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Have you ever wondered how our ancestors survived the harsh working conditions of the Industrial Revolution? Have you ever wondered where the organizations that assisted in the most recent COVID epidemic came from? Or did you wonder who were the pioneers who discovered lead toxicity and also helped the “mad hatters” from Danbury, CT? On […]

 Are you having basic technology issues, such as using email, Microsoft Office or Google Docs? Is using your cell phone becoming more trouble than it seems to be worth? Would you like to get access to the free services that the library has to offer such as downloading audio books via the LIBBY app? Well, […]

 Academy award winning screenwriter Janet Roach will be hosting her popular Sundays @ the movies series again at the Lyme Library. This series will be focused on stunning international and American films. Not to be missed this series is a visual gift to the community Refreshments will be served free of charge (but...donations are always […]

To investigate how race, racism and white supremacy impacts our lives and our culture the Lyme Library Racial Equity Book Club meets once a month via Zoom to discuss books, films, and poetry on race in America. This group's meeting offers an open door to a respectful dialogue about systemic racism and its impact on […]

” What is “Therapeutic Yoga”? “I’m not all that flexible but would this be something that might work for me?” These are some of the questions that Lisa Terenzio will be answering in tonight’s program. This is the perfect kind of yoga for people to do who are “afraid” that they simply aren’t flexible enough […]

 For children ages infant to 4. Discover what it is like to visit the library! Join Ms.Natalie for books, songs and a craft. Caregivers can check out books to take home to continue the fun of the library visit.

Are you having basic technology issues, such as using email, Microsoft Office or Google Docs? Is using your cell phone becoming more trouble than it seems to be worth? Would you like to get access to the free services that the library has to offer such as downloading audio books via the LIBBY app? Well, […]

Every month the Lyme Public Library will be hosting a cookbook club where the participants will be using recipes from a particular cookbook (chosen by the participants at the previous month’s meeting) and making items to share with the group. This is a “tasty” book club where you can  build your culinary skills and share […]

 "The Collapse of the Soviet Union ... a prelude to the collapse, the causes of the collapse, and its importance today"    A talk by Dick Shriver.  Dick speaks from his experience, first as an assistant secretary of Defense in the office of the Secretary of Defense at the height of the Cold War. Thereafter, he […]

 For children ages infant to 4. Discover what it is like to visit the library! Join Ms.Natalie for books, songs and a craft. Caregivers can check out books to take home to continue the fun of the library visit.

 A collaborative program between the Lyme Public Library and the Lymes’ Senior Center. The book of the month is “An American Marriage” by Tayari Jones, copies of which can be picked up at the Lyme Library’s circulation desk.

The Lyme Public Library will host a Lego building club on select 3rd Saturdays of the month. Bring your friends and make new ones as we design and build together!

 For children ages 3-6,  Cool-ology® Wonder Tots provides hands-on, inquiry-based learning experiences aimed at getting kids really excited about science, engineering, STEAM connections, and the world around them! These active, social, creative lessons help kids begin to understand how the world works in a fun and educational way. Each session, children will explore a captivating, […]

 Meetings take place on the last Tuesday of each month from 6:00-8:00pm. Previous experience playing Mah Jongg is preferred. If you have your own American Mah Jongg set please bring it along. The library has two complete sets of tiles that you can borrow and eight sets of the “official Hands and Rules” booklets from […]

For children ages infant to 4. Discover what it is like to visit the library! Join Ms.Natalie for books, songs and a craft. Caregivers can check out books to take home to continue the fun of the library visit.

 Performers welcome!! Share your poetry, music, story-telling or comedy. You get up to 15 minutes in front of a friendly audience. Cheer on friends, neighbors and new faces. Performers must be 18 years old and up. New or experienced performers are welcome to get the crowd smiling, laughing and feeling inspired. Hosted by the Rambunctious […]

Join the Lyme Library Stitch Craft Club and practice your “stitchcraft” in the company of link-minded stitchers. If you enjoy, knitting, embroidery, crochet, cross stitch, quilting or any other form of easily portable hand crafts join us on the 4th Saturday of each month from 12:30-2:00pm at the Lyme Library in the Periodicals Room to […]

 For children ages infant to 4. Discover what it is like to visit the library! Join Ms.Natalie for books, songs and a craft. Caregivers can check out books to take home to continue the fun of the library visit.