The Library will be closed Wednesday, July 4 for Independence Day
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Interim Library Director's Message
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Summer is finally here and we are so excited to offer fun-filled programs for everyone thanks to support from our generous funders. This year, children, teens and adults can take part in our Summer Reading Program,
Libraries Rock!
Some highlights include our family concerts with "kid" band
Rolie Polie Guacamole
, a
Sing-A-Long with Nappy's Puppets
, and
Bob Bloom's Take a Drum Ride
.
MNL will be participating in the CT Author Trail. We are pleased to welcome author Charles Monagan, who will be discussing his book
Connecticut Icons: Classic Symbols of the Nutmeg State
on Monday, July 16 at 7:00 p.m.
The MNL Has a New Goodreads Page and we invite everyone to follow us on Goodreads (pictured)!
You can access our
new Goodreads page on our website here
! Find our book lists, including our summer reading selections, book club recommendations, staff picks and more! Everyone is welcome to friend and/or follow us - we hope you will!
If you have questions or suggestions, please feel free to stop by the library! We are looking forward to seeing you this summer.
--
Roberta Donahue
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Recent Grant Awards for
Your
Library
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As you review the busy July calendar, please take note of the funding recently received at our Library.
We are so proud to be recent grant recipients as these financial awards allow our activities and programs to be free and open to all. Join us in saying a big THANK YOU to these generous organizations!
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Dime Bank
recently awarded the Library a $1,000.00 grant to fund the
Science & Nature Series
this summer!
Pictured is Dee Sullivan (R) from Dime Bank, presenting the check to Johnna Taylor, MNL Board Vice-President (center) and Lora MacLoughlin (L), our Library Intern (whose intern stipend is funded by the
Sidney Gross Memorial Fund
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Pictured is Allison Silva from
Chelsea Groton Bank
presenting Bill Turner, MNL Board President with a $1,000.00 grant award to fund some of our family programs this summer!
We are excited to offer
Take a Drum Ride with Bob Bloom
and
Twisty Kids Yoga
classes with Miss Kim for kids and teens thanks to Chelsea Groton Bank's generosity.
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We are delighted to now have a COW (Computers on Wheels) in the Library!
Thanks to a generous grant of $6,000.00 from the
Community Foundation of Eastern CT
, the Library was able to purchase 6 new laptops for tech classes and patron use,
plus
a mobile cart for easily
moooooving
the laptops for throughout the building! We are so grateful!
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We will be welcoming
Rolie Polie Guacamole
--a kids' music band--to the Library on Tuesday, July 24 for a live concert! The grant will also fund the purchase of new musical instruments for our Children's Room and StoryTime use. Thank you MWC!
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Adult Summer Reading at M&NL
The MNL is proud to announce its first-ever Adult Summer Reading Program! The leisurely summer months are a great time to do a lot of reading and all patrons age 18 and up are welcome to participate!
The Reading Program will begin on
Monday, July 2 and continue until Monday, September 10.
While you can count any book you read towards your total, the MNL’s official (suggested) summer reading list will be the one hundred books included on PBS’
The Great American Read
book list. You can access the list on the MNL’s website
on our newly launched Goodreads Page
, and on the PBS website.
Also, while the goal of the program is to challenge yourself to read as much as you can, we will have specific contests for three separate categories of reading accomplishment! There will be a category for the greatest total number of books read, the most books read off of the official list, and the greatest number of pages read.
There will be an exciting gift basket for the winner of each category!
Those who wish to be eligible for a prize should submit their form by
5 p.m. on Friday, September 14.
Email your forms to [email protected] or submit them in person.
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Mystic: A State of Mind
Tuesday, July 3 — Monday, July 30
Mystic: A State of Mind
is an exhibit featuring artwork by the members of the Stonington-based
Loose Association of Plein Air Artists
.
The Association consists of painters who work in the open air, capturing the effects of light and atmosphere in oils, pastel, and watercolor.
Their art show features paintings of Mystic and the surrounding area during the summer months, expressing the spirit of our lively town and celebrating the beauty of our natural scenery. Come visit and bring a friend!
This exhibit is free and open to the public; please call ahead to check the availability of the room.
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New
Tech Class!
Kanopy
Monday, July 2 at 10:15 a.m OR 5:30 p.m.
The Mystic & Noank Library is pleased to offer the popular on-demand film streaming service Kanopy for free! Your Mystic & Noank Library account offers 8 ‘credits’ per month, enabling you to play up to 8 titles per month. Films can be streamed from almost any device by downloading the Kanopy app for iOS, Android, AppleTV, Chromecast or Roku. Links to Kanopy are also available from the MNL website.
In order to learn how to use both the Kanopy website and the Kanopy app, try taking our new tech class about this great service. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to stream entertaining movies on any device you own for no cost whatsoever!
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CT Author's Trail: Charles Monagan
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Monday, July 16 at 7:00 p.m.
Our Connecticut Author Trail author this year is Charles Monagan. He will be giving a slideshow presentation and discussing his book
Connecticut Icons: Classic Symbols of the Nutmeg State
, which includes colorful essays on dozens of familiar things that show the
independent, inventive spirit at the heart of our great state.
Charles Monagan‘s work has appeared in many magazines and newspapers, and from 1989 to 2013 he was the editor of Connecticut Magazine. In 2012, he received the Connecticut Press Club’s Mark Twain Award for Distinguished Journalism, a lifetime award. Monagan is the author of 10 books, including
The Neurotic’s Handbook
and
How to Get a Monkey into Harvard
. Refreshments will be served.
This program is free and open to the public; no registration is required.
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Australian Outback Stories with Stephen Kingsland
Wednesday, July 18 at 7:00 p.m.
MNL patron and Friend Stephen Kingsland will give a talk on Australian writings during the turn of the 20th Century.
A sampler of Australian literature from the late 19th and early 20th centuries will be examined, dealing with life in Australia's outback. Listeners will hear stories of tragedy and loss, of hardship and adversity, triumph and achievement, with humorous anecdotes and character sketches, all set in a land of harsh beauty and climatic extremes.
The program will include readings and recitations of prose and poetry taken from works by A. B. "Banjo" Paterson, Henry Lawson, C. J Dennis, Dorothea MacKellar, and others.
This program is free and open to the public; no registration is required.
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All book club meetings are scheduled for the Ames Meeting Room at M&NL. All readers are welcome to join any of these groups. There are no fees, and the Library works to provide copies of the books being discussed. Note: CLAMs participants purchase their books.
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Afternoon Book Club
(first Wednesday of the month at 1:00 p.m.
No club meetings in July or August!
September 5
: Mary: Mrs. A. Lincoln by
Janis Cooke Newman
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History Book Club
(second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
July 10:
The Man Who Loved China
by Simon Winchester
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CLAMS
July 9:
The Kiss
by Anton Chekov
July 23:
Henry VI Part 1 by Shakespeare
August 6
:
The Grasshopper
by Chekhov
August 20:
Ward Number 6
by Chekhov
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Evening Book Club
(usually first Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.)
NOTE: there will be NO Evening Book Club in July due to Independence Day.
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Captain John Porter Civil War Book Group
(third Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m.
July 18:
Grant
by Ron Chernow
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Teen and Children's Programs
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SUMMER READING PROGRAM:
Libraries ROCK
!
What an amazing summer of performers, programming and activities we have just for you and your family!
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Preschool: Read To Me
Read-to-Me is a joint reading activity, designed for children entering Kindergarten and younger along with their caregivers. Read together and keep track to collect prizes and stickers each week.
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Elementary
(1st Grade & up)
Libraries Rock!
Keep track of how much you read this summer and take part in our challenge every time you visit the Library! Read books, and win prizes!
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SUMMER of NUMBERS MATH CHALLENGE:
Earn a star sticker for your constellation chart each day you do a Bedtime Math problem! Add a little math to your summer reading by visiting
bedtimemath.org/ summer-of-numbers.
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All Terrific Tuesday Programming Begins at 2:00 p.m.
**Funding generously provided by the Friends of the Mystic and Noank Library--thank you!
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Tuesday, July 3
Animal Show on the Go!
A presentation of
Mostly Fur and Feather
, an animal program made up of mostly mammals and a bird!
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Tuesday, July 10
Sing-along with Mary Jo Maichack
Old-time favorites such as “On Top of Spaghetti,” and more from other cultures, so we can feel appreciation and connection to others who all sing on this earth. Lyric sheets provided. Music makes our hearts beat as one.
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Tuesday, July 17
The Mr. Gym Show
Performance focuses on movement based music for elementary age children. “Mr. Gym” uses his guitar, vocals, and puppets to engage his audience in learning and dancing!
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Tuesday, July 24
Join this award winning "kindie" band from Brooklyn for a high energy, interactive show that’s a mix of funk, rock and folk music, mashed into original tunes about natural living, eating healthy and staying active!
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Tuesday, July 31
Sing-along with Nappy's Puppets
Don't be shy! Sing out loud with these fun entertainers and puppeteers!
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Lil' Yogis with Caregivers at 10:30 a.m.
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Yoga is a joyful way for children to explore creative movement and develop physical skills. Children and caregivers will channel their energy by following movement instruction and practicing calming moments.
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Twisty Kids: Creative Movement and Yoga
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Wednesday, August 1 from 11:15 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Twisty Kids is a fun and non-competitive approach to get kids moving. Children learn creative movement concepts and yoga postures designed with kids' imagination and fun in mind.
Participatns will also learn relaxation techniques and practice mindfulness and respect for others in this class lead by
Yoga with Miss Kim
.
Great for ages 5 - 9 years old! Please
register online here.
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Wednesday Morning Wiggles for Preschoolers!
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Creative Movement with Eastern CT Ballet
This 45 minute class for
3-5 year olds
led by staff from the
Eastern Connecticut Ballet
is an introduction to creative movement for young ones. We will read a book to introduce a theme, followed by 35 minutes of movement!
Due to space constraints,
registration is require
d
(click on the date above). Free and open to the public.
Funding generously provided by the Friends of the Mystic and Noank Library--thank you!
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Science & Nature Series Returns!
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Make this summer one to remember by coming to the Library for one of these 4 wonderful programs, all FREE and open to ALL!
Generously funded by a grant from the
Dime Bank Foundation (thank you!) and our Friends of the Library, the Science & Nature Series will spark your imagination, tickle your funny bone and wow you with magic!
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Marvelous Marvin
Bug poems, bug illustrations, bug facts, bug magic, and non-stop laughs!
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Justin Mazz
A wacky mix of magic, games, juggling and more--all in the name of big time fun!
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DPNC
Rock n' Nature with Live Animals!
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Friday Family Movie Matinee
July 6
at 3:00 p.m.
Wonder
(
PG, 1 hr 53 mins, 2017)
WONDER
tells the inspiring story of August Pullman, a boy with facial differences who enters fifth grade, attending a mainstream school for the first time.
'Based on R. J. Palacio's hugely popular, award-winning novel, this drama is earnest and sweet, with great messages about kindness, friendship, and acceptance for its tween target audience.'
Betsy Bozdech
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Stop Motion Animation Workshop
Wednesday, July 11 from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Learn how to make fun stop-motion videos using an iPad and ordinary craft supplies at the Mystic & Noank Library!
Meeting Wednesday, July 11 at 6:30 p.m. this workshop for kids will introduce them to stop-motion using a special animation technique that is very easy to learn as well as to teach others at home. Great for ages 8 and up!
This program is free and open to the public but class size is limited and registration is required.
Please bring an iPad if you have one!
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Ready_Set_Code
Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Learn to code this summer using SCRATCH, a free program developed by MIT! Come to the Mystic & Noank Library every Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. for an introductory series on programming
for ages 10 and up.
Ready_Set_Code will run from July 18 to August 15 and will provide the knowledge necessary to program on your own. Personal laptops are not necessary, but very helpful. This program is free and open to the public, but registration is required (click on the date, above).
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Sit! Stay! Read! with Phantom
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Sign up to read with Phantom, our Bernese Mountain Dog friend (best for kids entering first grade and up) or just stop by to say hi!
Sign up online below (click on the date) or by calling 860-536-7721.
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Flashback Family Friday Movies
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July 13
at 3:00 p.m.
Mulan
(G, 1 hr 28 mins, 1998)
August 3
at 3:00 p.m.
Matilda
(PG, 1 hr 42 mins, 1996)
Showing in the Ames Room. Bring your favorite snack and (covered) drink!
Funding generously provided by the Friends of the Mystic and Noank Library.--thank you!
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Petting Zoo at the Library!
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T
hursday, July 26 from 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Everyone is welcome to hold and snuggle the adorable animals from Animal Affair Petting Zoo! Learn the proper way to hold and handle a variety of animals.
Funded by the Friends of the Mystic & Noank Library--thank you!
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Preschool Drop-In Storytime
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The Library is hosting Summer Preschool Storytimes until August 16. Scheduled to meet every
Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m
., classes consist of stories, finger-plays, crafts, and songs.
No registration is required for Drop-in sessions. Storytime programs last for eight weeks and are free and open to the public.
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Have You Registered for 1KBK?
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We have 71 'readers' registered and 4 have already read 1000 books! Congratulations!
So far, more than 6,200 books have been read by our participants--WOW!
We love celebrating the children's successes and honoring them with prizes to keep them motivated! Interested? Stop in the Children's Room and find out more--we'd love to see you.
Sign up in the Children's Room during regular library hours--it's FREE!
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Teen and Children's Programs
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Libraries Rock!
Teen Art Series
Mondays starting July 2 at 2:00 p.m in the Ames Room
Please join us for this fantastic series of art classes presented by our local art museums. Great for ages 10 and up! Class size limited.
July 2:
MMoA
Pop Up Studio Art Program
July 9:
MMoA
Pop Up Studio Art Program
July 16:
Artist Caryn Mickle from the
Florence Griswold Art Museum
presents How to Lay a Landscape - a two hour guided painting class for ages 10 and up!
July 23:
Lyman Allyn Art Museum
presents a hands-on art class exploring the relationsip between music and art!
July 30:
MMoA
Pop Up Studio Art Program
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Yoga for Teens & Tweens
Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Miss Kim will lead an expressive and gentle yoga class with an emphasis on kindness, mindfulness, and non-competition.
Great for ages 10 and up!
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Afternoon Wii U Gaming
Stop by the Mystic & Noank Library beginning Tuesday July 3 (through August 14) from 3:30-5:00 p.m. for some fun among friends! Join casual tournaments and games with your friends!
Gaming offers an outlet for creativity and problem solving, while the Library provides of atmosphere of community and sharing. Games are appropriate for ages 9 and up. Come join the fun!
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July 6, July 13, July 20 and July 27 at 10:30 a.m.
Join us for LEGO® fun! Stop by every Friday morning in July.
Get creative and build something new each week! Imagine! Build!
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July 24
at 6:30 p.m.
Labyrinth
(PG, 1 hour 41 min, 1986, may not be appropriate for younger viewers)
July 31
at 6:30 p.m.
E.T
(PG, 1 hr 55 mins, 1982, may not be appropriate for younger viewers)
August 7
at 6:30 p.m.
The Goonies
(PG, 1 hr 54 min, 1985, may not be appropriate for younger viewers)
Showing in the Ames Room. Bring your favorite snack and (covered) drink!
Funding generously provided by the Friends of the Mystic and Noank Library.--thank you!
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Drum Ride with Bob Bloom
Thursday, August 2 at 2:00 p.m.
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Our library will sparkle!
Bob Bloom
is bringing a colorful cargo of drums for your heart and hands to enjoy at this hoot. You’ll take a drum ride with BB as he drives high-octane songs that rock, roll, and boogie! Open to all ages--please join us!
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Art Therapy with Teens
Monday, August 6 and August 13 at 2:00 p.m in the Ames Room
Art Therapy with Katie Ziskind, BS, MA, MFT, RTY500, ERTY200, Experiential Family Therapist in Niantic, Connecticut.
Learn how to create serenity and balance from within during your 45-minute art therapy session. Complementing traditional talk with art and other experiential therapies can be highly effective for transformation.
Rejuvenate your mind through creative expression. All teens welcome.
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News, Opportunities & Info
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Book-A-Librarian
In Need of Technology Tutoring?
If so, please consider the Mystic & Noank Library's Book-a-Librarian program, in which you sign up for an individual one (1) hour session with a librarian and receive a private tutorial on whatever technological query you may have!
Lesson topics have included Windows 10, web design, Microsoft Office, and the use of devices such as Smartphones, iPads, e-readers and social media! New topics include employment websites, resumes and cover letters, web design, and more!
To register, please call the library at (860) 536-7721 or
use our online form here!
Appointments must be requested AT LEAST one day ahead of the desired date; they will be scheduled according to the patron's and the librarian's mutual availability.
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Don't forget to register for our information service, Wowbrary
by
clicking here!
. Be sure to then check your email for the verification message.
With Wowbrary, you will receive a weekly email on Saturday mornings highlighting any new book, audiobook, DVD or CD titles added to our collection in the previous week. A smart link directly into the library catalog will allow you to easily place a reserve on any titles that you wish to check out!
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Call for Art & Collections!
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Do you have art to exhibit in our Ames Meeting Room? Or a special collection that will fit in our glass display case? Exhibits are needed for a number of months beginning later this summer.
Please call Kate Nelson at the library at 860-536-7721 for more information and to schedule.
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Friends of the Mystic & Noank Library
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The Friends of the Mystic & Noank Library generally meet the 3rd Monday of every month at 12:00 Noon in the Ames Room (next meeting is Monday, August 20).
No meeting in July!
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Cribbage Club
Cribbage is a great way to keep your mind sharp and meet new friends. We meet every Thursday at 3:00 p.m. For more information, please call Donna Anderson at (203) 470-4566 or email
[email protected]
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Writers' Group
Join a varied group of writers every Monday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. For more information about how we lead our sessions,
please click here.
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Knitters Unite
Knitting Club meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. each month (July 10 and 24). All levels are welcome. Please join us!
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Mysticalligraphers
Join us on the 2nd Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. each month (July 11)! For more information,
click here.
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July 3 and 17 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. (ongoing on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month).
These sessions are open to all who are coping with the loss of a loved one and led by caring professionals from the
Center for Hospice Care of Southeastern CT
. Sessions are free but do require pre-registration. Please call (860) 848-5699 to register.
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Museum Passes Available
Need a break from the beach? Check out a pass!
Stop by the Children's Room to review the passes and discounts available. Explore a new site or revisit an old favorite with your houseguests!
More information on our website
here!
We thank the Friends of M&NL for their generous funding of the museum passes.
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Give a Little and Get a Lot
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Thanks to many generous patrons, more than 150 bricks have been purchased for the library--thank you!
We love to see patrons reading the inscriptions outside when visiting our Library. Is your special message part of this unique collection? Don't miss this opportunity to make a gift of a commemorative brick at M&NL in honor of your loved one, a special memory or to promote your local business.
We are proud to display these meaningful messages on our beautiful entryway and would love to add your personalized brick to our ever expanding special sidewalk.
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Our Bookshelf Is Growing
Have you added to our 'shelf'?
Your Annual Fund gift is so powerful and every dollar makes a real difference to the Library.
With your donation, you empower us to continue the programming and services you have come to rely on.
Your gifts are tax-deductible and shows your commitment to our historic and lively institution.
Thank you for helping to keep our doors open
for 125 years and counting...
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If you are thinking of making a lasting gift to the Library, we urge you to consider becoming a member of
The Maine Society
Those that join The Maine Society are looking to the future by making provisions for the Library through
planned giving
. Planned gifts allow donors to continue to support the Mystic & Noank Library after their death, often in a more generous way than what is possible during their lifetime.
By becoming a member of The Maine Society, you will join many others who are a special part of our valued Library community. Your gift will help the Library remain a vibrant, intellectual and important Mystic community resource for another century to come.
Please contact the
Director of Development
at (860) 572-8191 to learn more about planned giving and other ways to donate to the Library.
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Our Annual Friends of M&NL Fair was GREAT!
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We are so grateful to
YOU
, our patrons, Friends, local merchants and community members for supporting the 39th Annual Library Fair on June 2nd! It was a super event, with something for everyone... including nearly every type of New England weather!
Once again the
Mystic Garden Club
displayed their extraordinary generosity by sharing their Plant Sale proceeds with us--totalling
$3,700!
We are so fortunate and humbled to have this level of community support for our Library.
Drop by MNL soon to sign the 'new' Library Charter if you've not done so already. The Charter was formerly presented to our Library community by
CT State Senator Heather Somers
(pictured, upper right) during the Fair in recognition of our 125th Anniversary in 2018. Thank you, Senator Somers!
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We are happy to be in receipt of a generous gift of $500.00 from our community partners at the
Mystic Lions Club!
With this wonderful donation and per their request, we will be purchasing some new materials for the sight-impaired,
including large print titles and audio books
. Thank you, Lions Club members for your continued support!
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Evening at the Engine Room: 2018
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Mark your Calendar!
Wednesday,
October 3, 2018
from 6:00-9:30p.m.
We had so much fun last year, we are planning another
FUN
fundraiser!
We would love to showcase your business as an event sponsor so we can raise as much funding as possible for our programming and critical upgrades. Please join us and have your company listed as a sponsor soon!
Event sponsorship information
can be downloaded
HERE
. Questions? Contact Karen Bradshaw
via email
or (860) 572-8191.
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A Preview of August Programs
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Twisty Kids: Creative Movement and Yoga for Kids
Wednesday, August 1 at 11:15 a.m.
College Readiness Series Begins
Tackling the College Essay
Monday, August 13 at 6:30 p.m.
Flashback Family Friday Movies
August 3
at 3:00 p.m.
Matilda
(PG, 1 hr 42 mins, 1996)
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Mystic & Noank Library | 40 Library Street, Mystic CT 06355 | TEL: (860) 536-7721
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Monday-Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Thursday-Friday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Summer Saturday Hours 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (until Labor Day)
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In summer, the song sings itself.
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