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LPHLHA is a 501(c)(3) (non-profit) membership organization. Please join us in setting up and running programs and events for the community throughout the year.

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12/23/2025

New Year’s Day Celebration at the Lyme Public Hall
Thursday, January 1 from 4:00 — 6:00 pm

You are cordially invited to the Public Hall’s traditional welcome to the New Year for the Lyme community, featuring live local music, refreshments, holiday cheer and historic videos from our Archives featuring charming scenes from Lyme’s past. Come to greet new and old friends and celebrate the season of new beginnings together. This year, we also invite you to help us celebrate the contributions of very special, dedicated Lyme community members along with the new year.

We invite those who are so inclined to bring a favorite nibble to share (one that’s safe to set out at room temperature) and any special beverages you would like in addition to the coffee, tea and hot spiced cider we will provide. We hope to see you there!

11/29/2025

We still have a few spaces left for the afternoon session of our Wreath Making Workshop on Saturday, December 6 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm! Join us for this fun event and leave with your own hand-crafted holiday wreath -- reserve your place today by emailing: [email protected]

The Lyme Public Hall and the Lyme Garden Club will present our annual Holiday Wreath-Making Workshops on Saturday, December 6, at the Lyme Public Hall. Refreshments, fresh greens and basic trimming materials as well as crafting guidance will be provided, and you are welcome to bring your own special trimmings to customize your creation if desired. Bring a friend or family member to double your fun — it’s kind of a tradition at this festive event, but space is limited so be sure to reserve your place!

$20 per person includes a donation to the Lyme Garden Club to support its community projects, including Lyme town holiday decorations, daffodil plantings and maintenance of garden spaces at town buildings (Town Hall, Library, Hamburg Firehouse and Lymewood).

11/12/2025

The Lyme Public Hall and the Lyme Garden Club will present our annual Holiday Wreath-Making Workshops on Saturday, December 6, at the Lyme Public Hall. Choose either the 10:00 am—12:00 pm or the 1:00—3:00 pm session. Refreshments, fresh greens and basic trimming materials as well as crafting guidance will be provided, and you are welcome to bring your own special trimmings to customize your creation if desired. Bring a friend or family member to double your fun — it’s kind of a tradition at this festive event, but space is limited so be sure to reserve your place at the morning or afternoon session!

$20 per person includes a donation to the Lyme Garden Club to support its community projects, including Lyme town holiday decorations, daffodil plantings and maintenance of garden spaces at town buildings (Town Hall, Library, Hamburg Firehouse and Lymewood). To reserve your place and preferred workshop time, please email [email protected]

11/10/2025

The much-anticipated annual Lyme Artists Sale returns to the Public Hall, with an opening reception on Friday, November 14 from 5:00 – 7:30 pm. The show and sale continue Saturday November 15 from 10:00 am — 3:00 pm. You won't want to miss this seasonal highlight!

10/14/2025

Film Screening of Honeyland and Local Honey Tasting
Sunday, November 2 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm
Lyme Public Hall, 249 Hamburg Rd., Lyme

The 2019 documentary film "Honeyland" was one of the first to compete at the Oscars for both best documentary and best international feature film. It tells the story of Hatidze Muratova, one of Macedonia’s last wild beekeepers, who uses traditional methods, passed down through generations, for harvesting wild honey.

Directors Tamara Kotevska and Ljubo Stefanov were researching in a remote mountainous area for a short nature documentary. They noticed beehives behind a rock on the mountain where they were filming, which led them to Hatidze and began what became three years of filming, plus another year of editing. Honeyland chronicles Hatidze’s ancient methods of beekeeping and how they clashed with the practices of a new neighboring family. This beautifully filmed story has themes of conservation and human relationships in addition to beekeeping and honey. The directors commented that making this film profoundly changed their lives.

We will be screening Honeyland, and also hosting local beekeepers from Lyme, East Lyme, Old Lyme and East Haddam who will bring their local honey for a tasting experience.

08/07/2025

Donation drop-off opportunity for the 2025 George House Tag Sale at the Lyme Public Hall this Saturday from 9:00 to 11:00 am! Sale day is Saturday, September 13 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm; next drop-off day is Wednesday, August 20 from 11 am-1 pm.

07/05/2025

Its not too late to stop by the Lyme Public Hall to see "Lyme in World War II," the new exhibit from the Archives! Open for viewing Saturday July 5 from 2-4 pm and Sunday July 6 from 11:30 to 1:30 pm. Don't miss the chance to view this wonderful show!

We had a wonderful opening day Friday with all who stopped by after the parade on July 4th. We were honored to have First Selectman David Lahm bring inspiring remarks to celebrate the day.

06/02/2025

We are pleased to announce that naturalist, photographer and writer William Burt will lead a Nature Photography presentation and discussion for the community at the Lyme Public Hall.

A resident of Old Lyme, Burt has a passion for wild places—especially marshes—and the elusive birds few people see. He is the author of four books, and his photographs and stories have appeared in Smithsonian, Audubon and other magazines. His print exhibitions have shown in museums across the country and Canada, including the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, The New Brunswick Museum, The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, and the Harvard Museum of Natural History.

For an exhibition of Burt’s photography of marsh birds in 1989, Roger Tory Peterson wrote: “William Burt is a perfectionist whose photographs of rails and other shy and elusive birds of the wetlands are unquestionably the finest ever taken. I admire his technical skill and perseverance (14 years) in getting these pictures. He has set a new standard.”

Burt is currently completing work on a book about birds of the shores and wetlands.

This talk is co-sponsored by the East Haddam Land Trust and the Lyme Public Hall. We anticipate a big turnout at this free event, and preregistration by June 16 is requested at: http://ehlt.org/register-photos. If you have questions, please contact Kyn at: [email protected]

04/15/2025

Cycling legend and local resident Ronnie Romance has described himself as a wholistic cyclist who has embraced all forms of cycling, from racing to mountain biking, backroads touring and wilderness camping. He views cycling as a tool to connect more deeply with nature, and his life and design aesthetic shine through in his thoughtfully crafted, custom-built bikes that sell out almost immediately. Join us at the Lyme Public Hall for a very special opportunity to hear Ronnie discuss how Lyme and the surrounding river towns have emerged as a cycling destination. He will also be sharing his personal cycling philosophy as well as a few of his bicycles that have been purpose-built for the unique terrain and paths that make our towns so lovely to explore by bike. What, you haven't yet heard of Ronnie, his bikes or his blog? check them out: https://ronsbikes.com/ (Photo courtesy Ronnie Romance)

01/20/2025

Please join us at the Lyme Public Hall for the first Jazz Jam of 2025, to celebrate great music and a great community! It’s a casual event with talented local musicians who drop in for an informal, entertaining evening of jazz music. BYOB plus any snacks you might be craving, bring your family and friends, sit back, relax and enjoy. As always, our Sunday concert is free and all ages are welcome.

Sunday, February 23, 2025 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm
249 Hamburg Rd. (Rt. 156), Lyme CT.

12/27/2024

You are cordially invited to the Lyme Public Hall’s traditional welcome to the New Year for the Lyme community, featuring live local music, refreshments, holiday cheer and historic videos from our Archives featuring charming scenes from Lyme’s past.

Come to greet new and old friends and celebrate the season of new beginnings together. We invite those who are so inclined to bring a favorite nibble to share (one that’s safe to set out at room temperature) and any special beverages you would like in addition to the coffee, tea and hot spiced cider we will provide. This event is free for all; we hope to see you there!

Address

249 Hamburg Road (Rt 156)
Old Lyme, CT

Telephone

+18604346115

Website

http://www.LymePublicHall.org/

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