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Our list of August Staff Picks features outstanding fiction titles chosen by our dedicated team. We've got gripping thrillers, heartwarming tales, and imaginative adventures, so dive in and discover your next favorite book! Find the booklist here: https://greenwichlibrary.bibliocommons.com/list/share/1489129719/2587272829

Local artist, Robert Sparan, recently led a "Painting in the Stacks" class at Cos Cob Library. With Robert's guidance, participants created floral masterpieces using acrylic paint. The program was for beginner painters and included an intro color paint mixing, basic brush strokes and artistic composition.

Congrats to Ella Dawson, a Greenwich Library patron since youth, on her novel “But How Are You, Really”!

Big feelings! My first book is officially at my hometown local public library, Greenwich Library. When I was 12, I ran away from home for a day and hid on the children’s floor. When I was a teenager, I read every new YA novel they stocked. When I moved back in with family after leaving my ex, I checked out the whole shelf on domestic violence. And when the time came to finish my novel, I did the whole last year of revisions tucked away at a desk on the second floor.

Growing up, it was always my dream to see a book I’d written on these shelves. I am so proud to see BUT HOW ARE YOU, REALLY in the new fiction section at the main branch of Greenwich Library. And I’m so grateful to the librarians and staff for holding space for writers, readers, and community members every single day.

The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law on July 26, 1990, making July Disability Pride Month. To celebrate, here is a list of books each offering unique perspectives and insights into the experiences of people with disabilities. These compelling reads will inspire, educate, and deepen your understanding of disability culture and advocacy.

Visit the link in bio or here:
https://greenwichlibrary.bibliocommons.com/list/share/1489129719_greenwichbookdisplays/2573472709_disability_pride_month

Beat the heat at the Library! Greenwich Library and Cos Cob Library are cooling centers but as Greenwich Time mentions in this article, there are lots of programs to enjoy while you stay cool.

Greenwich Library Hours, 101 W. Putnam Ave. — 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

Cos Cob Library Hours, 5 Sinawoy Road, Cos Cob — noon to 8 p.m. Monday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; closed on Sunday.

Trying to beat the heat in Greenwich without breaking the bank? Try these three options. With temperatures in Greenwich nearing record highs and no end in sight to the heat, here are some tips to beat the heat this summer.

Soon to be college students and their parents, join us virtually on Monday night 7/8 at 7pm for How To Crush Your College Essays. Register here: https://greenwichlibrary.libcal.com/event/12496116

☀️TODAY! Summer Friday Hours begin at the Main Library today, Friday, July 5 through Friday, August 30. The Main Library will close at 5pm on Fridays, so stop by early to grab your weekend beach reads.

Has your child picked up their first treasure, book, and map for Summer Reading, from their Library branch? Summer Reading is underway with plenty of time to join in the fun challenges, earn prizes, and have a chance to enter for the raffle and grand raffle prizes!

Visit https://www.greenwichlibrary.org/children/summer-reading/ or the link in bio to get started on the Beanstack app.

State funding for elevator upgrades and improvements at our main Library branch have been approved, ensuring that our Library will remain accessible and safe. We are grateful for the generous support of the State of CT and our State Legislators. Read more in the Greenwich Free Press article.

Greenwich House Delegation Announces Funding for Greenwich Library “This year the Greenwich House delegation’s focus, among other priorities, was on delivering funding to our non-profits, the Greenwich Library elevators was one of the projects high on the list, and we delivered.

Sandwiches and paninis for the win at The Café at Greenwich Library!

It's LUNCHTIME! Stop in to The Café at Greenwich Library if you are visiting the Library today and pick up something delicious!

Our sandwiches and paninis are from our food partner Happiness Is Back Country Market and they are wonderful! Hope to see you soon.

The Café at Greenwich Library is located on the lower level of the main Library. The Café is managed and staffed by Abilis, in partnership with Greenwich Library, and provides meaningful, inclusive employment to adults with disabilities. Thank you for your support.

Hours - NOW OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!
M-F, 9am - 6pm; Sat, 9am - 3pm; Sun, 1-4pm
**Open until 7pm on Friday Film nights & special events

*****High School Students: Show your school ID and get a free drink with food purchase from 3pm - closing (on select beverages) . .
Abilis, Inc. Greenwich Library Happiness Is Catering

Thank you to last night's program panelists who lead an important discussion on how Palliative and Hospice Care can enrich the lives of anyone struggling with a chronic illness.

-Robin Kanarek, RN & author of Living Well With A Serious Illness: A Guide to Palliative Care for Mind, Body and Spirit
-Dr. Stephanie Paulmeno, RN, PhD (Quinnipiac University Doctorate)
-Laura Taets, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
-Mike Lamagna, Esq., Elder Law Attorney
-Florisa Zhingini, Geriatric Care Manager
-Linda Mitchell, MD, Lead Palliative Care Physician at Greenwich Hospital
-Moderated by Terry Henry, Chief Sales, Marketing & Advancement Officer at Waveny LifeCare Network

This program was part of a series on this topic organized by Waveny LifeCare Network.

COS CON '24 brought hundreds of comic enthusiasts to Cos Cob Library this past weekend! Particularly popular was the Pokemon Gaming session and and the Archie Comics CEO talk, both in the photos here.

We look forward to seeing you at COS CON next year and don't forget that you can checkout Comic books and graphic novels from the Library at anytime.

Thank you to The Rowan Center Student Advisory Board members Ava, Nora, and Leah who planned last week's "Learn Before You Leave College Safety Panel" for high schoolers and their parents! This important conversation was helpful in further preparing students to head off to college in the fall.

Read more in this Greenwich Free Press article by GHS Senior Intern Jackson Kim: https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/student-organized-panel-for-college-bound-teens-features-valuable-advice-217597/

During the hour-long discussion, panelists Sarah Molhotra from The Rowan Center, Deputy Chief of Police at UCONN Magdalena Silver, Colleen Sherry from Fordham EMS, and Ellen Brezovsky from Kids In Crisis answered questions from the GHS students who organized the panel that centered around the transition from high school to college.

Panelists were asked about a variety of pressing issues for students going into college including challenges to managing time compared to high school, how poor mental health can affect already stressful situations in college and general safety rules regarding alcohol and other drugs.

Photos by: The Rowan Center-A Sexual Assault Resource Agency

Thanks to Eric Klinenberg and Sarah Whiting for their captivating presentations and discussion in last week’s Signature Series: The Role of Libraries within the Public Realm.

The conversation between the speakers included the importance and value of Libraries as a social infrastructure and space for people to be together, as well as the Library’s changing role in communities over time.

Many thanks to the Greenwich Library Board of Trustees for sponsoring the evening, to our incredible staff and volunteers for providing event support, and to our friends at Diane’s Books for book sales.

If you missed the event or would like to re-watch it, visit the Greenwich Library YouTube channel to view the recording. https://www.youtube.com/live/PQZyQ9kU6ik?si=cmbNxqzagfhDp5yv

📝We need your feedback, plus, enter a giveaway! Tell us about your library experiences—or why you don't use the library—to help us continue to provide better services. Greenwich Library users and non-users, ages 12+ can take a 5 – 10 minute survey online to help the Library provide better services.

☕At the end of the survey, you can join a raffle for one of three $50 gift cards to The Café at Greenwich Library in the Main Library’s lower level!

Visit here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/greenwich2024

Friday, May 3: Greenwich Library and its Byram Shubert and Cos Cob branches will be closed today so that staff may participate in training.

When the Libraries are closed, use our convenient book drops to return materials. Visit our Digital Library for 24/7 access to eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, movies, music, learning and more all available at our website greenwichlibrary.org.

4/3/24: Please note we continue to experience intermittent outages with the Library catalog BiblioCommons. The vendor is working on it and we will let you know when it is back up.

Cos Cob Library staff will see you at the Fair on Saturday!

ReThink Waste Fair is back! Join us on Saturday, April 6th (11-3) at Christ Church Parish Hall. Bring your hard to recycle items like batteries, electronics & textiles, & stay for the fun! Upcycled fashion Show, Eco-friendly Vendors, Children’s Activities, Composting & Cooking Demos, Interactive Exhibits & more! Plus, celebrate Food Waste Prevention Week with CT DEEP, Earth Month with the First Selectman’s Proclamation & Sustainability Awards. Visit www.wastefreegreenwich.org for registration & details.

We love that our annual Greenwich Reads Together program is truly a community affair—how many of these books do you remember reading and discussing with friends and neighbors? This year, we'd like to solicit your opinions for our GRT selection for 2024. Our proverbial book suggestion box is open! 📚

Head to our site (greenwichlibrary.org/forms/suggest-grt-book/) to submit ideas and recommendations for the GRT Selection Committee to consider for 2024. Deadline is Wednesday, March 20. We look forward to your input!

Guidelines: To be selected, the book must be of literary quality, reflective of universal issues and capable of generating thought-provoking discussions. It must lend itself to engaging public programs, appeal to a diverse population, and have a living author.

Thank you to the Friends of Greenwich Library for their support of GRT!

Good news for anyone who hasn't filed their taxes yet — you can treat this Leap Day as a few bonus hours to get them finished! The Greenwich Library has copies of all Federal Tax forms available in English and Spanish, as well as some New York State forms; Connecticut forms are available online and can be printed from any of our public computers.

For anyone needing tax prep assistance, the AARP Foundation offers free appointments on a first-come, first-served basis every Saturday morning from 9:30am-1pm. All patrons are welcome to take advantage of this extremely helpful service, not just AARP-eligible members.

Celebrated jazz trombonist Delfeayo Marsalis and his eponymous quintet brought the sounds of the Big Easy to Greenwich last Thursday, playing a setlist of raucous Mardi Gras tunes along with standard jazz classics by George Gershwin and Johnny Mercer to a sold-out crowd in the Berkley Theater. The performance was part of the Peterson Concert Series in honor of Black History Month. Thank you to everyone who made this night a rousing success! 🎵

Greenwich Library and its Byram Shubert and Cos Cob branches will be closed on Tuesday, February 13 due to inclement weather.

Visit our calendar to check the status of any programs. Live Reference Chat with a Librarian will be available on our website between 9am and 9pm. All items due on February 13 are extended until Wednesday, February 14.

Access eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, movies, music, TV streaming, and more direct to your phone or tablet with the Digital Library. Or learn something new by watching recent tutorials for Statista and Investing with Value Line on the Library's YouTube channel. Stay Safe!

"The past can be both a teacher and a cautionary tale," says presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham, who lectured to a full house in the Berkley Theater on Thursday as part of our Signature Series. Meacham imparted insights from his decades of research in the presentation "The Art of Leadership: Lessons from the American Presidency." Signed copies of his latest bestseller, "And There Was Light: Abraham Lincoln and the American Struggle" were available to purchase.

Many thanks to the Greenwich Library Board of Trustees for sponsoring the evening, and to our incredible staff and volunteers for providing event support. Photo #2: Joe Williams, Greenwich Library Director; Peggy Edersheim Kalb, President of the Library Board of Trustees with Jon Meacham.

Photo credit: Asher Almonacy.

Just 3 spots left- today at noon! February is American Heart Month and Greenwich Hospital is offering free CPR classes for community members who want to learn how to save the life of an adult experiencing a life-threatening heart attack or stroke. Classes are intended to teach how to administer CPR for family and friends and are not for certification.

Free Adult CPR February is American Heart Month and Greenwich Hospital is offering free CPR classes for community members who want to learn how to save the life of an adult experiening a...

The Oral History Project (OHP) is 50 and begins a year-long celebration with a proclamation by First Selectman Fred Camillo, declaring January 22, 2024, Greenwich Library Oral History Project Day in the Town of Greenwich.

Founded in 1974, when then library director Nolan Lushington gave it space at the main library and the Friends of Greenwich Library undertook its sponsorship and funding, OHP sent trained interviewers to record interviews with people who helped make, or lived through and observed, the history of Greenwich. One of its earliest interviews was with Mary Dodge Ficker, who described growing up in Old Greenwich in the 1890s.

Staffed by volunteers, the Project has recorded more than 1,250 interviews, published 142 books, monthly blogs, and pamphlets based on its collection, and trained volunteers and Town residents in the techniques of conducting and preserving oral history interviews. Co-chairs Mary Ellen LeBien and Susanna Trudeau invite you to its website, glohistory.org, and its office at Greenwich Library.

Greenwich Library and its Byram Shubert and Cos Cob branches will close early today, Tuesday, January 16, due to inclement weather. The Byram Shubert and Cos Cob branches will close at 12:30 PM and Greenwich Library will close at 3 PM.

Visit our calendar to check the status of programs.

Access eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, movies, music, and TV streaming, and more direct to your phone or tablet with the Digital Library.

Or learn something new by watching recent tutorials for Statista and Investing with Value Line on the Library's YouTube channel.

Stay Safe!

Wednesday 1/10: Cos Cob Library will have a delayed opening at 12pm due to an emergency maintenance issue. Please check back for further updates. Morning programs will be cancelled.

Tuesday, January 9: Greenwich Library will close at 5 pm tonight due to inclement weather.

All items that were due today 1/9/24 are extended until 1/11/24. The Caring for your Trees Panel Discussion is canceled for today. Please visit our calendar to check the status of programs.

While we’re closed, get downloadable eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, movies, music, and TV streaming, and more direct to your devices with the Digital Library. Or learn something new by watching recent tutorials for Statista and Investing with Value Line on the Library’s YouTube channel.

Friday, 1/5: Cos Cob Branch Library is closed due to an emergency maintenance issue.