Blog Category: Past Events

The author, Gregg Hurwitz, smiling with a blue button down shirt. Features the book cover of Nemesis by Gregg Hurwitz.

The Thrill of Writing Action, Adventure, and Suspense – Virtual Author Talk with Gregg Hurwitz – Thursday, April 24 at 7:00pm

Do you love action-packed adventure? Are you ready for the thrill? You’re invited to a riveting conversation with New York Times bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz as he chats with us … Continue reading »

Oral History Kent State, 1970 presented by Mike Alewitz Tuesday, April 29 at 6pm. Registration is required. Features Mike Alewitz dressed in black, with glasses and a black hat with colorful art behind and a yellow dog looking up at him.

Oral History: Kent State, 1970 Presented by Mike Alewitz – Tuesday, April 29 at 6:00pm

This April marks 55 years since the Ohio National Guard murdered four Kent State students during a campus protest of the US bombing in Cambodia. Mike Alewitz was a student … Continue reading »

Show and Tell for Adults Wednesday, April 30 at 6:30pm. Bring something interesting from home and tell its story. Oddities, antiques, family heirlooms, anything!

Adult Show and Tell – Wednesday, April 30 at 6:30pm

Show and Tell, but for adults! Bring an interesting item from home that you’d like to show and tell it’s story to the group. Whether it’s an oddity, taxidermy, family … Continue reading »

Book Cover of Night Watch by Jayne Anne Phillips

Contemporary Classics Book Discussion with Marsha Bansavage – Monday, May 5 at 7:00pm

Contemporary Classics with Marsha Bansavage takes place virtually and is usually on the first Monday of the month. Multiple copies of the selected book are available at the service desk. … Continue reading »

Dr. David H. Rosmarin smiling, wearing a blueish grey suit jacket with a light colored button up shirt and tie. Features the book cover of Thriving with Anxiety by David H. Rosmarin, PHD.

How to Use Anxiety to Thrive – Virtual Author Talk with Dr. David H. Rosmarin – Wednesday, May 7 at 2:00pm

Let’s face it: Everyone has anxiety. Furthermore, our incessant quest to rid ourselves of this ubiquitous human emotion worsens it. What if, instead of fighting our anxiety, we could turn … Continue reading »

Rotary Club How to get involved - Wednesday, May 7 at 6:30pm. Join us for an informational session with Old Saybrook Rotary Club and learn how you can volunteer and help others in your community and beyond.

Rotary Club: How to Get Involved – Wednesday, May 7 at 6:30pm

The Old Saybrook Rotary Club, representing the towns of Lyme/Old Lyme, Saybrook and Westbrook, is busy supporting many local, national, and international causes. You can find Rotarians making a difference … Continue reading »

Delayed Opening

Tuesday, March 25 – Opening at 12:00pm

Mini Golf: Saturday, March 8th

The Library is hosting our third indoor mini golf day on Saturday, March 8th! Join us for a fun-filled day as you play your way through the Library’s temporary indoor … Continue reading »

Winter Reading Challenges for Children and Teens

Phoebe’s Winter Reading Challenge for Children January 27 – February 28 Cozy up during the winter with a good book and READ AS MUCH AS YOU CAN! Pick up a … Continue reading »

Mini Golf Sponsors Needed!

The Library is hosting our third annual indoor mini golf day on Saturday, March 8th! Tickets to this fun-filled event will go on sale Saturday, February 1st, but sponsorships are … Continue reading »