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SUMMARY:Stonington Literary Festival
DESCRIPTION:STONINGTON LITERARY FESTIVAL \nJAMES MERRILL CENTENNIAL \nOctober 2–4\, 2026 | Stonington\, Connecticut \nA three-day celebration of the life\, work\, and legacy of James Merrill featuring renowned writers\, scholars\, musicians\, including many former Merrill Fellows. Next weekend\, more than 300 attendees and 40+ presenters will gather in Stonington for 30 events across seven venues\, including readings\, conversations\, workshops\, literary tours\, a concert\, a pop-up bookstore\, and more. It will be quite a weekend! \nCan’t make it to Stonington? Join us online! Many events will be live streamed. \nWe will be livestreaming our La Grua Center events on the James Merrill House YouTube channel\, including several events that are sold out in person. We encourage you to tune in from wherever you are and be part of the Centennial weekend. \nThis festival is made possible thanks to the Centennial Festival Committee Chairs: Cynthia Elliott\, Jenny Dixon\, and Joanna Scott; the Centennial Committee members: Owen Hughes\, Sylvia (Sibby) Lynch\, Laura Mathews\, David Schulz\, Willard Spiegelman\, Tom Sullivan\, and Mary Weatherup; and the James Merrill House Board Co-Chairs: Penny Duckham and John Groton; and the rest of the James Merrill House board members: Denise Easton\, Bill Fowler\, Meg Lyons. \nWe also extend our gratitude to the Centennial Committee Advisory Members: Rozina Ali\, Antoinette Brim-Bell\, Michael Collier\, Ann Marie Houle\, Jessie Kindig\, Tochukwu Okafor\, and Julie Rivkin. We also are grateful to Joel Minor and the team at Washington University in St. Louis. \nAnd the festival would not be possible without our sponsors: CT Humanities\, CT Center for the Book \,The Hounds\, Cannonball Hospitality\, Judi Caracausa\, Penguin Random House\, Long River Wealth Management\, UBS; Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP\, Valenti Toyota\, Chelsea Groton Bank\, Raveis Realty. Thank you also to our other funders\, including Anonymous\, the Wimpfheimer Foundation\, and numerous smaller gifts. ​ \nfree to $25 \nMore info and tickets
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LOCATION:La Grua Center\, 32 Water St\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
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SUMMARY:Leprechauns on the Loose @ Bill Memorial Library
DESCRIPTION:**********PRESS RELEASE********PRESS RELEASE************* \nLEPRECHAUNS ON THE LOOSE AT THE BILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY! \nThere are leprechauns loose at the library! During the month of March\, the Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children to search for leprechaun footprints at the library. Pick up a tally sheet at the front desk and count the number of footprints you find. Return your tally sheet to the librarian for a prize! Participants can play on multiple days if they like. Call the library at 860-445-0392 for more information. \nLibrary hours are Monday\, Tuesday and Thursday\, 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM\, Wednesday and Friday\, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday\, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. \nThe Bill Memorial Library\, a landmark on Groton Heights since 1890\, is located at 240 Monument Street in the City of Groton\, near the Groton Monument and historic Fort Griswold. To keep up with the latest happenings for adults\, teens\, kids and families\, visit our web page at https://www.billmemorial.org\, or check out our social media – follow us on Instagram at @billmemorialgrotonct or find us on Facebook at Bill Memorial Library.
URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/leprechauns-on-the-loose-bill-memorial-library/2026-10-03/
LOCATION:The Bill Memorial Library\, 240 Monument Street\, Groton\, 06340
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SUMMARY:The Y Family (The Y Knots) Saturday Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join us as The Y Family reads from their book\, The Y Knots! \nRSVP \nAbout the Book \n“We are the Ys!” \nThis delightful family of four is split into two distinct pairs: those who ask “why” and those whose antics generate the question. The younger Ys spend much of their days creating the most amazing adventures at home by using their powers of imagination. With nothing more than the household items surrounding them\, a simple room can be transformed into a seaworthy pirate ship\, a hands-in-the-air rock concert\, or even an underwater exploration. The older Ys struggle to understand the reasoning behind the little Ys’ massive messes\, often creating knots in their plans\, but they soon begin to catch on and play along too. \nThe Y Knots is an imaginatively playful and thought-provoking book filled with silliness\, laughs\, and relatable moments\, and it’s impossible not to love. Eye-catching illustrations and real-life examples pulled from the author’s day-to-day family experiences come together to form a story enveloped with curiosities. When parents are stuck on the “what if” worry\, this lovable tale is here to answer with a “why not\,” which is exactly what you might find yourself saying on your OWN next adventure! \nAbout the Authors \nThe “Y” family lives on a magical country piece of property in Ashford\, Connecticut. They enjoy outdoor adventures with their two Bernedoodle pups\, Finn and Kota\, and are a puzzle and board game enthusiast group of people. They are real-life “Y” characters\, constantly asking why and always teaching one another something new. They face each day by focusing on the positives and surrounding themselves with the people whom they love. They have many Y series stories to tell and cannot wait to share them with the world!
URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/the-y-family-the-y-knots-saturday-storytime/
LOCATION:Bank Square Books\, 80 Stonington Road Suite 8\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary Reads with Author James Benn
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, October 3\, at 1 PM\, James Benn\, author of the popular Billy Boyle\, World War II mystery series\, will lead a discussion of his book\, Freegift\, at Bill Memorial Library. The book is a Revolutionary War tale set in southeastern Connecticut. It follows the formerly enslaved Freegift Cooper\, who discovers his father is the notorious traitor\, Benedict Arnold. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the three Groton libraries\, and books will be available for purchase and signing at the event.\nThis program is free\, but attendance is limited and registration is required. Follow this link\, https://tinyurl.com/2jhnfw7s\, or call the library at 860-445-0392 to register. \nThe Bill Memorial Library is located at 240 Monument Street in the City of Groton\, near the Groton Monument and Fort Griswold. The library turned 135 years old in 2025. In addition to offering programs for patrons of all ages\, it holds an extensive collection of books and media for children\, teens and adults\, including downloadable eBooks\, audiobooks\, museum passes and discount tickets. Visit our web page at www.BillMemorial.org\, find us on Facebook at Bill Memorial Library\, or follow us on Instagram @billmemorialgrotonct.
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