The project will be landscape paintings inspired by The Prismatic Pallet: Frank Vincent DuMond and His Students, currently on view at Lyman Allyn Art Museum through October 3rd. We will be observing social distance and masks will be required.
Many musicians had a close connection to birds. Richard Wagner owned two parrots. Other than music and trains, Antonin Dvorak's greatest passion was for his flock of pigeons. One pianist lived in a Paris apartment with 121 parrots and cockatoos (as well as two apes!). Gustav Mahler was an exception. He entrusted his wife Alma…
Is your cat thinking outside the box? Are you living with a hardcore shredder (and I don't mean snowboarding)? And when it comes to your multi-cat household, why can't they all just get along? We welcome Dr. Rachel S. Geller, certified cat behaviorist, pet chaplain, and Fear Free Shelter specialist. She will give advice for…
Get ready to shake your tail while we sing, dance, and play, in the shade of the library lawn with Kindermusik with Miss Molly. Come connect with your tiny human and discover the joy & magic of music. For infants, toddlers, and young children up to 5yrs old and their loving grown-up(s). Registration required. We…
The warning signs of Alzheimer's disease are often dismissed as side effects of normal aging. If you or someone you know is experiencing memory loss or behavioral changes, it's time to learn the facts. Early detection gives you a chance to begin drug therapy, enroll in clinical studies, and plan for the future. Attend this…
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…
"Start where you are; use what you have; do what you can." -Arthur Ashe Housing intersects with every facet of human life. Where you live determines where you work, where you attend school, and your closeness to important resources such as healthcare and food. This is why housing advocacy is so crucial and necessary! Please…
Looking for ways to be creative for free? Come join us once a month to brainstorm and create new fashion from old garments, extend the life of your clothes with mending and enhancements, and help the environment by keeping textiles out of the landfill. All ages welcome. No sewing skills necessary. Finish an existing project…
Join us as BringtheHoopla LLC creates a welcoming environment, and provides music and a sound system, and allows each participant to find success within their hoop through (hula) hoop instruction, age appropriate games and team building activities. Self-expression and creativity is encouraged! This workshop will take place on the Library lawn. We ask that you…
Join us for this talk and community conversation led by local resident, Phoebe Huang, in connection to this year's One Book One Region selection: Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu. Integrating her own personal experiences as a Chinese immigrant, research, and current events, her talk explores the differences between ethnicity, race, nationality, and citizenship in order…
Come to the Mystic & Noank Library for a special socially distant Storytime on the library lawn! Bring a picnic blanket, a snack, and your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories! United Way of Southeastern Connecticut will host this very special storytime and provide readers to read aloud. Best for ages 2-5. We will…
Come prepared with scissors and an open mind full of creativity! Come with an idea or come up with one while you're here. All ages are welcome! You bring: old clothes (i.e. t-shirts, old costumes, sheets, outgrown princess dresses, graduation gowns, old pajamas. etc.), extra fabrics and embellishments! We provide: Needles, thread, instruction, cardboard, duct…
Join us on the Library lawn for a scary story storytime with storyteller Peg Donovan! Register here: https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=MYSTICNOANK&curID=534661&CFID=26117391&CFTOKEN=47e0ee1c367af18f-89BE00B1-D4AE-528A-5350ABB28AFFD448
Join us for this virtual program, in collaboration with the Mystic Seaport, to learn more about local wildlife, ecosystems, and the changing environment right in downtown Mystic. We will explore the overall biodiversity of the marine life of the Mystic River Estuary, and then focus on the history of introduced species over the past 200…
You've learned all about the impact of invasive species on the Mystic River Estuary, now join us for a Guided Tour of the Mystic River Estuary at the Mystic Seaport with Dr. Carlton. The library will sponsor attendance for up to 30 participants. Please meet us at 4:45 in front of the North Entrance on…
One hundred years after the ratification of the 19th Amendment comes a reflective historical fiction novel with a compelling contemporary voice. Discussions of the women's suffrage movement largely center around the wealthy, charismatic leaders. Theirs are the names we're taught in school, the ones we see in textbooks and documentaries. Yet, when so few names…
Let's Draw Dinosaurs!: A virtual Cartooning Class for Kids in 3rd - 7th grade Learn to draw velociraptors, stegosaurus, triceratops, t-rex and all things Jurassic with award winning cartoonist Rick Stromoski! This is an online program. Registration is required to attend this program. You will receive a Zoom invitation the morning of the program.
Join us outside on the Library lawn for a fall cleanup day! Please bring gardening gloves and any other supplies you might need for outdoor maintenance.
Join Food Explorers to make apple pie pop tarts! Exploring food encourages children to learn through sensory experiences, hands-on activities and working together to create delicious results. Food Explorers provides children with the knowledge to make healthy choices for themselves. By combining nutrition education with cooking and hands-on food exploration, you'll have a Food Explorer…
Join us for this webinar with AAA Retire to learn valuable information about making the most of your retirement. Find out the difference between saving and distributing for retirement; the advantage of an individual retirement account for income planning; how to supercharge your ROTH IRA; the way to get big tax saving on company stock;…
Join Food Explorers to make veggie manicotti! Exploring food encourages children to learn through sensory experiences, hands-on activities and working together to create delicious results. Food Explorers provides children with the knowledge to make healthy choices for themselves. By combining nutrition education with cooking and hands-on food exploration, you'll have a Food Explorer in no…
"What is a seed? Seeds are our past, our present, and our future. Seeds are our ancestors and our future generations. We are humbled by the seed." -Unknown Diane Wilson, award winning author and Executive Director for the Native American Food Sovereignty Alliance (NAFSA), will discuss Native American seeds & explore our evolving relationship with…
Looking for ways to be creative for free? Come join us once a month to brainstorm and create new fashion from old garments, extend the life of your clothes with mending and enhancements, and help the environment by keeping textiles out of the landfill. All ages welcome. No sewing skills necessary. Finish an existing project…
Monday, November 29 - Saturday, December 4 The Friends are happy to bring back the Like New Holiday Sale in a restricted form this year. The sale of like new books and gifts along with a variety of gently used holiday items and decorations will be available in the Ames and Activity rooms. Masks are…
Join Food Explorers to make Hot Chocolate Pop-Tarts! Exploring food encourages children to learn through sensory experiences, hands-on activities and working together to create delicious results. Food Explorers provides children with the knowledge to make healthy choices for themselves. By combining nutrition education with cooking and hands-on food exploration, you'll have a Food Explorer in…
Take a break from your weekly routine to join the Library for a cozy virtual paint night featuring Pam's Picassos. Paint a lovely winter scene with a brilliant red cardinal with step by step instruction by Pam Halligan via Zoom. All paints and materials included in a grab & go kit available at the library…
Learn how to use Melt & Pour Soap Base to create personalized and holistic soaps for gifts, to accent guest bathrooms, and to enjoy for personal use. Enjoy tips and tricks from a Naturopathic soap supplier to spark your own creativity using holistic ingredients with health benefits like essential oils, herbs, and flowers. Kits will…
Join us for a free program of holiday music in our partnership with the Mystic River Chorale upstairs in the Spicer Reading Room. The Chorale will perform a short program of jazz and traditional a capella beloved carols in celebration of their renewed community outreach this season. The a capella program will last 45 minutes,…
Join us for a conversation with local columnist and author Steven Slosberg about his newest book, Columnist: 45 Years of Having a Say. We will gather upstairs in the Spicer Reading Room in front of the fireplace. About the Book: "Slosberg quickly made a name for himself for literary and perceptive work... Slosberg's name became…
Looking for ways to be creative for free? Come join us once a month to brainstorm and create new fashion from old garments, extend the life of your clothes with mending and enhancements, and help the environment by keeping textiles out of the landfill. All ages welcome. No sewing skills necessary. Finish an existing project…
Did you know that most New Year's resolutions are given up by mid January? Truth! Your goals go on and on, you don't have a plan, then, you get discouraged and pack it in until next year. Sound familiar? Learn how to get things done the easy way with simple time management skills, taught by…
Muffin Tin Pizzas! Join Food Explorers to make Muffin Tin Pizzas! Exploring food encourages children to learn through sensory experiences, hands-on activities and working together to create delicious results. Food Explorers provides children with the knowledge to make healthy choices for themselves. By combining nutrition education with cooking and hands-on food exploration, you'll have a…
Join us with Sandra Wheeler, professional organizer and owner of For Peace of Mind, who will share key steps to getting more organized in your home or office. Learn steps to organize what you use and love and how to let go of the rest. See your spaces differently and repurpose them. Speaker Bio Sandra…
Join us for a reading group that seeks to bring attention to soon-to-be, or recently published, books of any genre written by less well-known authors from under-represented groups (eg people of color, LGBTQ, disabled or chronically ill, rural and economically disenfranchised, immigrants). During a quarterly meeting, participants will be expected to share their reviews of…
Join us with Sandra Wheeler, professional organizer and owner of For Peace of Mind, to learn more about how to organize photos and memorabilia. Learn tips and tricks of the trade to think about your memorabilia, getting organized, and how to honor your past. This program will be held in-person, as well as livestreamed via…
Do you love children’s books? Would you like to know more about writing and publishing your own? Bill Memorial Library is hosting a Zoom program with local children’s author Winsome Bingham on Thursday, February 10, at 6:30 p.m. Bingham is a teacher by trade, an author by choice, and a U.S. Army war and disabled…
February is Black History Month, and the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the Mystic & Noank Library to celebrate with a look into Black literature. The Chamber and Library are inviting notable speakers, local residents, and students to read inspiring authors from Black authors at this celebration held outdoors at Mystic River…
MARIGOLDS FOR MOM OR ANY SPECIAL PERSON TAKE & MAKE KITS! Celebrate Mom or any special person! The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites kids to pick up a Marigold Take & Make Kit beginning Saturday, May 7, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. The kits include supplies for kids to create a beautiful…
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 life of Mystic & Noank Library patrons Agnes and Carl Roode. The Roodes were longtime Mystic residents who loved music and…
