Don’t miss the second annual Home for the Holidays - Lights Extravaganza, returning for select evenings from November 29 – December 31, 2024, from 5:30 to 8:30pm. This year’s event is bigger and better than ever! Begin your holiday stroll through our outdoor and indoor habitats, where you'll wave at the whales and take in…
We welcome local writers for free-write sessions at 4 p.m., Mondays, in the Ames Room. The sessions are open to anyone who feels like writing. Loosely based on the notion of stream-of-consciousness writing described by Natalie Goldberg in "Writing Down the Bones," the sessions are broken into three parts of 5 minutes, 10 minutes, and…
Ring in the New Year at Hilton Mystic, Mystic, CT featuring Wicked Peach. Join in the festivities as Wicked Peach, once again, takes our stage to usher in 2025! Ticket Price includes: Intimate Concert with Wicked Peach Prosecco Toast at Midnight Breakfast Buffet at Midnight Get Tickets
Come join us at Mystic Seaport Museum for a family-friendly musical countdown to the New Year! Enter through the North Entrance—the first 50 kids will get their own noisemaker! At 12:00 p.m., fun crafts for kids, such as making party hats, will take place in Home Port. We'll ring in the New Year with fun…
Enjoy being guided in a 30 minute body centered meditation practice to help increase your skills in focusing, rest, self-compassion and gratitude. Self-acceptance, deep relaxation, tranquility, peace and lightness are how participants feel after a session. Pamala Lewis has been studying Eastern and Western approaches to meditation and enjoys the benefits of a dedicated daily…
October 16 – November 20 Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, or caregiver, join us for our delightful Mommy and Me classes where you can bond with your little ones over the joy of creativity! Designed for 2- and 3-year-olds, this class combines storytelling, singing, and hands-on art projects in a nurturing and playful environment. Our…
Welcome to Mystic Noank Library’s Chess Club! The club welcomes children grades 3 and up! We will be meeting on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Children should know how the chess pieces move before their first visit. We teach chess strategy, chess sportsmanship, and organize games. Sportsman-like conduct is always a goal. Members must…
October 9 – November 6 Explore the rich world of pastels where vibrant pigments come alive on paper. Discover how to create painterly images through a variety of drawing techniques, from basic mark-making to advanced methods. We’ll cover essential pastel painting fundamentals such as blending, layering, and color theory, unlocking the potential to craft your…
October 3 – November 7 Explore the timeless art of pen and ink. Whether you aspire to create realistic drawings or dynamic comic art, this course is designed to inspire and equip you with essential skills. Learn about different types of ink and their characteristics. Master the use of various tools including the classic dip…
Join us for an in-person storytime in the library! Come listen to your favorite stories! Best for ages 2-5.
WONDERFUL WINTER STORY TIME! The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children to our Wonderful Winter Story Time, a story program for children ages birth through age 5, with a caregiver. Story Time meets every Monday at 10:00 AM at the library, beginning on January 6, 2025 through April 7, 2025, with…
We welcome local writers for free-write sessions at 4 p.m., Mondays, in the Ames Room. The sessions are open to anyone who feels like writing. Loosely based on the notion of stream-of-consciousness writing described by Natalie Goldberg in "Writing Down the Bones," the sessions are broken into three parts of 5 minutes, 10 minutes, and…
MUSIC & MOVEMENT AT THE BILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children and their grownups to our Music & Movement program on Tuesdays at 10:00 AM beginning January 7, 2025 through April 8, 2025. Join us for songs and activities with LIVE music! We’ll have you and your…
Enjoy being guided in a 30 minute body centered meditation practice to help increase your skills in focusing, rest, self-compassion and gratitude. Self-acceptance, deep relaxation, tranquility, peace and lightness are how participants feel after a session. Pamala Lewis has been studying Eastern and Western approaches to meditation and enjoys the benefits of a dedicated daily…
October 16 – November 20 Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, or caregiver, join us for our delightful Mommy and Me classes where you can bond with your little ones over the joy of creativity! Designed for 2- and 3-year-olds, this class combines storytelling, singing, and hands-on art projects in a nurturing and playful environment. Our…
Welcome to Mystic Noank Library’s Chess Club! The club welcomes children grades 3 and up! We will be meeting on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Children should know how the chess pieces move before their first visit. We teach chess strategy, chess sportsmanship, and organize games. Sportsman-like conduct is always a goal. Members must…
October 9 – November 6 Explore the rich world of pastels where vibrant pigments come alive on paper. Discover how to create painterly images through a variety of drawing techniques, from basic mark-making to advanced methods. We’ll cover essential pastel painting fundamentals such as blending, layering, and color theory, unlocking the potential to craft your…
October 3 – November 7 Explore the timeless art of pen and ink. Whether you aspire to create realistic drawings or dynamic comic art, this course is designed to inspire and equip you with essential skills. Learn about different types of ink and their characteristics. Master the use of various tools including the classic dip…
Join us for an in-person storytime in the library! Come listen to your favorite stories! Best for ages 2-5.
Proper pruning of fruit trees encourages fruit production, prevents disease, spurs growth and leads to healthier, stronger trees! During this hands-on class you will learn how to prune and what tools are needed as you spend time in the Giving Garden. Meets at Coogan Farm by the JX Barn. Register: https://dpnc.org/event/fruit-tree-pruning/
Explore the shoreline and marshes of Barn Island Wildlife Management Area looking for overwintering ducks and other waterfowl with staff from DPNC and the Long Island Sound Study. Meet at the Boat Launch At Barn Island Sign up through Long Island Sound Study: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe1-mRkQgEP8dKnTrAUJJA9C3UrUzUQ8aVh-iw8R3GnNcf3AQ/viewform?pli=1
Drop in to meet our warm and welcoming staff, learn about our nature-guided curriculum, visit our classrooms (both inside and out!), and picture your preschooler at Nature Preschool next year. Stop by the preschool at Coogan Farm between 10 AM and 12 PM on any of our three open house days: January 11, February 8,…
Join us the second Saturday of every month as we adventure into nature! This month is all about squirrels. Learn about their amazing adaptations, play squirrel games and make a treat for the squirrels! Meets at DPNC. For children ages 6–10 years Register: https://dpnc.org/event/adventures-in-nature-squirrels/
Are you tired of the same old, same old at mealtime? Join Erica Benvenuti, a registered dietician, for a fun, adult cooking class on Saturday, January 11, at 10:30 AM at Bill Memorial Library. Erica will demonstrate some tasty and easy recipes that will be sure to liven up your meals in the new year!…
WONDERFUL WINTER STORY TIME! The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children to our Wonderful Winter Story Time, a story program for children ages birth through age 5, with a caregiver. Story Time meets every Monday at 10:00 AM at the library, beginning on January 6, 2025 through April 7, 2025, with…
We welcome local writers for free-write sessions at 4 p.m., Mondays, in the Ames Room. The sessions are open to anyone who feels like writing. Loosely based on the notion of stream-of-consciousness writing described by Natalie Goldberg in "Writing Down the Bones," the sessions are broken into three parts of 5 minutes, 10 minutes, and…
Explore the forest and meadows of DPNC and watch for the rising full moon. The January full moon, known as the Wolf Moon, rises early making it a great night hike for families. Meet at DPNC. Pre Registration is required: https://dpnc.org/event/full-wolf-moon-walk-at-the-nature-center/
MUSIC & MOVEMENT AT THE BILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children and their grownups to our Music & Movement program on Tuesdays at 10:00 AM beginning January 7, 2025 through April 8, 2025. Join us for songs and activities with LIVE music! We’ll have you and your…
Ages 4 to 13 Tuesdays, 1 - 4 pm Sign up is by the following age groups: Explorers (ages 4 to 6) Scientists (ages 7 to 9) Adventurers (ages 10-13) Animal Curators (ages 13-15)* Our science-based curriculum introduces students to the wonders of the natural world. New topics are covered each week through hands-on activities,…
Enjoy being guided in a 30 minute body centered meditation practice to help increase your skills in focusing, rest, self-compassion and gratitude. Self-acceptance, deep relaxation, tranquility, peace and lightness are how participants feel after a session. Pamala Lewis has been studying Eastern and Western approaches to meditation and enjoys the benefits of a dedicated daily…
No experience needed! Perfect for first-timers, make a colorful stained glass feather in this fun one-day workshop. About this event Using the Tiffany copper foil method of stained glass construction, you will make and take home a unique and colorful stained glass feather. You will learn the basic skills of glass cutting, grinding, copper foiling,…
October 16 – November 20 Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, or caregiver, join us for our delightful Mommy and Me classes where you can bond with your little ones over the joy of creativity! Designed for 2- and 3-year-olds, this class combines storytelling, singing, and hands-on art projects in a nurturing and playful environment. Our…
Welcome to Mystic Noank Library’s Chess Club! The club welcomes children grades 3 and up! We will be meeting on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Children should know how the chess pieces move before their first visit. We teach chess strategy, chess sportsmanship, and organize games. Sportsman-like conduct is always a goal. Members must…
October 9 – November 6 Explore the rich world of pastels where vibrant pigments come alive on paper. Discover how to create painterly images through a variety of drawing techniques, from basic mark-making to advanced methods. We’ll cover essential pastel painting fundamentals such as blending, layering, and color theory, unlocking the potential to craft your…
October 3 – November 7 Explore the timeless art of pen and ink. Whether you aspire to create realistic drawings or dynamic comic art, this course is designed to inspire and equip you with essential skills. Learn about different types of ink and their characteristics. Master the use of various tools including the classic dip…
Winter is a challenging time for wildlife in Connecticut. Learn more about the amazing strategies animals have for surviving the cold temperatures, minimal food supply and long nights of winter. Meet at DPNC. https://dpnc.org/event/animals-in-winter/
Join us for an in-person storytime in the library! Come listen to your favorite stories! Best for ages 2-5.
It’s time to plan your spring garden! For new and experienced gardeners- learn the essential steps of planting a successful garden. Discover the best way to lay out your garden, timing for seed starting and transplanting, what to grow and more! This event is virtual via Zoom. You will receive a link upon registration. Register:…
Embrace the cold and get outside and discover nature this winter! This year we have two Discovery classes, a preschool and school-aged group, both for children with special needs and their caregiver. Each class, children will make new discoveries as we explore seasonal nature topics through activities, meeting live animals, stories, crafts and lots of…
Winter is a great time to enjoy a view of the landscape that makes up Gungywamp, an archaeological site of natural and cultural interest. Join us on a guided hike to explore rocky ridges, glacial erratics and swamps, along with the mysterious stone shelter and structures whose use and origin are open to interpretation. Walk…
Brave the cold and learn how to make your own debris shelter in the woods at DPNC. Dress for the weather and bring a water bottle. Meets at DPNC. Ages 6–10 years Register: https://dpnc.org/event/survival-shelters/
We welcome local writers for free-write sessions at 4 p.m., Mondays, in the Ames Room. The sessions are open to anyone who feels like writing. Loosely based on the notion of stream-of-consciousness writing described by Natalie Goldberg in "Writing Down the Bones," the sessions are broken into three parts of 5 minutes, 10 minutes, and…
MUSIC & MOVEMENT AT THE BILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children and their grownups to our Music & Movement program on Tuesdays at 10:00 AM beginning January 7, 2025 through April 8, 2025. Join us for songs and activities with LIVE music! We’ll have you and your…
Ages 4 to 13 Tuesdays, 1 - 4 pm Sign up is by the following age groups: Explorers (ages 4 to 6) Scientists (ages 7 to 9) Adventurers (ages 10-13) Animal Curators (ages 13-15)* Our science-based curriculum introduces students to the wonders of the natural world. New topics are covered each week through hands-on activities,…
Enjoy being guided in a 30 minute body centered meditation practice to help increase your skills in focusing, rest, self-compassion and gratitude. Self-acceptance, deep relaxation, tranquility, peace and lightness are how participants feel after a session. Pamala Lewis has been studying Eastern and Western approaches to meditation and enjoys the benefits of a dedicated daily…
October 16 – November 20 Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, or caregiver, join us for our delightful Mommy and Me classes where you can bond with your little ones over the joy of creativity! Designed for 2- and 3-year-olds, this class combines storytelling, singing, and hands-on art projects in a nurturing and playful environment. Our…
Welcome to Mystic Noank Library’s Chess Club! The club welcomes children grades 3 and up! We will be meeting on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Children should know how the chess pieces move before their first visit. We teach chess strategy, chess sportsmanship, and organize games. Sportsman-like conduct is always a goal. Members must…
October 9 – November 6 Explore the rich world of pastels where vibrant pigments come alive on paper. Discover how to create painterly images through a variety of drawing techniques, from basic mark-making to advanced methods. We’ll cover essential pastel painting fundamentals such as blending, layering, and color theory, unlocking the potential to craft your…
October 3 – November 7 Explore the timeless art of pen and ink. Whether you aspire to create realistic drawings or dynamic comic art, this course is designed to inspire and equip you with essential skills. Learn about different types of ink and their characteristics. Master the use of various tools including the classic dip…
Join us for an in-person storytime in the library! Come listen to your favorite stories! Best for ages 2-5.
It may be cold outside, but things heat up for owls in late winter. Bring your family to learn more about Connecticut’s owls and meet one of our residents. We will take a night walk, looking and listening for owls at the Nature Center. Meets at DPNC. Advanced registration is required: https://dpnc.org/event/owl-prowl-2/
Explore the trails of Avalonia Land Conservancy’s Hoffman Evergreen Preserve in Stonington. Meet at the entrance on Rt. 201 in Stonington. Free Register: https://dpnc.org/event/hoffman-evergreen-preserve/
The leaves may be gone, but there are still edible plants in our forests and fields. Learn to identify these species by bark, bud and scents. After our hike we’ll warm up with some pine needle tea. Meet at DPNC. Register: https://dpnc.org/event/winter-foraging-walk/
WONDERFUL WINTER STORY TIME! The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children to our Wonderful Winter Story Time, a story program for children ages birth through age 5, with a caregiver. Story Time meets every Monday at 10:00 AM at the library, beginning on January 6, 2025 through April 7, 2025, with…
We welcome local writers for free-write sessions at 4 p.m., Mondays, in the Ames Room. The sessions are open to anyone who feels like writing. Loosely based on the notion of stream-of-consciousness writing described by Natalie Goldberg in "Writing Down the Bones," the sessions are broken into three parts of 5 minutes, 10 minutes, and…
MUSIC & MOVEMENT AT THE BILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children and their grownups to our Music & Movement program on Tuesdays at 10:00 AM beginning January 7, 2025 through April 8, 2025. Join us for songs and activities with LIVE music! We’ll have you and your…
Ages 4 to 13 Tuesdays, 1 - 4 pm Sign up is by the following age groups: Explorers (ages 4 to 6) Scientists (ages 7 to 9) Adventurers (ages 10-13) Animal Curators (ages 13-15)* Our science-based curriculum introduces students to the wonders of the natural world. New topics are covered each week through hands-on activities,…
Enjoy being guided in a 30 minute body centered meditation practice to help increase your skills in focusing, rest, self-compassion and gratitude. Self-acceptance, deep relaxation, tranquility, peace and lightness are how participants feel after a session. Pamala Lewis has been studying Eastern and Western approaches to meditation and enjoys the benefits of a dedicated daily…
October 16 – November 20 Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, or caregiver, join us for our delightful Mommy and Me classes where you can bond with your little ones over the joy of creativity! Designed for 2- and 3-year-olds, this class combines storytelling, singing, and hands-on art projects in a nurturing and playful environment. Our…
Welcome to Mystic Noank Library’s Chess Club! The club welcomes children grades 3 and up! We will be meeting on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Children should know how the chess pieces move before their first visit. We teach chess strategy, chess sportsmanship, and organize games. Sportsman-like conduct is always a goal. Members must…
October 9 – November 6 Explore the rich world of pastels where vibrant pigments come alive on paper. Discover how to create painterly images through a variety of drawing techniques, from basic mark-making to advanced methods. We’ll cover essential pastel painting fundamentals such as blending, layering, and color theory, unlocking the potential to craft your…
October 3 – November 7 Explore the timeless art of pen and ink. Whether you aspire to create realistic drawings or dynamic comic art, this course is designed to inspire and equip you with essential skills. Learn about different types of ink and their characteristics. Master the use of various tools including the classic dip…
Join us for an in-person storytime in the library! Come listen to your favorite stories! Best for ages 2-5.
TAKE YOUR CHILD TO THE LIBRARY DAY!! The Bill Memorial Library invites you to visit the library on Saturday, February 1, 2025 to celebrate the 14th annual Take Your Child to the Library Day. Children and their families can stop between 10:00 AM-2:00 PM for crafts, snacks and more! Participate in a scavenger hunt and…
