perrot_admin The winners of the 2011 major literary awards for children were recently announced at the American Library Association’s Midwinter Conference in San Diego. [Click on each title to view in the catalog and to place a hold.] Caldecott Medal WinnerA Sick Day for Amos McGee, illustrated by Erin E. Stead (written by Philip C. Stead)Every … Read more
***************STAFF PICK************************** Ghostopolis, by Doug TenNapel [click here to place a hold][Ages 10+] Imagine Garth Hale’s surprise when he’s accidentally zapped to the spirit world by Frank Gallows, a washed-up ghost wrangler. Suddenly Garth finds he has powers the ghosts don’t have, and he’s stuck in a world run by the evil ruler of Ghostopolis, … Read more
Perrot will be closed for Christmas on Friday, December 24th; Saturday, December 25th; and Sunday, December 26th. We will be closed for New Year’s on Friday, December 31st; Saturday, January 1st; and Sunday, January 2nd. We wish you a safe and happy holiday season!
DIARY OF A WIMPY KID HOLIDAY TREAT TRUCK AT JUST BOOKSSATURDAY, DECEMBER 18th, 201011:00 AM – 12:30 PM Just Books28 Arcadia RoadOld Greenwich, CT Free and Open to the Public Join Just Books as the Diary of a Wimpy Kid Holiday Treat Truck comes to Just Books on Saturday, December 18th. Get a free silly … Read more
Here Come the Brides: Greenwich Historical Society and Perrot Library to Hold Intergenerational Family Paper-Doll-Making Workshop Create and learn about the notable gowns and suits that have graced Greenwich weddings through generations. During two sessions on Sunday, January 9th, 2011 (2:00 pm and 3:00 pm), families can work together to explore the past and create … Read more
Registration for Youth Services’ Winter/Spring 2011 Program Session is going on now through Sunday, January 9th, 2011. [View the winter program schedule.] Our program registration is by lottery You must have an active library card in good standing to register Obtain a registration postcard for the program of your choice from the Youth Services Circulation … Read more
CONGRATULATIONS to the winners of the Semi-Annual Young Young Critics’ Club (Y2C2) Jeopardy Tournament! 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 Club has read during the past year. (Yes, it looks like a lobster, but … Read more
Random House Children’s Books continues to honor the memories of Perrot’s beloved librarians, Kate McClelland and Kathy Krasniewicz, with a special scholarship for a new or student librarian to attend the American Library Association Annual Conference. From Random House’s Website:ALA Members: In 500 words or less, tell us about a new librarian or library student … Read more
What We’re Reading at Perrot UNBROKEN: A WORLD WAR II AIRMAN’S STORY OF SURVIVAL, RESILIENCE, AND REDEMPTION, BY LAURA HILLENBRAND[Non-Fiction] Laura Hillenbrand has done it again! Her first book, Seabiscuit, was a big winner. From all the reviews and reports, Unbroken will follow suit. Ms. Hillenbrand met the central character of this book while working … Read more
The Youth Services Winter/Spring 2011 Program Schedule is now available. Our program registration is by lottery. Pick up a registration postcard for the program of your choice from the Youth Services Circulation Desk, beginning on Monday, December 13th, 2010. Don’t forget to bring a stamp! Complete registration instructions are available on our website, as our … Read more
The Old Greenwich Lions Club is selling grapefruits and oranges, as part of its annual fund-raising effort to flight blindness worldwide. Fruits are available for purchase at Perrot (ask at the Adult Circulation Desk). Grapefruits are $18 per carton, $8 for a half-carton, or $35 for two cartons. Navel oranges are also available for $19 … Read more
Throughout the world, the week before Thanksgiving is set aside as a time to celebrate the time-honored art of storytelling and story listening. Join the thousands of people, young and old, around the world who will spend a unique and magical hour rediscovering the laughter, the tears and the power of the story, at this … Read more
Perrot Memorial Library
90 Sound Beach Avenue
Old Greenwich, CT 06870
Circulation: (203) 637-1066
Reference: (203) 637-3870
Youth Services: (203) 637-8802
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