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:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD 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:20201123T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201123T170000 DTSTAMP:20261112T134847 CREATED:20201029T175620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201029T175620Z UID:10002907-1606147200-1606150800@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Digital Program: Tools for Workplace Collaboration: Intro to Google Slides DESCRIPTION:If you have a Gmail account with Google\, you also have access to helpful digital tools like Google Docs\, Sheets\, Forms\, and Drive. These applications can help you work with a team in a workplace or remotely from home\, and each of them are free to use. Join us for this three-part series to get an introduction to using these tools to collaborate with other workers for business\, nonprofit work\, organizing\, and more. \nIntro to Google Slides :\nA presentation can make a lecture or webinar more engaging and memorable to participants. It also allows you to share information in a visual medium that lasts longer than an hour-long talk. Similar to Microsoft PowerPoint\, learn how to create slides\, use templates\, arrange visual images without violating copyright laws\, and more. \nRegistration is required to attend each of these program. You will receive a Zoom invitation the morning of the program. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/digital-program-tools-for-workplace-collaboration-intro-to-google-slides/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201130T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201130T190000 DTSTAMP:20261112T134847 CREATED:20201029T175713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201029T175713Z UID:10002909-1606759200-1606762800@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Digital Program: The Life and Times of Louisa May Alcott DESCRIPTION:Louisa May Alcott (born November 29\, 1832 – 1888) is most famous for Little Women\, a novel that shaped the way many women since the Victorian era have defined girlhood and family. Alcott was also a Civil War nurse\, an avid supporter of women’s suffrage\, and\, through her writing\, the sole breadwinner for her family. Local author Ruth Crocker’s presentation reveals Alcott’s fascinating path to fame as an author and the role of famous transcendentalist writers like Thoreau and Emerson in her life. Join us to celebrate the life and achievements of one of America’s most well-known literary figures. \nRuth W. Crocker is the author of The Secret Life of Louisa May Alcott\, a one-act play based on the writings\, diaries and journal entries of Ms. Alcott. Ruth has a special interest in women writers of the nineteenth century. Her essays and nonfiction articles have appeared in The Gettysburg Review\, Grace Magazine\, O-Dark-Thirty\, T.A.P.S. Magazine\, Bennington Review\, Persimmon Tree\, The Saturday Evening Post\, Redux\, and several trade magazines. Her memoir\, Those Who Remain: Remembrance and Reunion After War\, received the Benjamin Franklin Silver Medal for nonfiction\, and her book People of Yellowstone received the Foreword Review Book of the Year Award in 2017. She holds a PhD from the University of Connecticut\, and an MFA in Creative writing from Bennington College. \nRegistration is required to attend this program. You will receive a Zoom invitation the morning of the program. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/digital-program-the-life-and-times-of-louisa-may-alcott/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201203T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201203T170000 DTSTAMP:20261112T134847 CREATED:20201113T172917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201113T172917Z UID:10005652-1607011200-1607014800@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Digital Program: How to Publish an Illustrated Kids' Book DESCRIPTION:Please come and join us as the author of The Big Scary Virus\, Brittney Marie\, discusses how she wrote an illustrated children’s book this year. Learn more about the writing process\, working with an illustrator\, how to get published\, and why the author wrote a book for children about the coronavirus. Participants will be able to ask the author questions at the end of the talk. Find more information about the book and the author from https://www.thebigscaryvirus.com/. \nRegistration is required to attend this program. You will receive a Zoom invitation the morning of the program. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/digital-program-how-to-publish-an-illustrated-kids-book/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201204T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201204T160000 DTSTAMP:20261112T134847 CREATED:20201113T172941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201113T172941Z UID:10005653-1607094000-1607097600@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Digital Program: So You've Decided to Homeschool\, What's Next?: An Afternoon Conversation DESCRIPTION:You’ve decided to homeschool. What’s next? How do you know What To Do? Find out not only what but how. Set some goals\, link it together and make a cohesive plan for the way things can work for you and your family. Bring your questions and join Linda Hincks of Wren Homeschool Consulting for fun and learning. \nYou can find out more with Linda Hincks of Wren Homeschool Consulting in our upcoming talk So\, You’ve Decided to Homeschool\, What’s Next?: An Afternoon Conversation and Information Session. \nLinda Hincks\, a homeschooling veteran of 20 years\, is a former classroom teacher and museum educator. She’s taught groups of 2-250 in diverse subjects from poetry to oceanography to raptor physiology. Through the years\, she has helped many families in their homeschooling journey. She can help you\, too. \nThis is an online event. You must register to attend this program. To protect the security of the meeting\, the join link will be provided the day of the meeting via email. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/digital-program-so-youve-decided-to-homeschool-whats-next-an-afternoon-conversation/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201205T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201205T110000 DTSTAMP:20261112T134847 CREATED:20201113T172949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201113T172949Z UID:10005654-1607162400-1607166000@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Digital Program: Cool-ology®: Paper STEAM Lab for Kids! DESCRIPTION:Can Paper Be Cool? Of COURSE! \nHow strong is paper? Using the engineering design process participants create incredible paper structures and a fun game they can play at home! Participants discover the science behind some cool physical changes we can make with paper. \nThis is an online event. Registration is required to attend this program. You will receive a Zoom invitation the morning of the program. \nView the supply list here: https://www.mysticnoanklibrary.org/ckfinder/userfiles/files/Cool-ology%C2%AE%20Paper%20STEAM%20Lab%20Online%20Supplies.pdf URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/digital-program-cool-ology-paper-steam-lab-for-kids/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201207T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201207T190000 DTSTAMP:20261112T134847 CREATED:20201113T172833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201113T172833Z UID:10005651-1607364000-1607367600@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Digital Program: Nourishing the Nervous System: Herbs for Stress and Anxiety DESCRIPTION:We could all use a little stress relief these days. Luckily\, the plants are here to help! Join Nora Toomey\, Clinical Herbalist of True Bloom\, to dive deep into a handful of plants that nourish and support the nervous system. In this one-hour program\, you will learn plant actions and energetics\, as well as practical applications and preparations of various plants that prevent and relieve anxiety. The first 25 participants will also receive a grab and go bag with a relaxing tea blend so you can begin your relationship to these plants and jump-start your home apothecary! \nRegistration is required to attend this program. You will receive a Zoom invitation the morning of the program. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/digital-program-nourishing-the-nervous-system-herbs-for-stress-and-anxiety/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201214T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201214T170000 DTSTAMP:20261112T134847 CREATED:20201124T205237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201124T205237Z UID:10005661-1607961600-1607965200@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Tech Class: Managing Phone Storage DESCRIPTION:Tired of getting a pop-up on your phone that you’re running out of storage? Come learn some best practices in data management on your mobile phone\, and clear out much needed space for new photos\, videos\, and memories. We will cover how to clean up space on both Apple and Android products\, and talk about ways to make the most of the storage you have as well as affordable ways to expand your storage. Be proactive about freeing up data space now\, so it won’t have to be such a daunting project later. \nRegistration is required to attend this program. You will receive a Zoom invitation the morning of the program. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/tech-class-managing-phone-storage/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Library,Virtual ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201214T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201214T200000 DTSTAMP:20261112T134847 CREATED:20201113T173038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201113T173038Z UID:10005655-1607968800-1607976000@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Digital Program: Mystic Conversations on Race DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe are “restarting” in September because MyCOR “live” was shutdown after an initial meeting at the Mystic & Noank Library in February 2020 due to the pandemic. Events since have shown that the need to educate ourselves on racism in both historical and contemporary contexts is as important as ever. We are “intentional\,” as a book club\, because we “intend” that our reading\, discussion\, and reflection will lead to personal change and broader action. We will reboot virtually\, using the Google Classroom platform and meeting on a monthly basis for small group discussions via Zoom. \nIn this book club\, we will reflect on texts (fiction and nonfiction)\, films\, and podcasts on the origins of race\, the processes and effects of racism\, and on white complicity and supremacy. We will be reading (among others) Toni Morrison\, Ibram X. Kendi\, Isabel Wilkerson\, Dorothy Roberts\, Imani Perry\, and more. We will also be viewing/listening to films/podcasts by Katrina Browne\, Ava Duvernay\, and The New York Times’ “1619 Project.” \nView a schedule of meetings and the accompanying materials to be discussed here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rSKY4eE-L_EvrnJtu5PpQrnSfevQNyvI/view \nPlease register: Please email start@stmarksmystic.org with “Mystic Conversations on Race” as the subject and include your name and phone number. \nQUESTIONS? Call 860-572-9549 or email start@stmarksmystic.org. A member of the St. Mark’s Anti-Racism Task Force (StART) will get back to you. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/digital-program-mystic-conversations-on-race-3-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210108T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210108T170000 DTSTAMP:20261112T134847 CREATED:20201216T144742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201216T144742Z UID:10005674-1610121600-1610125200@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Virtual Event: Animal Adventures! DESCRIPTION:Meet a variety of animals virtually\, hear interesting stories and learn about them. Animals will include foxes\, lynx\, tortoise\, rabbit and more. Join us for this great family program! URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/virtual-event-animal-adventures/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210109T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210109T110000 DTSTAMP:20261112T134847 CREATED:20201216T144811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201216T144811Z UID:10005675-1610186400-1610190000@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Virtual Program: Cool-ology®: Design It/Build It STEM Lab for Kids! DESCRIPTION:Join Ms. Claudia of Cool-ology® for Design It\, Build It Engineering Lab. Participants investigate the engineering design process while having tons of fun! From building a Tower of Terror to designing and building a weight-bearing bridge\, kids use their ingenuity and problem-solving skills to discover how they can make things work! For ages 6-12. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/virtual-program-cool-ology-design-it-build-it-stem-lab-for-kids/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210111T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210111T170000 DTSTAMP:20261112T134847 CREATED:20201216T144848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201216T144848Z UID:10005676-1610380800-1610384400@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Virtual Event: Job Searching on LinkedIn DESCRIPTION:Branded as the “professional social networking site\,” LinkedIn is a vital digital tool to network in your industry and seek new job opportunities. If your job search has been hitting dead ends\, it might be time to build yourself a profile\, since 87% of recruiters regularly use LinkedIn to find job candidates. Join us for this introduction to LinkedIn to learn how you can set up your profile\, make sure job recruiters find it\, and jumpstart your job search. Leave with tips and best practices to get noticed by hiring managers. Visit their Help page for more information about using LinkedIn. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/virtual-event-job-searching-on-linkedin/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210113T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210113T170000 DTSTAMP:20261112T134847 CREATED:20201216T144940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201216T144940Z UID:10005677-1610553600-1610557200@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Virtual Program: Tai Chi & Qigong: An Introductory Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join David Chandler on Zoom as he teaches about the many health benefits of Tai Chi & Qigong. These ancient healing practices\, also referred to as “meditaiton in motion\,” are used today as a way to manage specific health issues with benefits that include increased immune system function and energy\, improved flexibility\, balance\, strength\, coordination\, focus\, and ability to manage stress. This interactive and fun workshop does not require any previous experience and is appropriate for all ages. Participants should dress in comfortable clothing with sneaker type footwear and be in a space that allows for some movement. You may have a chair or table nearby to assist with balance if needed. All exercises may be done from a standing or seated position. \nYou can learn more about David Chandler at www.eaglesquesttaichi.com or email him directly at office@eaglesquesttaichi.com. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/virtual-program-tai-chi-qigong-an-introductory-workshop/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210114T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210114T170000 DTSTAMP:20261112T134847 CREATED:20201216T145016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201216T145016Z UID:10005678-1610640000-1610643600@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Virtual Program: Lucky Dragon No. 5: Hollywood and the Atom Bomb DESCRIPTION:From Godzilla to Dr. Strangelove: How film and TV reflected and amplified America’s exprience of the Cold War. The bomb and nuclear energy have been the inspiration for comedy\, propaganda\, melodrama\, satire\, and more over the years\, often as a response to current events\, and sometimes anticipating them. As Americans dug fall-out shelters and their kids ducked under their desks in air-raid drills\, Hollywood covered the entire human experience\, well past the Cold War and into today’s time. \nJoin us for this illustrated talk with lecturer David Davison\, who has presented dozens of talks at museums and libraries throughout Connecticut. Tune in for his next talk\, What Were the Russians Watching? on Thursday February 14th at 4PM to further explore this fascinating topic. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/virtual-program-lucky-dragon-no-5-hollywood-and-the-atom-bomb/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210115T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210115T170000 DTSTAMP:20261112T134847 CREATED:20201216T145057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201216T145057Z UID:10005679-1610726400-1610730000@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Virtual Program: Food Explorers Baking Class for Kids! DESCRIPTION:Join Katie Shepherd\, Registered Dietitian from Food Explorers to make homemade Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Cookies! Allergic to peanut butter? Not to worry\, this recipe can also use Almond Butter or Sunbutter! \nExploring food encourages children to learn through sensory experiences\, hands-on activities and working together to create delicious results. \nFood 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 time! \nYou’ll need the following ingredients: Peanut butter (or alternative)\, 1 egg\, white sugar\, cinnamon and chocolate chips. No special equipment required.” \nThis is an online program. Registration is required to attend this program. You will receive a Zoom invitation the morning of the program. Families with children ages 7 and up. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/virtual-program-food-explorers-baking-class-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:20210121T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210121T170000 DTSTAMP:20261112T134847 CREATED:20201216T145115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201216T145115Z UID:10005680-1611244800-1611248400@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Virtual Program: Teen Art Therapy Circle DESCRIPTION:Join us with Katie Ziskind\, local Child & Young Adult Therapist and owner of Wisdom Within Counseling\, for a youth-focused arts therapy circle to break from exams and virtual classes. Participants will create and express themselves in a safe space during this guided session. In doing so\, teens can learn to process difficult emotions through expressive outlets. Supplies will be provided by the library. You can pick up your grab and go kit of supplies by registering and calling to arrange a pickup. \nRegistration is required to attend this program. You will receive a Zoom invitation the morning of the program. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/virtual-program-teen-art-therapy-circle/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210122T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210122T170000 DTSTAMP:20261112T134847 CREATED:20201216T145202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201216T145202Z UID:10005681-1611331200-1611334800@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Virtual Event: DPNC presents Life Under the Ice for Kids! DESCRIPTION:Despite freezing temperatures\, it is very busy under the ice of a frozen pond. Discover how animals like fish\, frogs\, turtles and beavers survive life under the ice in their frozen habitat! Meet reptiles and amphibians who stay warm in the Nature Center all winter long. \nThis is an online event. Registration is required to attend this program. You will receive a Zoom invitation the morning of the program. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/virtual-event-dpnc-presents-life-under-the-ice-for-kids/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Kids,Library,Nature ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210123T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210123T110000 DTSTAMP:20261112T134847 CREATED:20201216T145219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201216T145219Z UID:10005682-1611396000-1611399600@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Digital Program: Movin' & Groovin' Nutrition Program for 4 - 8 Year Olds! DESCRIPTION:Promote nutrition and wellness with this energetic and interactive children’s program for ages 4 – 8! \nChildren will come away with nutrition knowledge that is science-based and a mindset that nutrition and physical activity are FUN! \nPhysical activity and music will be integrated into the presentation. \nGood nutrition and physical activity are essential for children to maximize their full academic potential\, reach their physical and mental capabilities\, and achieve lifelong health and well- being\, so schedule a children’s program today! \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/digital-program-movin-groovin-nutrition-program-for-4-8-year-olds/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Kids,Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210125T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210125T170000 DTSTAMP:20261112T134847 CREATED:20201216T145257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201216T145257Z UID:10005683-1611590400-1611594000@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Digital Program: Free News & Magazine Articles DESCRIPTION:Many online publications restrict your ability to read articles without a subscription. This makes it difficult to stay up to date with the news or your favorite magazine’s newest articles. Learn how to break through the pay wall with nothing more than your library card! Find out how to access reproduced articles from your favorite popular magazines and newspapers using ResearchIT\, a service of the CT State Library. You can search for specific articles or you can read through an entire issue from from popular publications like The New York Times\, The Wall Street Journal\, The New Yorker\, National Geographic\, The Atlantic\, and more. And you can access them all from the comfort and safety of your home. \nRegistration is required to attend this program. You will receive a Zoom invitation the morning of the program. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/digital-program-free-news-magazine-articles/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210127T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210127T190000 DTSTAMP:20261112T134847 CREATED:20201216T145331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201216T145331Z UID:10005684-1611770400-1611774000@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Virtual Program: Drawing to De-stress DESCRIPTION: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. Come pick up your very own beginner’s grab and go drawing kit at the Library and start your artist’s journey. The kit includes a sketchbook\, three drawing pencils\, a black pen\, an eraser\, and some introductory information about drawing. Supplies are limited\, so register early to ensure you receive a kit! \nThen join us for a Zoom program about basic tips and techniques for drawing\, and how to make drawing a stress relieving practice. We will continue to meet monthly to share art\, sketches\, or doodles we’ve been working on with other group members\, and then have built in time to free sketch and chat. All are welcome to join the Zoom meeting with their own materials or with drawing grab and go kits provided by the Library. \nRegistration is required to attend this program. You will receive a Zoom invitation the morning of the program. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/virtual-program-drawing-to-de-stress/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210129T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210129T170000 DTSTAMP:20261112T134847 CREATED:20201216T145424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201216T145424Z UID:10005686-1611936000-1611939600@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Virtual Program: Christine's Critters DESCRIPTION:Learn about birds of prey and reptiles with a virtual visit from live animal ambassadors! Great for families! URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/virtual-program-christines-critters/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210130T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210130T160000 DTSTAMP:20261112T134847 CREATED:20201216T145414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201216T145414Z UID:10005685-1612018800-1612022400@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Virtual Program: LAAM presents an Art Workshop for Kids! DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, January 30th at 3:00\, Sophia Gipstein\, Education Associate from the Lyman Allyn Art Museum will lead kids in an art project! . \nGrab and Go Art kits will be provided for the first 12 families who register. The kits will be available for pick-up at the Library two days before the art workshop. \nThis is an online event. Registration is required to attend this program. You will receive a Zoom invitation the morning of the program. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/virtual-program-laam-presents-an-art-workshop-for-kids/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210204T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210204T170000 DTSTAMP:20261112T134847 CREATED:20210113T194018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T194018Z UID:10002949-1612454400-1612458000@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Digital Program: Jazz and the Civil Rights Movement DESCRIPTION:Join us for this exciting lecture and musical celebration with master flutist\, educator\, and lecturer Galen Abdur-Razzaq on the role and history of jazz music during the Civil Rights Movement. This program is a combined lecture and music performance that opens with a flute prelude performed by Galen. \nHis program chronicles music from the turn of the century to present day and highlights various artists\, their music\, their influence on the evolution of jazz\, and their struggles during a 60 minute audiovisual presentation. It also illustrates how jazz became an advocacy for the Civil Rights Movement\, with proceeds from jazz concerts used to finance major events such as the Freedom Rides and the March on Washington in 1963. Galen infuses musical demonstrations throughout the lecture. Close by testing your knowledge of the subject with a trivia quiz. \nRegistration is required to attend this program. You will receive a Zoom invitation the morning of the program. Please note that this program cannot be recorded. We ask that you only register if you’re certain you can attend. \nSpeaker Bio\nGalen is an extraordinary flutist with an extensive performance career. He is also a riveting speaker on the topic of jazz\, and has performed at colleges and universities for over thirty years. A former educator\, he holds a Master’s Degree from Rutgers University in Education and Performing Arts\, and studied music at Berklee School of Music in Boston. Embracing his love of music and desire to continue educating\, he offers an engaging and enjoyable path to music appreciation through his music programs comprised of performances and lectures. Find out more about him and his work at Flute Juice Productions. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/digital-program-jazz-and-the-civil-rights-movement/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210205T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210205T170000 DTSTAMP:20261112T134847 CREATED:20210113T194041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T194041Z UID:10002951-1612540800-1612544400@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Digital Program: DPNC presents Animal Tracking for Kids! DESCRIPTION:Animal tracks tell the stories of the wild. Winter snow and mud are ideal conditions for spotting tracks. Learn to identify the tracks of local wildlife and how to interpret the stories they tell. (Meet an owl who leaves tell tale tracks behind from a hunt)! \nThis is an online event. Registration is required to attend this program. You will receive a Zoom invitation the morning of the program. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/digital-program-dpnc-presents-animal-tracking-for-kids/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210206T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210206T110000 DTSTAMP:20261112T134847 CREATED:20210113T194119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T194119Z UID:10002953-1612605600-1612609200@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Digital Program: Cool-ology®: Car Racing Physics Lab for Kids! DESCRIPTION:Discover the laws of science that make cars move! Participants will investigate forces and motion\, gravity\, friction\, momentum\, Newton’s Laws of Motion\, simple machines\, and more during this fast paced program. \nThis is an online event. Registration is required to attend this program. You will receive a Zoom invitation the morning of the program. \nCOOL-OLOGY®: ONLINE Car Racing Physics Lab Supply List: https://www.mysticnoanklibrary.org/ckfinder/userfiles/files/Cool-ology%C2%AE%20Live%20Racing%20Car%20Physics%20Lab%20Supply%20List%20(1).pdf URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/digital-program-cool-ology-car-racing-physics-lab-for-kids/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210206T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210206T160000 DTSTAMP:20261112T134847 CREATED:20210113T194143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T194143Z UID:10002954-1612623600-1612627200@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Digital Program: Food Explorers Cooking Class for Kids!: Homemade Fettuccine DESCRIPTION:Join Katie Shepherd\, Registered Dietitian from Food Explorers to make homemade pasta for your family! You’ll learn how to mix\, knead\, roll and cut your own fettuccine without needing a pasta machine! Using just a rolling pin and some muscles\, you’ll have perfect pasta in no time. \nExploring food encourages children to learn through sensory experiences\, hands-on activities and working together to create delicious results. \nFood 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 time! \nYou will need the following ingredients for this recipe \n2 eggs\, AP flour\, olive oil\, salt and your choice of sauce and side. This class will be conducted using Zoom. \nThis is an online program. Registration is required to attend this program. You will receive a Zoom invitation the morning of the program. Families with children ages 7 and up. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/digital-program-food-explorers-cooking-class-for-kids-homemade-fettuccine/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210208T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210208T190000 DTSTAMP:20261112T134847 CREATED:20210113T194221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T194221Z UID:10002955-1612807200-1612810800@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Digital Program: Drawing to De-stress DESCRIPTION: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 practice. We meet monthly to share art\, sketches\, or doodles we’ve been working on with other group members\, and then have built in time to free sketch and chat. Group members will share tips and strategies they’ve discovered to make drawing fun and stress free. All are welcome to join the Zoom meeting with their own materials. \nRegistration is required to attend this program. You will receive a Zoom invitation the morning of the program. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/digital-program-drawing-to-de-stress/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210209T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210209T170000 DTSTAMP:20261112T134847 CREATED:20210209T215508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210209T215508Z UID:10005705-1612857600-1612890000@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Virtual Program: Cool-ology®: Seed STEAM Lab for Kids! DESCRIPTION:Seed STEAM Lab: \nSTEAM Seed Challenge: Participants investigate the science of SEEDS. We dissect and examine a bean seed\, explore how seeds disperse\, and engineer our very own seeds movers! \nThis is an online event. Registration is required to attend this program. You will receive a Zoom invitation the morning of the program. \nSupply List: https://www.mysticnoanklibrary.org/ckfinder/userfiles/files/Cool-ology%C2%AE%20Spring%20Seed%20STEAM%20Lab%20Supply%20List.pdf URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/virtual-program-cool-ology-seed-steam-lab-for-kids/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210210T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210210T190000 DTSTAMP:20261112T134847 CREATED:20210113T194353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T194353Z UID:10002957-1612980000-1612983600@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Digital Program: AAA Retire Program DESCRIPTION:The AAA Retire program was established in 2003 as a non-affiliated member benefit exclusively for AAA Members. Since then\, it has been adopted as a benefit for community libraries\, adult education facilities\, and senior centers. The program provides an overview of Social Security retirement benefits for single\, married\, widowed\, and divorced beneficiaries. The topics discussed provide attendees information on how to: \nIncrease your Social Security retirement income by up to 76%\nReceive Social Security income from ex or deceased spouse’s earnings\nReplace Social Security income lost after spouse’s death\nUnderstand how unprecedented sovereign debt will affect retirees\nProtect yourself from retirement’s greatest threats\nAttendees receive valuable information on strategies to plan their retirement and navigate the Social Security system. This program is intended for community members aged 58-70\, but all are welcome to attend. The program is free of charge. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/digital-program-aaa-retire-program/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210211T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210211T170000 DTSTAMP:20261112T134847 CREATED:20210113T194417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T194417Z UID:10002959-1613059200-1613062800@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Digital Program: What Were the Russians Watching? DESCRIPTION:While Americans watched monsters and aliens in the movies and on TV during the Cold War\, Russians had a very different experience. When Stalin was still alive\, the movies gave Russians a unique and peculiar viewpoint on America and its culture (hint — they loved it). With the dramatic success of Sputnik\, Soviet Space Culture provided an inspirational period of optimism and self-confidence that helped foment peaceful outreach to the West. Its legacy sustains Russian pride and culture to this day. \nJoin us for this illustrated talk with lecturer David Davison\, who has presented dozens of talks at museums and libraries throughout Connecticut. This talk is a follow-up to his presentation last month: Hollywood and the Atom Bomb. \nRegistration is required to attend this program. You will receive a Zoom invitation the morning of the program. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/digital-program-what-were-the-russians-watching/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Library END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210212T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210212T170000 DTSTAMP:20261112T134847 CREATED:20210113T194449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T194449Z UID:10002961-1613145600-1613149200@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Digital Program: Learn to Draw Cartoons: A Drawing Workshop for Kids! DESCRIPTION:Join Award winning National Syndicated Cartoonist and humorous illustrator Rick Stromoski for this fun\, drawing workshop for kids in the 3rd to 7th grade. \nThis workshop focuses on drawing human expression\, gender and age differences and how by just changing a line here or there\, one can create completely different characters and expressions.Some time is devoted to drawing different animals and how using the same approach\, you can create many different kinds of animals. \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/digital-program-learn-to-draw-cartoons-a-drawing-workshop-for-kids/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR