Kindness Cards
Kindness Cards with Tracie Larson of PaperCraftClubhouse
Tuesday, May 4, 6:30 pm

Design professional and local resident, Tracie Larson of PaperCraftClubhouse, will demonstrate some creative techniques to level up your card making game.
Space is limited to 12, registration closes 5/1/21. Click here to register.
Voyaging with Marionette
Voyaging with Marionette with Author Ron Breault
Thursday, May 13, 6:30 pm

Through the choppy waters of restoration to the calm seas of seasoned boat ownership, Ron will take us on a 25 year virtual voyage of his sailing life aboard Marionette. Click here to register.
The Nut Museum
The Nut Museum Visionary Art of Elizabeth Tashjian
Wednesday, June 2, 6:30 pm

Presented by: Christopher B. Steiner, PhD
Professor of Art History & Anthropology at Connecticut College.

Do you remember Old Lyme's Nut Museum?
Miss Tashjian appeared regularly on late night TV talk shows, including the Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson. Christopher Steiner will share with us his rescue mission and the archival process of preserving Miss Tashjian's unique collection. Click here to register.
Current Library Services
Monday-Thursday
  • 9am-1pm: Walk-Ins Welcome
  • 1pm-5pm: Appointments required (45 minute appointments are offered at the top of the hour at 2pm, 3pm, and 4pm)
  • 5pm-7pm: Walk-Ins Welcome

Friday
  • 9am-1pm: Walk-Ins Welcome
  • 1pm-5pm: Appointments required (45 minute appointments are offered at the top of the hour at 2pm, 3pm, and 4pm)

Saturday
  • 9am-1pm: Appointments required (45 minute appointments are offered at the top of the hour at 9am, 10am, 11am, and 12pm)

Ongoing Covid-19 Safety Measures 
  • Patron visits and appointments will be limited to 45 minutes per day. Patrons will be issued a card upon entry noting their visit end time. 
  • Meeting rooms will remain closed, but public seating will open. Tables will be limited to 1 person, and all soft seating will be rearranged to comply with social distancing protocols. 1 study room will be available for individual use (e.g. a zoom interview).  
  • Masks are required for all patrons over the age of 2, regardless of vaccination status. Any child under the age of 2 may visit without a mask provided that they are secured in a stroller or carrier throughout their visit and the accompanying parent/guardian must social distance on the child’s behalf. Parents/children who are unable or unwilling to do this will be asked to use curbside service.  
  • All patrons are required to comply with social distancing requirements.
  • All patrons will be required to wash or sanitize their hands prior to entry.
 
Capacity Limits
  • Young Adult Room: Limited to 2 patrons or 1 household
  • Children’s Room: 6 patrons or 2 households
  • Adult Space: Staff will monitor the space and limit entry when patrons are not able to comply with social distancing guidelines
 
Future Service Changes
The Library plans to maintain this level of service until all staff have been given the opportunity to be vaccinated.