9:30-10:30 am (ages 2-5 with a caregiver) 10:30-12 pm (ages 6 and up with a caregiver) Spend time outside looking for the signs of spring! 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…
9:30-10:30 am (ages 2-5 with a caregiver) 10:30-12 pm (ages 6 and up with a caregiver) Spend time outside looking for the signs of spring! 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…
It’s time to catch some frogs! After our educator shares a few fun froggy facts and some tips and tricks for catching them, have fun seeing who in your family is the best frog catcher. Dress to get splashed and muddy! Meets at DPNC. Adults Non Members $10/each Adults Members $8.50 each Children Free
Join us on Saturday, May 25, 2024, as The Haley Mansion, part of the historic Inn at Mystic Property hosts Family Fun Day at the Mansion and the fourteen acres overlooking Fishers Island Sound. 100% of the proceeds from the day will benefit Make-A-Wish Connecticut to help make wishes come true for local children with…
Thursday. Celebrate the longest day of the year and the arrival of summer with a hike exploring the trails at the Nature Center. We’ll listen for birds and frogs and admire the summer wildflowers as we go. This hike is easy to moderate, and is for both families and adults. Meets at DPNC. Members and…
Fridays. June 21, 28, July 12, 19, 26, Aug 2, 9, 16 Celebrate summer by exploring nature with your little one in our classic parent and child class, for ages 2 to 5, with a caregiver. Live animals, stories, songs, and lots of time outside bring nature to life for you and your child. Sign-ups…
SUMMER READING AT THE BILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY! The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton will host the donkeys of Tripledale Farm of Guilford along with a petting zoo on Saturday, June 22 between 12:00 and 2:00 PM to kick off our 2024 Summer Fun program. Summer Reading packets for kids birth - grade…
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 June 25 through August 27. Join us for songs and activities with LIVE music! We’ll have you and your little one moving and grooving as we sing, stretch, and…
BACKYARD BIRDING AT THE BILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children entering grades 1 through 5 to Backyard Birding Adventure, presented by the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center, on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 1:00 PM. Learn how to use binoculars and identify some of our local birds. We’ll…
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AGE COOKING CLASS AT THE BILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children in grades 3 through 5 to an afterschool cooking class on Thursday, June 27 at 4:00 PM. Instructor Erica Benvenuti, RD, a community nutrition program educator with the UConn Expanded Food and Nutrition Education…
The fireflies are out! After a brief introduction to the amazing life cycle of fireflies, we’ll hike the trails at Coogan Farm and look for them in the woods and meadows. Learn tips for protecting these special insects as we go! Please bring a flashlight, but be prepared to leave it off for most of…
Fridays. June 21, 28, July 12, 19, 26, Aug 2, 9, 16 Celebrate summer by exploring nature with your little one in our classic parent and child class, for ages 2 to 5, with a caregiver. Live animals, stories, songs, and lots of time outside bring nature to life for you and your child. Sign-ups…
The fireflies are out! After a brief introduction to the amazing life cycle of fireflies, we’ll hike the trails at Coogan Farm and look for them in the woods and meadows. Learn tips for protecting these special insects as we go! Please bring a flashlight, but be prepared to leave it off for most of…
**********PRESS RELEASE********PRESS RELEASE************* LEGO FREE BUILDS AT THE BILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton is hosting a LEGO Free Build every Monday in July beginning July 1, 3:00-5:00 PM. Drop in and be creative with the library’s massive supply of LEGO bricks. Open to all ages. Please note that…
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 June 25 through August 27. Join us for songs and activities with LIVE music! We’ll have you and your little one moving and grooving as we sing, stretch, and…
THE MESSIER OBJECTS AT THE BILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children entering grades 1 through 5 to The Messier Objects, an astronomy program, on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 1:00 PM. Travel at beyond warp speed to discover the beauty of the Universe as only the camera…
**********PRESS RELEASE********PRESS RELEASE************* LEGO FREE BUILDS AT THE BILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton is hosting a LEGO Free Build every Monday in July beginning July 1, 3:00-5:00 PM. Drop in and be creative with the library’s massive supply of LEGO bricks. Open to all ages. Please note that…
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 June 25 through August 27. Join us for songs and activities with LIVE music! We’ll have you and your little one moving and grooving as we sing, stretch, and…
Fridays. June 21, 28, July 12, 19, 26, Aug 2, 9, 16 Celebrate summer by exploring nature with your little one in our classic parent and child class, for ages 2 to 5, with a caregiver. Live animals, stories, songs, and lots of time outside bring nature to life for you and your child. Sign-ups…
Fridays. July 12, 19, 26, Aug 2, 9, 16 Celebrate summer by exploring nature with your little one in our classic parent and child class, for ages 2 to 5, with a caregiver. Live animals, stories, songs, and lots of time outside bring nature to life for you and your child. Sign-ups are per class;…
Did you hear? It’s SpongeBob’s birthday and you’re invited to our SpongeBob SquarePants birthday party! Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS. Just like all of us here at Mystic Seaport Museum, SpongeBob loves the ocean, his friends,, and underwater sea stories of all kinds. On July 14, visit our Voyage to…
Adventurers (Ages 13-15) Are you ready to take summer camp to the next level? A counselor in training’s primary role is to learn the skills necessary to be a successful counselor in the future. This camp session includes practicing management and leadership skills, honing nature knowledge and learning how to present live animal encounters. Come…
**********PRESS RELEASE********PRESS RELEASE************* LEGO FREE BUILDS AT THE BILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton is hosting a LEGO Free Build every Monday in July beginning July 1, 3:00-5:00 PM. Drop in and be creative with the library’s massive supply of LEGO bricks. Open to all ages. Please note that…
Get your farming fix at the Craig Floyd Giving Garden, no experience necessary! Every Tuesday, we harvest vegetables and herbs to be donated to the food-insecure of New London County, and we can't do it without our volunteers! Giving Garden harvests are always joyful and spirited, not to mention rewarding: - Learn about earth-friendly gardening…
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 June 25 through August 27. Join us for songs and activities with LIVE music! We’ll have you and your little one moving and grooving as we sing, stretch, and…
Gather your family and friends for a fun-filled adventure at Bluff Point State Park. We’ll bring seine and dip nets to explore the shore, searching for fish, crabs, shells, and more. Be prepared to get very wet and wear shoes suitable for the water. Sandals, water shoes, or old sneakers work best—flip flops and Crocs…
MISSION TO THE MOON: TOUCHDOWN! PRESENTED BY THE SOCIETY OF WOMEN The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children in grades 3-7 to a STEM workshop presented by the Society of Women Engineers on Thursday, July 18 at 4:00 PM. In Mission to the Moon: Touchdown! participants will design, build, and test…
Fridays. June 21, 28, July 12, 19, 26, Aug 2, 9, 16 Celebrate summer by exploring nature with your little one in our classic parent and child class, for ages 2 to 5, with a caregiver. Live animals, stories, songs, and lots of time outside bring nature to life for you and your child. Sign-ups…
Fridays. July 12, 19, 26, Aug 2, 9, 16 Celebrate summer by exploring nature with your little one in our classic parent and child class, for ages 2 to 5, with a caregiver. Live animals, stories, songs, and lots of time outside bring nature to life for you and your child. Sign-ups are per class;…
Where's Nemo? At Mystic Seaport Museum! Bring your family to watch the Disney Pixar classic, Finding Nemo! Throughout the evening stretch your sea legs in this summer's family-friendly exhibition Voyage to the Deep - Underwater Adventures and learn about the adventures of a different Nemo—Captain Nemo and his fantastical submarine Nautilus. The Voyage to the…
**********PRESS RELEASE********PRESS RELEASE************* LEGO FREE BUILDS AT THE BILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton is hosting a LEGO Free Build every Monday in July beginning July 1, 3:00-5:00 PM. Drop in and be creative with the library’s massive supply of LEGO bricks. Open to all ages. Please note that…
Get your farming fix at the Craig Floyd Giving Garden, no experience necessary! Every Tuesday, we harvest vegetables and herbs to be donated to the food-insecure of New London County, and we can't do it without our volunteers! Giving Garden harvests are always joyful and spirited, not to mention rewarding: - Learn about earth-friendly gardening…
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 June 25 through August 27. Join us for songs and activities with LIVE music! We’ll have you and your little one moving and grooving as we sing, stretch, and…
Fridays. June 21, 28, July 12, 19, 26, Aug 2, 9, 16 Celebrate summer by exploring nature with your little one in our classic parent and child class, for ages 2 to 5, with a caregiver. Live animals, stories, songs, and lots of time outside bring nature to life for you and your child. Sign-ups…
Fridays. July 12, 19, 26, Aug 2, 9, 16 Celebrate summer by exploring nature with your little one in our classic parent and child class, for ages 2 to 5, with a caregiver. Live animals, stories, songs, and lots of time outside bring nature to life for you and your child. Sign-ups are per class;…
**********PRESS RELEASE********PRESS RELEASE************* LEGO FREE BUILDS AT THE BILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton is hosting a LEGO Free Build every Monday in July beginning July 1, 3:00-5:00 PM. Drop in and be creative with the library’s massive supply of LEGO bricks. Open to all ages. Please note that…
Curious about who’s slithering around your yard? Join us as we learn how to identify local snake species and understand their crucial role in the ecosystem. You’ll also have the exciting opportunity to see and touch live snakes! Meets at DPNC. FREE thanks to the generous support of the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut.
Get your farming fix at the Craig Floyd Giving Garden, no experience necessary! Every Tuesday, we harvest vegetables and herbs to be donated to the food-insecure of New London County, and we can't do it without our volunteers! Giving Garden harvests are always joyful and spirited, not to mention rewarding: - Learn about earth-friendly gardening…
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 June 25 through August 27. Join us for songs and activities with LIVE music! We’ll have you and your little one moving and grooving as we sing, stretch, and…
CELEBRATE SPACE JAM AT THE BILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY! The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites kids to our out-of-this-world Space Jam on Tuesday, July 30 between 1:00-2:00 PM. Join us for games, crafts, snacks and more! Be part of an extraterrestrial photo shoot in front of our green screen. No registration is…
