Greenwich Library May Calendar Features Open Mic Night with Greenwich Pen Women

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Greenwich Library has a full schedule of free enrichment events throughout May. Call the Library or check the online calendar to sign up for any of the below.

[The Library will close at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 26, and remain closed through Monday, May 29 for Memorial Day weekend. It will reopen on Tuesday, May 30 at 9:00am]

Greenwich Pen Women is thrilled to bring its popular Open Mic Night back to Greenwich Library on Monday, May 15 from 7:00-9:00pm in the Marx Family Black Box Theater. 

Open Mic Night gives the surrounding community of writers and creatives an opportunity to read their original work aloud, meet fellow writers, and raise their profiles.

Anyone (women and men) who wants to read their work aloud may sign up for five-minute timed slots—enough time for writers to read 500-700 words of fiction, memoir, poetry, essays, scenes, lyrics, blogs or other work.

Artists and composers can use five minutes to share inspiration and meaning of a painting, photo or musical piece. Registration is required.

The Friends Friday Films program continues this month:

A number of popular music sessions are planned for our youngest patrons. Violinist Chie Yoshinaka will play her popular Petite Concert on Tuesday, May 16 at 11 a.m. in the Marx Family Black Box Theater. Aimed at newborns through preschoolers, this 30-minute concert is a charming introduction to live classical music for our youngest patrons. Registration is not required; more information is available on our website.

Peruvian children’s entertainer Flor Bromley will host two separate “Fiesta Fun with Flor Bromley!” sessions on Thursdays, May 4 and 18, at 10 a.m. in the Marx Family Black Box Theater. During each, she incorporates both Spanish and English into songs, puppetry, and storytelling. Registration is not required; more information is available on our website.

Children’s musician Tom Weber will bring his guitar and fun tunes on Saturday, May 20 from 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. in the Marx Family Black Box Theater. Tom’s performances are filled with interactive movement, props, singing, dancing, and lots of energy. His repertoire includes original songs as well as traditional favorites. Tom’s music is intended to get children moving, singing, feeling confident, and having fun! Registration is not required; more information is available on our website.

Children and teens are invited to participate in a number of age-appropriate crafting projects offered by the Library’s Children’s and Teen Staff:

  • “Star Wars Drop-In Crafts” (ages 4+), Thursday, May 4, 3-5 p.m. (More information here)
  • “Blooming Beginnings: Spring Creative Art” (ages 4-6), Saturday, May 6, 10 a.m. (Register here)
  • “Mother’s Day Drop-In Craft” (age 4+), Saturday, May 13, 1-3 p.m. (More information here)
  • “Teens Make: Felted Geodes” (grades 6-12), Wednesday, May 24, 4 p.m. (Register here)

The Innovation Lab will host a special teen- and adult-only “Intro to Laser Cutting and Engraving” course on Tuesday, May 16 at 3 p.m. Learn the basics of laser cutting and engraving, material selection, and how to create and customize designs. For adults and teens 14+. No registration required; more information here.

For those ready to give the 3D printer a spin, the Innovation Lab will host “Intro to 3D Printing” on Saturday, May 13 at 3 p.m. Come learn how to use a 3D printer, how to find free printable designs, and how to program and print your own 3D model. For adults and teens 14+. No registration required; more information here.

A variety of business and career webinars are available in May, as well as Learning Lab opportunities:

  • “Reinvent Your Brand to Land a New Job,” Monday, May 1, 1 p.m. (Online only; register here)
  • “Career Coach: Taller De CV y Carta De Presentacion,” Wednesday, May 3, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1-3 p.m. (Registration required for both the morning and afternoon timeslots)
  • “Investing Group: Are You Really Diversified?” Tuesday, May 9, 7 p.m. (Online only; register here)
  • “SCORE: Optimizing Tech in a Changing Business Landscape,” Wednesday, May 10, 6 p.m. (Registration required; more information here)
  • “Adept with Tech: Podcasting 101,” Wednesday, May 17, 7 p.m. (More information here)
  • “Intro to the Amazing ChatGPT AI Project,” Wednesday, May 31, 3 p.m. (More information here)

For anyone starting a job search or just wanting to refresh their resume or LinkedIn account, our business librarian can help perfect your resume’s wording and formatting to make sure you stand out to employers. This is an ongoing, in-person service that is open to all. Book a free 30-minute appointment online at https://greenwichlibrary.libcal.com/appointments.

A special college-centric lecture, called “How to Win the College Admissions Game,” is scheduled for Thursday, May 11, at 7 p.m. Parents and teens can get insider tips, tricks, and trends for applying to colleges and universities in 2023. The talk, which is presented by Big Green College Prep, will include both a presentation and a Q&A. Come find out what top colleges are really looking for in 2023, which extracurriculars help your resume and which don’t, why applying Early Decision is the best-kept secret in college admissions, how to forge strategic inroads at your top college, what are the odds of getting in off the waitlist, and why it all boils down to your college essays. Online only; registration is required.

In partnership with the Commission on Aging, the Library’s second Caregiver Circle program, “Becoming a Dementia Friend,” will take place on Wednesday May 3, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Marx Family Black Box Theater. Two Certified Dementia Practitioners, Lori Contadino (Director and Municipal Agent for the Elderly, Commission on Aging) and Donna Spellman (Executive Director of River House Adult Day Center) will talk about how to help those with and those caring for other with dementia. Registration is required.

An important recurring health and wellness event is our weekly blood pressure screenings – each Monday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., free blood pressure screenings will be conducted by a registered nurse from Greenwich Hospital. No registration is necessary, just proceed to Community Meeting Room 5 located in Peterson Business Wing on the main floor.

For all other events, including our regular children’s story times, book clubs, and technology help, check out the Greenwich Library’s calendar of events.