BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//This Is Mystic, CT - ECPv6.15.12.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:This Is Mystic, CT X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://thisismystic.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for This Is Mystic, CT REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210722T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210722T193000 DTSTAMP:20261028T125450 CREATED:20210716T201314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210716T201314Z UID:10005845-1626978600-1626982200@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Tie-Dye Palooza for Teens @ Bill Memorial Library DESCRIPTION:Are you ready for a groovy summer? Join us for Bill Memorial Library’s Teen Summer Program “Tie-Dye Palooza” on Thursday\, July 22\, from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.. Students in grades 6-12 are invited to attend this event\, which will take place on the library lawn. The event is free for all teens and registration is required. Please call the library at (860) 445-0392 to register. \nLibrary hours are Monday\, Tuesday\, and Thursday\, 10:00 a.m. to 8 p.m.\, Wednesday and Friday\, 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday\, 10:00 a.m. to 3 p.m.\nThe Bill Memorial Library is located at 240 Monument Street in Groton City\, near the Groton Monument and Fort Griswold. The library\, 130 years old in 2020\, has an extensive collection of books and media for children\, teens\, and adults\, including downloadable eBooks\, audiobooks\, and museum passes. Visit our webpage at http://www.billmemorial.org. Find us on Facebook at Bill Memorial Library and Instagram at @bmlteens. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/tie-dye-palooza-for-teens-bill-memorial-library/ LOCATION:The Bill Memorial Library\, 240 Monument Street\, Groton\, 06340 CATEGORIES:Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thisismystic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Summer-2021-Program-Flyer1024_12.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Bill Memorial Library":MAILTO:ejohnson@billmemorial.org GEO:41.3556353;-72.0798229 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Bill Memorial Library 240 Monument Street Groton 06340;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=240 Monument Street:geo:-72.0798229,41.3556353 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210708T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210708T110000 DTSTAMP:20261028T125450 CREATED:20210629T150802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210629T150802Z UID:10003119-1625738400-1625742000@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Outdoor Sing-Along @ Bill Memorial Library DESCRIPTION:The Bill Memorial Library Hosts Outdoor Musical Sing-Along! \nThe Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton will host an outdoor Musical Sing-Along featuring live music on Thursday\, July 8\, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. with Miss Mary-Jane and her musical friends. Children of all ages and their caregivers are invited to join in this fun\, interactive program – bring your singing voices and your enthusiasm! A rain day is scheduled for Thursday\, July 15. Call the library at 860-445-0392 or check our Facebook page in case of inclement weather for updates. \nLibrary hours are Monday\, Tuesday and Thursday\, 10:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.; Wednesday and Friday\, 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.; and Saturday\, 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Our doors are open for browsing\, copying\, printing\, scanning and faxing. Computers are available with no appointment necessary. Masks are optional for vaccinated guests and social distancing must be observed in the building. Contact-free book pickup is still available. Browse our latest book orders at www.billmemorial.org/new-arrivals . \nThe Bill Memorial Library is located at 240 Monument Street in Groton City\, near the Groton Monument and Fort Griswold. The library turned 130 years old in 2020 and has an extensive collection of books and media for children\, teens\, and adults\, including downloadable eBooks\, audiobooks\, and magazines. Visit our web page at BillMemorial.org\, follow us on Instagram @billmemorialgrotonct or find us on Facebook at Bill Memorial Library. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/outdoor-sing-along-bill-memorial-library/ LOCATION:The Bill Memorial Library\, 240 Monument Street\, Groton\, 06340 CATEGORIES:Kids,Library,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thisismystic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Sing-Along-July-20213PR.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Bill Memorial Librayr":MAILTO:staff.billmemorial@gmail.com GEO:41.3556353;-72.0798229 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Bill Memorial Library 240 Monument Street Groton 06340;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=240 Monument Street:geo:-72.0798229,41.3556353 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210624 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210625 DTSTAMP:20261028T125450 CREATED:20210622T202511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210622T202511Z UID:10005809-1624492800-1624579199@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Summer Reading for Teens @ Bill Memorial Library DESCRIPTION:Summer Reading for Teens at Bill Memorial Library begins on June 24\, 2021 through August 4\, 2021. Teens can track their progress on the Teen Summer Reading Log\, which can be picked up at the Library or downloaded from the Library’s website: www.billmemorial.org. You will receive a raffle ticket for every five days that you read for at least 15 minutes. Raffle prizes include gift cards to Citadel Game Cellar\, Sarge’s Comics\, Dairy Queen and more of your favorite local businesses. The Teen Summer Reading program is free and open to students in Grades 6-12. Call the Library at (860) 445-0392 with questions or to register for any of the upcoming Summer Reading events. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/summer-reading-for-teens-bill-memorial-library/ LOCATION:The Bill Memorial Library\, 240 Monument Street\, Groton\, 06340 CATEGORIES:Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thisismystic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/BML-SRP-reading-flyer-revised-2021.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Bill Memorial Library":MAILTO:ejohnson@billmemorial.org GEO:41.3556353;-72.0798229 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Bill Memorial Library 240 Monument Street Groton 06340;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=240 Monument Street:geo:-72.0798229,41.3556353 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200314T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200314T143000 DTSTAMP:20261028T125450 CREATED:20200310T173120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200310T173120Z UID:10002681-1584190800-1584196200@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Around the World in 80 Gardens DESCRIPTION:From the lush floral kingdoms of the Pacific to the arid gardens of Australia\, Dr. Richard Benfield introduces 80 unique gardens of the world in this interactive presentation at the Bill Memorial Library on Saturday\, March 14\, at 1 p.m. Known for his expertise and sense of humor\, Benfield takes attendees through the three-acre gardens in the Singapore Changi Airport and the tropical gardens of the Seychelles and the Canary Islands. The program culminates with the beautiful English country gardens of Benfield’s home country. \nBenfield is Emeritus Professor of Geography at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain. This event is free but registration is required. Please call the Bill Memorial Library at 860-445-0392. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/around-the-world-in-80-gardens-2/ LOCATION:The Bill Memorial Library\, 240 Monument Street\, Groton\, 06340 CATEGORIES:Educational ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thisismystic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/image002.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Bill Memorial Library":MAILTO:ejohnson@billmemorial.org GEO:41.3556353;-72.0798229 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Bill Memorial Library 240 Monument Street Groton 06340;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=240 Monument Street:geo:-72.0798229,41.3556353 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200314T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200314T143000 DTSTAMP:20261028T125450 CREATED:20200310T173120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200310T173120Z UID:10002679-1584190800-1584196200@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Around the World in 80 Gardens DESCRIPTION:From the lush floral kingdoms of the Pacific to the arid gardens of Australia\, Dr. Richard Benfield introduces 80 unique gardens of the world in this interactive presentation at the Bill Memorial Library on Saturday\, March 14\, at 1 p.m. Known for his expertise and sense of humor\, Benfield takes attendees through the three-acre gardens in the Singapore Changi Airport and the tropical gardens of the Seychelles and the Canary Islands. The program culminates with the beautiful English country gardens of Benfield’s home country. \nBenfield is Emeritus Professor of Geography at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain. This event is free but registration is required. Please call the Bill Memorial Library at 860-445-0392. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/around-the-world-in-80-gardens/ LOCATION:The Bill Memorial Library\, 240 Monument Street\, Groton\, 06340 CATEGORIES:Educational ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thisismystic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/image002.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Bill Memorial Library":MAILTO:ejohnson@billmemorial.org GEO:41.3556353;-72.0798229 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Bill Memorial Library 240 Monument Street Groton 06340;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=240 Monument Street:geo:-72.0798229,41.3556353 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200229T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200229T143000 DTSTAMP:20261028T125450 CREATED:20200216T162028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200216T162028Z UID:10005203-1582981200-1582986600@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Meet Margu: A Child of the Amistad DESCRIPTION:Experience the life of Sarah Margu\, one of four children held captive on the schooner Amistad\, at a storytelling event at the Bill Memorial Library on Saturday\, February 29 at 1 p.m.\nA joint production of Connecticut Humanities and the Connecticut Storytelling Center\, the event features actor and storyteller Tammy Denease\, who portrays Margu from childhood to adulthood. Though she missed the rite of passage to adulthood in her native Sierra Leone\, Margu gained freedom through a victory in the United States legal system and became the first African to graduate from college in America (Oberlin College\, Ohio). This poignant portrayal is approximately 60 minutes long\, followed by a question and answer session.\nThis event is free but registration is required. Please call the Bill Memorial Library at 860-445-0392. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/meet-margu-a-child-of-the-amistad-2/ LOCATION:The Bill Memorial Library\, 240 Monument Street\, Groton\, 06340 CATEGORIES:Educational ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thisismystic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Margu-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Bill Memorial Library":MAILTO:ejohnson@billmemorial.org GEO:41.3556353;-72.0798229 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Bill Memorial Library 240 Monument Street Groton 06340;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=240 Monument Street:geo:-72.0798229,41.3556353 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200229T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200229T143000 DTSTAMP:20261028T125450 CREATED:20200216T162028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200216T162028Z UID:10005202-1582981200-1582986600@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Meet Margu: A Child of the Amistad DESCRIPTION:Experience the life of Sarah Margu\, one of four children held captive on the schooner Amistad\, at a storytelling event at the Bill Memorial Library on Saturday\, February 29 at 1 p.m.\nA joint production of Connecticut Humanities and the Connecticut Storytelling Center\, the event features actor and storyteller Tammy Denease\, who portrays Margu from childhood to adulthood. Though she missed the rite of passage to adulthood in her native Sierra Leone\, Margu gained freedom through a victory in the United States legal system and became the first African to graduate from college in America (Oberlin College\, Ohio). This poignant portrayal is approximately 60 minutes long\, followed by a question and answer session.\nThis event is free but registration is required. Please call the Bill Memorial Library at 860-445-0392. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/meet-margu-a-child-of-the-amistad/ LOCATION:The Bill Memorial Library\, 240 Monument Street\, Groton\, 06340 CATEGORIES:Educational ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thisismystic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Margu-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Bill Memorial Library":MAILTO:ejohnson@billmemorial.org GEO:41.3556353;-72.0798229 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Bill Memorial Library 240 Monument Street Groton 06340;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=240 Monument Street:geo:-72.0798229,41.3556353 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200229T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200229T100000 DTSTAMP:20261028T125450 CREATED:20200216T161800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200216T161800Z UID:10005201-1582966800-1582970400@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Common Ground Community Cafe @ Bill Memorial Library/Groton DESCRIPTION:Community Café at the Bill Memorial Library: A Discussion with Police Chief Michael Spellman and the City of Groton Police Department \nOn Saturday\, February 29\, 2020\, from 9:00-10:00 AM\, the Bill Memorial Library will host Police Chief Michael Spellman and members of the City of Groton Police Department as they discuss recent scams\, elderly-directed crimes\, and local narcotics issues. \nCoffee and refreshments will be served at this informal event and registration is not required. Please call the library at 860-445-0392 for additional information. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/common-ground-community-cafe-bill-memorial-library-groton-2/ LOCATION:The Bill Memorial Library\, 240 Monument Street\, Groton\, 06340 CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thisismystic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2-29-2020-flyer-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Bill Memorial Library":MAILTO:ejohnson@billmemorial.org GEO:41.3556353;-72.0798229 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Bill Memorial Library 240 Monument Street Groton 06340;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=240 Monument Street:geo:-72.0798229,41.3556353 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200229T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200229T100000 DTSTAMP:20261028T125450 CREATED:20200216T161800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200216T161800Z UID:10005200-1582966800-1582970400@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Common Ground Community Cafe @ Bill Memorial Library/Groton DESCRIPTION:Community Café at the Bill Memorial Library: A Discussion with Police Chief Michael Spellman and the City of Groton Police Department \nOn Saturday\, February 29\, 2020\, from 9:00-10:00 AM\, the Bill Memorial Library will host Police Chief Michael Spellman and members of the City of Groton Police Department as they discuss recent scams\, elderly-directed crimes\, and local narcotics issues. \nCoffee and refreshments will be served at this informal event and registration is not required. Please call the library at 860-445-0392 for additional information. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/common-ground-community-cafe-bill-memorial-library-groton/ LOCATION:The Bill Memorial Library\, 240 Monument Street\, Groton\, 06340 CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thisismystic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2-29-2020-flyer-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Bill Memorial Library":MAILTO:ejohnson@billmemorial.org GEO:41.3556353;-72.0798229 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Bill Memorial Library 240 Monument Street Groton 06340;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=240 Monument Street:geo:-72.0798229,41.3556353 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190713T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190713T110000 DTSTAMP:20261028T125450 CREATED:20190606T150629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190606T150629Z UID:10004625-1563015600-1563015600@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Connecticut Architecture: Stories of 100 Places @ Bill Memorial Library DESCRIPTION:As part of the 11th Annual Connecticut Authors Trail\, Christopher Wigren will be at the Bill Memorial Library on Saturday\, July 13\, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. to share his book\, Connecticut Architecture: Stories of 100 Places. Christopher Wigren is an architectural historian and Deputy Director of the Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation. His articles have appeared in the Hartford Courant\, the New Haven Register and Connecticut Explored magazine. He lives in New Haven\, CT. \nConnecticut boasts some of the oldest and most distinctive architecture in New England\, from Colonial churches and modernist houses to refurbished nineteenth century factories. Connecticut’s history includes landscapes of small farmsteads\, country churches\, urban streets\, tobacco sheds\, libraries\, quiet maritime villages and town greens. In his guide to this rich and diverse architectural heritage\, Mr. Wigren introduces readers to 100 unique places across Connecticut. \nBooks will be available for sale at the event for author signing. Space is limited and registration is required by calling the Bill Memorial Library at 860-445-0392. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/connecticut-architecture-stories-of-100-places-bill-memorial-library-2/ LOCATION:The Bill Memorial Library\, 240 Monument Street\, Groton\, 06340 CATEGORIES:Authors,Book,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thisismystic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/wigren_cover_high-res.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Bill Memorial Library":MAILTO:ejohnson@billmemorial.org GEO:41.3556353;-72.0798229 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Bill Memorial Library 240 Monument Street Groton 06340;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=240 Monument Street:geo:-72.0798229,41.3556353 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190713T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190713T110000 DTSTAMP:20261028T125450 CREATED:20190606T150629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190606T150629Z UID:10004624-1563015600-1563015600@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Connecticut Architecture: Stories of 100 Places @ Bill Memorial Library DESCRIPTION:As part of the 11th Annual Connecticut Authors Trail\, Christopher Wigren will be at the Bill Memorial Library on Saturday\, July 13\, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. to share his book\, Connecticut Architecture: Stories of 100 Places. Christopher Wigren is an architectural historian and Deputy Director of the Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation. His articles have appeared in the Hartford Courant\, the New Haven Register and Connecticut Explored magazine. He lives in New Haven\, CT. \nConnecticut boasts some of the oldest and most distinctive architecture in New England\, from Colonial churches and modernist houses to refurbished nineteenth century factories. Connecticut’s history includes landscapes of small farmsteads\, country churches\, urban streets\, tobacco sheds\, libraries\, quiet maritime villages and town greens. In his guide to this rich and diverse architectural heritage\, Mr. Wigren introduces readers to 100 unique places across Connecticut. \nBooks will be available for sale at the event for author signing. Space is limited and registration is required by calling the Bill Memorial Library at 860-445-0392. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/connecticut-architecture-stories-of-100-places-bill-memorial-library/ LOCATION:The Bill Memorial Library\, 240 Monument Street\, Groton\, 06340 CATEGORIES:Authors,Book,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thisismystic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/wigren_cover_high-res.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Bill Memorial Library":MAILTO:ejohnson@billmemorial.org GEO:41.3556353;-72.0798229 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Bill Memorial Library 240 Monument Street Groton 06340;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=240 Monument Street:geo:-72.0798229,41.3556353 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR