Library Events

Perrot Memorial Library presents FOUR STEPS TO A HEALTHY IMMUNE SYSTEM with Dr. Susan Blum Wednesday, January 25th, 2012, at 7:30 PM Do you wonder why you or your family members get sick all the time? Or do you have one of the many autoimmune conditions, such as thyroiditis, inflammatory arthritis, or food sensitivities? Dr. Susan … Read more

Our Old Stones: A Talk with Andrew PighillsMonday, November 7th, 2011, at 7:30 PMRadcliffe Children’s Wing, Perrot Memorial Library Andrew Pighills, an accomplished stone artisan, gardener, and horticulturalist, will give a talk on old stone walls, accompanied by photographs of walls in and around Greenwich. Mr. Pighills received his formal horticulture training with The Royal … Read more

Dreaming of Chanel: A Wardrobe Full of Stories- A Talk with Charlotte SmithWednesday, November 2nd, 2011, 7:30 PMRadcliffe Children’s Wing, Perrot Memorial Library The Chanel suit: it is one of the 20th century’s most iconic garments. Seen by many as the epitome of style, its classic silhouette is instantly recognizable, and yet owning one is, … Read more

Da Vinci’s Sweet Tooth: Desserts of the RenaissanceWednesday, October 5th, 20117:30 P.M.Radcliffe Children’s WingPerrot Memorial Library Celebrate Italian Heritage Month by learning about the history of Italy’s sweets! Noted food historian and author Francine Segan will regale the audience with a fascinating presentation on the festivities of the Renaissance, featuring a tasting of classic Italian … Read more

Breaking In: How to Get Published in the 21st Century Wednesday, September 21st, 2011 7:30 P.M. Radcliffe Children’s Wing, Perrot Memorial Library A panel of authors and a literary agents will share their experiences and advice on getting your book published. Panelists include: Lucy Hedrick (moderator): fiction author of Premarital Assets as well as a … Read more

PAGE-TURNERSWhat to Read on a Rainy Sunday Afternoon Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011, at 7:30 P.M. Rand RoomPerrot Memorial Library If you like to read for fun, come talk about easy reading books and rattlin’ good stories. Here are a few authors of thrillers, true adventures, and stories of dangerous women in danger– Jennifer Crusie, Suzanne … Read more

Perrot is pleased to present our fifth annual series of Movies in the Park in Binney Park. This year we are featuring Rudy and Millions. Bring your picnic, your chairs, and enjoy! Rudy (Rated PG-13, 98 minutes)Saturday, July 23rd, 2011, 8:30 P.M.[No rain date] Rudy Ruettiger wants to play football at the University of Notre … Read more

Anne Gilhuly will give a talk on William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing on Tuesday, May 31st, 2011, at 7:30 p.m. in the Library. Actors Florence Phillips and Dick Leonard will read scenes from the play.

Anne Gilhuly will give a talk on William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing on Tuesday, May 31st, 2011, at 7:30 p.m. in the Library. Actors Florence Phillips and Dick Leonard will read scenes from the play. Anne Gilhuly, a Classics teacher at Greenwich Continuing Education, leads the continuing series of Shakespeare talks at Perrot, which … Read more

Talk with Former UCONN Basketball Star Craig AustrieSunday, March 20th, 2011, at 3 P.M. in the LibraryStamford native and former UCONN basketball star Craig Austrie will speak to kids and parents about his philosophy of succeeding in sports even when they odds may seem to be against you. Based on his own experience, Austrie acknowledges … Read more