Protecting the Mianus River Watershed Through Conservation, Research, and Education: A Zoom Program
Join Rod Christie, executive director of the Mianus River Gorge, for an engaging talk about the vital work of conserving the Mianus River Watershed on Wednesday, February 19, at 7 pm via Zoom. With over 40 years of experience as a wildlife biologist, Rod has played a key role in protecting more than 1,200 acres, advancing ecological research, and fostering environmental education. The discussion will touch on the role of plants and ecosystems in preserving the health of the river, its wildlife, and our surrounding community.
Registration is required. To register, please click here.
This program is co-sponsored by the Perrot Memorial Library and Garden Club of Old Greenwich.
For more information contact Judy Sgammato at 203-637-1066 x15 or judys@perrotlibrary.org.
Film Screening — “Bob Marley: One Love” — Celebrating Black History Month
We invite you to join us on Saturday, February 8, from 2 to 4 pm in our Program Room, Radcliffe Building, for a screening of Bob Marley: One Love, with an introduction by Film Professor Joe Sgammato. The movie is rated PG-13 and runs for 107 minutes. Refreshments will be served.
In celebration of Black History Month we’ll explore the story of Bob Marley, a musical and philosophical icon who inspired generations through his message of love and unity, His life was a powerful story of overcoming adversity and revolutionary music.
Registration is required. To register, click here.
For more information, contact Lisa Thomas at 203-637-1066 x20 or lisat@perrotlibrary.org.
Environmental Book Discussion: “Playground: A Novel,” by Richard Powers
Join us on Wednesday, January 29, at 7 pm for a discussion of Playground: A Novel, by Richard Powers. The program will take place in the Program Room, Radcliffe Building, Perrot Memorial Library.
Four lives are drawn together in a sweeping, panoramic new novel from Richard Powers, showcasing the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Overstory at the height of his skills. Twelve-year-old Evie Beaulieu sinks to the bottom of a swimming pool in Montreal strapped to one of the world’s first aqualungs. Ina Aroita grows up on naval bases across the Pacific with art as her only home. Two polar opposites at an elite Chicago high school bond over a three-thousand-year-old board game; Rafi Young will get lost in literature, while Todd Keane’s work will lead to a startling AI breakthrough.
They meet on the history-scarred island of Makatea in French Polynesia, whose deposits of phosphorus once helped to feed the world. Now the tiny atoll has been chosen for humanity’s next adventure: a plan to send floating, autonomous cities out onto the open sea. But first, the island’s residents must vote to greenlight the project or turn the seasteaders away.
Set in the world’s largest ocean, this awe-filled book explores that last wild place we have yet to colonize in a still-unfolding oceanic game and interweaves beautiful writing, rich characterization, profound themes of technology and the environment, and a deep exploration of our shared humanity in a way only Richard Powers can.
This program is co-sponsored by the Town of Greenwich Conservation Commission. Registration is required. Click here to register. You can find copies of the book in our catalog, or purchase a copy from Athena Books.
For more information, please contact Judy Sgammato at 203-637-1066 x15 or judys@perrotlibrary.org.
