St. Mark's Anti-Racism Team will be "re-starting" holding a monthly intentional book club on the topic of racism. This intentional book club, Mystic Conversations on Race (MyCOR), is intended for people who understand that the toxicity of historic and contemporary racism must be confronted...in our hearts, in our minds, and in our communities. n this…
You don't have to be da Vinci to enjoy drawing. A Drexel University study published in Art Therapy in 2016 found that drawing releases stress reduction hormones for everyone, regardless of skill level. Join us for an ongoing Zoom program about basic tips and techniques for drawing, and how to make drawing a stress relieving…
Join us for an instructional cooking video with Colin McCullough, of Colin Cooks Vegan, who teaches vegan and non-vegan people alike how to incorporate whole-foods, plant-based meals into their diet. You can also join us for the other programs in his Whole Foods Cooking Series: Healthy & Amazing Sauces in April and Veggie Burgers &…
The Bill Memorial Library Facebook Live Virtual Sing-Along featuring The Easter Bunny! The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton will host a Musical Sing-Along featuring the Easter Bunny via Facebook Live on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. Join Miss Mary-Jane and her musical friends as we sing some of our Story…
Join us with Tim Wachtmann of Plantscapes of New England for in informative programming series about gardening with native plants. This three-part programming series will teach participants about the native plants of New England, their ecological impact, and how individuals can restore the beauty, interest, and function of New England's natural habitats one garden at…
Let's kick off National Poetry Month this year by reading, sharing, and celebrating our favorite poets and poems in this all ages community event. The poems can be classics or contemporaries; strict rhyme schemes or free-flowing verse; contemplative or bombastic; joyful or morose; long (up to two printed pages) or short (just a single couplet!).…
Mindful Physics Lab: Using Mindfulness and Newton's Laws of Physics as a guide, participants will explore energy, motion, space, and time. Art and science come together in this class, as participants investigate the physics of movement and dance. This is an online event. Registration is required to attend this program. You will receive a Zoom…
If your email inbox is littered with newsletters you no longer want to receive, your unread messages have amassed by the thousands, or you can't seem to find any of your important emails from family and friends, it may be time for a little spring cleaning of your email inbox. This tech class will focus…
Planting for Native Pollinators Wednesday, April 14 at 6PM Gain a greater understanding of how native plants impact native pollinators, why they are so important, how to plant for perpetual bloom, supporting native pollinators, and the effects of pesticides.
Wednesday, April 28 at 6PM Turn your knowledge of native gardening into beautiful landscapes! Learn about traditional vs. ecological gardening, edible native plants, planning your landscape, local resources for learning more, and plant names and habitats.
Join us for an instructional cooking video with Colin McCullough, of Colin Cooks Vegan, who teaches vegan and non-vegan people alike how to incorporate whole-foods, plant-based meals into their diet. You can also join us for the other programs in his Whole Foods Cooking Series: Healthy & Amazing Sauces in April and Veggie Burgers &…
Join Katie Shepherd, Registered Dietitian from Food Explorers to make Homemade Tortillas with Guacamole! That’s right, you’ll learn how to make Tortillas from scratch. You’ll mix, knead, roll and cook the tortillas just in time for an afternoon snack. Exploring food encourages children to learn through sensory experiences, hands-on activities and working together to create…
Join us for an audiovisual lecture series on the history of movie and Broadway Musicals! The programs will be hosted by Sam and Candy Caponegro, who teach educational, entertaining, and critically reviewed classes at libraries and universities around the country on American musicals. The Golden Age of Musicals (1950s) Mon. May 3 at 6:00 pm…
Join Food Explorers to make Lemon Bars! This lightened up version uses Greek yogurt for a light texture, and we’ll also be making a quick and optional raspberry sauce to accompany this dessert. You’ll need the following ingredients: 6 oz cream cheese, 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 3 eggs, white sugar, 2-3 lemons, graham crackers,…
Come join Hazel to learn how to make stylish bracelets using nothing but fabric scraps and beads. All the materials will be provided and ready for pickup in the Ames room after you register for this fun event. All ages welcome. Materials in Bag: Beads Fabric Scraps * You will need a pair of scissors
We will discuss the first half of the book The Map That Changed the World: William Smith and the Birth of Modern Geology, by Simon Winchester. Multiple copies of the book are available at the Circulation desk. Our discussion will be held virtually on the Zoom platform. If you are interested in joining our discussion…
You don't have to be da Vinci to enjoy drawing. A Drexel University study published in Art Therapy in 2016 found that drawing releases stress reduction hormones for everyone, regardless of skill level. Join us for an ongoing Zoom program about basic tips and techniques for drawing, and how to make drawing a stress relieving…
St. Mark's Anti-Racism Team holds a monthly intentional book club on the topic of racism. This intentional book club, Mystic Conversations on Race (MyCOR), is intended for people who understand that the toxicity of historic and contemporary racism must be confronted...in our hearts, in our minds, and in our communities. In this book club, we…
Join us for an instructional cooking video with Colin McCullough, of Colin Cooks Vegan, who teaches vegan and non-vegan people alike how to incorporate whole-foods, plant-based meals into their diet. This is the final offering at M&NL of his Whole Foods Cooking Series. Join us as we learn how to make veggie burgers and veggie…
The illustrator Norman Rockwell is beloved for his ability to depict and define American life. He often captured bittersweet images of people experiencing universal and relatable feelings of being left out or left behind. Yet, as an artist working in the 20th century, his works are curiously devoid of America's rich cultural and racial diversity.…
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…
Summer Reading for Teens at Bill Memorial Library begins on June 24, 2021 through August 4, 2021. Teens can track their progress on the Teen Summer Reading Log, which can be picked up at the Library or downloaded from the Library's website: www.billmemorial.org. You will receive a raffle ticket for every five days that you…
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…
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. This is an online program. Registration is required to attend this program. You will receive a Zoom invitation the morning of…
The Bill Memorial Library Hosts Outdoor Musical Sing-Along! The 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,…
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.
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…
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.…
Come meet K9 Chase and Officer Heather McClelland from the Groton Town Police Department on the Library lawn! Police 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Connecticut Humane Society will present this fun program for families. Pets are an important part of many people’s lives! And knowing the right and wrong ways to interact with them is key. It is especially critical for children to learn how to act around pets like dogs, cats and small animals. This classroom program…
Get Published with a Small Press | Leslie M Browning - ON ZOOM Monday, August 2 from 7:00 - 8:30 PM You'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,…
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…
"Owl Babies" by Martin Waddell brings us to an owl's nest with three owlette's missing their mother. Meet a resident owl to learn about the life cycle and adaptation of real Connecticut owls! We will be observing social distance and masks will be required.
Participants in this class will explore the fundamentals of unplugged coding concepts and robotics. We’ll investigate algorithms, ASCII binary code, and looping. Children will code mini robots including Dash, Cue, Sphero, and Bee Bots! We will be observing social distance and masks will be required.
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.…
