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A David Ruggles Week Special Event: Historian Tom Schuch on David Ruggles Legacy in Lyme (Live and Zoom)
In the 1830s, there was no more fierce advocate for abolition and freedom in America than David Ruggles. He died in 1849 at the age of 39 from a series of health issues, compounded by the beatings, and battles that he experienced as one of the most visible, militant and indefatigable advocates of freedom in […]
A David Ruggles Week Special Event: Historian Dr. Graham Hodges on David Ruggles Lyme’s Native Son (Zoom)
The Lyme Library is honored to have historian and author, Dr. Graham Hodges appear via Zoom to speak about Lyme’s native son and African American hero, David Ruggles. Dr. Hodges is a professor of history at Colgate University and author of the book “David Ruggles: A Radical Black Abolitionist and the Underground Railroad in New […]
Yoga and Meditation with Red Barn Yoga
Instructors from Red Barn Yoga of Lyme will be conducting yoga and meditation classes at the library. $10.00 per class paid to the instructor at the door. Participants should bring yoga mats if they have them but a limited number of mats will be made available. Experience with yoga and meditation is not necessary in […]
Cool-ology: MINECRAFT S.T.E.A.M.
For children ages 6-11, Cool-ology® 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, hands-on, inquiry-based […]
Stitch Craft Club
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 […]
A David Ruggles Week Special Event: Painting Racial Justice: A children’s mural project for the Lyme Library on David Ruggles with artist Nancy Gladwell
Local artist Nancy Gladwell who is a member of PARJE (Public Art for Racial Justice Education) will be assisting all the artists (no age limit so adults and children are encouraged to attend) who wish to come by and participate in painting a mural for the Lyme Library about the hero, abolitionist and Lyme native […]
“The Sweet Spot” the Lyme Library’s Coffee Cafe
Join your friends and family at "The Sweet Spot", the Lyme library’s cafe which meets at the library every first Tuesday of the month from 10:30AM to 11:30AM Refreshments (coffee, tea and pastries) have been provided by volunteers and members of the Lyme Library Board and Friends of the Lyme Public Library. All items are […]
Shell & Bee Studio Art Class Series- Afternoon Art
Join Ms. Marissa of Shell & Bee Studio as she leads a fun and creative afternoon class for elementary school students grades 1-5.
The Lyme Library Chess Club
If you want to learn how to play or if you are looking for advanced players to play chess with, the Lyme Library Chess Club welcomes all levels. Chess boards are supplied by the library.
Preschool Story Time
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.