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Faculty: Juilliard-trained soprano Lucia Palmieri, Broadway actress Nili Bassman (Chicago, Curtains), + internationally touring pianist Cyrus J. Madan. The week culminates in a fully staged performance where every student takes the spotlight. 🎭🎶Info: buff.ly/IvAFKUu

🌟 BIG NEWS: We’re thrilled to introduce our first-ever Broadway Summer Conservatory (June 22–26)! What sets this program apart? Direct access to working professionals. Young performers (ages 7–13) will train with artists from Broadway, television, and international stages.

Compete for the top position on the club’s chess ladder—a leaderboard that will carry over from session to session. Come back every week, or whenever you can! RSVP: buff.ly/F6emsHx ♞

♖ Kids in grades 2-6: On Friday afternoons (4:30 p.m.), get your chess on! Join us for Chess Club, a weekly meetup for kids who already know how to play + are looking for opponents.

This program offers a limited number of guests the opportunity to see a selection of rare materials up close in the Special Collections Reading Room. Registration required. Space is limited. RSVP: buff.ly/RUq53DR

Tues., May 5 at 2:00 p.m.: Join Special Collections Staff for a behind-the-scenes look at items from Pequot Library’s renowned collection of rare books and manuscripts.

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💎🏇 Huge thanks to Kasson Jewelers of Southport for their loyal sponsorship of Pequot Library’s May 2 Derby Day Celebration! 🌷🎩 Their continued support keeps this beloved community tradition shining bright. Visit them to contemplate a new Derby bauble!

Join us on June 4 at 6:30 p.m. for our Southport Garden Stroll Opening Night Cocktail Party 🍸🌸, where Kathryn will be the featured speaker. Enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and great conversation in a beautiful private home. Info: buff.ly/krvxKTf 📸: New England Home

Landscape designer extraordinaire @kathrynhermandesign is in the spotlight in this month’s "New England Home" magazine. 🌿✨ Take a peek inside her stunning Connecticut garden: buff.ly/4QuQLFO

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Ends at 4:00 p.m., Thursday 4/23 - Buy one get one free Derby Day ticket! Purchase a single ticket, and we will credit you for two. Two tickets becomes four, etc.! Any questions, email mcentee@pequotlibrary.org. Thanks for supporting our LAST EVER Derby Day Celebration on May 2.

Pony up! Take advantage of our special Derby Day giveaway: Buy one ticket, get one free 24 hours only (Wed. at 4:00 p.m. to Thurs. at 4:00 p.m.) Click here: buff.ly/OvwFXQr

Ages 0-7 RSVP: buff.ly/4cogXIK

"The Colors of My Sky" teaches children about biodiversity, cultural diversity, and kindness. Andrew Ginsburg is a comedian and the author of Pumping Irony and the picture books "Critter Caravan" and "The Colors of My Sky".

Sat., May 30 at 2:00 p.m. - Don't miss Meet the Author Jr. | Andrew Ginsburg! Lester the Blue Butterfly is starting a new school year, and he’s excited to make new friends.

🎯 High-impact leadership role 👉 Learn more: buff.ly/3HVkYqH

✨ Help shape the future of Pequot Library. We’re seeking a Director of Development to drive fundraising across exhibitions, special collections, education, and community programming. This is a rare opportunity to build, grow, and transform. 💼 $85K + bonus structure

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🐎💃 Big thanks to the Loya Family for once again sponsoring our Main Tent at the May 2 Derby Day Celebration! 🎉 Don’t wait—tickets are going fast for this major fundraiser! Join the fun and dance the night away with DJ Rob at the after-party under the Main Tent! 🎶💥