Perrot Memorial Library has implemented several changes as we take careful steps to reopen the library for our community: We have installed air purifiers on our HVAC system that kill mold, bacteria and viruses We have distributed PPE to all staff and deployed disinfectant to all service desks and high-touch/contact areas We are providing requested … Read more
When Will the Library Reopen?The many questions we’ve received about the Library opening are certainly heartwarming. We’re glad to be providing a service that you’d like to see resume. The decision to open our library building will be in accordance with a review and agreement by the Perrot Memorial Library Board of Directors, compliance with … Read more
FAQ’s on Non-Contact Curbside Pickup at Perrot Memorial Library How Does No-Contact Curbside Pickup Work?Place holds on books and materials in the Library catalog or by calling our librarians at 203-637-1066 (Adult Desk) or 203-637-8802 (Youth Services Desk). Curbside pickup is available on Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 9:30 AM-5:30 PM, Tuesday/Thursday from 9:30 AM-7:30 PM, Saturday from 9:30-4:30 … Read more
Zoom Book Discussion on The Dutch House by Ann Patchett Facilitated by Sarah Darer Littman of Greenwich Pen Women Wednesday, June 10th, 2020, at 7 PM A finalist for the 2020 Pulitzer Prize for fiction, The Dutch House is a New York Times bestseller and a favorite among Perrot patrons. Here’s what Amazon has to … Read more
In honor of National Poetry Month, the Perrot Memorial Library is sponsoring a haiku poetry contest open to students in grades 3 and up, as well as adults. We are seeking original haikus (3-line, 17-syllable poems) describing your experience with COVID-19–the pandemic, the closures, and their impact on your daily life. What Is a Haiku?A … Read more
Perrot remains closed until further notice. Our book drop is closed– please hold on to your library materials. All due dates have been extended until May 1st, 2020. Perrot invites you to send us your thoughts, ideas, and suggestions to retain our shared sense of community while we wait for the end of the pandemic and … Read more
All items due between March 9-31 have been extended to April 1 due to the library closing. All items currently on hold will remain available for 1 week after we reopen to give our patrons time to pick up. All library cards expiring in March have been extended to April 30th. Since fines will not … Read more
Because Greenwich schools are closed starting today (3/12/2020) through the end of next week, ALL children’s programs at Perrot have been CANCELLED through 3/20/2020. We should have more details next week about the status of the rest of the winter/spring program session. Perrot will be open its regular hours for now, but we will update … Read more
Due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), the First Selectman has advised all Town of Greenwich departments to postpone or cancel any large public meetings or events where crowds of people may congregate. Consequently, the following events have been cancelled: Book Discussion on Machines Like Me with Greenwich Pen Women on March 16th, … Read more
Perrot Library salutes our colleagues at the New York Public Library on the occasion of their 125th Anniversary https://125.nypl.org/125/topcheckouts Here are the top circulating books, movies and music from Perrot’s collection last fiscal year (2018-2019). Cheers! Top Circulating Adult Books: 1. Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup, by John Carreyrou2. Before We … Read more
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Jetty McNamara, one of our longtime Reference Desk librarians. Our thoughts and love go out to Jetty’s family at this difficult time. Jesslyn “Jetty” O’Connell McNamara (1926-2019) Jesslyn “Jetty” O’Connell McNamara died on Thursday, November 21st in Greenwich, Connecticut. She was born July 22, 1926 to Col. … Read more
Photo by Rebecca Bullene, bbg.org NEW museum pass at Perrot- the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Borrow our pass for 3 days to get free museum admission for 2 adults and any accompanying children under age 17. The pass also gives the holder a 10% discount at the Garden Shop and BBG’s cafe. Brooklyn Botanic Garden is … Read more
