The Lyme Public Library is planning to offer the following programs and activities in February. For the complete details on any of these activities, please call the library at 860-434-2272 or visit www.lymepl.org.
Wednesday, Feb. 1, 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, Feb. 1, 6:30 p.m., on Zoom
Racial Equity Book Club with Special Guest Dr. Wendy Hurwitz
The Lyme Public Library’s Racial Equity Book Club will discuss “Non-Violent Communication” by Marshall Rosenberg, copies of which will be available at the circulation desk. Special guest Dr. Wendy Hurwitz will discuss approaches to conflict and non-violent conflict resolution. The special event is sponsored by the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut. To register for the program and receive the Zoom link, send an email to programreg@lymepl.org.
Saturday, Feb. 4, 1:00 p.m., the Library
“Take Your Child to the Library Day” with Imagine Musical Yoga
Yoga instructor Joan Fisler offers a children’s musical yoga class for children ages two and up and their parents and caregivers. A variety of book-related crafts will be available for children to take part in throughout the day. To register for the program, send an email to programreg@lymepl.org.
Tuesday, Feb. 7, 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.
Tuesday, Feb. 7, 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, Feb. 7, 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, Feb. 8, 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, Feb. 10, 10:30 a.m., at the Library
Yoga & Meditation with Joan Fisler of Red Barn Yoga
Joan Fisler will conduct a yoga and meditation class, no experience necessary. Cost is $10 at the door. To register for the program, send an email to programreg@lymepl.org.
Saturday, Feb. 11, 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, Feb. 15, 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, Feb. 16, 6:00 p.m., at the Library
“Around the World in 80 Beers” with Em Sauter
Author, cartoonist and international beer judge Em Sauter offers a fun and tasty presentation on the world of beer, which includes free samples from Fox Farm Brewery of Salem, CT. Attendees to this event must be 21 years of age or older. To register for the program, send an email to programreg@lymepl.org.
Friday, Feb. 17, 1:00 p.m., at the Library
“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 “Kate Remembered” by A. Scott Berg. 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, Feb. 18, 11:00 a.m., at the Library
STEAM Saturday “Cool-ology: Cool Mixtures & Magical Potions”
The library’s STEAM program will teach youngsters the basics of atoms and molecules – and how they interact – by encouraging children to make their own versions of these interactions using Silly Putty, Play-Doh and other safe, everyday household items. (STEAM is short for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math.) The event is for children ages 6 to 11 years old. To register for the program, send an email to programreg@lymepl.org.
Wednesday, Feb. 22, 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.
Thursday, Feb. 23, 6:00 p.m., at the Library
“Estuary Magazine: What It Takes To Create a Modern Magazine” with Dick Shriver
“Estuary Magazine” publisher and co-founder Dick Shriver will discuss the production of the popular quarterly publication, which is filled with stunning photography and informative articles. To register for the program, send an email to programreg@lymepl.org.
Friday, Feb. 24, 10:30 a.m., at the Library
Yoga & Meditation with Joan Fisler of Red Barn Yoga
Joan Fisler will conduct a yoga and meditation class, no experience necessary. Cost is $10 at the door. To register for the program, send an email to programreg@lymepl.org.
Friday, Feb. 24, 3:00 p.m., at the Library
“Raccoon Rescue” with Kama Einhorn
Author Kama Einhorn reads from her book, “Raccoon Rescue,” which follows the adventures of a group of orphaned raccoons. The program will include stickers and activity pages for youngsters, as well as a book signing. (Books must be pre-purchased and brought to the event.) To register for the program, send an email to programreg@lymepl.org.