The Lyme Public Library is planning to offer the following programs and activities in January. For the complete details on any of these activities, please call the library at 860-434-2272 or visit www.lymepl.org.
January through March
“People and Places of Lyme” Art Exhibit by Kathy Axilrod
This exhibit of Lyme landscapes and portraits by local artist Kathy Axilrod will run for three months, from Jan. 1 until Mar. 31, during the library’s normal business hours. The paintings will be offered for sale, with a portion of the proceeds donated to the library.
Tuesday, Jan. 3, 10:30 a.m., at the Library
“The Sweet Spot” – The Library’s Coffee Cafe
Join the monthly gathering in the library’s café to enjoy coffee, tea, pastries, games, magazines, newspapers and the company of friends and neighbors.
Wednesday, Jan. 4, 10:30 a.m., the Library
Preschool Story Time
The children’s librarian will lead story time, singalongs and crafts designed for children up to age 4. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. To register for the program, send an email to programreg@lymepl.org.
Wednesday, Jan. 4, 6:30 p.m., on Zoom
Racial Equity Book Club with Special Guest Madeleine Hutchins
The Lyme Public Library’s Racial Equity Book Club will discuss “Our Beloved Kin: A New History of King Philip’s War” by Lisa Brooks, copies of which will be available at the circulation desk. Special guest Madeleine Hutchins will discuss how philosophical and spiritual differences affected communication between Native Americans and European colonists. The special event is sponsored by the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut. The book club is cosponsored by the Bigelow Library in Clinton, Massachusetts. To register for the program and receive the Zoom link, send an email to programreg@lymepl.org.
Saturday, Jan. 7, 2:00 p.m., at the Library
Artist’s Reception for “People and Places of Lyme” Exhibit
The library will host a reception for local artist Kathy Axilrod, whose works will hang in the library from Jan. 1 to Mar. 31.
Tuesday, Jan. 10, 4:00 p.m., at the Library
Shell & Bee Studio Art Class – After-School Art for Grades 1-5
Chelbi Wade of Shell & Bee Studio will lead a fun, creative, after-school art class for elementary school students in Grades 1-5. Students under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a caregiver. To register for the program, send an email to programreg@lymepl.org.
Tuesday, Jan. 10, 5:15 p.m., at the Library
Shell & Bee Studio Art Class – Open Studio for Grades 6-12
Chelbi Wade of Shell & Bee Studio will lead an open studio art class for school students in Grades 6-12. Students under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a caregiver. To register for the program, send an email to programreg@lymepl.org.
Wednesday, Jan. 11, 10:30 a.m., the Library
Preschool Story Time
The children’s librarian will lead story time, singalongs and crafts designed for children up to age 4. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. To register for the program, send an email to programreg@lymepl.org.
Saturday, Jan. 14, 1:00 p.m., at the Library
Library Cookbook Club
Each month, club participants bring in foods made from a specific cookbook’s recipes to share with the group and build their culinary skills. To register for the club, or for more information on this month’s cookbook or the club itself, send an email to programreg@lymepl.org.
Wednesday, Jan. 18, 10:30 a.m., the Library
Preschool Story Time
The children’s librarian will lead story time, singalongs and crafts designed for children up to age 4. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. To register for the program, send an email to programreg@lymepl.org.
Friday, Jan. 20, 1:00 p.m., at the Senior Center
“As the Page Turns” Book Club
“As the Page Turns” – the book club cosponsored by the Lyme Public Library and Lymes’ Senior Center – will discuss “Still Alice” by Lisa Genova. Copies of the book can be picked up at the library’s circulation desk. To register for the program, send an email to programreg@lymepl.org.
Saturday, Jan. 21, 2:00 p.m., at the Library
“A Foot in Connecticut” with Eric Lehman
Author Eric Lehman will discuss his book, “A Foot in Connecticut,” which celebrates walking trails throughout the state, many of which are in Lyme. To register for the program, send an email to programreg@lymepl.org.
Wednesday, Jan. 25, 10:30 a.m., the Library
Preschool Story Time
The children’s librarian will lead story time, singalongs and crafts designed for children up to age 4. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. To register for the program, send an email to programreg@lymepl.org.
Tuesday, Jan. 31, 6:00 p.m., at the Library
“National Holocaust Remembrance Day” – Special Event with Gil Rubin
Gil Rubin with the Yale University Fortunoff Video Archive for Holocaust Testimonies will discuss the history of the archive and present video testimonies of Holocaust survivors. To register for the program, send an email to programreg@lymepl.org.