Chocolate: A Culinary and Historic Tour, with Francine SeganThis Wednesday, February 9th, 2011, at 7:30 P.M.Radcliffe Children’s Wing, Perrot Memorial Library Francine Segan, noted food write and lecturer, will conduct a culinary and historic tour of chocolate, most loved of all confections. She will follow chocolate’s journey from its New world origins, to Europe, to … Read more
Greenwich Reads Together is a community-wide reading experience which will engage all of Greenwich in exploring a single book. In Winter/Spring 2011, the whole community will explore a single book through discussions, programs and lectures. The Book Thief, by Markus Zusak, was selected for its high literary quality, reflection of universal issues, and capability of … Read more
Writing Your First Novel: From Page One to Publisher, with Howard RoughanWednesday, January 26th, 2011, at 7:00 P.M.Radcliffe Children’s Wing, Perrot Memorial LibraryAuthor and Riverside native Howard Roughan will lead a unique discussion on writing your first novel. He will also be talking about his solo novels, The Up and Comer and Promise of a … Read more
Here Come the Brides: Greenwich Historical Society and Perrot Library to Hold Intergenerational Family Paper-Doll-Making Workshop Create and learn about the notable gowns and suits that have graced Greenwich weddings through generations. During two sessions on Sunday, January 9th, 2011 (2:00 pm and 3:00 pm), families can work together to explore the past and create … Read more
Please join us for the dedication of “Kathy’s Corner” given in memory of Kathy Krasniewicz at the Storymobile (Parked at Perrot Library) Tuesday, November 16th, 2010, at 3:30 P.M. Children’s book give-away Refreshments Storytime aboard the Storymobile Please RSVP to goingplaceswithbooks@yahoo.com Presented by the Greenwich Alliance for Education http://www.greenwichalliance.org/
Anne Gilhuly will give a talk on William Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale on Wednesday, December 8th, 2010, 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 have … Read more
Excerpts from our evening of fear, on October 27th, 2010. . .
DON’T FORGET…Author Talk With Jennifer JordanTuesday, September 28th, 2010, at 7:30 PMRadcliffe Wing, Perrot Memorial Library Perrot is pleased to feature Jennifer Jordan, who will be speaking about her latest book, The Last Man on the Mountain: The Death of an American Adventurer on K2. This will be Jennifer’s second visit to Perrot; she previously … Read more
Tad Hills, author and illustrator of Duck and Goose, will be visiting Perrot to share his latest book, How Rocket Learned to Read, and to give drawing demonstrations! Tuesday, September 21st, 2010, at 4 P.M. in Perrot’s children’s wing You can sign your child up for a complimentary ticket at the Youth Services Desk! Children … Read more
Perrot will be presenting its second Movie in the Park for this year, Born Free, on August 14th! Bring your picnic, your chairs, and enjoy an evening of entertainment at Binney Park! Born Free (Rated PG)Saturday August 14th, 2010, at 8:30 PM[Rain date: Sunday, August 15th] The heartwarming story of a British couple who teach … Read more
Author Talk with Jennifer Jordan, author of The Last Man on the MountainTues., September 28th, 2010, at 7:30 PMRadcliffe Wing, Perrot Memorial Library Perrot Memorial Library is pleased to feature Jennifer Jordan, who will be speaking about her latest book, The Last Man on the Mountain: The Death of an American Adventurer on K2. This … Read more
Author Talk with Jennifer Vanderbes,author of Strangers at the FeastWeds., September 1st, 2010, at 7:30 PMRadcliffe Wing, Perrot Memorial Library Perrot Memorial Library is pleased to present Jennifer Vanderbes, who will be talking about her stunning new novel, Strangers at the Feast. Extra copies of the book will be available for check out at the … Read more
