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Greenwich Library is pleased to welcome Captain Scott Kelly, former NASA astronaut, retired U.S. Navy Captain, and U.S. spaceflight record holder to the Berkley Theater on Wednesday, November 19 at 7 pm. Kelly will deliver a keynote address as part of the Lynne and Richard Pasculano Signature Series. Continue Reading →
The Friends of Greenwich Library were delighted to host a performance with Science Heroes at Boys & Girls Club Greenwich’s Camp Simmons on Tuesday, July 8. Campers joined Science Heroes on their mission to turn science into an adventure. Through hands-on experiments and fun, interactive stories, Science Heroes got campers excited about the science that’s all around us as they celebrated the scientists who color our world with art! This performance featured amazing experiments focused on chemical reactions, laws of motion, air pressure, and was enjoyed by about 275 campers. Campers also had a chance to learn about Greenwich Library’s Summer Reading program, Level Up at your Library. Continue Reading →
Written with breathtaking humanity and humor, The History of Sound is a love letter to New England, a radiant conversation between past and present, and a moving meditation on the abiding search for home. The Boston Globe called The History of Sound “polyphonic fiction” and “a reminder of the short story’s power,” marking Shattuck “as one of the form’s brightest lights. . . . A terrific writer. . . . Deeply resonant.” Continue Reading →
The Friends of Greenwich Library’s recent Poet’s Voice event featuring the legendary poet, performer, author, recording and visual artist, Patti Smith was a remarkable celebration of art, music, and literature. Continue Reading →
Hagar Chemali has worked in a range of senior national security and public affairs positions for the United States government and is the host and creator of an award-winning new show on YouTube called “Oh My
World.” She will be joined by NewsNation anchor and Greenwich resident Hena Doba to discuss the most significant foreign policy challenges facing the new administration and the approaches we are likely to see over the coming months. Continue Reading →
Past Signature Series events included Doris Kearns Goodwin, Indra Nooyi, Mark Bittman, Tina Brown, Fareed Zakaria, Pete McBride, Jon Meacham, Melissa Clark, and other notable authors. The Greenwich Library Signature Series has been offered to community members at no charge due to the generous support of the Greenwich Library Board of Trustees and now will continue through the support of the Pasculanos. Continue Reading →
The concert will take place in the Greenwich Library’s Berkley Theater on Saturday, January 11, at 3:00pm. Registration opens December 20 on the Library’s online calendar and is required. Continue Reading →
Greenwich Library is excited to invite the community to its Winter Wonderland celebration on Wednesday, December 4, at the Main Library. From 4:00 to 7:00pm, there will be an evening filled with winter-themed festivities perfect for all ages. All are welcome to enjoy music, arts and crafts, storytime, and a variety of other engaging activities to kick off the holiday season. Continue Reading →
Discover the hard work and show business magic that goes into bringing a Broadway show to life. Registration is required on the Library’s online calendar. Continue Reading →
The project will add an additional 1,120 square feet to the Cos Cob Library, mainly devoted to a new 857-square foot community room. The layout of the existing interior space will change, shifting the children’s section to the Rotunda area on the eastern side of the building and moving the adult section to the western part of the building, providing nearly 600 square feet of additional space for children and young adults. Continue Reading →