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Last week, we were incredibly honored to host New York Times foreign affairs correspondent Thomas Friedman, who offered a timely and powerful discussion about global affairs in today’s rapidly changing world. Friedman is renowned for his direct reporting and accessible analysis of complex issues shaping the world. According to Foreign Policy magazine, “Friedman doesn't just report on events; he helps shape them.” At the event, Board President Ian Murray announced that the Library has received a $5 million gift from Greenwich residents Lynne and Richard Pasculano to support its Signature Series, marking the Library's largest gift in over 30 years. The Signature Series, now renamed the Lynne and Richard Pasculano Signature Series, features four annual events with world-class speakers addressing global topics. “This endowment ensures that the Greenwich Library’s Signature Series will continue to inspire and engage our community for generations to come,” said Joseph Williams, director of Greenwich Library. “We are deeply grateful to Lynne and Richard Pasculano for their generosity and vision. Their gift underscores the changing role of libraries as cultural and educational cornerstones of society, and it allows us to expand our mission of fostering thoughtful discourse and discovery and continue it for generations to come.” Read the complete announcement here: https://lnkd.in/e7unjfE4

Greenwich Library announced yesterday that it has received a $5 million gift from Greenwich residents Lynne and Richard Pasculano to support its Signature Series, marking the Library's largest gift in over 30 years. The Signature Series, now renamed the Lynne and Richard Pasculano Signature Series, features four annual events with world-class speakers addressing global topics. This news was publicly announced by Library Board President Ian Murray at an event with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Thomas Friedman, who offered a timely and powerful discussion about global affairs in today’s rapidly changing world. “This endowment ensures that the Greenwich Library’s Signature Series will continue to inspire and engage our community for generations to come,” said Joseph Williams, director of Greenwich Library. “We are deeply grateful to Lynne and Richard Pasculano for their generosity and vision. Their gift underscores the changing role of libraries as cultural and educational cornerstones of society, and it allows us to expand our mission of fostering thoughtful discourse and discovery and continue it for generations to come.” Read the complete announcement here: https://lnkd.in/e7unjfE4 #greenwichlibrary #greenwichct

Is this the most overdue book of all time? 56 years overdue, we just received this copy of Hemingway's The Sun Also Rises! Luckily we no longer have overdue fines. Thanks to the former patron that mailed this book to us, including a check to replace it with a newer copy. #greenwichlibrary #greenwichct #hemingway #overduebook

????Happy #LibraryShelfieDay! Greenwich, Cos Cob and Byram Shubert Library staff have taken some “selfies” at their favorite shelves. Share your Library Shelfies with us to celebrate or let us know what collection your favorite shelf holds! #greenwichlibrary #coscoblibrary #byramshubertlibrary #shelfie #nationalshelfieday #LibraryShelfie

?? Bundle up with books this winter! Greenwich Library’s new winter reading challenge for adults is underway through February 14. ?? Register on Beanstack to earn an immediate prize, and then continue tracking the minutes that you read for a chance to win the grand prize. You can read or listen to books of?your choosing. ? Register here: https://lnkd.in/eYz326E2 #greenwichlibrary #greenwichct

You love to eat. But do you know how to taste? Tasting was the topic of our recent AuthorsLive. Greenwich Library was delighted to welcome award-winning professional taster and author of How to Taste: A Guide to Discovering Flavor and Savoring Life, Mandy Naglich. Every participant received a box of food samplings to participate in a tasting that explored flavor interactions. Mandy led the group through pairing the cheeses with tastes that were sweet, sour, salty, bitter and umami. She also taught them the method to tasting, retronasal tasting, important pairing guidelines, the science behind tasting, and so much more! Thank you Mandy for this exciting and informative AuthorsLive visit and thank you as always to Diane's Books, for providing books for sale and signing. #greenwichlibrary #greenwichct #authorsvisit #cicerones

Greenwich Library’s Signature Series was thrilled to welcome best-selling author Amor Towles to Greenwich Library last month. In an engaging conversation with New York Times writer at large Sarah Lyall, Amor delved into his latest book of short stories, "Table for Two," shared insights about his other novels, and talked passionately about the art of writing. 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. ?? ??Watch the entire program on our YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/ekWpiMDx Professional photos by Cheryl Moss Photos #GreenwichLibrary #greenwichct #amortowles #BestsellingAuthor #AuthorLife

We have a new museum pass for patrons to borrow: 9/11 Memorial & Museum. Located at the World Trade Center in New York City, the 9/11 Memorial & Museum tells the story of 9/11 through media, narratives, and a collection of monumental and authentic artifacts, presenting visitors with personal stories of loss, recovery, and hope. Scroll through to see a list of all museum passes that can be checked out in-person at Greenwich Library and Perrot Memorial Library. A reminder that: ? You must be a Greenwich or Perrot Library cardholders. ? The loan period is 3 days. ? Passes are circulated on a walk-in basis only. No reservations are taken. However, call 203-625-6524, if a pass is available we will hold it for you for one hour. ? You should always check the museum’s website to verify hours or plan your visit. More on museum passes to checkout: https://lnkd.in/es97HbMe #greenwichct #911memorial #museumpasses

???Thank you to bestselling children’s author Adam Gidwitz for recently visiting Greenwich Library for our Children's AuthorsLive program. He shared the inspiration behind his beloved books and what it means to create magical worlds for young readers. After the event Adam signed books! Thanks also to everyone who attended and for Diane's Books. ? #greenwichlibrary #greenwichct #AdamGidwitz #ChildrensAuthor #BookEvent #authorevent

??Meet our first Innovator-in-Residence, Vladimir Mariano! Vladimir will join us on Friday afternoons, beginning this month, utilizing the library's 3D printers and Innovation Lab resources to craft new kinetic artworks. Through this creative process, he will share his expertise in robotics, 3D designs, and circuitry with the Greenwich Library community. ??Vladimir is the co-founder of the Fairfield County Makers’ Guild, founder of?CT Robotics Academy, and the founder of Desktop Makes, an online platform dedicated to teaching makers how to design 3D models using Autodesk Fusion. From 2017 to 2024, he led the Norwalk Community College Makerspace, playing a key role in its development. Vladimir is passionate about sharing his expertise and regularly collaborates with local libraries to offer a variety of maker workshops on topics of design, electronics, computer programming, and more. #greenwichlibrary #greenwichct #innovationlab #innovator #kineticart