The Soul of an Octopus Discussion; 3D Printer Training Offered by Ledyard Libraries

The following Ledyard Public Libraries events are taking place in May.

May Online Book Discussion: ‘The Soul of an Octopus’ by Sy Montgomery

• The discussion takes place solely online during the month of May. Click here for more information.

Maker Meet-up: 3D Printer Training

• 1 p.m. Sunday, May 22

• Bill Library

• Please register by clicking here.

• Details From Library Staff: Thanks to the generosity of Adam Strickland, we have a 3D printer. You are invited to the first of several sessions to be trained in its use.

• Curious onlookers are also welcome!After training, you are welcome to be a ‘printer volunteer’ who would run the machine for others, as well as printing your own projects.

Senior Book Discussion: ‘The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared’

• 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 25

• Ledyard Senior Center

• Mary Ellen Osborne, from the Gales Ferry Library, conducts a monthly book discussion at the Ledyard Senior Center. Anyone 55 years of age or older is eligible to participate. The group meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 10:30 a.m.

• Upcoming books are distributed monthly at the discussion. All books chosen are available in large print and audio, as well as, regular versions. Please contact Mary Ellen if you would like a copy of the book.

June Event — Maker Meet-up: Drawing Simplified & Color Usage

• 1 p.m. Sunday, June 5

• Bill Library

• Please register by clicking here.

• Marlaine Bernier will help guests learn to create their own coloring pages and to use acrylics like watercolors. No art ability required. Please wear clothing you won’t mind getting paint on.

(Photo: Ledyard Public Libraries)