The Lyme Public Library has announced the following upcoming programs and activities for children and adults …
Children’s Programs
Tuesdays in April
“Open Studio with Kristen Thornton” Art Program for Grades 6-12
On Tuesdays in March, from 5:00 p.m. to 5:55 p.m., the library offers its “Open Studio with Kristen Thornton” art program, which instructs students in Grades 6-12 how to create spectacular arts projects. For more details, contact the library at 860-434-2272 or visit www.lymepl.org. (See the library’s website for specific dates.)
Wednesdays in April
“Preschool Visits to the Library” Program for Ages 2-4
On Wednesdays in March, at 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., the library offers “Preschool Visits to the Library” time in its children’s room for children ages 2-4, along with their parents or caregivers. The children will be encouraged to become familiar with the library, enjoy story time and/or a singalong, and make new friends. Parents and caregivers can check out books to take home. Space is limited. For more details, contact the library at 860-434-2272 or visit www.lymepl.org. (See the library’s website for specific dates.)
Tuesday, Apr. 26, 3:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
“After-School Art & Storytime” for Grades K-5
The children’s librarian will read a story to the children; the children will then create an art project based on the story with local artist and educator Kristen Thornton. For more details, contact the library at 860-434-2272 or visit www.lymepl.org.
Adult Programs
Wednesday, Apr. 6, 6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Zoom
Racial Equity Book Club
The Lyme Public Library’s Racial Equity Book Club will discuss “Killers of the Flower Moon” by David Grann, copies of which will be available at the circulation desk. The event is cosponsored by the Bigelow Library in Clinton, Massachusetts. For more details, contact the library at 860-434-2272 or visit www.lymepl.org. To register for the program and receive the Zoom link, send an email to programreg@lymepl.org.
Thursday, Apr. 7, 6:00 p.m.
Climate Change Communication
Eric Fine, project manager of Yale University’s Program on Climate Change Communication, discusses how understanding public perception can enable the country and the county better address climate change. For more details, contact the library at 860-434-2272 or visit www.lymepl.org.
Saturday, Apr. 9, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Library Cookbook Club
This month, club participants will bring in items made with low sodium from a cookbook chosen at last month’s meeting. For more details, contact the library at 860-434-2272 or visit www.lymepl.org.
Saturday, Apr. 9, 3:00 p.m.
Hidden History of Mystic & Stonington
Local author and historian Gail MacDonald speaks about her new book, “Hidden History of Mystic & Stonington.” For more details, contact the library at 860-434-2272 or visit www.lymepl.org.
Sunday, Apr. 10, 2:00 p.m.
Old-Growth Forests
Author and professor Joan Maloof discusses efforts to preserve, protect and promote the country’s few remaining strands of old-growth forests. This event takes place at the Lyme Public Hall. For more details, contact the library at 860-434-2272 or visit www.lymepl.org.
Thursday, Apr. 14, 6:00 p.m. on Zoom
A Taste of Ayurveda
Author, Ayurvedic counselor and certified yoga instructor Claire Ragozzino hosts part one of a four-part series on the basics of Ayurvedic medicine. The event is cosponsored by the public libraries in Old Lyme and Mystic/Noank, and the Bigelow Library in Clinton, Massachusetts. For more details, contact the library at 860-434-2272 or visit www.lymepl.org. To register for the program and receive the Zoom link, send an email to programreg@lymepl.org.
Saturday, Apr. 16, 12:00 p.m.
Make Your Own Junk Journal Workshop – Part 1
Library director Melissa Fournier shows participants how to make a “junk journal” for the storage of mementos from an old book. Supplies will be provided. This two-part series is limited to 12 participants ages 17 and older; participants must attend both parts. For more details, contact the library at 860-434-2272 or visit www.lymepl.org. To register for the workshops, send an email to programreg@lymepl.org.
Saturday, Apr. 23, 12:00 p.m.
Make Your Own Junk Journal Workshop – Part 2
Library director Melissa Fournier shows participants how to make a “junk journal” for the storage of mementos from an old book. Supplies will be provided. This two-part series is limited to 12 participants ages 17 and older; participants must attend both parts. For more details, contact the library at 860-434-2272 or visit www.lymepl.org. To register for the workshops, send an email to programreg@lymepl.org.
Saturday, Apr. 30, 3:00 p.m.
Connecticut Tree Identification
Audubon Society conservation biologist Jim Arrigoni presents characteristics that are useful for identifying trees and applies them to common Connecticut species. For more details, contact the library at 860-434-2272 or visit www.lymepl.org. To register for the workshops, send an email to programreg@lymepl.org.