BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//This Is Mystic, CT - ECPv6.15.12.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:This Is Mystic, CT X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://thisismystic.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for This Is Mystic, CT REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210701T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210701T160000 DTSTAMP:20261111T145353 CREATED:20210608T134545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T134545Z UID:10005794-1625151600-1625155200@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Let's Draw Animals: A Drawing Workshop for Kids! DESCRIPTION:Learn to draw cartoon animals on ZOOM with award winning cartoonist Rick Stromoski.Kids will learn to draw a variety of our furry\, hoofed and feathered friends in this FUN\, INTERACTIVE and popular library program. \nThis is an online program. Registration is required to attend this program. You will receive a Zoom invitation the morning of the program. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/lets-draw-animals-a-drawing-workshop-for-kids/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Kids,Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210708T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210708T110000 DTSTAMP:20261111T145353 CREATED:20210629T150802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210629T150802Z UID:10003119-1625738400-1625742000@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Outdoor Sing-Along @ Bill Memorial Library DESCRIPTION:The Bill Memorial Library Hosts Outdoor Musical Sing-Along! \nThe Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton will host an outdoor Musical Sing-Along featuring live music on Thursday\, July 8\, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. with Miss Mary-Jane and her musical friends. Children of all ages and their caregivers are invited to join in this fun\, interactive program – bring your singing voices and your enthusiasm! A rain day is scheduled for Thursday\, July 15. Call the library at 860-445-0392 or check our Facebook page in case of inclement weather for updates. \nLibrary hours are Monday\, Tuesday and Thursday\, 10:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.; Wednesday and Friday\, 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.; and Saturday\, 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Our doors are open for browsing\, copying\, printing\, scanning and faxing. Computers are available with no appointment necessary. Masks are optional for vaccinated guests and social distancing must be observed in the building. Contact-free book pickup is still available. Browse our latest book orders at www.billmemorial.org/new-arrivals . \nThe Bill Memorial Library is located at 240 Monument Street in Groton City\, near the Groton Monument and Fort Griswold. The library turned 130 years old in 2020 and has an extensive collection of books and media for children\, teens\, and adults\, including downloadable eBooks\, audiobooks\, and magazines. Visit our web page at BillMemorial.org\, follow us on Instagram @billmemorialgrotonct or find us on Facebook at Bill Memorial Library. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/outdoor-sing-along-bill-memorial-library/ LOCATION:The Bill Memorial Library\, 240 Monument Street\, Groton\, 06385 CATEGORIES:Kids,Library,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thisismystic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Sing-Along-July-20213PR.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Bill Memorial Librayr":MAILTO:staff.billmemorial@gmail.com GEO:41.3556353;-72.0798229 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Bill Memorial Library 240 Monument Street Groton 06385;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=240 Monument Street:geo:-72.0798229,41.3556353 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210712T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210712T163000 DTSTAMP:20261111T145353 CREATED:20210608T134651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T134651Z UID:10005795-1626103800-1626107400@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Learn Ukulele with Julia: Workshop for Kids! DESCRIPTION:Join Julie Stepanek as she shows the fundamentals of ukulele playing. Participants will learn how to tune\, strum and read chords. After a short lesson\, you’ll be able to play some fun and easy songs. No experience necessary. Bring your own ukulele or borrow one of hers. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/learn-ukulele-with-julia-workshop-for-kids/ LOCATION:Mystic & Noank Library\, 40 Library Street\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org GEO:41.354403;-71.974585 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mystic & Noank Library 40 Library Street Mystic CT 06355 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=40 Library Street:geo:-71.974585,41.354403 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210712T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210712T203000 DTSTAMP:20261111T145353 CREATED:20210608T135329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T135329Z UID:10003088-1626116400-1626121800@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Local Authors Writing Workshop Series DESCRIPTION:If you’ve always wanted to write\, but don’t know where to start\, join us for this Zoom writing workshop series instructed by local authors this summer. See all the dates\, titles\, and authors included below. Each author will introduce participants to their published works\, instruct on the craft of writing\, and provide exercises and time to share writing related to their genre. \nWe are offering this series as part of our adult summer reading program. Record every book you read with this form and for each one you will be entered to win a raffle for a $50 Go Local Mystic Chamber of Commerce gift card. Check out our programming related booklists to start reading! \nNavigating Nonfiction: Write Compelling True Stories | Ruth Crocker\nMonday\, June 28 from 7:00 – 8:30 PM\nNonfiction writing (memoir\, autobiography\, personal essay\, journalism\, and more) is sometimes thought of as the stodgy\, boring stepsister of glittering\, exciting fiction. In fact\, the opposite is true. You can’t make this stuff up! It’s all in how you tell the story. This workshop will take you through the process of zeroing in on true stories and crafting them with the same tools and techniques that fiction writers use to bring words to life on the page. We’ll explore theme\, structure\, voice\, dialogue and more\, along with exercises for sourcing material from life experience. Read more about Ruth Crocker in her bio\, and her publications on her website. \nWriting Fiction: The Art of Storytelling | Susan Kietzman\nMonday\, July 12 from 7:00 – 8:30 PM\nA writer brings to a story unique perspective\, voice\, and imagination — all of which shape how the story is told. In this workshop\, we’ll explore the creation of fiction\, as well as dive into some key elements: character\, setting\, dialogue\, plot\, and point of view. We’ll talk about style\, discipline\, and what it takes to turn your idea into a novel. Be prepared to write\, discuss\, and learn from one another. Read more about Susan Kietzman in her bio\, and her publications on her website. \nWriting Through Trauma: Steps for Post Traumatic Growth | Regina Bartlett\nMonday\, July 26 from 7:00 – 8:30 PM \nPain. Anxiety. Fear. Depression. What if the source of your greatest struggle became the key to your freedom? This workshop will show you steps to take to look inward – in your own time – and discover how to use writing as a healing place and channel past pain points to forge a path for growth. Prompts will gently guide you to excavate your past\, and provide the tools to craft your story into something meaningful for others to read. Read more about Regina Bartlett in her bio\, and her publications and other speaking engagements on her website. \nGet Published with a Small Press | Leslie M Browning\nMonday\, August 2 from 7:00 – 8:30 PM \nYou’ve joined in our local authors writing workshop series\, you’ve started some stories of your own\, and now the question arises… How do I get published? Among many other options\, like finding an agent\, sending out query letters\, and self-publishing\, this program will help you explore an option you may not have considered before: publishing with a small press. Local author Leslie M Browning\, and founder of the small press Homebound Publications based in Stonington\, will close our local authors writing workshop series with this introduction to publishing with a small press: what they are\, the kinds of authors and stories they publish\, and how you can submit your work to them. Celebrate ten years of business operations for Homebound Publications and learn more about the important role small presses have in today’s publishing landscape. \nRegistration is required to attend this program. You will receive a Zoom invitation the morning of the program. \nRegister URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/local-authors-writing-workshop-series/2021-07-12/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210714T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210714T183000 DTSTAMP:20261111T145353 CREATED:20210608T134917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T134917Z UID:10003085-1626283800-1626287400@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Outdoor Yoga Class DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us and Chelsea from Bluebird Yoga for an all levels (beginner friendly) yoga practice on the Library grounds at 5:30pm! Wake up your body with a gentle stretch followed by flowing movement and strengthening. We will be meeting on the side lawn nearest to the Union Baptist Church parking lot. \nPlease bring your own equipment. Chelsea recommends: \nA yoga mat and yoga props (you will not specifically need any props unless they are part of your usual practice)\nA towel or blanket to place under your mat and one for over your body during savasana\nA water bottle\nSunscreen and bug spray\nA mask for walking to and from your mat\nChelsea\, aka Bluebird Yoga\, is a local from Stonington. Yoga\, for Chelsea\, is about fostering healing through kindess. The goal in her classes is to hold the space for her fellow yogis to cultivate kindness on and off the mat. She understands the importance of safe movement and leads students through a practice that builds from gentler meditations through more difficult variations as they increase in strength and flexibility. Email Chelsea with any questions at: chbluebirdyoga@gmail.com \nParticipants are required to wear a mask that covers the mouth and nose upon entry; masks may be removed once on the mat. Participants will be spaced 6 feet apart at all times. \nRegistration is required to attend this program. Only 15 people can attend each class. \nRegister URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/outdoor-yoga-class/ LOCATION:Mystic & Noank Library\, 40 Library Street\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States CATEGORIES:Downtown Mystic,Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org GEO:41.354403;-71.974585 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mystic & Noank Library 40 Library Street Mystic CT 06355 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=40 Library Street:geo:-71.974585,41.354403 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210715T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210715T113000 DTSTAMP:20261111T145353 CREATED:20210608T134742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T134742Z UID:10003081-1626345000-1626348600@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Meet Officer Heather McClelland and K9 Chase DESCRIPTION:Come meet K9 Chase and Officer Heather McClelland from the Groton Town Police Department on the Library lawn! \nPolice Service Dog Program: Since its inception in August of 2019\, the Groton Police Department has been the proud recipient of two Labrador retriever service dogs\, “McDonald” and “Chase”. Both dogs were donated by Puppies Behind Bars (PBB)\, a non-profit organization that teaches inmates how to train service dogs for first responders and military veterans with PTSD. McDonald was named after retired NYPD Detective Steven McDonald (EOW 1/10/2017) and trained in Bedford Hills Women’s Correctional Facility (NY). Our current dog\, Chase\, is a 1 year old yellow lab\, trained in Downstate Men’s Correctional Facility (NY). Chase is partnered with Community Policing Officer Heather McClelland. She accompanies Officer McClelland in her daily duties and has the primary role of providing assistance to the officers and staff of the Groton Police Department in a therapeutic manner. Additional duties include carrying out community outreach functions such as educational programming\, specialized events\, and community interaction; providing assistance to victims of violent crime and other crimes of sensitive nature; creating a more engaging relationship between the community of Groton and the officers and staff employed by the Groton Police Department; and providing assistance to partner agencies\, first responders and the many military personnel who call Groton home. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/meet-officer-heather-mcclelland-and-k9-chase/ LOCATION:Mystic & Noank Library\, 40 Library Street\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States CATEGORIES:Downtown Mystic,Kids,Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org GEO:41.354403;-71.974585 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mystic & Noank Library 40 Library Street Mystic CT 06355 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=40 Library Street:geo:-71.974585,41.354403 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210715T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210715T193000 DTSTAMP:20261111T145353 CREATED:20210608T134403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T134403Z UID:10005791-1626373800-1626377400@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Roode Memorial Concert Series DESCRIPTION:Join us this summer for the Mystic & Noank Library’s annual Roode Memorial Concert Series. It’s a series of free outdoor concerts on the grounds of the Mystic & Noank Library. These concerts celebrate the lives of Mystic & Noank Library patrons Agnes and Carl Roode. The Roodes were longtime Mystic residents who loved music and the Library. Their family continues the tradition of honoring their legacy with a wonderful lineup of talented musicians in 2021. This summer’s series features three local musicians from different genres and musical stylings. Social distance guidelines will be in place for everyone’s safety. In the event of inclement weather\, the concert will take place indoors in the Spicer Reading Room. Indoor attendance will be limited and the library will welcome the first 25 guests to arrive. No registration is necessary. \nThor Jensen: Thursday\, June 17 at 6:30pm\nThor Jensen is a guitarist and singer based in New England. He’s been a member of the Stephane Wrembel Band since 2015\, performing the music of Django Reinhardt along with Wrembel’s original compositions all over the U.S. and the world\, on stage and in the studio. His solo shows blend his original music\, instrumentals\, and some of his favorite songs\, with a strong presence of the American songbook. In 2019\, Thor released an EP of original music\, and has another full length record to be released later this year. Find out more on his website: https://www.thorjensenmusic.com/ \nCraig Edwards: Thursday\, July 15 at 6:30pm\nCraig Edwards has been called a “walking encyclopedia of American roots music styles.” Playing fiddle\, guitar\, banjo\, mandolin\, button accordion\, and more\, he’s taken deep dives into Appalachian fiddle and banjo tunes\, Blues\, Cajun\, Chanteys\, Irish\, Zydeco\, and other musical styles that breathe life into the communities that created them. His performance will take listeners on a tour of American music on fiddle\, bano\, and guitar through the range of 19th and early 20th century styles that laid the groundwork for American popular music. Find out more on his website: https://www.fiddlecraig.com/ \nAnna May: Thursday\, August 19 at 6:30pm\nAnna May is an indie singer-songwriter and Connecticut native. Her background as a dancer\, autodidact\, traveler\, and pianist feeds her original music\, and inspires her to weave wisdom into the music that she makes. Her music is pure memory\, meditation\, and escapism\, streaked with tones of jazz\, along with fresh twists on folk music. Anna has performed at many notable venues\, including the Wildflower Arts & Music Festival\, the Boston Arts Festival\, Folk Alliance International\, Crying Wolf in Nashville\, and many more. Anna’s work has been featured in Medium\, Thrive Global\, Northern Public Radio\, New Noise Magazine\, among other publications. Find out more on her website: https://annamaymusic.com/ URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/roode-memorial-concert-series/2021-07-15/ LOCATION:Mystic & Noank Library\, 40 Library Street\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States CATEGORIES:Downtown Mystic,Library,Music ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org GEO:41.354403;-71.974585 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mystic & Noank Library 40 Library Street Mystic CT 06355 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=40 Library Street:geo:-71.974585,41.354403 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210717T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210717T123000 DTSTAMP:20261111T145353 CREATED:20210608T134815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T134815Z UID:10003083-1626521400-1626525000@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Padawan Training by the Saber Guild Kessel Temple DESCRIPTION:The Saber Guild Padawan Training is geared towards younglings between the ages of 6 and 10 who are ready to start their Jedi training. Each trainee will be shown the basics of using the Force\, and how to handle a lightsaber from a true Jedi Master. Sessions run from 30 minutes and younglings who complete the training will be given a certificate awarding them the rank of Padawan. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/padawan-training-by-the-saber-guild-kessel-temple/ LOCATION:Mystic & Noank Library\, 40 Library Street\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States CATEGORIES:Downtown Mystic,Kids,Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org GEO:41.354403;-71.974585 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mystic & Noank Library 40 Library Street Mystic CT 06355 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=40 Library Street:geo:-71.974585,41.354403 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210722T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210722T193000 DTSTAMP:20261111T145353 CREATED:20210716T201314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210716T201314Z UID:10005845-1626978600-1626982200@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Tie-Dye Palooza for Teens @ Bill Memorial Library DESCRIPTION:Are you ready for a groovy summer? Join us for Bill Memorial Library’s Teen Summer Program “Tie-Dye Palooza” on Thursday\, July 22\, from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.. Students in grades 6-12 are invited to attend this event\, which will take place on the library lawn. The event is free for all teens and registration is required. Please call the library at (860) 445-0392 to register. \nLibrary hours are Monday\, Tuesday\, and Thursday\, 10:00 a.m. to 8 p.m.\, Wednesday and Friday\, 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday\, 10:00 a.m. to 3 p.m.\nThe Bill Memorial Library is located at 240 Monument Street in Groton City\, near the Groton Monument and Fort Griswold. The library\, 130 years old in 2020\, has an extensive collection of books and media for children\, teens\, and adults\, including downloadable eBooks\, audiobooks\, and museum passes. Visit our webpage at http://www.billmemorial.org. Find us on Facebook at Bill Memorial Library and Instagram at @bmlteens. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/tie-dye-palooza-for-teens-bill-memorial-library/ LOCATION:The Bill Memorial Library\, 240 Monument Street\, Groton\, 06385 CATEGORIES:Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thisismystic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Summer-2021-Program-Flyer1024_12.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Bill Memorial Library":MAILTO:ejohnson@billmemorial.org GEO:41.3556353;-72.0798229 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Bill Memorial Library 240 Monument Street Groton 06385;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=240 Monument Street:geo:-72.0798229,41.3556353 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210726T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210726T203000 DTSTAMP:20261111T145353 CREATED:20210608T135329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T135329Z UID:10003089-1627326000-1627331400@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Local Authors Writing Workshop Series DESCRIPTION:If you’ve always wanted to write\, but don’t know where to start\, join us for this Zoom writing workshop series instructed by local authors this summer. See all the dates\, titles\, and authors included below. Each author will introduce participants to their published works\, instruct on the craft of writing\, and provide exercises and time to share writing related to their genre. \nWe are offering this series as part of our adult summer reading program. Record every book you read with this form and for each one you will be entered to win a raffle for a $50 Go Local Mystic Chamber of Commerce gift card. Check out our programming related booklists to start reading! \nNavigating Nonfiction: Write Compelling True Stories | Ruth Crocker\nMonday\, June 28 from 7:00 – 8:30 PM\nNonfiction writing (memoir\, autobiography\, personal essay\, journalism\, and more) is sometimes thought of as the stodgy\, boring stepsister of glittering\, exciting fiction. In fact\, the opposite is true. You can’t make this stuff up! It’s all in how you tell the story. This workshop will take you through the process of zeroing in on true stories and crafting them with the same tools and techniques that fiction writers use to bring words to life on the page. We’ll explore theme\, structure\, voice\, dialogue and more\, along with exercises for sourcing material from life experience. Read more about Ruth Crocker in her bio\, and her publications on her website. \nWriting Fiction: The Art of Storytelling | Susan Kietzman\nMonday\, July 12 from 7:00 – 8:30 PM\nA writer brings to a story unique perspective\, voice\, and imagination — all of which shape how the story is told. In this workshop\, we’ll explore the creation of fiction\, as well as dive into some key elements: character\, setting\, dialogue\, plot\, and point of view. We’ll talk about style\, discipline\, and what it takes to turn your idea into a novel. Be prepared to write\, discuss\, and learn from one another. Read more about Susan Kietzman in her bio\, and her publications on her website. \nWriting Through Trauma: Steps for Post Traumatic Growth | Regina Bartlett\nMonday\, July 26 from 7:00 – 8:30 PM \nPain. Anxiety. Fear. Depression. What if the source of your greatest struggle became the key to your freedom? This workshop will show you steps to take to look inward – in your own time – and discover how to use writing as a healing place and channel past pain points to forge a path for growth. Prompts will gently guide you to excavate your past\, and provide the tools to craft your story into something meaningful for others to read. Read more about Regina Bartlett in her bio\, and her publications and other speaking engagements on her website. \nGet Published with a Small Press | Leslie M Browning\nMonday\, August 2 from 7:00 – 8:30 PM \nYou’ve joined in our local authors writing workshop series\, you’ve started some stories of your own\, and now the question arises… How do I get published? Among many other options\, like finding an agent\, sending out query letters\, and self-publishing\, this program will help you explore an option you may not have considered before: publishing with a small press. Local author Leslie M Browning\, and founder of the small press Homebound Publications based in Stonington\, will close our local authors writing workshop series with this introduction to publishing with a small press: what they are\, the kinds of authors and stories they publish\, and how you can submit your work to them. Celebrate ten years of business operations for Homebound Publications and learn more about the important role small presses have in today’s publishing landscape. \nRegistration is required to attend this program. You will receive a Zoom invitation the morning of the program. \nRegister URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/local-authors-writing-workshop-series/2021-07-26/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210729T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210729T193000 DTSTAMP:20261111T145353 CREATED:20210716T201349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210716T201349Z UID:10005847-1627583400-1627587000@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Knot Tying & Macrame for Teens @ Bill Memorial Library DESCRIPTION:Are you ready for a groovy summer? Join us for Bill Memorial Library’s Teen Summer Program “Knot Tying & Macrame with an Eagle Scout” on Thursday\, July 29\, from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Students in grades 6-12 are invited to attend this event\, which will take place on the library lawn. The event is free for all teens and registration is required. Please call the library at (860) 445-0392 to register. \nLibrary hours are Monday\, Tuesday\, and Thursday\, 10:00 a.m. to 8 p.m.\, Wednesday and Friday\, 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday\, 10:00 a.m. to 3 p.m.\nThe Bill Memorial Library is located at 240 Monument Street in Groton City\, near the Groton Monument and Fort Griswold. The library\, 130 years old in 2020\, has an extensive collection of books and media for children\, teens\, and adults\, including downloadable eBooks\, audiobooks\, and museum passes. Visit our webpage at http://www.billmemorial.org. Find us on Facebook at Bill Memorial Library and Instagram at @bmlteens. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/knot-tying-macrame-for-teens-bill-memorial-library/ LOCATION:Bill Memorial Library\, 240 Monument Street\, Groton\, 06340 CATEGORIES:Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thisismystic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Summer-2021-Program-Flyer1024_12-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Bill Memorial Library":MAILTO:ejohnson@billmemorial.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR