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.
Here’s what’s going on at Perrot in December… The Grace Notes: Saturday, December 1st, 2012 at 4 PM Perrot is pleased to host a musical performance of holiday carols by The Grace Notes in the Children’s Wing on Saturday, December 1st at 4 PM. The Grace Notes, a local women’s a cappella group, has been … Read more
We hope that you and your families are safe and recovering from the effects of Sandy. Due to unforseen circumstances, the Lucia Greenhouse author event will NOT be held tonight, Wednesday, November 7th. We apologize for any inconvenience. Perrot is open for business should you need a book, access to the internet, or just a warm place to … Read more
In fathermothergod: My Journey Out of Christian Science, Lucia Greenhouse courageously pulls back the curtain on the Christian Science church chronicling its complicated legacy for her family, personal loss, and the boundaries of faith. “This beautifully written account is a soul-searching, sometimes jaw-dropping read about how religion can splinter a family.” The author will be … Read more
At this year’s Family Storytelling Concert to honor the memories of our own beloved storytelling librarians, Kate MacClelland and Kathy Krasniewicz, we are please to present Jay O’Callahan, “a genius among storytellers,” according to TIME magazine. This free family event will be held in the Binney Auditorium at First Congregational Church in Old Greenwich on Saturday, November … Read more
In her latest book, Prefabulous + Almost Off the Grid, author Sheri Koones highlights the many ways of using prefabrications to create almost-off-the-grid homes—houses that are not only environmentally friendly but often operate at nearly zero annual energy cost. Ms. Koones will be at Perrot for a discussion and book signing of her latest book … Read more
Terrifying tales for beastly children in 2nd grade and up ONLY—this is some seriously scary stuff. The Radcliffe Wing will be transformed into an eerie lair where the Old Crone of Old Greenwich and her horrible guests will present an evening of bloodcurdling storytelling. NO GROWNUPS ALLOWED! Monday, October 29th, 2012 at 7 pm. Free tickets now … Read more
