The Lyme Public Library is planning to offer the following programs and activities in March. For the complete details on any of these activities, please call the library at 860-434-2272 or visit www.lymepl.org.
Wednesday, Mar. 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, Mar. 1, 6:30 p.m., on Zoom
Racial Equity Book Club with Special Guests Erin Kelly & Patsy Rembert
The Lyme Public Library’s Racial Equity Book Club will discuss “Chasing Me to My Grave: An Artist’s Memoir of the Jim Crow South” by Winfred Rembert, copies of which will be available at the circulation desk. Two special guests, author Erin Kelly and Patsy Rembert, will participate in the discussion. The special event is sponsored by the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut. The book club is cosponsored by the Bigelow Library in Clinton, Massachusetts, and the 16 Acres Branch Library of Springfield, Massachusetts. To register for the program and receive the Zoom link, send an email to programreg@lymepl.org.
Thursday, Mar. 2, 6:00 p.m., at the Library
“Wealth & Women” with Kimberly Flynn and Joan Norman
Financial planners Kimberly Flynn and Joan Norman will lead a seminar that teaches women the core principles of financial planning and motivates them to become financially independent. To register for the program, send an email to programreg@lymepl.org.
Friday, Mar. 3, 10:30 a.m., at the Library
Yoga & Meditation with Joan Fisler
Instructor Joan Fisler of Red Barn Yoga 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.
Tuesday, Mar. 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, Mar. 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. To register for the program, send an email to programreg@lymepl.org.
Tuesday, Mar. 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. To register for the program, send an email to programreg@lymepl.org.
Wednesday, Mar. 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.
Saturday, Mar. 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.
Tuesday, Mar. 14, 6:00 p.m., at the Library & on Zoom
“Hidden History: Freedom Fighter David Ruggles’ Lyme Roots” with Tom Schuch
Local historian Tom Schuch will discuss Lyme’s David Ruggles, a fierce advocate for abolition and freedom in the 1830s, whose contributions are often overlooked. To register for the program, send an email to programreg@lymepl.org and indicate whether you will attending in person or via Zoom.
Wednesday, Mar. 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.
Thursday, Mar. 16, 6:00 p.m., at the Library
“Unique & Historic Boats of New England with Tom Verde
Tom Verde, journalist and author of “In a Class All Their Own,” will discuss the history of 40 classic boats that are unique to New England. To register for the program, send an email to programreg@lymepl.org.
Friday, Mar. 17, 10:30 a.m., at the Library
Yoga & Meditation with Joan Fisler
Instructor Joan Fisler of Red Barn Yoga 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, Mar. 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 “The Little Paris Bookshop” by Nina George. 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.
Tuesday, Mar. 21, 6:00 p.m., at the Library
“Does It Spark Joy?: The KonMari Method of Organizing” with Mara Dowler
Consultant Mara Dowler will explain general decluttering and organizing principles and provide practical tips for organizing homes, papers and lives. To register for the program, send an email to programreg@lymepl.org.
Wednesday, Mar. 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.
Tuesday, Mar. 28, 10:30 a.m., at the Library
Meditation Workshop with Chrissy Carter
Meditation and yoga instructor Chrissy Carter will discuss the fundamental tools of meditation and necessary tools for starting a meditation practice. To register for the program, send an email to programreg@lymepl.org.
Tuesday, Mar. 28, 6:00 p.m., at the Library
Tuesday, Mar. 28, 7:00 p.m., at the Library
American Mah-Jongg for Beginners
The library is offering a one hour-long mah-jongg class for beginners, in advance of starting up a regular mah-jongg club. Each class is limited to 8 participants. To register for the program, send an email to programreg@lymepl.org and indicate which class (6:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.) you will be attending.
Wednesday, Mar. 29, 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.
