A TALE OF TWO HOUSES:Two Events at Perrot Memorial Library The FGM from A to Z: An Alphabetical Introduction to the Florence Griswold Museum and the Lyme Art Colony With speaker David Rau Monday, November 3rd, 2008, 7:30 PM The art colony at Old Lyme was part of an international trend for artists to retreat … Read more
The Language Exchange of Cos Cob will be presenting Storytime in Chinese at Perrot! The storytimes will be bilingual language learning programs, presented in both English and Mandarin Chinese. This FREE series will run for 8 weeks, on Fridays from October 3rd, 2008 through November 21st, 2008. Group 1 is for children below age three … Read more
Sign up now for NIGHTMARES our annual festival of fright… Wednesday, October 29th, 2008 7 o’clock at night Free tickets are available at the Youth Services Desk For little monsters in Grades 2 and up NO GROWN-UPS ALLOWED
Author Rosemary Wells will speak at Perrot on Wednesday, October 15th, 2008, at 7 P.M. She will be discussing what she learned about Abraham Lincoln while researching her forthcoming book Lincoln and His Boys (publication date January 2009). Please note that this event is intended for adults and young adults. Historians claim him as one … Read more
Take a look at some photos from Playtivity’s performance at Perrot last Wednesday: http://www.perrotlibrary.org/playtivity.htm Can you spot yourself drumming and dancing? 🙂
Perrot will be showing CHARIOTS OF FIRE in Binney Park this Saturday, August 2nd, 2008 at 8:30 P.M. (Rain Date: Sunday, August 3rd, 2008) The film is based on the true story of British athletes preparing for and competing in the 1924 Summer Olympics, and won four Academy Awards. It is rated PG.
A photographer for U.S.A. Today visited Perrot yesterday, to photograph our very own Bartan Kennedy during her 4 P.M. storytime! Mrs. Kennedy will be among those featured in a new series in the newspaper that celebrates people who are passionate about their jobs. More details to follow soon, but make sure you congratulate our star … Read more
Perrot will be hosting highly acclaimed author Elizabeth Strout to discuss her latest novel, Olive Kitteridge, on November 12th, 2008. Widely praised by critics, the novel is a compelling series of connected short stories that illuminate the complicated character of Olive Kitteridge and her small-town Maine community. Ms. Strout is the author of the other … Read more
Please join the us in Binney Park this summer for two special screenings. Come early with your family and friends and picnic to join us for these wonderful events. The great success of our movie program last year makes it a new tradition for Old Greenwich! THE LAST EMPEROR (Rated PG-13)Saturday, July 12th, 2008 at … Read more
Friends of the Byram Library Book Sale, June 6th-8th. Over 75,000 items for sale! At St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. More info here. Passport Day at Perrot, Saturday from 9:30 A.M. to 4 P.M. Bring your checkbook and a photo ID. More info here. Connecticut Trails Day 2008: Whether you’re interested in a long or short … Read more
Anne Gilhuly is scheduled to lecture on Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, which portrays the conspiracy against the Roman ruler, his assassination, and its aftermath. The event will also feature dramatic readings from the work by players Florence Phillips and Dick Leonard. This event will take place in the library, on Wednesday, May 7th, 2008, at 7:30 … Read more
Young magician Jonathan Jacques is an award-winning teenage magician who has amazed audiences of all ages with his delightful stage presence and incredible natural ability. Jonathan is a bright rising star in the magic community and has been performing since the age of six. Shows are always fun and exciting with a variety of new … Read more
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