Past Events

On Wednesday, May 18, at 7 pm, the Perrot Memorial Library in partnership with the Garden Club of Old Greenwich presented Nancy Lawson, author of “The Humane Gardener.” Ms. Lawson discussed ways to nurture a backyard habitat for wildlife.

Greenwich Pen Women and Perrot Memorial Library continued their cosponsored book discussion series on Monday, May 2, 2022, from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. It was a live discussion, held in the Library’s Rand Room. The group discussed “The Madness of Crowds,” by Louise Penny. The discussion was led by Greenwich Pen Women member Kathy DiGiovanna. The discussion was not recorded.

Perrot Memorial Library in partnership with the Garden Club of Old Greenwich is pleased to present Bill Lucey , the Long Island Soundkeeper, on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 7pm via Zoom. Bill’s presentation will give an overview of the function and condition of Long Island Sound’s Coastal Wetlands and what we can do to alleviate our impacts on them.

On March 9th we held a virtual discussion with author Phillip Goodrich and audiobook producer and director May Wuthrich on their Audiobook Original, Somersett: Benjamin Franklin and the Masterminding of American Independence.

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On March 7th we held a Virtual Book Discussion, cosponsored by Greenwich Pen Women, about Hamnet, by Maggie O’Farrell, facilitated by GPW Member Diane Morello.

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From book discussions to author visits and partnering with other local organizations on programs, there are always upcoming events happening at Perrot Memorial Library. Check out a list of upcoming events here, and make sure to save the date for them.

On January 31st we held a Virtual Book Discussion, cosponsored by Greenwich Pen Women, for The Warmth of Other Suns, by Isabel Wilkerson, facilitated by Greenwich Pen Women members Lynn Garelick and Adrienne Reedy.

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Upcoming Event:Plants First, A Virtual Book Discussion featuring Dr. Katie Takayasu Wednesday, January 12th, 2022, at 7 PM via Zoom Dr. Katie Takeyasu will discuss her book, Plants First: A Physician’s Guide to Wellness Through a Plant-forward Diet, and share how plant-based nutrition can help prevent disease and manage chronic illness. Learn easy recipes and tips … Read more

Upcoming Event: Decorating Holiday Planters, with Floral Designer Lorie Cunningham In-Person/Outdoors at Perrot Library Saturday, December 11th, 2021, at 1 PM Learn how to decorate outdoor planters for the holidays with local floral designer Lorie Cunningham. Using winter greens, berried branches, and her innate creativity, Lorie will show you how to make an outdoor container … Read more

Upcoming Event:In-Person/Zoom Book Discussion on  Sleepy Cat Farm: A Gardener’s Journey with Fred Landman and Curtice Taylor Wednesday, December 1st, 2021, at 7 PMPerrot Memorial Library/Live-streamed via Zoom Join us in welcoming Greenwich residents Fred Landman and Curtice Taylor for an enchanting discussion of Sleepy Cat Farm: A Gardener’s Journey. Located on 13 acres in … Read more