Hurricane closing

Perrot will be closed on Monday, 10/29/12 due to the impending storm. Our Nightmares program is also cancelled. Stay safe!

Author Talk with Lucia Greenhouse

In fathermothergod: My Journey Out of Christian Science, Lucia Greenhouse courageously pulls back the curtain on the Christian Science church chronicling its complicated legacy for her family, personal loss, and the boundaries of faith.

"This beautifully written account is a soul-searching, sometimes jaw-dropping read about how religion can splinter a family."

The author will be at Perrot to discuss her book on Wednesday, November 7th at 7:30 pm.

Family Storytelling Concert Honoring Mrs. Mac & Mrs. K

At this year's Family Storytelling Concert to honor the memories of our own beloved storytelling librarians, Kate MacClelland and Kathy Krasniewicz, we are please to present Jay O'Callahan, "a genius among storytellers," according to TIME magazine. 

This free family event will be held in the Binney Auditorium at First Congregational Church in Old Greenwich on Saturday, November 3rd at 3 pm.

In crafting a story, Mr. O'Callahan allows nothing to fall through the cracks. His stories fascinate children and adults alike and we are thrilled to bring him to our town to entertain our families and honor our friends, Mrs. Mac and Mrs. K. This event is recommended for families with children ages 5 and up. Seating will be on a first come, first served basis.

Author Talk with Sheri Koones

In her latest book, Prefabulous + Almost Off the Grid, author Sheri Koones highlights the many ways of using prefabrications to create almost-off-the-grid homes—houses that are not only environmentally friendly but often operate at nearly zero annual energy cost. Ms. Koones will be at Perrot for a discussion and book signing of her latest book on Wednesday, October 17th at 7:30 pm.

She is an award-winning author whose previous books include From Sand Castles to Dream Houses, House About It, Modular Mansions, Prefabulous, and Prefabulous + Sustainable.

Forgot Your Tote Bag?

Perrot now has eco-friendly, re-usable tote bags available for you to borrow! Our circulating tote bags can be checked out for three weeks - the same lending period as most library books. Use a bag to gather materials during your visit, then check the bag out along with your selections.

You can return the bags to any Greenwich library, just like our other items. Look for our new circulating totes on stands near the Adult and Youth Services Circulation Desks!

Nightmares!

Terrifying tales for beastly children in 2nd grade and up ONLY—this is some seriously scary stuff. The Radcliffe Wing will be transformed into an eerie lair where the Old Crone of Old Greenwich and her horrible guests will present an evening of bloodcurdling storytelling.

NO GROWNUPS ALLOWED!

Monday, October 29th, 2012 at 7 pm.

Free tickets now available at the Youth Services Desk...if you dare!

Author Talk with Sheri Koones

In her latest book, Prefabulous + Almost Off the Grid, author Sheri Koones highlights the many ways of using prefabrications to create almost-off-the-grid homes—houses that are not only environmentally friendly but often operate at nearly zero annual energy cost. Ms. Koones will be at Perrot for a discussion and book signing of her latest book on Wednesday, October 17th at 7:30 pm.

She is an award-winning author whose previous books include From Sand Castles to Dream Houses, House About It, Modular Mansions, Prefabulous, and Prefabulous + Sustainable.

Out With the Old, and In With the New!

Please pardon the interruption this morning. Perrot Library is installing new air conditioning equipment for the original part of the library built in 1930. Thank you to the many people involved in the Town of Greenwich Capital Budget process for this major improvement!

Find the Most Awesome Tree in Greenwich!

Perrot Library is a proud co-sponsor of The Greenwich Tree Conservancy's 4th Annual "Awesome Tree Contest!" You can nominate your favorite Greenwich tree in one of the following 2012 categories:

• Most Interesting Tree Branching
• Most Gnarly Tree
• Fattest Tree
• Most Serene Tree
• Storybook Tree

The deadline for submissions is October 22nd, so start your tree-hunting now! Entry forms are available on the Greenwich Tree Conservancy's website, or pick one up at Perrot Library.

For more information call 203-869-1464 or email treeconserve@optonline.net

Calling All High School Seniors!

The time has finally come to start getting those college applications ready, and Perrot can help! From SAT/ACT prep to writing the perfect essay--we've got you covered. Check out some of these titles:

Fifty Successful Ivy League Application Essays

by Gen Tanabe

378.1616 TANAB

Don't Stalk the Admissions Officer: How to Survive the College Admissions Process Without Losing Your Mind

by Risa Lewak

378.1616 LEWAK

The College Hook: Packaging Yourself to Win the College Admissions Game

by Pam Proctor

378.1616 PROCT

Barron's SAT 2400: Aiming for the Perfect Score

by Linda Carnevale & Rose Teukolsky

378.1664 BARRO

  

In-a-Flash Vocabulary for the SAT & ACT

by Joan Carris

378.1662 CARRI

The End of Summer...

...Means the start of Sunday hours at Perrot! Now that Labor Day has passed, Perrot Library is open on Sundays from 1-5 pm.

Why not spend a lazy Sunday afternoon browsing the library's newest books and movies or settling in to read the newspaper? Our Sunday hours will continue through June 16th, 2013.

Lost & Found: Camera

A camera was found in Perrot's Youth Services Department. If you think it might be yours, and you can identify it, please call us at (203) 637-8802.

Spaces Still Available in our Spotlight Program for 2nd & 3rd Graders!

Spotlight, our after-school story and crafts program for 2nd and 3rd graders, still has spaces available for the fall session! The theme for this session is America: From Sea to Shining Sea. The program meets Wednesdays from  4 PM-5 PM on October 3rd, 10th, 17th, & 24th.

Please call the Youth Services Desk (203-637-8802) to sign up your child!

September is Library Card Sign-up Month!

September is Library Card Sign-up Month, and Perrot wants to make sure that all children have the smartest card of all– a library card. Studies show that children who are read to in the home and who use the library perform better in school and are more likely to continue to use the library as a source of lifetime learning.

Sign up for a library card (or just check out a book) at the Youth Services Desk this month and you will receive a sweet treat!

What's For Lunch?

It's every kid's favorite part of the school day--LUNCH TIME! But what can you pack to keep your child nourished and happy throughout the day? We've got some help at Perrot--check out these titles!

Cool Lunches to Make & Take: Easy Recipes for Kids to Cook  by Lisa Wagner

The Brown Bag Lunch Cookbook by Miriam Jacobs



Yum Yum Bento Box: Fresh Recipes for Adorable Lunches by Crystal Watanabe and Maki Ogawa  

Vegan Lunch Box: 130 Amazing, Animal-Free Lunches Kids and Grown-Ups Will Love! by Jennifer McCann