9 Town Transit and Middletown Area Transit have joined together to form River Valley Transit, serving the Lower Connecticut River Valley with bus transportation connecting to most of Connecticut. To see the announcement, click here.
The Lyme Public Library is planning to offer the following programs and activities in April. For the complete details on any of these activities, please call the library at 860-434-2272 or visit www.lymepl.org.
Tuesday, Apr. 4, 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, Apr. 4, 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, Apr. 4, 5:15 p.m., at the Library
Shell & Bee Studio Art Class – Evening Art Studio for Grades 6-12
Chelbi Wade of Shell & Bee Studio will lead an evening art class for school students in Grades 6-12. To register for the program, send an email to programreg@lymepl.org.
Wednesday, Apr. 5, 10:30 a.m., at 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, Apr. 5, 6:30 p.m., on Zoom
Racial Equity Book Club with Special Guest Bessy Reyna
The library’s Racial Equity Book Club will discuss “The Battlefield of Your Body” by Bessy Reyna and “Ink Knows No Borders” by P. Becchione and A. Raymond, copies of which will be available at the circulation desk. Author Bessy Reyna will participate in the discussion. 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.
Thursday, Apr. 6, 6:00 p.m., at the Library
“A Rebellious Woman” with Author Claire Griffin
Claire Griffin, author of “A Rebellious Woman,” discusses Belle Boyd, a fascinating woman who lived during the era of the American Civil War. To register for the program, send an email to programreg@lymepl.org.
Friday, Apr. 7, 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.
Saturday, Apr. 8, 2:00 p.m., at the Library
“National Stress Awareness Month: Make Your Own Organic Stress-Relief Products”
Library director Melissa Fournier shows participants how to make a headache-relief balm, lavender bath bombs and a stress-relief tea blend. Limited to 20 participants. To register for the program, send an email to programreg@lymepl.org.
Wednesday, Apr. 12, 10:30 a.m., at 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, Apr. 13, 6:00 p.m., at the Library
“What Does an Orchestra Conductor Actually Do?” with William Boughton
Internationally known conductor William Boughton discusses the integral role an orchestra conductor plays in the presentation of a musical performance. To register for the program, send an email to programreg@lymepl.org.
Saturday, Apr. 15, 11:00 a.m., at the Library
“Children’s Creative Movement Class” with Eastern Connecticut Ballet
The Eastern Connecticut Ballet hosts this class for children ages 3 to 6 that includes a story and creative movement. To register for the program, send an email to programreg@lymepl.org.
Saturday, Apr. 15, 2:00 p.m., at the Library
“Celebrating National Poetry Month with Connecticut Poet Laureate Marilyn Nelson”
Marilyn Nelson, Connecticut’s poetry laureate from 2001-2006, presents a poetry reading. To register for the program, send an email to programreg@lymepl.org.
Wednesday, Apr. 19, 10:30 a.m., at 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, Apr. 21, 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, Apr. 21, 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 this month’s book selection. 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, Apr. 22, 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.
Saturday, Apr. 22, 2:00 p.m., at the Library
“One-on-One Tech Support Help Day with Pastor Sue Latourette”
Pastor Sue Latourette provides one-on-one tech support to Lyme residents who need assistance with email programs, cell phones, Microsoft Office, Google Docs and other technologies. To sign up for a slot in this two-hour program, fill out a sign-up sheet at the Circulation Desk.
Wednesday, Apr. 26, 10:30 a.m., at 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, Apr. 29, 11:00 a.m., at the Library
STEAM Saturday “Cool-ology” Program: Earth Day Lab
The library’s STEAM program will help youngsters explore seeds, engineer seed movers and create Earth art using chemistry. The event is for children ages 6 to 11 years old. To register for the program, send an email toprogramreg@lymepl.org.
Saturday, Apr. 29, 2:00 p.m., at the Library
“Art Museums in Connecticut with Martha Chiarchiaro”
Martha Chiarchiaro leads a presentation on the history and highights of 16 Connecticut art museums. To register for the program, send an email to programreg@lymepl.org.
The Town of Lyme announced today that Lyme Town Hall will be closing at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Mar. 23.
On Tuesday through Thursday, Mar. 28 through Mar. 30, the Estuary Transit District will hold a series of three public hearings on proposed route and schedule changes. To see the flyer listing the public hearing details, click here.
The Town of Lyme’s Municipal Agent Kathy Tisdale would like everyone in town to know that she is available to help Lyme residents who are struggling to make ends meet by connecting them to:
Residents can contact her at 860-575-0541. All communications will be kept confidential.
The Board of Selectmen will meet Monday, Mar. 20, at 4:00 p.m., at Lyme Town Hall. To view the agenda, click here.
Lymes Creative Arts – a program of the Lyme Sustainable Committee that encourages Lyme and Old Lyme students in grades 6-12 to participate in the arts over the summer – is offering mini-grants of up to $1,000 (plus materials) to instructors who provide hands-on arts opportunities for Lyme and Old Lyme teens this summer. Proposals are due by April 3. Programming must occur between June 20 and August 20. Full grant instructions and application forms are posted on the Lyme Creative Arts website. Lymes Creative Arts is a collaborative effort of the Lyme Sustainable Committee, Sustainable Old Lyme and the Lymes’ Youth Service Bureau.
The Board of Finance will meet on Tuesday, Mar. 21, at 6:30 p.m., at Lyme Town Hall. To view the agenda, click here.
The Lymes’ Senior Center Board of Directors will meet on Monday, Mar. 20, at 1:00 p.m., at the senior center. To view the agenda, click here.
The Conservation Commission (acting as the Inland Wetland and Watercourse Agency) will meet on Wednesday, Mar. 15, at 7:00 p.m., at Lyme Town Hall. To view the agenda, click here.