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
This year we are offering a special Countdown to Kindergarten Storytime– with stories, songs, and a craft to help your child get ready for the first day of Kindergarten! This program is for children entering Kindergarten in Fall 2013 ONLY. Children attend independently, but parents and caregivers should remain in the Library Wednesday, August 21st, … Read more
Casey Carle’s BubbleMania Thursday, August 1st, 2013 4:00 PM on the Youth Services Green A unique program combining high energy entertainment with artistic achievement, BubbleMania is loaded with visual comedy, quick wit, big band swing music and the untamed, often unbelievable qualities and beauty of spherical liquids. Casey’s creations grow from intricate and imaginative bubble … Read more
Perrot is pleased to present our seventh annual series of Movies in the Park in Binney Park. This year we are featuring Up and Charade. Bring your picnic, your chairs, and enjoy! Up (Rated PG, 89 minutes)Saturday, July 20th, 2013, 8:30 PM[Rain date: Sunday, July 21st]From the revolutionary minds of Pixar Animation Studios comes a hilariously uplifting … Read more
Poetry SlamSunday, April 28th, 2013, from 3 PM to 5 PMJoin us in celebrating Poetry Month at the first annual Perrot Library Poetry Slam! Bring a poem you have written or a favorite by someone else to read at our open mike. All ages welcome. Talk with Lee Woodruff, author of Those We Love MostWednesday, … Read more
Upcoming Events at the Library… Honeybee: Lessons from an Accidental BeekeeperWednesday, March 6th, 2013, at 7:30 PMC. Marina Marchese will discuss her engaging and delightfully informative book, Honeybee: Lessons from an Accidental Beekeper. The book recounts how Ms. Marchese overcame her initial trepidation of bees and learned everything there is to know about the art … 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
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
Esther Bushell, founder of Literary Matters (http://www.literarymatters.net/) and a highly recognized book group facilitator, will lead a discussion on Canada, the critically acclaimed novel by Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Richard Ford., on Wednesday, January 9th, 2013, at 7:30 PM in the Library.
Perrot Memorial Library
90 Sound Beach Avenue
Old Greenwich, CT 06870
M/W/F: 9 AM-6 PM
Tu/Th: 9 AM-8 PM
Saturday: 9 AM-5 PM
Sunday: CLOSED DURING SUMMER
