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Out-of-This-World Book Group: " The Tainted Cup"

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 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  The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett. 

A science fiction and fantasy book discussion group meets bimonthly on the second Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm.

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 Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett. 

A science fiction and fantasy book discussion group meets bimonthly on the second Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm.

This event is in the "Children" group

Sing and Stomp

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Activity Room at East Lyme Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Come dance with your children and Miss Rebecca at the Library! In addition to being enjoyable, dance is a great way to develop motor skills and spatial awareness, meet new friends, and get exercise.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Lyme Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come dance with your children and Miss Rebecca at the Library! In addition to being enjoyable, dance is a great way to develop motor skills and spatial awareness, meet new friends, and get exercise.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Thursday Knitters

Thursday, February 12, 2026 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 "Children" group

All Aboard! Drop-in Train Play

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 9:30am - 2:30pm
Storytime Room at East Lyme Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

All Aboard! Children ages 2 and up with a caregiver are invited to drop by the Children's Storytime Room to build and play with our extensive collection of wooden trains. 

Library Branch: East Lyme Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

All Aboard! Children ages 2 and up with a caregiver are invited to drop by the Children's Storytime Room to build and play with our extensive collection of wooden trains. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Classics Book Group: "To Kill a Mockingbird"

Friday, February 13, 2026 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 To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee.

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 To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee.

This event is in the "Children" group

Winter Market Storytime Series 2026

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

This winter season East Lyme Public Library returns to the Smith’s Acres greenhouse to present a series of free pop-up storytimes prior to the Niantic Winter Market.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

This winter season East Lyme Public Library returns to the Smith’s Acres greenhouse to present a series of free pop-up storytimes prior to the Niantic Winter Market.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cinematic Chapters: "Twilight"

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:45pm
Senior Center at East Lyme Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

The book was better.

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

The book was better.

Presidents' Day

All Day
East Lyme Public Library
Closing
Branches:
East Lyme Public Library
This event is in the "Children" group

Storytime Fun

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Activity Room at East Lyme Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Grow a reader the fun way - read, sing, dance and play! Designed for ages 2 and up but all ages are welcome.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Lyme Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grow a reader the fun way - read, sing, dance and play! Designed for ages 2 and up but all ages are welcome.

This event is in the "Babies" group

Baby Sign and Sing

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at East Lyme Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies

Learn baby sign language in this fun, interactive storytime. Sing, play, dance, and learn! Best for birth to three, and older siblings are always welcome.

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

Learn baby sign language in this fun, interactive storytime. Sing, play, dance, and learn! Best for birth to three, and older siblings are always welcome.

This event is in the "Babies" group

Baby Sign and Sing

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at East Lyme Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies

Learn baby sign language in this fun, interactive storytime. Sing, play, dance, and learn! Best for birth to three, and older siblings are always welcome.

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

Learn baby sign language in this fun, interactive storytime. Sing, play, dance, and learn! Best for birth to three, and older siblings are always welcome.

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

Craft Night with Ashley: Decorate A Tote Bag

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
East Lyme Room at East Lyme Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

February is National Library Lover’s Month. Discover how to decorate the perfect DIY tote bag to hold all those library books you love to read. Supplies will be provided.

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

February is National Library Lover’s Month. Discover how to decorate the perfect DIY tote bag to hold all those library books you love to read. Supplies will be provided.

This event is in the "Children" group

Sing and Stomp

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Activity Room at East Lyme Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Come dance with your children and Miss Rebecca at the Library! In addition to being enjoyable, dance is a great way to develop motor skills and spatial awareness, meet new friends, and get exercise.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Lyme Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come dance with your children and Miss Rebecca at the Library! In addition to being enjoyable, dance is a great way to develop motor skills and spatial awareness, meet new friends, and get exercise.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Thursday Knitters

Thursday, February 19, 2026 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 "Children" group

All Aboard! Drop-in Train Play

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 9:30am - 2:30pm
Storytime Room at East Lyme Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

All Aboard! Children ages 2 and up with a caregiver are invited to drop by the Children's Storytime Room to build and play with our extensive collection of wooden trains. 

Library Branch: East Lyme Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

All Aboard! Children ages 2 and up with a caregiver are invited to drop by the Children's Storytime Room to build and play with our extensive collection of wooden trains. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Royal Rules 101: 15 Rules of Self-Empowerment to help you reign over your own kingdom, with Kim Larkin

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
East Lyme Room at East Lyme Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Presented with humor, the royal rules can help empower queens of any age or gender. During this interactive program, attendees will partake in a short journaling based on chapter questions and a meditative exercise.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Lyme Public Library
Room: East Lyme Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Presented with humor, the royal rules can help empower queens of any age or gender. During this interactive program, attendees will partake in a short journaling based on chapter questions and a meditative exercise.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Pollinator Pathways: A Native Landscape Design with Dl Drake

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
East Lyme Room at East Lyme Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

We’ve learned why native plant species are important for the environment.

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

We’ve learned why native plant species are important for the environment.

This event is in the "Children" group

All Aboard! Drop-in Train Play

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 9:30am - 2:30pm
Storytime Room at East Lyme Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

All Aboard! Children ages 2 and up with a caregiver are invited to drop by the Children's Storytime Room to build and play with our extensive collection of wooden trains. 

Library Branch: East Lyme Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

All Aboard! Children ages 2 and up with a caregiver are invited to drop by the Children's Storytime Room to build and play with our extensive collection of wooden trains. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Storytime Fun

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Activity Room at East Lyme Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Grow a reader the fun way - read, sing, dance and play! Designed for ages 2 and up but all ages are welcome.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Lyme Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grow a reader the fun way - read, sing, dance and play! Designed for ages 2 and up but all ages are welcome.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Read to Hazel the Therapy Dog

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at East Lyme Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Read to Hazel! Hazel is a certified therapy dog who loves listening to our young readers. Children gain confidence when they read aloud to a friendly, non-judgmental dog. 

Library Branch: East Lyme Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Read to Hazel! Hazel is a certified therapy dog who loves listening to our young readers. Children gain confidence when they read aloud to a friendly, non-judgmental dog. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Trivia Night

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 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 "Adults" group

Nonfiction-for-Fiction-Readers Book Club: "Soldiers and Kings"

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
East Lyme Room at East Lyme Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Nonfiction-for-Fiction-Readers Book Club - Narrative nonfiction books bring together storytelling qualities of novel writing as they provide understanding of true events/information. 

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

Nonfiction-for-Fiction-Readers Book Club - Narrative nonfiction books bring together storytelling qualities of novel writing as they provide understanding of true events/information. 

This event is in the "Babies" group

Baby Sign and Sing

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at East Lyme Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies

Learn baby sign language in this fun, interactive storytime. Sing, play, dance, and learn! Best for birth to three, and older siblings are always welcome.

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

Learn baby sign language in this fun, interactive storytime. Sing, play, dance, and learn! Best for birth to three, and older siblings are always welcome.

This event is in the "Babies" group

Baby Sign and Sing

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at East Lyme Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies

Learn baby sign language in this fun, interactive storytime. Sing, play, dance, and learn! Best for birth to three, and older siblings are always welcome.

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

Learn baby sign language in this fun, interactive storytime. Sing, play, dance, and learn! Best for birth to three, and older siblings are always welcome.