Author Emma Straub will discuss her latest novel, THE VACATIONERS, at Perrot on Wednesday, July 30th, 2014 at 7:30 PM, in the Radcliffe Children’s Wing (Doors Open at 7 PM). Emma Straub brings a vivid, contemporary setting to life in this irresistible, deftly observed novel about the secrets, joys, and jealousies that rise to the … Read more
Perrot is pleased to present our eighth annual series of Movies in the Park in Binney Park. This year we are featuring The Red Balloon, Rear Window, and The Sound of Music. Bring your picnic, your chairs, and enjoy! THE RED BALLOON (1956, Not Rated, 34 minutes)Saturday, June 28th, 2014, 9:00 PM[Rain Date: Sunday, June 29th] … Read more
Panel Discussion on Greenwich Community Gardens and Green Spaces Wednesday, May 7th, 2014 7:30 PM Perrot Memorial Library Children’s Wing Perrot Memorial Library and the Greenwich League of Women Voters will present a panel discussion on Greenwich Community Gardens and Green Spaces, focusing on how the town utilizes, maintains, and beautifies its open spaces, and … Read more
The Foundational Principles of Sustainability with Ecologist and Author Tom Wessels Wednesday, April 30th, 2014 7:30 PM Perrot Library- Children’s Wing For 3.8 billion years, life has not only sustained itself, it has thrived on our planet. Ecologist and author Tom Wessels will discuss how our current path toward progress, based on continual economic expansion … Read more
Author Jennifer Vanderbes returns to Perrot to discuss her latest novel, The Secret of Raven Point Wednesday, April 9th, 2014, at 7:30 PM Children’s Wing, Perrot Memorial Library 1943: When seventeen-year-old Juliet Dufresne receives a cryptic letter from her enlisted older brother pleading for help, and then finds out he’s been reported missing overseas, … Read more
Upcoming Event: Author Marta McDowell on Beatrix Potter’s Gardening LifeWednesday, March 19th, 2014, at 7:30 PM in Perrot’s Children’s Wing Marta McDowell, author and past New York Botanical Garden Instructor of the Year, will discuss the origins of Beatrix Potter’s love of gardens and plants, and show how this passion was reflected in her work. McDowell’s … Read more
Perrot Memorial Library will present an afternoon of storytelling in memory of our beloved Children’s Librarians, Kate McClelland (“Mrs. Mac”) and Kathy Krasniewicz (“Mrs. K”). Those who knew Kate and Kathy know how much storytelling was a part of their lives and how they used it to enchant and educate the youth of our community. … Read more
Dr. William McKersie, Greenwich Superintendent of Schools, will be visiting Perrot to discuss Greenwich Public Schools today. This is part of our continuing series of Community Conversations. Wednesday, January 15th, 20137:30 PM in the Children’s WingDoors will open at 7 PM
Local a Cappella Group The Grace NotesSaturday, December 7th, 2013, at 4:00 PMReturning to usher in the holidays and Old Greenwich’s First Light Festival, we are again pleased to host a musical performance of holiday tunes by local women’s a cappella group, The Grace Notes. Shakespeare Talk on Juliet of Romeo & JulietWednesday, November 20th, … Read more
Author and Former Congressman Robert Steele Wednesday, November 6th, 2013, at 7:30 PMFormer Connecticut Congressman and gubernatorial candidate Robert Steele will present his historical novel, The Curse: Big Time Gambling’s Seduction of a Small New England Town. The story centers around Connecticut casino complexes, an ancient curse delivered by a Pequot sachem, venal politicians, and Providence … Read more
For adults: Discovering Vintage New York, with author Mitch BroderWednesday, October 9th, 2013, at 7:30 PMAuthor Mitch Broder will be visiting Perrot to talk about his book, Discovering Vintage New York. A prize-winning journalist who has been writing about the best of the Big Apple for over 20 years, Broder will discuss special spots that … Read more
Talk on Sports Injury Prevention, with Jordan D. Metzel. MDWednesday, September 18th, 2013, at 7:30 PMRadcliffe Children’s Wing, Perrot Memorial Library Learn how to recognize and prevent the most common sports injuries that affect athletes of all ages, from Jordan D. Metzl, MD, award-winning author and sports medicine physician at the Hospital for Special Surgery … Read more
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