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Niantic Farmers Market

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Everyone

Join East Lyme Public Library at the Niantic Farmers Market to celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month! Eligible East Lyme residents may apply for and receive a library card on-site at the market.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Join East Lyme Public Library at the Niantic Farmers Market to celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month! Eligible East Lyme residents may apply for and receive a library card on-site at the market.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Novel Book Group: "Don't Cry for Me: a Novel"

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
East Lyme Room at East Lyme Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

The book for this meeting is Don't Cry for Me: a Novel by Daniel Black.

Library Branch: East Lyme Public Library
Room: East Lyme Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The book for this meeting is Don't Cry for Me: a Novel by Daniel Black.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Craft Program: Paper Quilling Fall Foliage

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
East Lyme Room at East Lyme Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Using the art of paper quilling, participants will learn to create a beautiful fall piece. All materials will be provided. 

Ages 16 and up. Limited space. 

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Lyme Public Library
Room: East Lyme Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Using the art of paper quilling, participants will learn to create a beautiful fall piece. All materials will be provided. 

Ages 16 and up. Limited space. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Thursday Knitters

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
East Lyme Room at East Lyme Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Thursday Knitters’ is a gathering of people who enjoy knitting and crochet. Bring your projects to work on and share in the fun. 

No registration necessary.

Library Branch: East Lyme Public Library
Room: East Lyme Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Thursday Knitters’ is a gathering of people who enjoy knitting and crochet. Bring your projects to work on and share in the fun. 

No registration necessary.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tips for Improving Memory with Dr. Wendy Hurwitz

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Senior Center at East Lyme Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

Did you know that a recent study from Stanford University suggests that the techniques used by memory athletes can be taught, learned, and create changes in the brain that enhance memory skill? Join us as Dr.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Lyme Public Library
Room: Senior Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Did you know that a recent study from Stanford University suggests that the techniques used by memory athletes can be taught, learned, and create changes in the brain that enhance memory skill? Join us as Dr.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Summer Internship: Local History Project

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
East Lyme Room at East Lyme Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us at this informational presentation and get a behind the scenes look at our summer intern project!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Lyme Public Library
Room: East Lyme Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at this informational presentation and get a behind the scenes look at our summer intern project!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Thursday Knitters

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
East Lyme Room at East Lyme Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Thursday Knitters’ is a gathering of people who enjoy knitting and crochet. Bring your projects to work on and share in the fun. 

No registration necessary.

Library Branch: East Lyme Public Library
Room: East Lyme Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Thursday Knitters’ is a gathering of people who enjoy knitting and crochet. Bring your projects to work on and share in the fun. 

No registration necessary.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Shred Day, sponsored by Chelsea Groton Bank

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
East Lyme Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

The East Lyme Public Library and Senior Center have partnered with Chelsea Groton Bank for shred day! Bring those old documents (Computer hard drives too!) to the Community Center for safe and secure disposal.

Library Branch: East Lyme Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The East Lyme Public Library and Senior Center have partnered with Chelsea Groton Bank for shred day! Bring those old documents (Computer hard drives too!) to the Community Center for safe and secure disposal.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

DND: Adventure Club with Mark Hallbauer

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
East Lyme Room at East Lyme Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Everyone

Calling all adventurers! Join us for a game of Dungeons and Dragons. All skill levels welcome.

Ages 6 and up. Limit 8 participants. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Lyme Public Library
Room: East Lyme Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all adventurers! Join us for a game of Dungeons and Dragons. All skill levels welcome.

Ages 6 and up. Limit 8 participants. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Men's Book Group: "Plum Island"

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
East Lyme Room at East Lyme Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

The book for this meeting is Plum Island by Nelson DeMille.

Library Branch: East Lyme Public Library
Room: East Lyme Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The book for this meeting is Plum Island by Nelson DeMille.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mystery Book Group: "The Black Cat"

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
East Lyme Room at East Lyme Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

The book for this meeting is The Black Cat by Martha Grimes.

Library Branch: East Lyme Public Library
Room: East Lyme Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The book for this meeting is The Black Cat by Martha Grimes.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Thursday Knitters

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
East Lyme Room at East Lyme Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Thursday Knitters’ is a gathering of people who enjoy knitting and crochet. Bring your projects to work on and share in the fun. 

No registration necessary.

Library Branch: East Lyme Public Library
Room: East Lyme Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Thursday Knitters’ is a gathering of people who enjoy knitting and crochet. Bring your projects to work on and share in the fun. 

No registration necessary.

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Birdwatchers Music Concert

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Adults

Location: The Barn at Brookside Farm Museum

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Location: The Barn at Brookside Farm Museum

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Trivia Night

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Senior Center at East Lyme Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Everyone

Looking to test your knowledge? Join the fun and pit yourself against our quiz questions for a night of trivia. Come by yourself or with family and friends. All ages welcome!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Lyme Public Library
Room: Senior Center
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking to test your knowledge? Join the fun and pit yourself against our quiz questions for a night of trivia. Come by yourself or with family and friends. All ages welcome!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Read for Your Rights Book Club: " Persepolis"

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
East Lyme Room at East Lyme Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

The Read for Your Rights book club is a 5-session series celebrating our access to unique and explorative information and stories through America’s Libraries.

Library Branch: East Lyme Public Library
Room: East Lyme Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Read for Your Rights book club is a 5-session series celebrating our access to unique and explorative information and stories through America’s Libraries.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Read for Your Rights Book Club: " 1984"

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
East Lyme Room at East Lyme Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

The Read for Your Rights book club is a 5-session series celebrating our access to unique and explorative information and stories through America’s Libraries.

Library Branch: East Lyme Public Library
Room: East Lyme Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Read for Your Rights book club is a 5-session series celebrating our access to unique and explorative information and stories through America’s Libraries.

Veterans Day

All Day
East Lyme Public Library
Closing
Branches:
East Lyme Public Library

Thanksgiving Eve

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 3:00pm - 8:00pm
East Lyme Public Library
Closing
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East Lyme Public Library

Thanksgiving

All Day
East Lyme Public Library
Closing
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East Lyme Public Library

Thanksgiving Friday

All Day
East Lyme Public Library
Closing
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East Lyme Public Library

Christmas Eve

All Day
East Lyme Public Library
Closing
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East Lyme Public Library

Christmas

All Day
East Lyme Public Library
Closing
Branches:
East Lyme Public Library

New Year's Eve

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 3:00pm - 8:00pm
East Lyme Public Library
Closing
Branches:
East Lyme Public Library