📣 Attention military history enthusiasts! We’ve got two fascinating programs you won’t want to miss: 📅 Oct. 7, 7:00 p.m. – An Evening with Ben Patton Join Ben Patton (grandson of General George Patton) as we reflect on 80 years since WWII’s end and 50 years since Vietnam.

Seize your Saturday (Sept. 27) - spaces remain for Pilates with Jean Kaul at 10:00 a.m. and Read to Tuck Everlasting from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Sign up here: www.pequotlibrary.org/event/pilate... signup.com/client/invit...

Last night (Sept. 25), we enjoyed a riveting evening of readings and a script in hand play reenactment from Chris Belden and friends! Belden ran a writing workshop for ten years at Garner Correctional Institution, a maximum security prison in Newtown.

🎶✨ Oct. 24 at 5:00 p.m.: Join Music for Youth for a night full of creativity, community, and talent! 🎤🥁🎻 Hear singers, percussionists, pianists, string & woodwind players, guitarists, poets, and storytellers share their art and performance skills. No registration is needed to attend.

🎶🎹 Enjoy a Musical Journey with the Connecticut Accordion Association Orchestra! 🎹🎶 Experience the magic of the accordion like never before! 📅 When: Oct. 18 at 2:00 p.m. 🎟 Tickets: $10 at the door | FREE for kids 12 & under 🎶 Bring the whole family — and let the music move you! 🎶

Sat., Oct. 25 at 11:00 a.m.: 📚✨ Go behind the scenes at Pequot Library! ✨📚 Join our Special Collections staff for an exclusive look at rare treasures from our world‑class collection of books and manuscripts.

WWI War Garden Propaganda Pamphlets Washington, D.C.: National War Garden Commission, 1917-1919 Pequot Library Special Collections “Uncle Sam expects every war garden to do its duty” reads one of the cartoons in the War Garden Guyed.

Oct. 23 at 6:00 p.m: 🎶✨ Step back into the Golden Era of Jazz! ✨🎶 Join us for an unforgettable evening with the Hewitt-Torff Trio, bringing classic elegance, rich improvisation, and fresh takes on timeless favorites. RSVP: www.pequotlibrary.org/event/piano-... 🎵

📖 Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. - Tune in for Meet the Author: Kate Young in Conversation with Amelia Sullivan | A Virtual Program. Straight from across the pond, meet a bold, hilarious new voice in queer romantic comedy!

TWO SPOTS REMAIN! Sept. 27 at 10:30-11:30 a.m.: Snuggle up with a good book and a furry friend! 🐶✨Bring your favorite book from home OR pick one from our shelves—then enjoy 15 minutes of one-on-one reading time with our lovable Mini-Schnauzer, Tuck Everlasting 💕

📚✨ Pequot Library is a treasure trove of history! Founded in 1889 as a memorial by Virginia Marquand Monroe, the library was built behind her family’s house, hidden from view until its grand opening in 1894.

Read our latest blog post - "Treasures of Tudor England: A Look at Documents Signed by Queen Elizabeth I and King Henry VIII" - and come by to see the documents in question. They're featured in our current exhibition, "Treasured Tomes: Rare Books and Their Collectors," on view through SEPT. 20!

Oct. 16 at 6:00 p.m. - join us for Lyly Ha: The Last Night of Childhood. 🌙 "The Last Night of Childhood," a memoir in progress, tells a gripping story of daughterly strength & devotion during an unimaginable ordeal spanning years after the Vietnam War. RSVP: www.pequotlibrary.org/event/lyly-h...

🚨 URGENT🚨On Sept. 4, the CT Siting Council revived UI’s plan for erecting giant monopoles + transmission lines through Southport, Fairfield & Bridgeport. Read about the potential impact from Fairfield Selectman Christine Vitale here: www.fairfieldct.org/service/firs...

📚✨ Love suspense in all its forms—spooky, chilling, heart-stopping? Join us for an unforgettable evening with four incredible authors reading from their newly released books: 🔪 Samantha Shea ("Marrow", Putnam) 🌾 Eric Eichhorn ("Ogallala", Atmosphere Press)

Don't miss the final days of our current exhibition, "Treasured Tomes: Rare Books and Their Collectors", on view through Sept. 20. Pictured: our June 12 Opening Reception. More info: www.pequotlibrary.org/visit/exhibi...

Oct. 9 from 4:00-7:00: 🎨✨ Join us for an exhibition and sale featuring about 100 oil paintings by the late Elizabeth Gaynor, longtime Southport resident and founder of the Connecticut Dance School.

Please sign up at empoweringfairfield.org or call the library to reserve a spot: (203) 259-0346.

🚨 U.I. UPDATE: URGENT ACTION NEEDED 🚨 At the Sept. 4 Siting Council meeting, a shocking reversal put UI’s application for giant monopoles + transmission lines on the south side of the Metro North railroad tracks back on track. This affects Southport, Fairfield, and Bridgeport.

Oct. 11 at 10:00 a.m.: 🚶 Step back in time with a docent-led walking tour of historic Southport, exploring 300 years of Fairfield history! Discover the town’s role in the Pequot War, its thriving onion and agriculture businesses, and the stories of notable early Connecticut families.

👻 Kids ages 8+ are invited to join author Lorien Lawrence and special effects artist Tyler Green for a Jr. Halloween Mask-Making event on Oct. 25 at 1:00 p.m.!🎭

✨ Huge thanks to @decompositionbook for generously donating raffle items for our Literary Luncheon funrdraiser with Alison Espach on September 12! 🎉 Their support helps make this special event even more exciting for our community of book lovers. 💙🙌

📸 Huge thanks to @PamelaEinarsen for adding some extra sparkle 🌟 to our Literary Luncheon with Alison Espach raffle with a fabulous photography package! (Photos from her website.) 📷💫 ⏰ Sept. 12 is coming fast! 📚🥂✨Don’t miss this fabulous fundraiser → RSVP: www.pequotlibrary.org/event/litera...

🎖️ Oct. 7 at 7:00 p.m. - Spend an evening with Ben Patton, grandson of General George Patton and son of General George Patton Jr., as we commemorate 80 years since the end of WWII and 50 years since the Vietnam War ended.

Welcome to Genevieve Swenson, our new Adult Programs Manager! Genevieve is a nonprofit professional with a range of experience in museums, foundations, academia, and publishing.

✨ Huge thanks to @DelamarSouthportCT for donating a gift certificate for our Sept. 12 Literary Luncheon with Alison Espach raffle! 🎉 🎟️ Tickets are almost gone — grab yours today 👉 RSVP: www.pequotlibrary.org/event/litera...

⏰ We’re just ONE WEEK away from our Literary Luncheon fundraiser with Alison Espach! 📚🥂 Join us Sept. 12 for inspiring conversation, community, and a wonderful cause. Many thanks to these amazing sponsors and supporters who have stepped up and showed us lots of love!💙

✨ Pequot Library’s school programs bring history to life by integrating our Special Collections of rare books, manuscripts, and archives into interactive tours and workshops.

⏳ The countdown is ON! Just 8 days left until our Sept. 12 Literary Luncheon with author Alison Espach. 📖✨ We're sending a huge thanks to 🌺 @freshflowerbar 🌺 for donating not one but TWO incredible raffle prizes: 💐 A stunning floral centerpiece 🎟️ A gift certificate to one of their workshops!

Oct. 4 at 4:30 p.m.: Save the date for the Southport Globe Onion Festival III! Join us as we honor Southport’s rich agricultural heritage with a day full of fun, food, and festivities: 🎶 Live Music 🎈 Bouncy Houses 🍦 FREE Ice Cream 🎨 Crafts 🎟 Raffle 🧅 All things onion!

Sept. 25 at 6:30 p.m.: Celebrate the voices of transformation at our upcoming live reading of "Closer to Freedom, "an evocative anthology created by participants of novelist Chris Belden’s writing workshop at Garner Correctional Institution in Newtown.

Virginia Marquand Monroe "Views from Mrs. E.B. Monroe" Photographs of Southport, England n.d. Pequot Library Special Collections Pequot Library’s founder Virginia Marquand Monroe (1837-1926) took these photographs during her visit to the seaside town of Southport, England.

🥟 Our Crash Course Cooking: Ravioli class with Chef Matt Yanarella on August 18 was stuffed with fun! It was anything but cheesy, and the final dishes were truly ravilio-ishing 🤌

👶Babes on a Blanket resumes on Sept. 25 - Stories, Songs & Playtime for Little Ones! Infants (0–12 months) and their caregivers are invited to join us for a fun and nurturing session featuring: 💛 20 minutes of engaging stories, sweet rhymes, and lively songs

📚🐾 Sept. 27 | 10:30-11:30 AM Bring your favorite book from home or pick one from our shelves, then enjoy some special one-on-one reading time with our beloved Mini-Schnauzer, Tuck Everlasting! Sign up now for your 15-minute slot: signup.com/go/eUAjdYE

Sept. 15 at 10:00 a.m.: Discover the fascinating story of Louis Comfort Tiffany and the Tiffany Studio through the lens of Clara Driscoll and the “Tiffany Girls," the talented women whose artistry shaped iconic designs like the Dragonfly and Wisteria lamps.

We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, Sept. 2 for our normal hours of operation.

🩰✨ Don't miss Storybook Ballet on Sept. 27 from 1 to 1:45 p.m.! Calling all little dancers aged 6 months to 8 years - Explore music, movement, and creativity at Tutu School—a boutique ballet studio inspired by storybooks and designed just for your child’s imagination.

Sept. 3 at 4:00 p.m. - Teens in grades 6-12 - want to make your voice heard at Pequot Library? Join our Teen Advisory Board (TAB) to help plan events, volunteer, and shape programs just for you. Meet new friends, share your ideas, and be part of something great.

✨ ONE WEEK FROM TODAY - Join us on September 4 (6:00 p.m.) for a thought‑provoking talk with Lee Tilghman!

Election ballot Pequot Library Special Collections Belva Lockwood was the first female lawyer admitted to practice law before the Supreme Court. In 1884 and 1888, she ran for president on the ticket of a modest California-based group called the National Equal Rights Party.

Sept. 23 at 9:30 a.m.: Don't miss Sensory Storytime! Engage preschoolers by using sight, sound, and touch, along with traditional storytime elements for a fun and memorable experience. Space is limited, so register early. RSVP: www.pequotlibrary.org/event/sensor...

Scrapbook [circa 1905-1910] in accounting ledger kept around 1897 Cyrus Sherwood Bradley collection Pequot Library Special Collections   In this repurposed business ledger, Susie Olmstead of Ridgefield has created a scrapbook to collect and preserve ephemera.

Sept. 13 at 10:00 a.m. - Don't miss our Historic Southport Walking Tour!🚶🏛️ Discover 300 years of history, waterfront views, and epic architecture. Spots are limited—register now. RSVP: www.pequotlibrary.org/event/histor... 🌊✨

Sept. 16 at 10:30 a.m.: Don't miss Drop-in Storytime! Join us in the Children’s Library for a story or two, and then pick out books to take home. For ages 3+. More info: www.pequotlibrary.org/event/drop-i...

📣 Calling All Teens! 📣 Want to make a difference at Pequot Library? Join our Teen Advisory Board (TAB)! 🏛📚 If you’re in grades 6–12 and interested in volunteering, planning programs, influencing our Young Adult collection, and shaping how the library serves teens — this is for you!

Sept. 15 at 10:00 a.m.: ✨ Uncover the REAL story behind iconic Tiffany lamps! 💡 You’ve heard of Louis Comfort Tiffany — but did you know many of his famous stained glass lamps were created by Clara Driscoll and the “Tiffany Girls”? 🌸

♟️👑 Join Chess Club starting on Sept. 5 at 4:30 p.m.! Already know how to play chess? Come find your next challenger! Each week, players in grades 2–6 will face off to climb our chess ladder 🪜—a running leaderboard that carries over from session to session.

Calling all adventurers! Whether you have played before or have always wanted to try, grab your dice and pencils and join Pequot Library’s fall Dungeons & Dragons campaign. For grades 6-12. Sign up once for all six sessions.

A few spots remain - Join us TODAY, Aug. 12, at 2:00 p.m. for Out of the Vault with Cecily Dyer! Take a behind-the-scenes peek at some of our Special Collections treasures. RSVP: buff.ly/WUsYZW1