It may be cold outside, but things heat up for owls in late winter. Bring your family to learn about Connecticut’s native owls, meet one of DPNC’s resident birds, and then head into the night to listen and look for wild owls along the trails. Advanced registration is required. Meets at DPNC. Register
Tomatoes and basil are friends in the garden just like they are in marinara sauce, but never plant brussels sprouts nearby! Learn which plants thrive together and which combinations to avoid for healthier, more productive beds. This class covers strategic pairings to improve your yield, plus reminders from previous classes about inoculants, bed prep, row…
Discover the comeback story of the Eastern Bluebird, made possible by dedicated community scientists who have built and monitored nest boxes for decades. After an introduction, we’ll head out on the trails to observe bluebird habitats firsthand and you’ll have the opportunity to join Team Bluebird. The team monitors nest boxes from late March to…
**********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…
Try out the pottery wheel in this fun 2-hour workshop for beginners ages 9-13. Choose two pieces to keep. Pick a glaze for your instructor to glaze your work. Your pottery will be ready for pick up in 3 weeks. $35 plus $5 for materials per person. Two dates available. Register online. Saturday, March 7th:…
Join DPNC as we explore this beautiful Avalonia Land Conservancy preserve in Ledyard. We will take a closer look at stonewalls and Beech trees along the trails. Meets at the entrance on Avery Hill Road in Ledyard. Pre-registration is required. FREE Register
**********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…
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…
Join us for the Fifth Annual Reading on Tap at Milestone! Celebrate stories, community, and great company on Monday, March 9, from 5:30–7:30 PM at Milestone (12 Water Street, Mystic, CT)—all to benefit the Mystic & Noank Library. Enjoy engaging readings from local notables, each sharing a favorite poem, essay, or book excerpt, along with…
Fifth Annual Reading on Tap Library Fundraiser Monday, March 9th from 5:30pm–7:30pm Join the Mystic & Noank Library for the Fifth Annual Reading on Tap at Milestone! Celebrate stories, community, and great company on Monday, March 9, from 5:30–7:30 PM at Milestone (12 Water Street, Mystic, CT)—all to benefit the Mystic & Noank Library. Enjoy…
**********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 DPNC on Tuesdays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm, for our science-based curriculum which introduces students to the wonders of the natural world! New topics are covered each week through hands-on activities, meeting live animals, games and time for nature play and socialization. Classes have a minimum of 4 students and a maximum of 14. There…
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…
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…
Please RSVP for this event at BankSquareBooks.com/events Bank Square Books and the Mystic and Noank Library present an author talk and signing with Ellen Carol DuBois for her book Elizabeth Cady Stanton: A Revolutionary Life. Ellen will be in conversation with Lisa Wilson. About the Book Elizabeth Cady Stanton was a singular leader, thinker, 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…
Bill Memorial Library will host Alison Woods and Joseph St. Rock of the Estate and Tax Planning Council of Eastern Connecticut for a program on the basics of estate planning. Woods and St. Rock will discuss beneficiary designations, wills, powers of attorney and trusts, among other topics. A Q&A session will follow the presentation. This…
**********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.
Boost your garden’s health and productivity with foliar feeding. Learn how to create nutrient-rich foliar sprays using simple, natural ingredients. We’ll explore the benefits of foliar feeding, from providing plants with quick access to essential nutrients to enhancing disease resistance and overall growth. Virtual via Zoom. Link provided upon pre-registration. Free with a generous donation…
Join DPNC on the second Saturday of every month as we adventure into nature! This month, we’ll be tapping into our natural roots by exploring the science of tree tapping. Learn why trees make sap, how it moves through the tree, and the proper techniques for tapping. Then head outside to tap trees around the…
**********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 as Laura Jackson reads from her book, The Busy Beast at our storytime event! About the Book When the Busy Beast arrives one day, "musts" and "have-to's" push out play. The grown-ups think the Beast has won, but the children know what must be done... This is a story about the importance of…
Try out the pottery wheel in this fun 2-hour workshop for beginners ages 9-13. Choose two pieces to keep. Pick a glaze for your instructor to glaze your work. Your pottery will be ready for pick up in 3 weeks. $35 plus $5 for materials per person. Two dates available. Register online. Saturday, March 7th:…
Take this beginner-level Stained Glass workshop and create an air plant holder. This stained glass project is designed for first-timers and experienced glass artists alike. A great class to take with a friend and MAKE together. A simple yet elegant design, these air plant holders bring the tranquility of nature indoors and soothing color to…
**********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…
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…
As a thank you for all of the hard work that you do in our local communities, healthcare workers (both for humans and animals) will receive free admission to Mystic Aquarium through March 31st. Each healthcare worker can bring up to 4 guests at a discounted $25 ticket per guest*. Additional guests are full price.…
**********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 DPNC on Tuesdays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm, for our science-based curriculum which introduces students to the wonders of the natural world! New topics are covered each week through hands-on activities, meeting live animals, games and time for nature play and socialization. Classes have a minimum of 4 students and a maximum of 14. There…
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…
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…
This panel discussion hosted by the Mystic Area Ecumenical Council at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Mystic in partnership with the Connecticut Council for Interreligious Understanding will bring three seasoned representatives of Judaism, Hinduism, and Sikhism together with members of the community for an engaging interfaith conversation about not only our…
Mystic in March is basically asking for an Irish whiskey night! For this St. Patrick’s season class at Spencer & Lynn, we’re excited to welcome back our good pal Chef Anthony Caporale, Director of Spirits Education at New York’s award winning Institute of Culinary Education, for a lively evening centered on Irish whiskey, great stories,…
**********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…
The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children in grades 3 through 5 to an afterschool cooking class on Thursday, March 19 at 4:00 PM. Instructor Erica Benvenuti, RD, a community nutrition program educator with the UConn Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program, will lead kids in creating chicken curry over rice.…
Join Chef Anthony Caporale for a deep-dive into the fascinating world of coffee! We'll explore the origins of this magical bean, follow its centuries-long journey to today's major coffee producing regions, and examine how the coffee crop is harvested and processed. We'll look at how roasting shapes the bean's flavor, review common roast levels, 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…
