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Family Gallery Tours, Sunday, 11AM – 12PM: Want to explore the museum with your entire family? Then our Family Gallery Tour is for you! This tour takes children 5 and up, and their caregivers, through the museum’s exhibitions. Families will be able to engage in conversations about the arts, sciences, and do hands-on activities. Tour […]
Saturday and Sunday, April 27, and April 28, 2024, 1-3:00 PM Kids and their caretakers will learn about different pollinators and learn about how they help pollinate plants in this Science Solvers. A drop-in program designed for children aged 4 and up and their families. Participants will explore simple science concepts and subjects while partaking […]
Meet Connecticut's own renowned poet Sharmont Influence-Little. Sharmont is New Haven's inaugural Poet Laureate, a title bestowed upon him in 2023. Teens in grades 6 - 12 are welcome to join and explore poetry with Sharmont in his poetry workshop 'Influence a Life.' Teen participants will go on a journey through spoken work from an artist's […]
Author Marianne Thompson discusses her new book "Seventh Avenue Undressed: A Bare All on New York's Mob Controlled Fashion Industry." This event is open to the public and hosted by an external organization. This event and the content thereof are neither sponsored nor endorsed by Greenwich Library. COMMUNITY CONTACT Full Name: Marianne Hillmer Email: [email protected] […]
Sunday, April 7 from 6:45 PM – 8:00 PM Saturday, April 13 from 6:45 PM – 8:00 PM Sunday, April 21 from 6:45 PM – 8:00 PM Sunday, April 28 from 6:45 PM – 8:00 PM From singing Spring Peepers to travelling Spotted Salamanders, the Greenwich Audubon Center comes alive with amphibians on spring evenings! Join us for a […]
Donna Bunte of Donna Bunte Whole Health will teach a qigong class at Perrot Library on Monday, April 8 and April 22, from 9 to 10 am in the Program Room, Radcliffe Children’s Library. Qigong is a form of meditation in motion that is at least 2,000 years old. It is a very calming routine […]
Please check in at the Black Box Theater on the lower level for your storytime ticket. Tickets will be given out starting at 9:30am. The Black Box Theater will open at 9:55 am. Space is limited in order to present an early literacy event that is particapatory and interactive for caregiver and child. Please arrive on time at the start […]
Did you know you can easily access ebooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines with just your Library card and the Libby app? Join us for this one-hour class to learn how to get started with the app, select and stream content, and create preferences. If you already use the Libby app, join us to familiarize yourself with the significant changes the app has […]
Free blood screenings will be conducted by a registered nurse from Greenwich Hospital every Monday from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm in the Business Conference Room, located on the main floor of the library, in the Peterson Business Wing. Date: Mondays, April 8, 2024 to June 24, 2024 (except May 27) Time: 11:30am - 1:30pm […]
Join Miss Jen for stories and songs for babies from 11:30 AM to 12 PM, followed by open playtime from 12-12:30 PM. For Ages: 0 to 15 months. Children attend with an adult caregiver. DROP-IN. Limited to the first 25 babies and their caregivers to arrive.
Free blood screenings will be conducted by a registered nurse from Greenwich Hospital every Monday from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm in the Business Conference Room located on the main floor of the library in the Peterson Business Wing. Date: Mondays, January 22, 2024 to May 20, 2024 Time: 11:30am - 1:30pm Location: Community Room […]
Join Jesse Meyers for a 13-week series of lectures/open discussions analyzing Ulysses from the pen of the 20th Century's most influential writer. The weekly sessions will be held in the Greenwich Library lower level Marx Family Black Box Theater and attendees may bring their lunch. Ulysses is set in Dublin on an "ordinary" day--June 16, 1904. Irish author […]
Kick off National Small Business Week at Greenwich Library’s Innovation Lab. Stand out in the crowd with an engraved metal business card, perfect for networking events! Come into to the Innovation Lab between 1-5pm Monday, April 29 through Thursday, May 2 and library staff will help you design a metal business card which will then […]
Nutmeg Book Club is dedicated to reading 2024 Nutmeg Award Nominees This month we will be reading Scritch Scratch by Lindsay Currie A ghost haunting prompts a Chicago girl to investigate her local history. For Grades 4-6 Date: Monday, April 1, 2024 Monday, April 8, 2024 Monday, April 22, 2024 Monday, April 29, 2024 Time: 4:00pm - […]
Join us for a Book Club for those in grades 4-6! The book for discussion in April is Fortunately, the Milk by Neil Gaiman. While picking up milk for his children's cereal, a father is abducted by aliens and finds himself on a wild adventure through time and space. To get early access to all the Library's […]
MONDAY, APRIL 29 2024, 6 PM - 7:30 PM Join us for a special evening with Victoria O’Neill, Audubon CT/NY’s Director of Coastal Resilience, and Corrie Folsom-O’Keefe, Audubon CT’s Director of Bird Conservation, as they discuss how climate change impacts our coasts and present Audubon’s work to restore critical coastal habitat for birds and people […]
Join us for a conversation with Toshi Yano, Director of the PRFCT Earth Project, about redefining what it means to be perfect in the garden. To be PRFCT is to work with (not against) nature toward an ideal that’s toxic-free, biodiverse, and beautiful; to no longer control nature into an outdated idea of perfection that […]
Join Whitby in serving up some fun at Pickleball America! Bring a friend to "Meet Whitby on the Court" and learn what our school & community are all about.Please drop by Pickleball America between 9:00 and 11:00 AM to meet our School Division Heads and the Admissions Team. There will be light breakfast fare, and […]
Come explore through books, music, rhymes, and more, with Miss Annie! For ages 15-48 months. Drop-in- Limited to the first 25 children and their caregivers to arrive. 10 AM and 10:45 AM programs repeat– please attend only one time slot.
Join us every Tuesday morning at 9:45 am for Perrot Walks! Step-off is 10 am sharp. We will walk at a moderate pace and enjoy conversation and the beauty of Binney Park. All fitness levels are welcome. Dress appropriately. For more information, contact Judy Sgammato at 203-637-1066 x15.
4/30: Moving Mobiles – We love mobiles at the Bruce, in this Bruce Beginning we learn what a mobile sculpture is, read about them, then create our own mobile sculpture to take home. Bruce Beginnings, Tuesdays, 10AM – 10:45AM and 11AM – 11:45AM: Children, ages 2.5-5, and their caregivers are encouraged to explore the museum’s […]
Join us for Spanish Storytime with Miss Patricia at the Cos Cob Library! Little ones are welcome to drop in for a weekly half-hour of music and songs, stories, and movement. It's time to learn some Spanish and have some fun! This program will be held at both 10am and 10:30am. Please only attend one session in […]
Join us for Spanish Storytime with Miss Patricia at the Cos Cob Library! Little ones are welcome to drop in for a weekly half-hour of music and songs, stories, and movement. It's time to learn some Spanish and have some fun! This program will be held at both 10am and 10:30am. This session of Spanish Storytime is […]
Come explore through books, music, rhymes, and more, with Miss Annie! For ages 15-48 months. Drop-in- Limited to the first 25 children and their caregivers to arrive. 10 AM and 10:45 AM programs repeat– please attend only one time slot.
4/30: Moving Mobiles – We love mobiles at the Bruce, in this Bruce Beginning we learn what a mobile sculpture is, read about them, then create our own mobile sculpture to take home. Bruce Beginnings, Tuesdays, 10AM – 10:45AM and 11AM – 11:45AM: Children, ages 2.5-5, and their caregivers are encouraged to explore the museum’s […]
Patty, an experienced teacher, will present age-appropriate and season-appropriate stories and songs to encourage a love of books and reading in young children ages birth through 5 years. Date: Tuesday, April 2, 2024 to May 28, 2024 Time: 11:00am - 11:30am Location: Byram Shubert Library Community Room Audience: Baby Preschool Toddler Categories: Storytime
Kick off National Small Business Week at Greenwich Library’s Innovation Lab. Stand out in the crowd with an engraved metal business card, perfect for networking events! Come into to the Innovation Lab between 1-5pm Monday, April 29 through Thursday, May 2 and library staff will help you design a metal business card which will then […]
This program is limited to Greenwich Library and Perrot Library cardholders. Sorry, there is no waitlist - we will not be able to accommodate drop-in attendees. Register individually for each weekly session. Caregivers are encouraged to bring their own blankets, pillows, or playmats. Join us weekly for a special storytime just for pre-walking infants up to […]
This program is limited to Greenwich Library and Perrot Library cardholders. Sorry, there is no waitlist - we will not be able to accommodate drop-in attendees. Register individually for each weekly session. Caregivers are encouraged to bring their own blankets, pillows, or playmats. Join us weekly for a special storytime just for pre-walking infants up to 12 months! Babies enjoy […]
Join Angelina Bajra from Locust Performing Arts Center for a 4-week hip-hop dance class for beginners! Wear comfortable clothing and sneakers. Please make sure you can attend all four classes. For ages 8 to 14. BY REGISTRATION ONLY. Stop by the Youth Services Desk to sign up your child, or call us at 203-637-8802. Limited to 15 participants. Angelina […]
Celebrate National Poetry Month by writing your own poetry, using prompts, and then make your poem come to life using collage, paint, and other forms of art. Grades 2 - 6 Date: Tuesday, April 30, 2024 Time: 4:00pm - 4:45pm Location: Children's Constellation Room Audience: Children Categories: Literature and Writing Registration is required.
Join us for a Book Club for those in grades 2-3! The book for discussion in April is Time Jumpers: Stealing the Sword by Wendy Mass. At the flea market nine-and-a-half-year-old Chase and his younger sister Ava acquire an old suitcase filled with rows of carefully packed strange objects, and when they handle one of the objects (a dragon-headed […]
Register for the join link and password. Come and enjoy essential meditation techniques that will help you be less stressed, embrace possibilities, and experience tranquility and joy. Date: Tuesday, April 30, 2024 Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm Audience: Adult Senior Categories: Health and Wellness Online: This is an online event. Event URL will be sent via registration […]
Ron Lieber, the Your Money columnist for The New York Times, has a road map for parents facing the staggering cost of college, and his insights could literally save you $100,000. This webinar summarizes the major points in Lieber’s best-selling book, The Price You Pay for College. Most notably, it educates you on merit aid, an opaque system of […]
Wednesdays, May 1, 15 Safety Event: Greenwich Hospital offers free monthly car seat safety checks from 8 am - 2 pm at West Putnam Medical Center, 500 W. Putnam Ave. in Greenwich. To make an appointment, call 203-200-KIDS or email [email protected]. Free.
Welcome to Baby Lapsit! Enjoy songs, fingerplays, movement, and simple stories with your young one and introduce them to the wonderful world of the library! Our Baby Lapsit program is intended for infants up to 12 months (no walkers), with a parent or other caregiver. Please bring your own blanket or cushion because we will sit […]
La Leche League is a non-profit, mother-to-mother breastfeeding support group. Meetings are free and are held on the first Wednesday of each month. Come for support, share successes, troubleshoot challenges, or simply enjoy the camaraderie of parenthood. For more information: 203-340-1218 or email: [email protected]. Date: First Wednesday of the Month, January 2024 to June 2024 […]
Please check in at the Black Box Theater on the lower level for your storytime ticket. Tickets will be given out starting at 9:30am. The Program Room will open at 9:55 am. Space is limited in order to present an early literacy event that is particapatory and interactive for caregiver and child. This program is designed for children 2-3 years […]
Come explore through books, music, rhymes, and more, with Miss Annie! For ages 15-48 months. Drop-in- Limited to the first 25 children and their caregivers to arrive. 10 AM and 10:45 AM programs repeat– please attend only one time slot.
Come explore through books, music, rhymes, and more, with Miss Annie! For ages 15-48 months. Drop-in- Limited to the first 25 children and their caregivers to arrive. 10 AM and 10:45 AM programs repeat– please attend only one time slot.
Drop by for a free blood pressure screening conducted by a registered nurse from Greenwich Hospital. First come, first served. Screenings take place on the first Wednesday of the month from 11am - 12pm in the Bryam Shubert Conference Room. Co-sponsored with Community Health at Greenwich Hospital. Date: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm Location: Byram Shubert Library […]
Welcome to Early Walkers! Enjoy songs, fingerplays, movement, and simple stories with your young one and introduce them to the wonderful world of the library! Our Early Walkers program is intended for infants 9 months to 18 months, that are starting to crawl and walk, with a parent or other caregiver. Please bring your own blanket […]
Kick off National Small Business Week at Greenwich Library’s Innovation Lab. Stand out in the crowd with an engraved metal business card, perfect for networking events! Come into to the Innovation Lab between 1-5pm Monday, April 29 through Thursday, May 2 and library staff will help you design a metal business card which will then […]
Wednesdays, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Parkinson’s Support Group: Individuals with Parkinson’s, their families and caregivers are welcome to attend from 1:30 - 2:30 pm on Wednesdays in the conference room at Long Ridge Medical Center, 260 Long Ridge Road, Stamford. Zoom option is also available. To register, call 888-305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/events. Free.
Join us for a story & craft program for children ages 3 and up. Enjoy some fun stories, songs, movement, and a craft as we explore a different theme each session. This program is first come first served. To get early access to all the Library's Children's programs and events, sign up here for Children's email newsletters. Date: Wednesdays, April […]
Do you have ideas about the Library? Join the Greenwich Library Teen Advisory Board (TAB). TAB members advocate, advise, and plan programs, as well as collaborate with Teen Services Librarian Amy. TAB members help support the mission of the Library by writing book reviews, creating content for social media, and more. Attendance at TAB meeting […]
It's the last TAB meeting of the year! Do you have ideas about the Library? Join the Greenwich Library Teen Advisory Board (TAB). TAB members advocate, advise, and plan programs, as well as collaborate with Teen Services Librarian Amy. TAB members help support the mission of the Library by writing book reviews, creating content for […]
In 1990, Linda Ziac had a vision of creating a place where seniors, people with special needs, and their loved ones could turn for support, find answers to their questions, and engage trained professionals to help them navigate the often confusing and overwhelming healthcare maze. Together, Linda works with the client, family, and healthcare professionals […]
The Great Books Discussion Group meets via Zoom on the first Thursday of each month. The meeting time is from 9:30-11:30 am. The reading selections come from Great Conversations 5, published by The Great Books Foundation. The selection for May 2 is "The Criterion of a Good Form of Government" by John Stuart Mill. For more information, contact Jerry […]
Wiggle along with favorite stories, rhymes, and songs, with Miss Megan! For ages 24-48 months. Drop-in- Limited to the first 20 children and their caregivers to arrive. 10 AM and 10:45 AM programs repeat– please attend only one time slot.
Little ones are welcome to join us for a fun and exciting weekly half-hour of stories, games, and music all in Japanese. To get early access to all the Library's Children's programs and events, sign up here for Children's email newsletters. Date: Thursdays, April 11, 2024 to May 30, 2024 Time: 10:00am - 10:30am Location: Cos […]
Wiggle along with favorite stories, rhymes, and songs, with Miss Megan! For ages 24-48 months. Drop-in- Limited to the first 20 children and their caregivers to arrive. 10 AM and 10:45 AM programs repeat– please attend only one time slot.
Join us for a live Spanish and English storytime! Toddlers and preschoolers sing songs, listen to stories, and enjoy this bilingual program. Space is limited. Check in at the Children's Desk on the 3rd floor of Greenwich Library starting at 10:30 for your Storytime ticket. Please arrive on time at the start of the program. In order […]
Thursday May 2nd, 2024 @ Belle Haven Club A signature event for YWCA Greenwich, profits from this luncheon and auction of new and gently used handbags fund YWCA Greenwich's Harmony Project. Highlights of the event include a survivor speaker and a rousing premier auction featuring an iconic Hermes Birkin bag modeled by Greenwich Police and Emergency Medical […]
La Leche League is a non-profit, mother-to-mother breastfeeding support group. Meetings are free and are held on the first Wednesday of each month. Come for support, share successes, troubleshoot challenges, or simply enjoy the camaraderie of parenthood. For more information: 203-340-1218 or email: [email protected]. Date: First Thursdays of the Month, January 2024 to June 2024 […]
Kick off National Small Business Week at Greenwich Library’s Innovation Lab. Stand out in the crowd with an engraved metal business card, perfect for networking events! Come into to the Innovation Lab between 1-5pm Monday, April 29 through Thursday, May 2 and library staff will help you design a metal business card which will then […]
Join us for an art exhibit created by the students of the Greenwich Catholic School. The Friends of Cos Cob Library will hold a reception for the young artists and their families and friends in the Community Room. Please call the Library to make sure the exhibit is available for viewing. Date: Thursday, May 2, 2024 […]
Mapping the Invisible features art arising from the contemplation of some of the mysteries of our existence that science, math, and geometry engage with, and point toward, but never completely explain. The work of Laura Battle, Jaq Belcher and Amy Myers are featured in the exhibition. Co-Curators: Francene Langford and Caren Winnall More Info on Artist's images Mapping […]
Come and learn about how new artificial intelligence (AI) tools are changing our schools and everyday lives! Hear from Dan Silkman, a social studies teacher in Greenwich High School as he discusses the impact that AI is having on education, thank you notes to customizing song lyrics and more. Everyone is welcome---no prior knowledge or experience […]
Stories, music, and movement for growing bodies and brains, with Miss Megan! For ages 12-36 months. Drop-in- Limited to the first 20 children and their caregivers to arrive. 10 AM and 10:45 AM programs repeat– please attend only one time slot.
Stories, music, and movement for growing bodies and brains, with Miss Megan! For ages 12-36 months. Drop-in- Limited to the first 20 children and their caregivers to arrive. 10 AM and 10:45 AM programs repeat– please attend only one time slot.
Let’s create with stories, songs, crafts, and more, with Miss Annie! Drop-in, Limited to the first 25 children and their caregivers to arrive. For 4- and 5-year-olds. Children attend with an adult caregiver.
The Pow Wow - a beloved Greenwich tradition - is a fair filled with rides, games, food, music, raffle, other entertainment and fun! It is North Mianus Elementary School’s biggest fundraising effort, with all of the proceeds benefiting the NMS PTA and its programs for our children. We cannot wait to enjoy this Spring celebration […]
Opening reception: Friday, May 3 | 4:30-7:30PM The opening reception will feature an exclusive viewing of a new collection: Florida Flowers in Watercolor. Marcel is a self-taught artist from Provence. He is inspired by beautiful landscapes world-wide and vibrant colors that make his work decorative and easy to live with. In addition, he has numerous […]
SATURDAYS APRIL 6-13-20-27, MAY 4-11-18 2024. 7 AM - 8:30 AM Join Bird Education Specialist Ryan MacLean for a morning bird tour at the Greenwich Audubon Center! The center's open fields, apple orchard, wetlands, and woodlands provide great habitat for migrating birds such as warblers, vireos, tanagers, thrushes, orioles, and others. Binoculars will be available […]
Celebrate the peak of spring migration with one of our longest-running traditional events: our Spring Bird Breakfast! Join our naturalists and fellow bird lovers of all ages as we observe the many colorful migratory birds that will be singing all around us as we enjoy a delicious breakfast. This year, we will also be joined […]
The Cos Cob Library welcomes members of Common Threads who come to work on quilting, knitting, and other handcraft projects. All are welcome. Every other year the Friends of the Cos Cob Library and Staff host a beautiful quilt show in November in our Community room and throughout the library. Date: Saturday, April 6, 2024 […]
Annual May Gardeners Market SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2024 | 9AM-4PM Join us for a day of fun, education, food and shopping in support of GBC! May Gardener's Market will feature new educational opportunities and parking! Have a picnic on the grounds, learn about new skills and plants, and make a difference in your community! On-Site […]
Saturday, May 4 CPR Friends and Family: This class, beginning at 9 am, will cover infant/child CPR plus obstructed airway, and is designed for lay rescuers only. Recommended for parents, grandparents, other caregivers and pregnant women. To register, call 888-305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/events. Limited space. $70 per person. Monday, May 6 CPR Friends and Family: This class, beginning at 6 […]
Young Padawans, the force will be strong with you when you join us for Jedi Training. Can you feed the Porg, escape the Death Star Trench Run or save Luke, Han and Leia from the trash compactor? We encourage you come dressed for training. Grades K-6th. Please check-in for this program on the lower basement level. […]
Please register, as we may not have room for walk-ins. This is a one-hour group-format program. Questions about your computer, laptop cell phone, or tablet? Get answers from Library staff! PROGRAM CONTACT: Lorna Rhyins at 203-625-6560 or [email protected] Date: Saturday, April 6, 2024 Saturday, April 13, 2024 Saturday, April 20, 2024 Saturday, April 27, 2024 Saturday, May 4, […]
Young Padawans, the force will be strong with you when you join us for Jedi Training. Can you feed the Porg, escape the Death Star Trench Run or save Luke, Han and Leia from the trash compactor? We encourage you come dressed for training. Grades K-6th. Please check-in for this program on the lower basement level. […]
The Pow Wow - a beloved Greenwich tradition - is a fair filled with rides, games, food, music, raffle, other entertainment and fun! It is North Mianus Elementary School’s biggest fundraising effort, with all of the proceeds benefiting the NMS PTA and its programs for our children. We cannot wait to enjoy this Spring celebration […]
Join us for classical rendtions of Star Wars musical selections presented by violinist Chie Yoshinaka. This program will take place on the third floor of the Children's room. All Ages Date: Saturday, May 4, 2024 Time: 12:00pm - 12:30pm Location: Main Children's Room Audience: Children Categories: Special Event PROGRAM CONTACT [email protected] 203-622-7940
Saturday and Sunday, May 4, and May 5, 2024, 1-3:00 PM In this Art Adventure kids and their caretakers will take inspiration from Arms and Armor by creating their own suit of armor based off of animal adaptations and then illustrate their own suit of armor. Art Adventures is a drop-in program designed for children […]
Learn the basics of Dungeons & Dragons with an expert! Join Dungeon Master Adam, from Tabletop Now, for an approx. 4-hour gaming campaign (participants are expected to attend the entire game). All experience levels are welcome, including those who have never played. Space is limited so please register. For tweens and teens currently enrolled in grades 6-12. […]
Instructor: National Chess Master Ian Harris All levels and ages are welcome to learn chess strategies This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Byram Shubert Library. Date: Saturday, May 4, 2024 Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Location: Byram Shubert Library Community Room Audience: Everyone Categories: Gaming
ICC’s Community-wide Celebration, HoliFest, Returns to Roger Sherman Baldwin Park on May 4th Greenwich, CT – HoliFest 2024, an annual celebration of Holi and rite of spring, will be presented by India Cultural Center (ICC) on Saturday, May 4 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park in Greenwich. The event is expected […]