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BookCellar Renovation Sale!
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From Saturday, July 13 to Wednesday, July 31
Help us clear our shelves! As part of the Old Lyme Library Renovation the BookCellar will be closing down on August 17 and relocating in September to a temporary, smaller space. From Saturday, July 13 through Wednesday, July 31 everything in the Cellar, including artwork and Rare & Collectibles will be half price!
So come get yourself some bargains and at the same time help your Library prepare for the new and improved Phoebe's BookCellar!
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Space Came Redux with Stu Sharack
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Tuesday, July 16 at 3:30pm
Mr. Sharack has been running an exclusive two week Space Camp for many years; and he's coming to us to offer a peek into his curated Universe! Keep your eyes on the sky and stay tuned for details. All materials provided, registration required.
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Sci-fi Universe Book Club
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Thursday, July 18 at 4:00pm
Sci-fi Universe is a summer only, teen only book club - for readers entering grade 8 and above.
This month we're reading
Last of Her Name
by Jessica Khoury.
Books will be available for check out in the Children's Room. Join us for a chat and a snack!
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Kombucha: The Ins and Outs
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Thursday, July 18 at 6:30pm
What is the buzz around this ancient effervescent beverage?
Kombucha has a long but not necessarily well known history. However, it has recently begun to gain popularity in the mainstream marketplace due to its unique characteristics and healthy benefits.
The evenings discussion will include a description of the beverage, a brief history of its origin, information on its health benefits, and a description of how it is made. Join us to learn the ins and outs of kombucha and if you might enjoy and benefit from this ancient, effervescent beverage.
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The Listeners: U-Boat Hunters During the Great War
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Monday, July 22 at 6:30pm
Join author Roy R. Manstan as he discusses his new book The Listeners: U-boat Hunters During the Great War.
The book traces the origin of SONAR to a group of scientists and engineers who assembled at Ft. Trumbull from 1917-1919 and were supported by naval personnel from the Submarine Base. Signed books will be available for sale.
Roy R. Manstan worked at the US Navy Underwater Sound Lab at Ft. Trumbull in New London during the Cold War and later became Command Diving Officer.
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Tuesday, July 23 at 3:30pm
What might an outer space creature look like? Imagine something strange and wild, and make a pocket sized version of it! For ages 11 and up.
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Night Skies Starlab Traveling Planetarium 3 Sessions Available
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Children and families will experience the wonder of the universe inside the dome of this traveling planetarium which seats 30.
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Midsummer Festival Events at the Library
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BookCellar Sale - 9:00am - 3:00pm
Phoebe's BookCellar will be holding a sale of books, cd's/dvd's and artwork. Everything in the Cellar (except maps) will be 50% off. Local area maps will be available for purchase at the Library and on the grounds of Midsummer Festival.
There will also be a bag sale in the Library's Community Room, purchase a bag for $5 and fill it.
Screen Printing T-Shirts with YA Librarian Nike Desis - 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Visit us on the Library lawn for our 3rd annual limited edition, hot off the press, graphic t-shirt making event. These are one of a kind designs, only available at Midsummer Festival! You know the deal, bring your own shirt or grab one from our up-cycled rack.
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Phoebe's BookCellar Summer Hours
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The BookCellar will be open on Mondays from 10am - 2pm in June, July and August, in addition to the regular hours (
Wednesdays, 10-6pm & Saturdays, 10-2pm).
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Wednesdays, 10-6pm & Saturdays, 10-2pm
Visit Phoebe's BookCellar for some incredible bargains! We have thousands of gently used books and media, including; Fiction, Non Fiction, Childrens, History & Biography, as well as Rare & Collectible books. All the proceeds benefit the Library.
You can help by volunteering your time, donating unwanted gently used books, and by shopping in Old Lyme's only bookstore!
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