Purls of Wisdom: An Evening Knitting Group
Calling knitters experienced and new to the craft! Join us on the second Tuesday of each month for our evening knitting group, “Purls of Wisdom.” Our next session will be Tuesday, October 14th, at 6 pm in our Rand Room, Waid Building, Perrot Memorial Library.
Knitting is better when we do it together! Knitting in a group can increase your confidence, creativity, and willingness to take risks. Bring your own pattern and supplies and join our friendly group, facilitated by experienced knitter, Miriam Kliewe, who can offer project support and troubleshooting.
Miriam has been knitting for more than 30 years and has a lifetime of mistakes under her belt. She has guided children, teens, and adults on their knitting adventures and will cheerfully unravel any project to get to that one mistake.
Registration is required. Class is limited to the first 15 registrants. Please register here.
For more information, contact Judy Sgammato at 203-637-1066 x15 or at judys@perrotlibrary.org.
The Joy of Botanical Printmaking with Mary Himes
On Wednesday, October 15, from 1-3 pm, Artist and Teacher Mary Himes will offer a special art workshop, “The Joy of Botanical Printmaking.” The workshop will be held in our Program Room, Radcliffe Building, Perrot Memorial Library. (The workshop will also be offered on Wednesday, October 8, 1-3 pm.)
Come explore the fun and freedom of printing from nature. Using fresh or dried leaves, stems, or flowers, we’ll use gel plates to create unique prints that can be framed or used as notecards. You’ll be amazed at how this simple printmaking process wakes up the creativity within–like a mini vacation. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. All materials will be provided, but please feel free to bring your own plant material if you have some favorite trees or plants in your garden. For best results, make sure to pick the plants the same day as the workshop. All students should wear old clothing.
Mary Scott Himes has recently returned to her art practice after years working in the home design magazine and non-profit worlds. A breast cancer survivor, Mary got back to making art during her treatments. She loves teaching gel plate printmaking to those of any age who can benefit from creative exploration. She has a BA in History/Art History from McGill University and a BFA in Environmental Design from Parsons School of Design.
Registration is required and is limited to 8 participants. Click here to register.
For more information, contact us at lending@perrotlibrary.org or 203-637-1066.
How Did He Get the Shot? The Photographs of Neil Vigdor
Join Old Greenwich resident Neil Vigdor of The New York Times for a discussion and Q&A about his photography craft, the demands of covering breaking news, and his journalism career, one deeply rooted in Greenwich. How did he get the shot? Come find out on Wednesday, October 15, at 7:00 pm in the Perrot Memorial Library Program Room. His photography will be on display in the Library throughout the month of October.
Neil Vigdor is a reporter for The New York Times covering breaking news, with a focus on politics. His role involves a mix of reporting on politics and the Trump administration, explanatory journalism, and contributing to live coverage. When he’s not writing about politics, the breadth of his assignments extends to stories about crime, business, pop culture, and other topics. Previously, Neil was a member of The New York Times political team that covered the 2024 election and the 2022 midterms. He reported from every battleground state during the last election cycle, in addition to Iowa and New Hampshire. He also tracked voting legislation and kept tabs on threats against election officials. Before politics, Neil covered a wide range of breaking news stories for The Times, including the police killing of George Floyd, the Jan. 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol, several mass shootings, pandemic-related news, and more.
Neil graduated from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., where he was editor of the student newspaper. He covered Connecticut and national politics for The Hartford Courant and Hearst, reporting on four national conventions and two inaugurations. When he is not reporting, Neil moonlights in celestial and street photography. His work can be viewed on his website at neilvigdor.photoshelter.com.
Registration is required. To register, click here.
For more information about this program, contact us at lending@perrotlibrary.org or 203-637-1066.
Open Knitting
Welcome all knitters. If you’re looking for a place to knit alongside other knitters, please join us at 10 am on Thursday, October 16th. We’ll meet in the Rand Room (our newspaper reading room) for an hour of knitting and conversation. Registration is not required. This is a drop-in program.
For more information, contact Judy Sgammato at 203-637-1066 x15 or judys@perrotlibrary.org.