To register for any of the programs below, please call 860-434-2272 or email programreg@lymepl.org

 

 

 

 

They Called Her Reckless: a True Story of War, Love, and an Extraordinary Horse by Janet Barrett, Saturday, July 15th, Saturday, 11:00 A.M.   (photo)

 “When the  Fifth Regiment's Recoilless Rifle Platoon acquired a small Korean pony to haul ammunition to the front lines, what they got was a real-life warhorse, the courageous and indomitable Reckless, who stood with her Marines for two years during the Korean War, saving many lives, raising spirits, and winning the love and respect of all who knew her.” (from theycalledherreckless.com)    Author Janet Barrett will speak, and copies of the book will available for purchase.       

 

 

 

 

 

Marc Black: Music of the 50s and 60s - Friday, August 25th, Friday, 7:00 P.M      

Marc presents the history of the 50’s and 60’ through the lens of popular music of the time.  This is an engaging, humorous program in which the audience will relive this colorful time in our history.  This is a 2nd return engagement.  Marc performed at the library the last two years and they were standing room only!  Don’t miss your chance to see him this time around!

 

 

 

 

Hiking the Appalachian Trail”; a retired K9 officer taking on a new challenge presented by Sam Ducharme – Friday,  September 15th,  7:00 P.M.   

Sam Ducharme who after retiring as a K-9 officer, decided to take on the adventure of hiking the Appalachian Trail. This modern day adventure started out from Springer Mountain, Georgia and after a 2180 mile, 14 state backpacking trip, ended at Mt. Katahdin in Maine. With no prior backpacking experience, he learned on the trail. Sam will share the stories of how he cooked, what it was like sleeping in a hammock for six months through three seasons and the rugged beauty of the Appalachian Mountains. The images and stories will leave you with a renewed awe of the beauty of our country and its people.

 

 

 

 

Gillette Castle: a History by Erik Ofgang   - Thursday, October 12, 6:00 P.M.  

 Award winning writer Eric Ofgang will speak about William Gillette and the history of the magnificent castle he built right down the road!                              

 

 

 

November, TBA     Dawn Fitzpatrick-Dowd: Cooking Demo: “Appetizers

                       For the Holidays”

                   

 

 

 

Photos from Past Events

 

 

State Troubadour Kate Callahan – Friday, July 15, 2016 at 6:00 P.M. – Outdoor Concert

 

 

 

 

 

 

History of the 1950's and 60's through Popular Song presented by Marc Black, Friday, August 5,2016 at 7:00 P.M.