Banned Books Week 2010 is the twenty-ninth annual celebration of the freedom to read. This freedom, not only to choose what we read, but also to select from a full array of possibilities, is firmly rooted in the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which guarantees freedom of speech and freedom of the press. Although … Read more
What We’re Reading at Perrot THE GALÁPAGOS: EXPLORING DARWIN’S TAPESTRY, BY JOHN HESS[Non-Fiction] This is a beautiful book, filled with wonderful pictures of the flora and fauna of the Galápagos. The text provokes the imagination of any naturalist. This cluster of volcanic islands near the Equator always makes one think of Edens lost. Is this … Read more
DON’T FORGET…Author Talk With Jennifer JordanTuesday, September 28th, 2010, at 7:30 PMRadcliffe Wing, Perrot Memorial Library Perrot is pleased to feature Jennifer Jordan, who will be speaking about her latest book, The Last Man on the Mountain: The Death of an American Adventurer on K2. This will be Jennifer’s second visit to Perrot; she previously … Read more
Perrot’s patrons now have access to Consumer Reports’ full website, including: 1,000+ Ratings, reviews, expert buying advice, product comparisons, consumer user reviews, and product video clips Proven product reliability data Complete product specifications Frequently updated information Quick recommendations A ShopOnline feature 100% unbiased… because Consumer Reports takes no outside advertising Follow the link on this … Read more
Tad Hills, author and illustrator of Duck and Goose, will be visiting Perrot to share his latest book, How Rocket Learned to Read, and to give drawing demonstrations! Tuesday, September 21st, 2010, at 4 P.M. in Perrot’s children’s wing You can sign your child up for a complimentary ticket at the Youth Services Desk! Children … Read more
Registration cards for fall children’s programs were mailed back today! Expect to receive your card in the next day or two. Due to the calendar this year, we unfortunately had a very short gap in between the end of registration and the start of programs. If you need to know your child’s registration status right … Read more
Perrot has a limited number of admission discount certificates to the Connecticut Science Center available for its patrons. The certificates offer 20% off general admission for up to 4 people. These certificates are for one-time use (they do not need to be returned to the Library), so get them while they last! Ask for a … Read more
It’s time for school! For some children, it may be their first experience with riding the school bus. Here are a few friendly picture books to help out: Axle Annie, by Robin Pulver (E PULVE): Axle Annie is the best school bus driver in Burskyville– especially when it comes to driving her bus up snow-covered … Read more
Time to pack the lunches! If your brown bag offerings seem just a little dull, why not visit our cookery collections for a new idea or two? Think outside the sandwich box! A little protein can go a long way in helping a young student remain alert in the afternoon hours, and a hydrated child … Read more
Perrot Memorial Library
90 Sound Beach Avenue
Old Greenwich, CT 06870
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Youth Services: (203) 637-8802
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