🎏 We celebrated Kodomo no Hi (Children’s Day) on the Children’s Floor at Greenwich Library on May 5! This meaningful Japanese holiday honors children’s personalities, celebrates their happiness, and wishes them health and strength.
🇯🇵 Inspired by the day, festive touches were added to the Library’s Children’s space, from colorful carp streamers (koinobori) to a samurai doll display (gogatsu ningyō), symbolizing protection against sickness and evil, and encouraging resilience and success in life.
💛 Thank you to our staff for sharing this celebration of childhood with everyone at the Library!
#greenwichlibrary #greenwichct #kodomonohi
Just five more collage making sessions left at the @gwlibrary
Seven beautiful panels of the @greenwichctofs townscape created with over 1500 photo submissions from the #Greenwich community, put together by over a hundred participants during public sessions at the four #greenwicibrary locations and six other community locations town wide. Stay tuned for announcements for the grand unveiling to celebrate @america250ct@america250@friendsofcoscoblibrary@byram06830@perrotlibrary
#artofrashmi #rashmicollageproject
🛡️ Last week, we hosted the the 3rd Annual Learn Before You Leave: A College Safety Panel at Greenwich Library, in collaboration with the Rowan Center and GHS students!
💙 This candid discussion brought together experts Ellen Brezovsky (Kids In Crisis), Leonora Campbell (The Rowan Center), Magdalena Silver (UConn Police Department), and Eric Borman (Yale Emergency Medical Services), who shared valuable real‑world advice, current data, and practical tools to help students stay safe on campus. The conversation was thoughtfully moderated by Greenwich High School student Nora Stern.
🙌 Thank you to the high school students and parents who joined us for this important program and to the panelists and organizers!
✨No bounty hunting—just borrowing.
✨You too can use the Force… to find the Blu‑rays at Greenwich Library.
✨Grogu came for snacks (from the @greenwichlibrarycafe ) and left with Star Wars Blu‑rays.
✨The Force is strong… in our DVD collection.
✨FYI, even Mandalorians return their items on time.
✨May the Fourth be with you!
🎭✨ What a night to remember! We loved hosting another unforgettable evening with Aimée Steele’s How I Got to Broadway! From powerful solos and duets to heartfelt stories, this cabaret-style show lit up the room with incredible talent.
💫Thank you to Aimée Steele for producing and directing, Robert Frost for stunning piano accompaniment, and stars Isa Antonetti, Jeanette Bayardelle, and Marc Kudisch for sharing their artistry with us. And a huge thank you to the Friends of Greenwich Library for putting on such a wonderful event.
🎵 We chose the song “Honestly Sincere” from Bye Bye Birdie for this video’s audio as Marc opened the show with it as well as telling us the story of when he auditioned to play Conrad.
#greenwichct #greenwichlibrary #broadwaytheatre
@aimeesteelevoice@aimeesteelevocalstudios@rfrostmusic@isa_antonetti@jbayardelle@marckudisch
🛡️ On Wed., 4/29 at 7pm, join Greenwich Library, in collaboration with the Rowan Center and GHS students for the 3rd Annual “Learn Before You Leave: A College Safety Panel.”
💪 This candid, supportive discussion brings together experts from Yale University EMS, UConn Police, Kids In Crisis, and The Rowan Center to share real‑world advice, current data, and practical tools to help students stay safe on campus.
✅ The program is open high school students preparing for college and their parents/guardians.
🔗 Register here: /event/16139763 or on @gwlibrary 's program calendar.
🎉 Happy National Library Workers Day!
💪 Shoutout to the dedicated staff who keep Cos Cob, Byram Shubert and Greenwich Libraries thriving. From Lending to Resources Management, Information to PR, IT to Children’s and Teen Services, and Facilities to Administration—every staff member plays a crucial role in serving our community.
💚 Thank you for your hard work, passion, and commitment. Our Libraries wouldn’t be the same without you! Please note this video only includes a handful of the 100+ staff that make our Libraries so amazing.
#greenwichct #coscobct #byramct #libraryworkersday #nationallibraryweek
@americanlibraryassociation
Another fun, productive day at @gwlibrary collaborating with community members on seven #photocollage panels for permanent display at the library. The unveiling will celebrate @america250 - announcement to come.
Fun fact: Over 1500 images submitted so far. Details about project, image submission and collage making sessions on Library website and link in bio.
@america250ct@greenwich250
Artist talk this weekend:
Sun, April 19th, 2pm
Yura Adams, Katie DeGroot, Maggie Nowinski & Jacqueline Qiu
The artists from Wild Leaves will discuss their creative practices, the inspiration for their work, and unique approaches to art making. Curated by Kirsten Pitts and Isabelle Schiavi.
Open to all, no registration necessary
Get Ready for TAX FREE DAY on all art purchases:
Thursday April 23rd 10 – 8pm only!
@flinngallery_greenwich@gwlibrary@isabelle.schiavi@yuradams@katiedegroot@maggienow
#jacquelineqiu
#artisttalk
🧶Calling all crafters! Have you heard about Cos Cob Library's two new adult programs?! Join us for:
🎬 Knit‑Flicks: Steel Magnolias on Tuesday, April 14, from 1–3PM
Bring your knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or other portable craft and enjoy a movie at Cos Cob Library. In April the film is the 1989 classic Steel Magnolias, starring Sally Field, Julia Roberts, and Dolly Parton.
👉 More info: /event/16236015
🧵 NeedleWork Circle on Tuesday, April 28, from 1–3PM
Join fellow knitters, crocheters, and needlecraft enthusiasts at Cos Cob Library for a relaxed afternoon of stitching, sharing tips, and connecting with new friends. All skill levels welcome!
👉 More info: /event/16235845
Join us this month for our Audubon Book Club at the Greenwich Library! We are reading and discussing “Flight of the Godwit” by Bruce Beehler. Our meeting will include a book discussion and a brief activity as well as light refreshments. Registration is done through @gwlibrary
Scan the QR code to register today!
📸- Eastern Bluebird and Rhus sp. (Sumac), Assunpink Wildlife Management Area, Monmouth county, New Jersey. Photo: Timothy Graves/Audubon Photography Awards
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#greenwichct #greenwich #conservation #naturebooks #nature
