Bank Square Books and Savoy Bookshop & Café present an author talk and Q&A with Dinitia Smith for the new book, The Prince. This event is free, but registration is required. Registration details are at the bottom of this page. About the Book A modern retelling of The Golden Bowl by Henry James for fans…
Join Hazel and Iris on Zoom to make a teddy bear from old leggings. Pickup a grab-n-go bag at the library before the class with everything you will need: 1 pair of leggings, 3 elastic bands, and extra felt pieces for people who want to add a little extra sewing to the project. For ages…
Wednesdays: March 9, 16, 23, 6:30 - 7:30 pm Ready to take your birding to the next level? Join us for this ornithology series and learn about our feathered friends with one of the Nature Center’s knowledgeable birders. From the comfort of your home, this three week course will cover bird biology, behavior and identification.…
Women have been involved in Jazz since the early 1920s, not just as vocalists, but as instrumentalists, composers, and arrangers. An understanding of Jazz would not be complete without highlighting the influence and contributions of women--women such as Bessie Smith, Valaida Snow, Mildred Bailey, May Lou Williams, Billie Holliday, Ella Fitgerald, and Sarah Vaughan. Galen…
It may be cold outside, but things heat up for owls in late winter. Bring your family to learn more about Connecticut’s owls and meet one of our residents. We will take a walk, looking and listening for owls at the Nature Center.This class will be both inside and out, masks are encouraged inside. Preregistration…
You are invited to join Mystic Aquarium’s Ocean Ambassadors for our March cleanup at Napatree Point. As an organization rooted in conservation, our goal is to remove 5,000 pounds of marine debris, including ocean plastics, from local shorelines and we need your help! Beach clean-ups are one of the most impactful ways to help combat…
The weather is warming and we are all getting anxious to start the garden. Don’t be fooled into thinking early is best. In this online class offered via Zoom, learn the natural life cycle of plants and use that knowledge to start, feed and plant in tune with nature’s timing. This program is suited for…
Construct a lovely, cuddly teddy bear. Fabric and all supplies will be provided. If desired, you may bring in a garment from a lost loved one (a shirt is ideal) from which to construct the bear to make it a memory bear. Students should already possess basic knowledge of how to use a sewing machine.…
Bring your friends, start a team, and win prizes at Trivia Night from 7pm to 10pm. Trivia provided by Harrison who is back by popular demand hosting on the microphone. If you work in hospitality or at a local attraction, show your badge and enjoy $4 drafts and our Happy Hour Menu all night long!
Bring your friends, start a team, and win prizes at Trivia Night from 7pm to 10pm. Trivia provided by Harrison who is back by popular demand hosting on the microphone. If you work in hospitality or at a local attraction, show your badge and enjoy $4 drafts and our Happy Hour Menu all night long!
Join us on March 15th at 6:00 PM at Bank Square Books for an author talk and Q&A with Kay Tobler Liss for her book The Last Resort! About the Book A Manhattan corporate attorney, with career and marriage in turmoil, drives desperately away from all he knows to an out-of-season resort on Long Island.…
Now is the season of romance for many animal species. Join us for this virtual program to learn more about the courtship and mating rituals of wildlife throughout New England. This program is suited for adults. Preregistration is required. A Zoom link will be sent out to you upon completing registration. Members: $8.50, Nonmembers: $10
Join Hazel and Iris on March 16 at 4:30pm for a Wings of Fire book discussion zoom meet up for ages 8 and up! This is an online program. Class size is limited. Registration is required to attend this program. You will receive a Zoom invitation the morning of the program.
Join us virtually for an author talk and Q&A with Peter Swanson for the book Nine Lives! Peter will be in conversation with Liv Constantine. About the Book If you’re on the list, someone wants you dead. From the New York Times bestselling author of Eight Perfect Murders comes the heart-pounding story of nine strangers…
Join us for a virtual dialogue between John Hill and Leonard Stokes as they discuss the work and life of Norman Ives. There will be time at the end for Q&A with attendees. An innovative artist and designer, Norman Ives (American, 1923-1978) pioneered the use of type and letterforms as primary subjects for his designs.…
Wednesdays: March 9, 16, 23, 6:30 - 7:30 pm Ready to take your birding to the next level? Join us for this ornithology series and learn about our feathered friends with one of the Nature Center’s knowledgeable birders. From the comfort of your home, this three week course will cover bird biology, behavior and identification.…
Savoy Bookshop & Café presents an author panel at The United Theater with Kevine Hearne (Hounded), Delilah S. Dawson (The Iron Druid Chronicles Series), and Chuck Wendig (The Book of Accidents). About Hounded: The Iron Druid Chronicles Series Book 1 The first novel in the New York Times bestselling Iron Druid Chronicles—the hilarious, action-packed tales…
Got cabin fever? Join us for the Friends of the Mystic & Noank Library Indoor Yard Sale and get your tag sale fever in gear! There will be lots of great treasures looking for new homes for adults and children. Proceeds of the sale will be used by the Friends to support the Library throughout…
Have your children ages 8 to 13 join us for an afternoon of hands-on science! Using frozen squid, students will learn more about the anatomy of these unique sea creatures and their adaptations to marine ecosystems. Members: $12.75 Non-members: $15
Join the Nature Center to enjoy the full Worm Moon as we hike up the hill at the Peace Sanctuary to admire beautiful views of the moon over the Mystic River. Meet at the bottom of the driveway at the Peace Sanctuary, located at 233 River Road in Mystic. This hike is of moderate difficulty…
Growing your own herbs doesn’t need to be complicated! Learn tips and techniques on growing common herbs and how to use them in your food. Preregistration is required. Upon registration a Zoom link will be sent to you. This program is suited for adults. Presented by Sherrill Janerio, Master Herb Gardener and volunteer in DPNC’s…
Ages 2 to 6, with special needs, and a caregiver In this class geared towards preschool children with special needs and a caregiver, children explore nature every month. Activities, circle time, meeting live animals and lots of time outside give the students and caregivers plenty of time to socialize and enjoy the outdoor world! Masks…
Got cabin fever? Join us for the Friends of the Mystic & Noank Library Indoor Yard Sale and get your tag sale fever in gear! There will be lots of great treasures looking for new homes for adults and children. Proceeds of the sale will be used by the Friends to support the Library throughout…
Construct a lovely, cuddly teddy bear. Fabric and all supplies will be provided. If desired, you may bring in a garment from a lost loved one (a shirt is ideal) from which to construct the bear to make it a memory bear. Students should already possess basic knowledge of how to use a sewing machine.…
Savoy Bookshop & Café presents an author panel at The United Theatre with John Scalzi for the new book, Kaiju Preservation Society. Author talk will be at 7 PM followed by a viewing of kaiju film, Pacific Rim at 9:00 PM! About Kaiju Preservation Society SOMETHING BIG IS COMING…New York Times bestselling author John Scalzi…
Do you have more books in your personal library than you have shelf space at home? It's an all-too-common problem: half of your books are cramped onto the living room book shelf, and the other half are in boxes somewhere collecting dust. What good is a library full of books if you can't find the…
Bring your friends, start a team, and win prizes at Trivia Night from 7pm to 10pm. Trivia provided by Harrison who is back by popular demand hosting on the microphone. If you work in hospitality or at a local attraction, show your badge and enjoy $4 drafts and our Happy Hour Menu all night long!
Bring your friends, start a team, and win prizes at Trivia Night from 7pm to 10pm. Trivia provided by Harrison who is back by popular demand hosting on the microphone. If you work in hospitality or at a local attraction, show your badge and enjoy $4 drafts and our Happy Hour Menu all night long!
Join us for this webinar with AAA Retire to learn valuable information about making the most of your retirement. Find out the difference between saving and distributing for retirement; the advantage of an individual retirement account for income planning; how to supercharge your ROTH IRA; the way to get big tax saving on company stock;…
Join us for a Screen Printing workshop with Spark Makerspace! Learn about mid-century modern design and printing with the special exhibition Norman Ives: Constructions and Reconstructions, then make your own print inspired by Ives. This class, designed for participants ages 14+, covers design, creating a screen using the photographic process, printing on fabric and paper,…
Wednesdays: March 9, 16, 23, 6:30 - 7:30 pm Ready to take your birding to the next level? Join us for this ornithology series and learn about our feathered friends with one of the Nature Center’s knowledgeable birders. From the comfort of your home, this three week course will cover bird biology, behavior and identification.…
Bank Square Books and Savoy Bookshop & Café present a virtual author talk and Q&A with Crystal Maldonado for the new book, No Filter and Other Lies. Crystal will be in conversation with author, e.E. Charlton-Trujillo. This event is free, but registration is required. Registration details are at the bottom of this page. About the…
Join the Mystic & Noank Library with Olena Lennon, Ph.D., Adjunct Professor of Political Science and National Security at the University of New Haven, and Eastern Ukraine native, for this contextual information session about the headlines we're all reading. As Russia’s brutal full-scale war on Ukraine continues, featuring indiscriminate bombardments of Ukraine’s cities, residential buildings,…
Join us in search of the elusive male American Woodcock, as the normally quiet, well-camouflaged, worm-eating bird transforms into a master of dazzling aerial displays for the sake of impressing the females. Meets at DPNC. Members: $8.50 per person, Nonmembers: $10 per person
The science of color is more than meets the eye! Kids learn about refraction, color spectrums, primary and secondary colors, and conduct color chemistry experiments. They become color mixologists, create beautiful chromatography art and much more utilizing the science of color! Activity 1: White bowl or plate, skittles OR gobstoppers OR colored m&m's, cup of…
Construct a lovely, cuddly teddy bear. Fabric and all supplies will be provided. If desired, you may bring in a garment from a lost loved one (a shirt is ideal) from which to construct the bear to make it a memory bear. Students should already possess basic knowledge of how to use a sewing machine.…
It’s the adults’ turn for show and tell! Tell your story with one object at an Adult Show and Tell at the Bill Memorial Library on Saturday, March 26, at 11:30 a.m. Share a toy from your childhood, a family heirloom, or an interesting item from your collection. If you need inspiration, check out the…
Girl Scout Brownies and Juniors will have an opportunity to spend the afternoon at the Nature Center meeting live animals and learning outdoor skills. Fun will be had learning about fire building, hiking and exploring habitats. We will round out our afternoon making s’mores! All participating scouts will receive a DPNC patch. All scouts need…
Savoy Bookshop & Café presents an author signing with Brian Power for the book, A Chance to Serve. Books will be available for purchase during the signing. About the Book Lt. Col. Power vividly recalls a wide range of experiences from Boot Camp at Parris Island, SC; to infantry training at Camp LeJeune, NC; to…
Contra dancing! (masked and vaxxed) Come dance! March 26 8-11 p.m. Basic moves workshop 7:45 MYSTIC CONTRA DANCE "The Pie Dance", Sat. 03/26/2022 ● TIME: Dance 7:30-11:00pm ● WHERE: Groton Senior Center's Community meeting/banquet hall @ 102 Newtown Road, Groton, CT 06340. 10.00 p.p., $7 Students, $25 families
