Imagine Your Story!
Online Summer Reading Challenge
June 22 - August 8
Children & Teen Summer Reading Program:
- Create your account, select age-appropriate reading challenge and start logging today.
- Keep track of your reading online and earn prizes.
- Prizes may be redeemed between August 17 - 31st.
Adult Summer Reading Program
- Create your account
- For every book you read you have the chance to win a gift card from a local business/restaurant.
- We will log the books you read on the Library's Goodreads account. Send your book reviews to Erik at [email protected]
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Adult Digital Programming
Registration is required for all programs.
To protect the security of the meeting, the join link will be provided the day of the meeting via email. You can find more resources about how to use Zoom, a video conferencing program, on their
website
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Please contact
Erik at [email protected]
for more information or with questions about how to attend digital library programs.
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Knitting Club
Tuesdays in July at 1:00 PM
Join us and bring your projects! Registration required for the link to join.
For more information call 860-536-7971.
See July meeting dates
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Book Writers Group
Wednesday, July 15th
Come join a committed writing group: the Book Writers!
Before each meeting, we read two pieces of writing from a group member. Then, we get together, discuss, critique, and share our reactions and feedback. Please contact Erik at [email protected] to learn how to access the next meeting's workshop piece.
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Guided Meditation Group
Every Tuesday in July at 3:00 PM
You will be gently guided in body-centered meditations, including mindfulness of breathing and a focus on relaxation of the body at rest. Our guide is Pamala Lewis, who teaches guided meditations and Back Yoga at the Mystic Y, is the co-coordinator of the New London Community of Mindfulness, and is a devoted student and meditation practitioner of more than 25 years. No prior experience necessary.
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Book a Librarian
Tuesdays in July
Book a librarian (remotely!) for free, accessible, and helpful guidance via phone or Zoom on these and other topics. Appointments are 30 mins long.
When registering, please contact our Adult Services Librarian, Erik, with an idea of what kind of help you need before your appointment time. These appointments are first come first served.
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Job Search in the Digital Age
Monday, July 6 at 4:00 PM
In this interactive workshop, learn to recognize the traps and practice strategies of the digital job search that diversify your search methods and get you to the decision makers. Organizations need new staff during the pandemic--especially people who are good at problem solving and working under pressure. Search smart and get yourself noticed.
Learn with
Jean Baur
, a speaker, career coach, and author who has worked in the outplacement industry for 20 years.
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Internet Privacy & Security
Monday, July 13 at 4:00 PM
Do you know how to protect your private information online? Most of us don't. Learn some basics about just how much personal information is mined from you every time you use the Internet, and then develop strategies to keep that information private and secure. We will talk about how and when to trust a website with sensitive information, private browsing, private communications, and more. Please note that this meeting will not be recorded.
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Reduce Stress Naturally Seminar
Wednesday, July 22nd at 4:00 PM
The "fight or flight" response is real. Stress affects not only your mind but also your physical body, and research continues to show us the links between stress and chronic disease. Join us for this seminar to learn tips and techniques to help you with stress management, including foods, habits, micronutrients and more that may be supportive for you.
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Children & Teen Digital Programming
Registration is required for all programs.
To protect the security of the meeting, the join link will be provided the day of the meeting via email. You can find more resources about how to use Zoom, a video conferencing program, on their
website
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Twisty Kids: Creative Movement and Yoga for Kids ages 6 - 9!
Every Monday at 10:30 AM in July
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. They will also learn relaxation techniques and practice mindfulness and respect for others in this class lead by Yoga with Miss Kim. Great for ages 6 - 9 years old!
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Mike Bent's Abrakidabra
Tuesday, July 7th at 10:30 AM
Join "Best of Boston" award-winning magician Mike Bent for a new online magic show and mini-magic lesson. This laugh-filled, live experience features amazing magic tricks, hilarious comedy, science routines, and expert teaching of easy-to-learn but astonishing magic tricks (including science magic tricks) using common household objects.
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Lil' Yogis with Miss Kim!
Every Wednesday at 10:30 AM in July
A joyful way for children to explore creative movement and develop physical skills, learn yoga poses through active imagination and creatively channel energy by following movement instruction and practicing calming moments. Lil' Yogis is for 3 to 5 years old with a caregiver.
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Teen Zensation: Yoga for Tweens and Teens!
Wednesdays at 11:30 AM in July starting July 8th
Yoga with Miss Kim will lead an expressive and gentle yoga class each Wednesday morning with an emphasis on kindness, mindfulness and non-competition. Great for ages 10 and up!
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Cool-ology: Roller Coaster Physics
Wednesday, July 8th at 4:00 PM
Participants investigate energy, forces and motion as they design and create their own mini roller coasters! Great for ages 9 and up!
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Family Storytime LIVE!
Every Thursday at 10:30 AM in July
Join us for a live story time with Miss Lora from the comfort of your home! We'll be hosting a Zoom story time with your family and friends on Thursday mornings at 10:30 am.
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No-Sew T-shirt Book Bag! An Upcycling Workshop for Kids 8 and Up!
Thursday, July 9th at 11:30 AM
Join Hazel to turn an old t-shirt into a book bag. All you need for this easy upcycle project is a t-shirt and a pair of scissors! Join us on Thursday, July 9 at 11:30 for a Zoom Upcycle meetup.
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Justin Mazz Perfoms a Virtual Magic Show!
Tuesday, July 14th at 10:30 AM
Justin Mazz will be performing a live and interactive online family fun magic show for the friends and patrons of the Mystic & Noank Library. The show features lots of silly fun magic!
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Cool-ology®: Calm & Gratitude STEAM Lab
Wednesday, July 15th at 4:00 PM
Want to learn to make some cool, calming STEAM tools you can really use? We'll build some in this class using science, engineering, art, and math! Participants will also use science to work on the strategies that will boost calm, gratitude and peace of mind.
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Low-Sew Cloth Flowers! An Upcycling Workshop for Kids 8 and up!
Thursday, July 16th at 11:30 AM
Join Hazel and learn how to make exotic flowers from scraps of cloth and old buttons. You can use these flowers as home decor, attach to hair accessories, or jazz up an old pin. The only things you need are a pair of scissors, thread and needle, old fabric scraps, buttons or beads. Join us on Thursday, July 16 at 11:30 for a Zoom Upcycle meetup.
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Cool-ology®: Cool Catapults and Launchers
Thursday, July 16th at 4:00 PM
Participants investigate the physics behind catapults and launchers including potential and kinetic energy, friction, gravity, levers, and spring force! We'll then use the engineering design process to create things that fling and launch! For ages 6 and up.
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Young Engineers' Club
Monday, July 20th at 4:00 PM
The Young Engineers' Club (YEC) is an exciting program hosted by the Mystic & Noank Library that provides an opportunity for tweens/teens, ages 10 and up to become technology creators!
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Nappy's Puppets Presents Father Goose Tales
Tuesday, July 21st at 10:30 AM
Father Goose's Tales is a modern retelling of nursery rhymes, stories and children's songs that will entertain the whole family.
Join us for this very funny 45 minute shadow puppet show!
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The Mystic & Noank Library | 860-536-7721 | www.mysticnoanklibrary.org
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