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…
The Friends of the Mystic & Noank Library will be holding the Annual Indoor Yard Sale at the Mystic & Noank Library on Friday March 20 from 10 am - 5 pm and Saturday March 21 from 10 am - 2 pm. There will be household items, puzzles, music CDs, games, vintage items, pottery, and…
Join us for an in-person storytime in the library! Come listen to your favorite stories! Best for ages 2-5.
Go beneath the fur to see how small mammals work. Through hands-on dissection, students will explore structures, organ systems, and the adaptations that help these animals thrive. All mammal and bird specimens donated for the series have died from natural or accidental causes. Meets at DPNC. This program is for children ages 9-16 years old.…
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. Walk with us through the woods and absorb the mysteries of Gungywamp. This program is suited for adults and families comfortable…
Explore Rocky Neck State Park in search of resident songbirds, raptors, and ducks. This program is great for birders of all skill levels. This program is suited for adults. Meets at Rocky Neck State Park, 244 W. Main St. (Rte. 156), East Lyme, in the furthest beach parking lots on the right side. Preregistration is…
Discover the wonders of nature together at this monthly, inclusive family-friendly program! Kids of all ages with a caregiver are welcome to move at their own pace as you explore themed activity stations, meet live animals, and examine fascinating natural artifacts. Then get creative with a hands-on craft before heading out on a self-guided hike…
**********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…
Take part in our Spring-themed Easter Egg scavenger hunt, take photos with Wendell the Rabbit, and visit with your favorite marine animals! Included with general admission. Get your professional photo taken with the Easter Bunny on the Mezzanine for an additional cost. more details
Bank Square Books presents an author talk and signing with Debbi Michiko Florence for her new book, Last Chance Academy: The Mastermind's Trap. About the Book In this sequel to A Study in Secrets that’s Only Murders in the Building meets The Westing Game, Meg must figure out the identity of the mysterious Mastermind to…
Learn how to design, sketch, and sculpt a figure in this 3 1/2 hour workshop. We will take a break for lunch on your own, with the last part of the workshop allocated for decorating your piece with slip. Your pottery will be vitrified with a raw clay finish and ready in 4 weeks. Ages…
Take part in our Spring-themed Easter Egg scavenger hunt, take photos with Wendell the Rabbit, and visit with your favorite marine animals! Included with general admission. Get your professional photo taken with the Easter Bunny on the Mezzanine for an additional cost. more details
Learn to identify Connecticut’s native snakes and discover their important role in our ecosystems. Join DPNC on Sunday, March 22nd as we explore unique snake adaptations and you’ll get a chance to meet and touch live snakes! Meets at DPNC. Pre-registration is required. Free thanks to the generous support of the Bodenwein Public Benevolent Foundation.…
The 21st annual Mystic Irish Parade kicks off on Sunday March 22nd, 2026 at 1pm. Over 2,000 marchers, 100 units and over 30,000 spectators are expected. The parade begins at the Mystic Seaport Museum, journeys downtown, and concludes at the Mystic Museum of Art. more info at mysticirishparade.org
**********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…
**********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…
