival photographs and personal papers from the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation.
Register now for the chance to view art history through the unique prism of flight.&nbsp;
About the Author:
Carolyn Russo is curator of the art collection at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum. She has lectured internationally on the subject of art and flight and is the author of several publications including The Ascent of Rauschenberg: Reinventing the Art of Flight, Art of the Airport Tower, In Plane View: Abstractions of Flight, and Women and Flight: Portraits of Contemporary Women Pilots.

Local Event: Art in Flight: Reinventing Postmodernism with Smithsonian Curator Carolyn Russo

Art in Flight: Reinventing Postmodernism with...

A Library Speakers Consortium and Smithsonian Institution Collaboration
Join us for a captivating online conversation with...

Art in Flight: Reinventing Postmodernism with Smithsonian Curator Carolyn Russo

Bestselling Author, Science Writer, and Human Performance Expert
Join us for an inspiring virtual conversation with bestselling author David Epstein as we explore his latest book, Inside the Box, and redefine how to approach our greatest challenges!
We are constantly told to "think outside the box" to innovate, solve complex problems, and reach our goals. But what if the secret to true breakthrough creativity and peak performance actually lies in working within our limitations? In Inside the Box, David Epstein draws on science, research, and fascinating real-world case studies to demonstrate how constraints, boundaries, and structure can become powerful catalysts for ingenuity and mastery. Epstein challenges traditional ideas about skill acquisition, focus, and problem-solving, revealing how top performers and innovators across industries turn rigid limits into unmatched strengths.
Register now to learn how to reframe everyday obstacles and apply science-backed performance strategies to your career and personal life.
About the Author:&nbsp;
David Epstein is the author of three New York Times bestsellers — The Sports Gene, Range, and most recently Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better. He was previously an investigative reporter at ProPublica, and before that a senior writer at Sports Illustrated. Prior to becoming a writer, he was living in a tent in the Arctic training to become an environmental scientist. Like many of the characters in Range, he has had a winding career path.

Local Event: The Power of Limits: How Constraints Drive Genius with David Epstein

The Power of Limits: How Constraints Drive...

Bestselling Author, Science Writer, and Human Performance Expert
Join us for an inspiring virtual conversation with bestselling...

The Power of Limits: How Constraints Drive Genius with David Epstein

Join us for the fourth program in the Connecticut River Watershed Webinar Series as we dive into the fascinating aquatic habitats of the Connecticut River and its tributaries. Explore the diverse ecosystems that support fish and other aquatic life, the challenges these habitats face, and the conservation efforts underway to protect and restore them.
Our presenter, Stephen Gephard, brings more than 60 years of experience on the Connecticut River. Recently retired after 42 years as a fisheries biologist with the Connecticut Department of Energy &amp; Environmental Protection (DEEP), Steve spent much of his career working on diadromous fish and habitat enhancement programs, including the Connecticut River salmon restoration program. He currently serves as Trustee and Vice Chair of the Connecticut River Conservancy and is a U.S. Commissioner to the North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organization.
An avid paddler, boater, angler, and explorer, Steve combines scientific expertise with a lifelong personal connection to the river. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about the remarkable aquatic world right in our own watershed<a href="https://estuarymagazine.com/webinars/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> </a>This is a hybrid event occurring both in person at Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library and virtually.<a href="https://estuarymagazine.com/webinars/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Register here!</a>

Local Event: Connecticut River Watershed Webinar Series: Aquatic Habitats

Connecticut River Watershed Webinar Series:...

Join us for the fourth program in the Connecticut River Watershed Webinar Series as we dive into the fascinating aquatic...

Connecticut River Watershed Webinar Series: Aquatic Habitats

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!
October's book is Spook: Science Tackles the Afterlife by Mary Roach.&nbsp;
"The best-selling author of Stiff and Bonk trains her considerable wit and curiosity on the human soul. "What happens when we die? Does the light just go out and that's that―the million-year nap? Or will some part of my personality, my me-ness persist? What will that feel like? What will I do all day? Is there a place to plug in my lap-top?" In an attempt to find out, Mary Roach brings her tireless curiosity to bear on an array of contemporary and historical soul-searchers: scientists, schemers, engineers, mediums, all trying to prove (or disprove) that life goes on after we die." - Goodreads
Copies of the book are available for check out at the Library front desk a month prior to our discussion.&nbsp;

Local Event: Dark Nonfiction Book Club

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...

Allie Lang

New London

Rich Kirby

Hartford Metropolitan Area

The Lymes

Waterford

Middlesex County

Essex-Chester-Deep River

Chris Rhatigan 

Clinton

Montville

The Haddams-Killingworth

Groton

New Haven County

Alfred Branch

Madison

Ledyard

Hunts Brook Farm  108 Hunts Brook Rd  Quaker Hill

Our Fall Harvest Festival, Saturday, Oct 3rd from 9-3pm,&nbsp;offers our usual on site, organically grown produce, including freshly roasted peppers, Paws paws, tomatoes, cucumbers including picklers, summer and winter squashes, variety of greens, sweet and hot peppers, carrots, variety of potatoes, melons, herbs and more.&nbsp; Local vendors, including Saravessecooks, specializing in sourdough and gluten free breads and treats will be available as well as pumpkins and corn stalks for your fall decorations.&nbsp; On site Tag Sale will benefit the Hunts Brook Farm building fund.&nbsp; Hunts Brook Farm is committed to supporting other farms who use regenerative, organic methods.&nbsp; Local meats, dairy, eggs, honey and apples will be available.&nbsp; Our usual Saturday market will continue 9-2pm through October.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Local Event: Fall Harvest Festival and Tag Sale

Fall Harvest Festival and Tag Sale

Our Fall Harvest Festival, Saturday, Oct 3rd from 9-3pm, offers our usual on site, organically grown produce, including freshly...

Samuel Smith Farmstead

Due to the impending Nor’Easter, in the interests of safety, our “Bees &amp; Birds &amp; Butterflies Oh My” event at Samuel Smith Farmstead has been postponed one week to Saturday, October 3rd from 10 am to 3 pm. The event for Adults and Children is free, and will be held at the Farmstead located at 82 Plants Dam Road in East Lyme, Connecticut.
At 1:00 pm, Dr. Jamie Vaudrey, Coordinator for the Niantic River Watershed Committee, will present an engaging 20 minute talk.Join us to learn what scientists are discovering about local water quality, the challenges facing our coastal waters, and how healthy rivers and estuaries support the communities and ecosystems we value. Discover why the health of the Sound starts in our own backyards.
This gathering of informed and educated participants offers an opportunity to learn together about protecting our Ecosystem. The following organizations will be present and provide education on Honey Bees, Pollinator Plants, Wild Birds, Coastal Conservation and inviting Mother Nature Into our Backyards
Connecticut Audubon Society's Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center will offer information on how we can support Birds in our own backyards during Fall Migration. Hands-on activities will include how to make our homes safer for Birds and provide food, water, and shelter they need during the Fall. Opportunities will also be offered for examining Feathers under Microscopes for an up-close look at the remarkable adaptations of Connecticut’s Birds.
Bee Me Up Apiary will present Live Honey Bees safely contained in an Observation Hive and Visitors can try to find the Queen Bee! Bee Me Up Apiary is a Connecticut registered family-owned operation in Quaker Hill with 14 active hives at present. Jeff serves in the beekeeping mentorship program for the CT Beekeepers Association mentoring new beekeepers in southeast Connecticut.
Wild Birds Unlimited will be sharing tips for tidy Bird Feeding, Exploring their Seed Blends and straight Seeds, Learn who Eats what in your Backyard, and how choosing the right Food can help Attract more of the Birds you Love.Learn about “Saving the Songbirds”and creating a Healthier, more Bird-Friendly feeding space.Stop by and come with your questions - they'd love to “Talk Birds “with you!
Pollinator Pathway East Lyme, Inc. will offer activities including Seed Mud Balls with Milkweed and other essential seeds, a Butterfly Craft for kids using Pipe Cleaners and Beads, and a Pollinator Game. Educational tours of the back meadow and front garden at the Farmstead will be given.
Smith's Acres, our Niantic neighbor Garden Center and Farm Market, will present a selection of Pollinator Friendly Plants for Sale and offer insight into bringing more Bees &amp; Birds &amp; Butterflies into your Yard.
Niantic River Watershed Committee will offer the opportunity to interact with the EnviroScape Coastal Model, a hands-on educational tool that demonstrates how everyday actions on land affect water quality and the health of coastal ecosystems.
The event is free and open to the Public.Donations are greatly appreciated with all proceeds going to fund needed repairs to the historic House and Barn at Samuel Smith Farmstead. For more information, see www.SamuelSmithFarmstead.org or Contact Lu Huntington at (860) 961 9296.

Local Event: NEW DATE due to Nor'Easter: Bees & Birds & Butterflies Free Event at Samuel Smith Farmstead

NEW DATE due to Nor'Easter: Bees & Birds &...

Due to the impending Nor’Easter, in the interests of safety, our  “Bees & Birds & Butterflies Oh My” event at Samuel Smith...

NEW DATE due to Nor'Easter: Bees & Birds & Butterflies Free Event at Samuel Smith Farmstead

Torp Theater in Davidson Hall, CCSU

Experience a powerful one-man, one-act play written and performed by Lt. Col. (Retired) Scott Mann, a U.S. Army Green Beret and bestselling author of New York Times bestselling book Operation Pineapple Express.
This compelling performance tells the story of ordinary Veterans working against the clock to rescue Afghan allies during the final days of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan 
Commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the Global War on Terror and the 5th Anniversary of the Afghanistan withdrawal
Shows are:Friday, October 2 @ 7 PMSaturday, October 3 @ 2 PM &amp; 7 PMTickets can be purchased by using the QR Code or through our website, <a href="https://www.APKCharities.org!" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">APKCharities.org!</a> 
Ticket:
$35 – General Admission
$25 – Military, Veterans &amp; First Responders
$10 – Students
All proceeds from the sale of tickets benefits APK Charities, a Connecticut-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in memory of Captain Andrew M. Pedersen‑Keel, dedicated to supporting Connecticut active-duty military, veterans, wounded warriors, and Gold Star families through financial aid, emergency assistance, and community programs.
APK Charities was established to honor Captain Andrew M. Pedersen‑Keel, a Connecticut Special Forces soldier who was killed in action in Afghanistan on 11 March 2013. The organization focuses on bridging the civilian community with the Armed Forces and providing direct support to military families.

Local Event: 11 Days: The Story of Operation Pineapple Express

11 Days: The Story of Operation Pineapple Express

Experience a powerful one-man, one-act play written and performed by Lt. Col. (Retired) Scott Mann, a U.S. Army Green Beret and...

East Lyme Senior Center

This free educational program features the advice and expertise of Alyssa Cohen, CSA, CDP, focusing on identifying warning signs that an aging loved one needs assistance. Attendees will learn how to research proper care options and gain conversation points to discuss support options with their family members. Refreshments will be served.

Local Event: Recognizing the Signs: When a Loved One May Need Help—and How to Start the Difficult Conversation

East Lyme

Recognizing the Signs: When a Loved One May...

This free educational program features the advice and expertise of Alyssa Cohen, CSA, CDP, focusing on identifying warning...

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Contemporary Classics with Marsha Bansavage

OCT

5

7:00 PM

Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library, 2 Library Ln, Old Lyme, CT

Crystals and Divination

OCT

7

6:30 PM

Phoebe Griffin Noyes Old Lyme Library, 2 Library Ln, Old Lyme, CT

Art in Flight: Reinventing Postmodernism with Smithsonian Curator Carolyn Russo

OCT

8

2:00 PM

Old Lyme, CT

The Power of Limits: How Constraints Drive Genius with David Epstein

OCT

13

2:00 PM

Old Lyme, CT

Connecticut River Watershed Webinar Series: Aquatic Habitats

OCT

14

6:00 PM

Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library, 2 Library Ln, Old Lyme, CT

Dark Nonfiction Book Club

OCT

21

6:30 PM

Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library, 2 Library Ln, Old Lyme, CT

Fall Harvest Festival and Tag Sale

NEW DATE due to Nor'Easter: Bees & Birds & Butterflies Free Event at Samuel Smith Farmstead

11 Days: The Story of Operation Pineapple Express

Recognizing the Signs: When a Loved One May Need Help—and How to Start the Difficult Conversation