Join us for a relaxing evening painting with Pam Haligan of Pam's Picassos. We will use acrylic paint and together we will create this lovely lighthouse. No experience necessary and open to ages 12+. Step by step instruction from Pam of Pam’s Picasso’s. The Mystic & Noank Library has sponsored this event so that it…
Join us this summer for the Mystic & Noank Library's annual Roode Memorial Concert Series. It's a series of free outdoor concerts on the grounds of the Mystic & Noank Library. These concerts celebrate the life of Mystic & Noank Library patrons Agnes and Carl Roode. The Roodes were longtime Mystic residents who loved music…
An Evening with Pulitzer Prize Winner Richard Russo Saturday, August 26 @ 5:00 PM Please save the date for a very special literary event featuring Pulitzer Prize winning author Richard Russo. He will be in conversation with Rick Koster of The Day for his new book, Somebody's Fool. This ticketed event is part of our…
Join the Friends of the MNL for their annual craft exchange! This event will be happening at the Mystic & Noank Library on Saturday, September 9th from 10:00am - 2:00pm
Join us with Courtney McInvale Reardon, author of Haunted Mystic and owner of Seaside Shadows Haunted History Tours, for this program on the history and ghost stories of Southern New England. She will recount tales of ghosts, legends, and lore around New England. Towns included in the talk include Mystic, New London, Groton (CT), Concord,…
Join us with Courtney McInvale Reardon, author of Haunted Mystic and owner of Seaside Shadows Haunted History Tours, for this program on the history and ghost stories of Southern New England. She will recount tales of ghosts, legends, and lore around New England. Towns included in the talk include Mystic, New London, Groton (CT), Concord,…
By viewing performances by master artists, participants will truly understand how the Afro-Puerto Rican/Caribbean music is an integral part of the culture, that has passed down from one generation to the next. The Afro-Puerto Rican/Caribbean Bomba is the oldest Puerto Rican dance and music style rooted in resistance and dating back to the days of…
By viewing performances by master artists, participants will truly understand how the Afro-Puerto Rican/Caribbean music is an integral part of the culture, that has passed down from one generation to the next. The Afro-Puerto Rican/Caribbean Bomba is the oldest Puerto Rican dance and music style rooted in resistance and dating back to the days of…
Discover the magic of backyard mushroom growing! Join our master gardener, Mark, in this hands-on workshop where you'll learn the ins and outs of cultivating three easy-to-grow mushroom varieties: Shiitakes, Oysters, and Wine Caps. Not only will you learn about the life cycle and needs of these fungi, but you'll also discover the benefits of…
Discover the magic of backyard mushroom growing! Join our master gardener, Mark, in this hands-on workshop where you'll learn the ins and outs of cultivating three easy-to-grow mushroom varieties: Shiitakes, Oysters, and Wine Caps. Not only will you learn about the life cycle and needs of these fungi, but you'll also discover the benefits of…
Drop in any time between 10 am and 12 noon to visit with some adorable furry friends! We will meet on the library lawn, weather permitting. Generously sponsored by Pfizer Groton --- thank you! Register: https://mysticnoank.librarycalendar.com/event/xens-critters-hug-bunny
Join us for this interactive paranormal investigation conducted by "the Haunted Collector" John Zaffis and Seaside Shadows haunted history tour guides to help support the Library's annual fund. You can register for one of two sessions: either 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM or 9:00 PM to 11:30 PM. Tickets are $75 each. Purchase tickets here:…
Join us to welcome Rick Koster for a discussion of his latest horror novel Gris-Gris Gumbo (JournalStone Publishing) as well as three earlier books. Gumbo will be provided by Bayou BBQ & Grill in New London for the audience to enjoy. Rick Koster is a longtime arts writer/columnist at The Day. He's the author of…
Join The 3 Foragers as they share some of the secrets of the fungal world and teach you how to safely identify wild mushrooms using various available tools and techniques. You'll learn how to use your senses to examine mushrooms for their sights, smells, and tastes, and consider the relationships between fungi and the natural…
Join us for a family magic show with Ed Pop. This magic show is a comedy show that uses a lot of audience participation. Kids are the stars because they make the magic happen. Ed doesn't just “do a trick”. He tells a story that revolves around each trick. It may be a short story…
Join us outside on the Library lawn for a fall cleanup day! Please bring gardening gloves and any other supplies you might need for outdoor maintenance.
Join us for this fascinating and seasonal lecture with an educator from the Connecticut Historical Society. The harrowing story of the hanging of witches in Colonial New England continues to haunt our present-day imagination. The trials and executions of witches in Connecticut predated the more famous Salem witch panic by over 40 years. Hear the…
Drop in any time between 10 am and 12 noon to visit with some adorable furry friends! We will meet on the library lawn, weather permitting. Generously sponsored by Pfizer Groton --- thank you!
The acoustic duo BluesGrass features two experienced musicians who have been steeped for many years in American roots music, including blues, old-time, folk music, and bluegrass (especially its “bluesy” side). Both are accomplished singers, and their voices blend in close harmony along with strong and evocative instrumental accompaniment. They draw upon both contemporary and traditional…
The gothic is the past returning to haunt us in the present. Yet like vampires and werewolves, gothic stories can assume different shapes and forms: Bram Stoker’s Dracula involves a supernatural evil unleashed in contemporary England, while the narrator of Poe’s “The Tell-Tale Heart” is haunted simply by his own guilt. In this workshop, join…
Drop in any time between 10 am and 12 noon to visit with some adorable furry friends! We will meet on the library lawn, weather permitting. Generously sponsored by Pfizer Groton --- thank you!
Join us with an educator from the Tomaquag Museum to learn about Native gardening traditions and techniques. The Three Sisters, corn/beans/squash, create a perfect trio of cultivation, the science of which can be seen in their traditional story. Indigenous people were masters of horticulture and in this session we will explore Indigenous gardening traditions past…
Genesis: the origin or coming into being of something Calling all poets, poets-to-be, contemporaries & contemplatives, and admirers of the written word. Join us for a new poetry writing group that will meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6 PM in the Library's Ames Room. Each meeting we will explore…
Everyone is noticing and talking about skyrocketing grocery prices. Join us for this informative and engaging workshop where we will learn strategies to slash our grocery bill while eating nutritiously. Get ready to feel energized with healthy nutrient rich foods and saving money! Specific action strategies, interactive game questions and recipe resources will be included.…
Tellabration is a mammoth storytelling event-and that's no Tall Tale! It's a storytelling phenomenon, made up of dozens of storytelling happenings all over the world. It's purpose is to introduce adults, as well as children, to the pleasures of the oral art of storytelling. It is one of the programs offered by The Connecticut Storytelling…
Friends of the Library's Like New Holiday Sale! Monday, November 27 - Saturday, December 2 The Friends will once again host this annual sale of like new books and gifts along with a variety of gently used holiday items and decorations in the Ames and Activity rooms. The event will take place during regular library…
TAKE THE AARP SMART DRIVER COURSE The AARP Smart Driver course, offered by AARP Driver Safety, is the nation’s largest driver safety course and is designed especially for drivers age 50 and older. Since 1979, AARP Driver Safety has helped more than 20 million people stay safe, educated and confident on the road. Learn research-based…
Genesis: the origin or coming into being of something Calling all poets, poets-to-be, contemporaries & contemplatives, and admirers of the written word. Join us for a new poetry writing group that will meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6 PM in the Library's Ames Room. Each meeting we will explore…
Hot Chocolate Croissant Bites! “Join Food Explorers for a delicious holiday baking program! You’ll be making Hot Chocolate Croissant Bites by first making a delicious filling using hot chocolate powder, and then filling and sealing crescent roll dough to bake in the cake pop machine. Recipe is nut free but will contain dairy.”
Drop in between 1pm and 5pm and create a fun, winter craft. Registration not required.
Genesis: the origin or coming into being of something Calling all poets, poets-to-be, contemporaries & contemplatives, and admirers of the written word. Join us for a new poetry writing group that will meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6 PM in the Library's Ames Room. Each meeting we will explore…
Join us for a Read-A-Long Storytime where your child will practice some pre-reading skills in a fun and motivating environment. Some examples of what we will learn are how to hold a book, follow along with a story and turn a page! Registration Required. Best for ages 2-5.
Drop in between 1pm and 5pm and create a fun, winter craft. Registration not required.
Join us for a Read-A-Long Storytime where your child will practice some pre-reading skills in a fun and motivating environment. Some examples of what we will learn are how to hold a book, follow along with a story and turn a page! Registration Required. Best for ages 2-5.
Join us for an in-person storytime in the library! Come listen to your favorite stories! Best for ages 2-5.
Drop in between 1pm and 5pm and create a fun, winter craft. Registration not required.
Learn principles of and practice improvisational storytelling in a supported, encouraging way. Improv teaches so much: listening, taking risks, being present, connecting with others, tapping into deeper creativity, storytelling, and more! Join this workshop to play improv games, have fun, and learn new skills to impact your personal and professional lives. The workshop is intended…
Genesis: the origin or coming into being of something Calling all poets, poets-to-be, contemporaries & contemplatives, and admirers of the written word. Join us for a new poetry writing group that will meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6 PM in the Library's Ames Room. Each meeting we will explore…
Join us for a Read-A-Long Storytime where your child will practice some pre-reading skills in a fun and motivating environment. Some examples of what we will learn are how to hold a book, follow along with a story and turn a page! Registration Required. Best for ages 2-5.
Join us for an in-person storytime in the library! Come listen to your favorite stories! Best for ages 2-5.
