The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children to our Summer Time 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 June 29, 2026, through August 10. Story Time features stories, songs with…
**********PRESS RELEASE********PRESS RELEASE************* LEPRECHAUNS ON THE LOOSE AT THE BILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY! There are leprechauns loose at the library! During the month of March, the Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children to search for leprechaun footprints at the library. Pick up a tally sheet at the front desk and count the…
In this 60-minute workshop learn basic building techniques such as pinch pots, coils, and slabs. Sign up for multiple weeks to build upon skills. You’ll make two pieces to take home. Pottery ready for pick up in 3 weeks. $30 plus $5 for materials per person. REGISTER ONLINE.
Learn how to design and sketch ideas. Explore pinch, coil, and slab building techniques and how they apply to sculpture. Finally, learn to how to finish work by burnishing, under glazing, or glazing. Adults ages 18+. Register online. Must sign up for all classes. Mondays in July: 1-3pm Register
7/13-7/17, 1-4p Students ages 9–12 will build and decorate their own cardboard boats while learning basic design and maritime skills. Set sail with creativity. New London Community Boatworks is partnering with Spark Makerspace for a fun, hands-on cardboard boat-building class for students ages 9-12. In this class, young builders will create their own 2-foot-long cardboard…
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…
**********PRESS RELEASE********PRESS RELEASE************* LEPRECHAUNS ON THE LOOSE AT THE BILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY! There are leprechauns loose at the library! During the month of March, the Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children to search for leprechaun footprints at the library. Pick up a tally sheet at the front desk and count the…
ED POPIELARCZYK’S MAGIC SHOW! The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children and families to Ed Popielarczyk’s Magic Show on Tuesday, July 14 at 1:00 PM. Join us for an entertaining and amazing performance where audience participation and fun are a MUST! No registration necessary; call the library at 860-445-0392 for more…
7/13-7/17, 1-4p Students ages 9–12 will build and decorate their own cardboard boats while learning basic design and maritime skills. Set sail with creativity. New London Community Boatworks is partnering with Spark Makerspace for a fun, hands-on cardboard boat-building class for students ages 9-12. In this class, young builders will create their own 2-foot-long cardboard…
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…
**********PRESS RELEASE********PRESS RELEASE************* LEPRECHAUNS ON THE LOOSE AT THE BILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY! There are leprechauns loose at the library! During the month of March, the Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children to search for leprechaun footprints at the library. Pick up a tally sheet at the front desk and count the…
7/13-7/17, 1-4p Students ages 9–12 will build and decorate their own cardboard boats while learning basic design and maritime skills. Set sail with creativity. New London Community Boatworks is partnering with Spark Makerspace for a fun, hands-on cardboard boat-building class for students ages 9-12. In this class, young builders will create their own 2-foot-long cardboard…
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…
Bank Square Books and The United Theatre present an author talk and signing with Caro Claire Burke for her book, Yesteryear. TICKETS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT. Doors open at 6:00PM. Get Tickets About the Book A traditional American woman, a beautiful wife and mother who sells her pioneer lifestyle of raw milk and farm-fresh…
**********PRESS RELEASE********PRESS RELEASE************* LEPRECHAUNS ON THE LOOSE AT THE BILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY! There are leprechauns loose at the library! During the month of March, the Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children to search for leprechaun footprints at the library. Pick up a tally sheet at the front desk and count the…
7/13-7/17, 1-4p Students ages 9–12 will build and decorate their own cardboard boats while learning basic design and maritime skills. Set sail with creativity. New London Community Boatworks is partnering with Spark Makerspace for a fun, hands-on cardboard boat-building class for students ages 9-12. In this class, young builders will create their own 2-foot-long cardboard…
**********PRESS RELEASE********PRESS RELEASE************* LEPRECHAUNS ON THE LOOSE AT THE BILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY! There are leprechauns loose at the library! During the month of March, the Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children to search for leprechaun footprints at the library. Pick up a tally sheet at the front desk and count the…
Join us for an in-person storytime in the library! Come listen to your favorite stories! Best for ages 2-5.
7/13-7/17, 1-4p Students ages 9–12 will build and decorate their own cardboard boats while learning basic design and maritime skills. Set sail with creativity. New London Community Boatworks is partnering with Spark Makerspace for a fun, hands-on cardboard boat-building class for students ages 9-12. In this class, young builders will create their own 2-foot-long cardboard…
Bank Square Books presents an author talk and signing with Ethan Joella for his new book, The Top of the World. About the Book A heartbreaking, life-affirming new novel by Ethan Joella—author of the Read with Jenna Bonus Pick, A Little Hope—about a young woman searching for answers about her brother’s last days. June 1975.…
Getting ready to enjoy a little poolside Tequila? Well Chef Anthony Caporale, Mystic’s own Master Mixologist, will help elevate that Margarita with some exceptional agave spirits! He’ll conduct a guided tasting of both Tequila and Mezcal, then show you how to use them to create craft cocktails. You’ll mix the perfect Margarita, then savor an…
Learn how to build a laminated wooden joiner's mallet. (Member Certification- miter saw, bandsaw, drill press) No prior woodworking experience is required. This class is aimed at the complete woodshop novice. Students will build a laminated wooden mallet using oak and epoxy. At the end of the class, students will take home their mallet. This…
In this 2-hour workshop, get creative with clay as you design and build a fruit bowl statement piece. Students will begin by constructing a large slab bowl, then personalize it by cutting out fun shapes and patterns using freehand techniques or a variety of cookie cutters. Whether you love bold designs, nature-inspired motifs, or geometric…
**********PRESS RELEASE********PRESS RELEASE************* LEPRECHAUNS ON THE LOOSE AT THE BILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY! There are leprechauns loose at the library! During the month of March, the Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children to search for leprechaun footprints at the library. Pick up a tally sheet at the front desk and count the…
Celebrate the birthday of the world’s last wooden whaleship, the Charles W. Morgan, on July 18! Enjoy LEGO® activities, “Brick Bingo,” toy boat building, and Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO® Bricks. Make a birthday card for the Morgan, explore Monstrous: Whaling and Its Colossal Impact, watch Whale Ho!, and finish with cake—fun for all ages!…
Gungywamp is an archaeological site of distinct natural and cultural interest. It has rocky ridges, glacial erratics and swamps along with enigmatic stone shelter and structures whose use and origin are open to interpretation. Come enjoy a guided walk with a DPNC through the woods and absorb the mysteries of Gungywamp. This program is suited…
**********PRESS RELEASE********PRESS RELEASE************* LEPRECHAUNS ON THE LOOSE AT THE BILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY! There are leprechauns loose at the library! During the month of March, the Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children to search for leprechaun footprints at the library. Pick up a tally sheet at the front desk and count the…
An interactive 2-part introduction to Python, a general-purpose programming language. 7/12&7/19 Have you ever wanted to learn how to code but didn’t know where to start? This beginner-friendly introduction to Python will help you discover the fundamentals of computer programming through hands-on activities, experimentation, and creative problem-solving. Over the course of this two-part workshop, students…
In this 60-minute workshop learn hand-building basics, shape exploration, and collaborative creations. Emphasizing fun and creativity in a relaxed, hands-on environment. Sign up for multiple weeks to build upon skills. An adult caregiver is welcome to stay for the duration of the workshop if they would like. Pottery ready for pick up in 3 weeks.…
SPECTACULAR SPRING STORY TIME! The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children to our Spring 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 April 6 through June 8, 2026, with no session on…
The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children to our Summer Time 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 June 29, 2026, through August 10. Story Time features stories, songs with…
**********PRESS RELEASE********PRESS RELEASE************* LEPRECHAUNS ON THE LOOSE AT THE BILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY! There are leprechauns loose at the library! During the month of March, the Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children to search for leprechaun footprints at the library. Pick up a tally sheet at the front desk and count the…
In this 60-minute workshop learn basic building techniques such as pinch pots, coils, and slabs. Sign up for multiple weeks to build upon skills. You’ll make two pieces to take home. Pottery ready for pick up in 3 weeks. $30 plus $5 for materials per person. REGISTER ONLINE.
Learn how to design and sketch ideas. Explore pinch, coil, and slab building techniques and how they apply to sculpture. Finally, learn to how to finish work by burnishing, under glazing, or glazing. Adults ages 18+. Register online. Must sign up for all classes. Mondays in July: 1-3pm Register
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…
**********PRESS RELEASE********PRESS RELEASE************* LEPRECHAUNS ON THE LOOSE AT THE BILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY! There are leprechauns loose at the library! During the month of March, the Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children to search for leprechaun footprints at the library. Pick up a tally sheet at the front desk and count the…
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…
Bank Square Books presents an book launch and signing with MJ Soni for her new book, "The Masala Chai Mystery Club." MJ will be in conversation with Elissa Bass. More Information
Bank Square Books and the Garde Arts Center present an author talk and signing with Lisa Scottoline for her new book, This Changes Everything. TICKETS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT. Doors open at 6:30, event begins at 7:30. About the Book In this “riveting, deeply felt and empowering thriller that is also a touching ode…
**********PRESS RELEASE********PRESS RELEASE************* LEPRECHAUNS ON THE LOOSE AT THE BILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY! There are leprechauns loose at the library! During the month of March, the Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children to search for leprechaun footprints at the library. Pick up a tally sheet at the front desk and count the…
