20th Annual “Chowder Fest” at the Olde Mistick Village! February 22nd 12pm – 4pm Many local restaurants will serve up their signature chowder and YOU choose the winner! All proceeds raised will be donated to Always Home to help address the needs of Eastern Connecticut's homeless and at-risk families. Tickets are $2 per cup. 12…
This beginner-friendly class serves as an introduction to the oldest form of printmaking - relief printing. You will be creating a single-color linocut print of your own design and learning the basics of relief printing in the process. You will learn how to use (If member, this counts as certification) the tabletop cylinder press, barens,…
WONDERFUL WINTER STORY TIME! The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children to our Wonderful Winter Story Time, a story program for children ages birth through age 5, with a caregiver. Story Time meets every Monday at 10:00 AM at the library, beginning on January 6, 2025 through April 7, 2025, with…
We welcome local writers for free-write sessions at 4 p.m., Mondays, in the Ames Room. The sessions are open to anyone who feels like writing. Loosely based on the notion of stream-of-consciousness writing described by Natalie Goldberg in "Writing Down the Bones," the sessions are broken into three parts of 5 minutes, 10 minutes, and…
The course will meet Monday, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, and 3/10, 6-8p. We all use computers and electronics. But only a few of us know how to connect sensors and small computers to build computer-controlled devices. Wouldn't you like to be one of the brave few? Join us for a gentle introduction to hardware hacking! You…
MUSIC & MOVEMENT AT THE BILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children and their grownups to our Music & Movement program on Tuesdays at 10:00 AM beginning January 7, 2025 through April 8, 2025. Join us for songs and activities with LIVE music! We’ll have you and your…
Enjoy being guided in a 30 minute body centered meditation practice to help increase your skills in focusing, rest, self-compassion and gratitude. Self-acceptance, deep relaxation, tranquility, peace and lightness are how participants feel after a session. Pamala Lewis has been studying Eastern and Western approaches to meditation and enjoys the benefits of a dedicated daily…
October 16 – November 20 Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, or caregiver, join us for our delightful Mommy and Me classes where you can bond with your little ones over the joy of creativity! Designed for 2- and 3-year-olds, this class combines storytelling, singing, and hands-on art projects in a nurturing and playful environment. Our…
Welcome to Mystic Noank Library’s Chess Club! The club welcomes children grades 3 and up! We will be meeting on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Children should know how the chess pieces move before their first visit. We teach chess strategy, chess sportsmanship, and organize games. Sportsman-like conduct is always a goal. Members must…
October 9 – November 6 Explore the rich world of pastels where vibrant pigments come alive on paper. Discover how to create painterly images through a variety of drawing techniques, from basic mark-making to advanced methods. We’ll cover essential pastel painting fundamentals such as blending, layering, and color theory, unlocking the potential to craft your…
October 3 – November 7 Explore the timeless art of pen and ink. Whether you aspire to create realistic drawings or dynamic comic art, this course is designed to inspire and equip you with essential skills. Learn about different types of ink and their characteristics. Master the use of various tools including the classic dip…
Join us for a special fundraising paint party for adults on Thursday, February 27th from 5:30 - 7:30 PM. Beverages and light food will be provided Julie Garvin Riggs from the FloGris museum will bring all the supplies. Everyone leaves with a beautiful winter-scape. Your Gift Makes Everything Our Library Does Possible! Cost is $50…
Join us for an in-person storytime in the library! Come listen to your favorite stories! Best for ages 2-5.
Join Angel Noé, BSN, FNP, for a vibrant hands-on workshop designed to help you tackle spring allergies with natural remedies you can create at home! Learn the art of crafting herbal teas specifically formulated to ease allergy symptoms. Angel will guide you through choosing the right herbs to create delicious, soothing blends. Discover the benefits…
WONDERFUL WINTER STORY TIME! The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children to our Wonderful Winter Story Time, a story program for children ages birth through age 5, with a caregiver. Story Time meets every Monday at 10:00 AM at the library, beginning on January 6, 2025 through April 7, 2025, with…
We welcome local writers for free-write sessions at 4 p.m., Mondays, in the Ames Room. The sessions are open to anyone who feels like writing. Loosely based on the notion of stream-of-consciousness writing described by Natalie Goldberg in "Writing Down the Bones," the sessions are broken into three parts of 5 minutes, 10 minutes, and…
The course will meet Monday, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, and 3/10, 6-8p. We all use computers and electronics. But only a few of us know how to connect sensors and small computers to build computer-controlled devices. Wouldn't you like to be one of the brave few? Join us for a gentle introduction to hardware hacking! You…
MUSIC & MOVEMENT AT THE BILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children and their grownups to our Music & Movement program on Tuesdays at 10:00 AM beginning January 7, 2025 through April 8, 2025. Join us for songs and activities with LIVE music! We’ll have you and your…
Enjoy being guided in a 30 minute body centered meditation practice to help increase your skills in focusing, rest, self-compassion and gratitude. Self-acceptance, deep relaxation, tranquility, peace and lightness are how participants feel after a session. Pamala Lewis has been studying Eastern and Western approaches to meditation and enjoys the benefits of a dedicated daily…
October 16 – November 20 Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, or caregiver, join us for our delightful Mommy and Me classes where you can bond with your little ones over the joy of creativity! Designed for 2- and 3-year-olds, this class combines storytelling, singing, and hands-on art projects in a nurturing and playful environment. Our…
Welcome to Mystic Noank Library’s Chess Club! The club welcomes children grades 3 and up! We will be meeting on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Children should know how the chess pieces move before their first visit. We teach chess strategy, chess sportsmanship, and organize games. Sportsman-like conduct is always a goal. Members must…
October 9 – November 6 Explore the rich world of pastels where vibrant pigments come alive on paper. Discover how to create painterly images through a variety of drawing techniques, from basic mark-making to advanced methods. We’ll cover essential pastel painting fundamentals such as blending, layering, and color theory, unlocking the potential to craft your…
October 3 – November 7 Explore the timeless art of pen and ink. Whether you aspire to create realistic drawings or dynamic comic art, this course is designed to inspire and equip you with essential skills. Learn about different types of ink and their characteristics. Master the use of various tools including the classic dip…
Join us for an in-person storytime in the library! Come listen to your favorite stories! Best for ages 2-5.
Please join Stand Up For Animals for our Annual Funny4Funds “Laugh Your Tail Off” Comedy Night at the Calabrese Club in Westerly, RI. Doors open at 6:00pm and show starts at 7:00pm. Tickets are $30 per person or $240 for a table of 8. Bring your own snacks, cash bar available. Proceeds to support Stand…
WONDERFUL WINTER STORY TIME! The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children to our Wonderful Winter Story Time, a story program for children ages birth through age 5, with a caregiver. Story Time meets every Monday at 10:00 AM at the library, beginning on January 6, 2025 through April 7, 2025, with…
We welcome local writers for free-write sessions at 4 p.m., Mondays, in the Ames Room. The sessions are open to anyone who feels like writing. Loosely based on the notion of stream-of-consciousness writing described by Natalie Goldberg in "Writing Down the Bones," the sessions are broken into three parts of 5 minutes, 10 minutes, and…
The course will meet Monday, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, and 3/10, 6-8p. We all use computers and electronics. But only a few of us know how to connect sensors and small computers to build computer-controlled devices. Wouldn't you like to be one of the brave few? Join us for a gentle introduction to hardware hacking! You…
MUSIC & MOVEMENT AT THE BILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children and their grownups to our Music & Movement program on Tuesdays at 10:00 AM beginning January 7, 2025 through April 8, 2025. Join us for songs and activities with LIVE music! We’ll have you and your…
Enjoy being guided in a 30 minute body centered meditation practice to help increase your skills in focusing, rest, self-compassion and gratitude. Self-acceptance, deep relaxation, tranquility, peace and lightness are how participants feel after a session. Pamala Lewis has been studying Eastern and Western approaches to meditation and enjoys the benefits of a dedicated daily…
The Alliance for the Mystic River Watershed needs your help on our Community Action Team! We are trying to determine what our communities in the Watershed have noticed about changes in weather patterns (windy winters, etc.), extreme water (rain, flooding, drought), sea level rise, and increasing heat. We would love it if you would join…
October 16 – November 20 Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, or caregiver, join us for our delightful Mommy and Me classes where you can bond with your little ones over the joy of creativity! Designed for 2- and 3-year-olds, this class combines storytelling, singing, and hands-on art projects in a nurturing and playful environment. Our…
Welcome to Mystic Noank Library’s Chess Club! The club welcomes children grades 3 and up! We will be meeting on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Children should know how the chess pieces move before their first visit. We teach chess strategy, chess sportsmanship, and organize games. Sportsman-like conduct is always a goal. Members must…
October 9 – November 6 Explore the rich world of pastels where vibrant pigments come alive on paper. Discover how to create painterly images through a variety of drawing techniques, from basic mark-making to advanced methods. We’ll cover essential pastel painting fundamentals such as blending, layering, and color theory, unlocking the potential to craft your…
October 3 – November 7 Explore the timeless art of pen and ink. Whether you aspire to create realistic drawings or dynamic comic art, this course is designed to inspire and equip you with essential skills. Learn about different types of ink and their characteristics. Master the use of various tools including the classic dip…
Join us for an in-person storytime in the library! Come listen to your favorite stories! Best for ages 2-5.
Drop in to meet our warm and welcoming staff, learn about our nature-guided curriculum, visit our classrooms (both inside and out!), and picture your preschooler at Nature Preschool next year. Stop by the preschool at Coogan Farm between 10 AM and 12 PM on any of our three open house days: January 11, February 8,…
Join Dr. Jody Noé for a visual, oral, and interactive class on Cherokee Household Medicine. With almost 40 years of study with the Cherokee, Dr. Noé will guide you through the first level of Cherokee medicine—the household healer. Learn what every Cherokee knows: when you get sick, you go home. Discover the rich culture, ceremonies,…
WONDERFUL WINTER STORY TIME! The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children to our Wonderful Winter Story Time, a story program for children ages birth through age 5, with a caregiver. Story Time meets every Monday at 10:00 AM at the library, beginning on January 6, 2025 through April 7, 2025, with…
We welcome local writers for free-write sessions at 4 p.m., Mondays, in the Ames Room. The sessions are open to anyone who feels like writing. Loosely based on the notion of stream-of-consciousness writing described by Natalie Goldberg in "Writing Down the Bones," the sessions are broken into three parts of 5 minutes, 10 minutes, and…
