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Happy Thanksgiving from Pequot Library! We displayed this image in our 2018 Special Collections exhibition, "Living in the New World". Click here to read the exhibition guide: www.pequotlibrary.org/wp-content/u...
November 27, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Happy Thanksgiving from Pequot Library! We displayed this image in our 2018 Special Collections exhibition, "Living in the New World". Click here to read the exhibition guide: www.pequotlibrary.org/wp-content/u...
Stop by today to stock up on great reads for Thanksgiving! And don't miss our Black Friday/Saturday Book Sale on Nov. 28 and 29 from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
November 26, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Stop by today to stock up on great reads for Thanksgiving! And don't miss our Black Friday/Saturday Book Sale on Nov. 28 and 29 from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Ephemera from the Unveiling of the D.A.R. and the Memorial Fountain, ca. 1903, as well as the 1965 rededication
Pequot Library Special Collections
These items are on display in our current exhibition, "Beyond the Battlefield: The Pequot Swamp Fight in Public Memory".
Pequot Library Special Collections
These items are on display in our current exhibition, "Beyond the Battlefield: The Pequot Swamp Fight in Public Memory".
November 26, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Ephemera from the Unveiling of the D.A.R. and the Memorial Fountain, ca. 1903, as well as the 1965 rededication
Pequot Library Special Collections
These items are on display in our current exhibition, "Beyond the Battlefield: The Pequot Swamp Fight in Public Memory".
Pequot Library Special Collections
These items are on display in our current exhibition, "Beyond the Battlefield: The Pequot Swamp Fight in Public Memory".
Pequot Library Special Collections exhibitions spark wonderful conversations!
Are you hosting for Thanksgiving? Bring your visitors to see our latest exhibition, "Beyond the Battlefield: The Pequot Swamp Fight in Public Memory." Info: www.pequotlibrary.org/visit/exhibi...
Are you hosting for Thanksgiving? Bring your visitors to see our latest exhibition, "Beyond the Battlefield: The Pequot Swamp Fight in Public Memory." Info: www.pequotlibrary.org/visit/exhibi...
November 25, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Pequot Library Special Collections exhibitions spark wonderful conversations!
Are you hosting for Thanksgiving? Bring your visitors to see our latest exhibition, "Beyond the Battlefield: The Pequot Swamp Fight in Public Memory." Info: www.pequotlibrary.org/visit/exhibi...
Are you hosting for Thanksgiving? Bring your visitors to see our latest exhibition, "Beyond the Battlefield: The Pequot Swamp Fight in Public Memory." Info: www.pequotlibrary.org/visit/exhibi...
Thank you to our Dec. 5 (5:00 p.m.) Holiday Caroling Party sponsor Butler Tibbets! Their family of lawyers and professionals work to transcend the traditional role of legal advisor, bringing a human element to every matter in an increasingly fast-paced and complex world.
November 25, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Thank you to our Dec. 5 (5:00 p.m.) Holiday Caroling Party sponsor Butler Tibbets! Their family of lawyers and professionals work to transcend the traditional role of legal advisor, bringing a human element to every matter in an increasingly fast-paced and complex world.
We hosted a group of students from Greens Farms Academy earlier this month for an archival education workshop in the Dillon Special Collections Reading Room.
November 24, 2025 at 7:34 PM
We hosted a group of students from Greens Farms Academy earlier this month for an archival education workshop in the Dillon Special Collections Reading Room.
Thank you to our Dec. 5 (5:00 p.m.) Holiday Caroling Party sponsor Greenwich Leadership Partners! They forge powerful partnerships with not for profit and educational institutions to support excellence in governance and leadership.
November 23, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Thank you to our Dec. 5 (5:00 p.m.) Holiday Caroling Party sponsor Greenwich Leadership Partners! They forge powerful partnerships with not for profit and educational institutions to support excellence in governance and leadership.
Yale Professor and Constitution expert Akhil Reed Amar addressed a standing-room-only crowd at our Annual Meeting earlier this month! Many thanks to everyone who came out for his lively talk.
November 22, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Yale Professor and Constitution expert Akhil Reed Amar addressed a standing-room-only crowd at our Annual Meeting earlier this month! Many thanks to everyone who came out for his lively talk.
Many thanks to our Dec. 5 (5:00 p.m.) Holiday Caroling Party Candy Cane sponsor, Morgan Stanley 720 Wealth Management Group. This is their fourth consecutive year supporting the party, and they also sponsor our Southport Garden Stroll!
Info: www.pequotlibrary.org/event/holida...
#morganstanley
Info: www.pequotlibrary.org/event/holida...
#morganstanley
November 22, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Many thanks to our Dec. 5 (5:00 p.m.) Holiday Caroling Party Candy Cane sponsor, Morgan Stanley 720 Wealth Management Group. This is their fourth consecutive year supporting the party, and they also sponsor our Southport Garden Stroll!
Info: www.pequotlibrary.org/event/holida...
#morganstanley
Info: www.pequotlibrary.org/event/holida...
#morganstanley
Tiffany and Co. Stained Glass Windows
Pequot Library Special Collections
The Tiffany and Co. stained glass window triptych at Pequot Library was dedicated to Eliza Hull Wakeman Taintor by her mother, Mary Catherine Hull Wakeman.
Pequot Library Special Collections
The Tiffany and Co. stained glass window triptych at Pequot Library was dedicated to Eliza Hull Wakeman Taintor by her mother, Mary Catherine Hull Wakeman.
November 20, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Tiffany and Co. Stained Glass Windows
Pequot Library Special Collections
The Tiffany and Co. stained glass window triptych at Pequot Library was dedicated to Eliza Hull Wakeman Taintor by her mother, Mary Catherine Hull Wakeman.
Pequot Library Special Collections
The Tiffany and Co. stained glass window triptych at Pequot Library was dedicated to Eliza Hull Wakeman Taintor by her mother, Mary Catherine Hull Wakeman.
We're sending out a huge thank you to the Horseshoe Cafe (355 Pequot Ave.) for hosting us with Southport History on Tap last night! We displayed these images from downtown Southport over the years.
November 20, 2025 at 5:45 PM
We're sending out a huge thank you to the Horseshoe Cafe (355 Pequot Ave.) for hosting us with Southport History on Tap last night! We displayed these images from downtown Southport over the years.
Keep up with Pequot Library's news! You can also register here: www.pequotlibrary.org#enews
November 19, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Keep up with Pequot Library's news! You can also register here: www.pequotlibrary.org#enews
🎵 This weekend - Sat., Nov. 22 at 12:00 p.m.: Come by to hear future musical sensations! Connecticut State Music Teacher Association’s Fairfield Chapter presents the first public performance of its members’ young students. 🎹 More info: www.pequotlibrary.org/event/studen... 🎵
November 18, 2025 at 3:31 PM
🎵 This weekend - Sat., Nov. 22 at 12:00 p.m.: Come by to hear future musical sensations! Connecticut State Music Teacher Association’s Fairfield Chapter presents the first public performance of its members’ young students. 🎹 More info: www.pequotlibrary.org/event/studen... 🎵
🍳✨ Dec. 6 at 2:00 p.m. - Meet NYT bestselling author Diane Morrisey! She’s bringing her energy from Instagram to Pequot Library to talk about her cookbook, "You Got This! Recipes Anyone Can Make and Everyone Will Love." 📚💛
November 17, 2025 at 6:39 PM
🍳✨ Dec. 6 at 2:00 p.m. - Meet NYT bestselling author Diane Morrisey! She’s bringing her energy from Instagram to Pequot Library to talk about her cookbook, "You Got This! Recipes Anyone Can Make and Everyone Will Love." 📚💛
Check our website for more details! Info: www.pequotlibrary.org/calendar/mon...
November 15, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Check our website for more details! Info: www.pequotlibrary.org/calendar/mon...
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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! 🎄✨
🎶 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!
A big THANK YOU to everyone who joined us and supported these amazing performers!
November 14, 2025 at 11:55 AM
🎶 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!
A big THANK YOU to everyone who joined us and supported these amazing performers!
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
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.
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
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.
✨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
✨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. ✨
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
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...
Please join us for our normal hours of operation tomorrow.
November 11, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Please join us for our normal hours of operation tomorrow.
✨ 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!
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
✨ 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!
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!
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!
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. 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!
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!