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November 15, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Charlotte Lacey
Southport Park, from "An Historical Story of Southport, Connecticut"
1925
Pequot Library Special Collections

In her book about the history of Southport, Charlotte Lacey wrote that the village contained two monuments to the Pequot Swamp Fight.
November 15, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Dec. 13 at 7:00 p.m.: ❄️ Celebrate the season with family and join Shakespeare on the Sound + Pequot Library for the annual reading of Charles Dickens’ "A Christmas Carol", directed by Winsome Brown! 🎄✨
November 14, 2025 at 11:20 PM
🎶 What a night! We loved last month’s Piano Jazz Concert featuring the incredible Hewitt-Torff Trio with special guest Ben Bilello 🥁🎹🎵 Their jazz standards and one-of-a-kind improvisations kept the room swinging! 🎷✨

A big THANK YOU to everyone who joined us and supported these amazing performers!
November 14, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Dec. 12 at 6:00 p.m. - ✨ Three-time Grammy® winner & Steinway Artist Gustavo Casenave is BACK at Pequot Library! 🌟 Known for his breathtaking blend of classical, jazz & tango 🎶, Casenave’s performances are pure magic—full of emotion, improvisation & artistry.
November 13, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Start your holiday shopping at our annual Black Friday/Saturday Book Sale! Enjoy books and media items in “like new” and “gently used” condition, ideal for gift-giving. With over 10,000 items to choose from, including books and media, there will be something for everyone on your list.
November 12, 2025 at 8:48 PM
✨Discover the joy of language at our Mandarin Storytime, happening at a new time! Little ones will listen to delightful picture books in Mandarin, learn simple words and phrases, explore Chinese culture, and even try tracing easy characters. No experience needed. ✨
November 12, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Added due to popular demand - another chance to take Mahjong 101. Sign up once for three classes - Jan. 13, 20, and 27 at 10:30 a.m. Fee: $130 total. The Dec. classes sold out almost immediately, so make sure to nab your spot soon! RSVP: www.pequotlibrary.org/event/mahjon...
November 11, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Please join us for our normal hours of operation tomorrow.
November 11, 2025 at 6:53 AM
✨ Start your holiday shopping early at Pequot Library’s Annual Black Friday/Saturday Book Sale! 💫Nov. 28 and 29, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Find “like new” and “gently used” books and media perfect for gift-giving 🎄🎶 With 10,000+ items to browse—there’s something for everyone on your list!
November 10, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Dec. 9 at 4:45 p.m. - 🎄✨ Experience the magic of The Nutcracker! 🩰🎁
Dancers from Connecticut Dance School bring this beloved holiday story to life through beautiful performance and playful storytelling—in an interactive program perfect for young audiences. All ages welcome!
November 9, 2025 at 11:16 PM
✨ Dec. 4 at 6:00 p.m.: Get in the holiday spirit with a cozy candle-making workshop led by local artisan Oddette Staple-Brown, owner of Oh D’Luxe Candle Company! 🕯️
November 8, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Please take the community survey today! Make your voice heard. Three lucky participants will receive a $50 gift card to Barnes & Noble.
November 8, 2025 at 12:06 AM
🎶💃 Got a little one who can’t sit still? Join us for Music and Movement for Wigglers on Dec. 3 at 10:30 a.m. - a morning full of jumping, hopping, and dancing to the beat. 🕺🎵
Perfect for ages 0–5! 🌈👶RSVP: www.pequotlibrary.org/event/music-...
November 7, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Check out this video featuring David Naumec speaking on the Pequot War: www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8iO... and join us TONIGHT, Nov. 6 at 6:00 p.m., to hear him speak about battlefields of the war. Info: www.pequotlibrary.org/event/david-...
November 6, 2025 at 3:35 PM
📣 Teens, want to make a difference at Pequot Library? Join our Teen Advisory Board (TAB)! 🙌
Open to grades 6–12, TAB members meet monthly to help plan events, shape teen programs, and share ideas for the Young Adult collection. 💡
November 6, 2025 at 12:37 PM
🎄✨ Friday, Dec. 5 (5:00 p.m.): Save the date for Pequot Library’s signature winter celebration — a day filled with holiday magic! Enjoy festive crafts, joyful choirs, sweet treats, horse-drawn carriage rides, surprise North Pole visitors, and our beloved Holiday Market featuring local vendors. ❄️🎁
November 5, 2025 at 6:34 PM
This Saturday - Nov. 8 at 10:00 a.m.: Ready to energize your body and mind? 💪✨ Join Jean Kaul, Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher (NCPT) and Balanced Body Comprehensive Instructor, for a traditional Pilates Mat Class with a modern twist! 🧘🌟
November 5, 2025 at 5:46 PM
We're selling a trove of these vintage yachting magazines at our Black Friday/Saturday Book Sale! They'd make a terrific, one-of-a-kind gift. Click here to read all about the sale: www.pequotlibrary.org/event/black-...
November 4, 2025 at 6:42 PM
✨ Catch this inspiring virtual author talk! Pequot’s own Amelia Sullivan chats with cookbook author and debut novelist Kate Young about her new book *Experienced* — the hilarious and heartfelt story of Bette, a late-blooming lesbian finding love and herself. 💕🎥
November 3, 2025 at 10:46 AM
🀄️ Dec. 2, 9, and 16: Join certified instructor Kim Meier for a beginner-friendly series exploring the fun and strategy behind American Mahjong. 🌟 Game sets provided for use during the classes, plus take-home materials to help you keep practicing at home!
November 2, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Join us for Drop-In Storytime on Dec. 2, 9 & 16 from 10:30–11:00 a.m. — perfect for ages 3+. No registration needed! Come enjoy a story (or two!) in the Children’s Library and pick out new books to take home. ❤️📖

👉 Learn more: live-pequot.pantheonsite.io/event/drop-s...
November 2, 2025 at 8:11 AM
✨ Join us Dec 1 at 4:30 p.m. for an afternoon of LEGO fun! Each session brings a new challenge — from towering builds to speedy vehicles to wild animals. 🚗🐘
Let’s imagine, create, and problem-solve together! 💡🎉RSVP: www.pequotlibrary.org/event/lego-c...
November 1, 2025 at 7:19 PM
🌰🧅 What a turnout! We welcomed an enthusiastic crowd for Southport Globe Onion Fest IV last month. Huge thanks to everyone who came out and joined the fun! 💚🎶

#SouthportCT #OnionFest #CommunityFun #PequotLibrary #LocalTradition #ThankYou
November 1, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Geo B. Hurd & Co., circa 1920s
Children’s Historical Collection
Pequot Library Special Collections

In 2016, Pequot Library held an exhibition called "Poe and Witches–Gazing at the Dark Side."
October 31, 2025 at 6:00 AM