perrot_admin The Old Greenwich Lion’s Club is holding its 53nd Annual Pancake Fry on Saturday, March 9th, 2013 from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Greenwich Civic Center at 90 Harding Road, Old Greenwich. Fun for the whole family! There will be door prizes, our delicious bake sale and entertainment for all. $7.00/per person in … Read more
We still have tickets available for the Spring Valley Puppet Theater show on Wednesday, 2/13 at 2 PM. For families with children ages 5 and up. Give us a call (203-637-8802) or stop in to sign up!
3 DAY MOVIES COMING IN FEBRUARY These movies will soon be available as 3-day loan DVDs at Perrot (ho holds, no renewals): ARGO – A dramatization of the 1980 joint CIA-Canadian secret operation to extract six fugitive American diplomatic personnel out of revolutionary Iran. Directed by and starring Ben Affleck, with Bryan Cranston. FLIGHT – … Read more
“If ever there is tomorrow when we’re not together. . . there is something you must always remember. You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. But the most important thing is, even if we’re apart. . . I’ll always be with you.” -Winnie the Pooh … Read more
Take Your Child to the Library DaySaturday, February 2nd, 2013, all day Stop by the Youth Services Wing all day for free giveaways– books, toys, and more! Now in its second year, Take Your Child to the Library Day is the brainchild of Nadine Lipman, retired head of children’s services at Waterford Public Library in … Read more
Registration cards for our Winter/Spring 2013 children’s programs were mailed back yesterday! Expect to receive your card in the next day or two. If you don’t receive your card in the next few days, please don’t hesitate to call (203-637-8802) and we can check the rosters for you. Also, we still have room in our … Read more
Diane Fox Director of Planning and Zoning for the Town of Greenwich to discuss Issues of Interest to Local Residents Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013, at 7:30 PM Radcliffe Children’s Wing, Perrot Memorial Library Perrot is pleased to host Diane Fox, Director of Planning and Zoning for Greenwich, who will speak on planning issues of interest … Read more
Author Eric Kahn Gale will discuss his book, The Bully Book, which Kirkus Reviews calls “a meticulous anatomy of a bullying victim… a compelling and unusual look at a complex and intractable problem that succeeds admirably as story as well.” The book, based loosely on Kahn Gale’s own experience as a victim of bullying, is written … Read more
With the release of the new Hitchcock movie staring Anthony Hopkins as Alfred Hitchcock and Helen Mirren as his wife, why not take out some classic Hitchcock thrillers? Between Perrot and Greenwich we have them all. I especially like Dial M for Murder starring Ray Milland, Grace Kelly and Robert Cummings and North by Northwest … Read more
What We’re Reading at Perrot SOME KIND OF FAIRY TALE, BY GRAHAM JOYCE [Fiction] Twenty years have passed since 16-year-old Tara Martin disappeared. On Christmas Day, she rings her parent’s doorbell. What happened? If you believe in fairy tales, you will believe her. This is a captivating tale. It is told with great appeal and … Read more
Our thoughts are with those suffering in the wake of Friday’s tragic shooting in Newtown, CT. Resources:Here is a listing of some articles that may be useful in discussing this difficult topic with your children.Tips for Talking With and Helping Children and Youth Cope After a Disaster or Traumatic Event: A Guide for Parents, Caregivers, … Read more
CONGRATULATIONS to the winners of the Semi-Annual Young Young Critics’ Club (Y2C2) Jeopardy Tournament! The winning team, The Penguins (L-R): Natalie, Jojo, Charlotte, Fiona, Robert, and Matthew They are the current holders of the coveted Wonderful Golden “Y” Award! The winners have demonstrated their mastery of trivia questions related to the books that the Young … Read more
