Catalog
Below are some of our exciting upcoming programs.
Check out our full event calendar for a list of all our programs.
Tuesdays in July @ 11:00 AM
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center Programs
Join us every Tuesday in July for informative and fun programs with DPNC! Meet animals and learn about animal homes, pond life, teamwork in the wild, creature camouflage, and innovative animal adaptations.
Register for programs individually here
Tuesdays in July @ 3:30 PM
Food Explorers Baking Class for Kids
Join Food Explorers for a baking class for kids every week of July and learn how to make strawberry lemon pie, raspberry vanilla whoopie pie, fried dough, peaches and cream woopie pie and apple crumble.
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Thursdays in July @ 3:30 PM
Cool-ology! Programs
Join us every Thursday in July for a Cool-ology program and learn about physics games, toys from trash, intro to engineering, STEAM lab and super spinner physics.
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Thursdays in July @ 11:00 AM
Libros y Amigos: a Bilingual Spanish Storytime
Come to a Bilingual Story hour with engaging books for your child in Spanish!
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7/9 at 7:00 PM
Roode Concert Series: The Rivergods
The Rivergods are a memorable, original, award-winning act based in southeastern CT that has played its own heartfelt harmony-rich folky/rootsy/rockish music since 1997. The Rivergods are fronted by husband/wife songwriters, Ben and Nancy Parent, who often perform as a duo. Ben and Nancy have written and performed together for over 25 years, and blend their voices with the sort of instinctual harmonies that are perhaps only achieved through blood, time or marriage. The full band includes a rotating lineup of some of the finest, most talented players in southern New England, who round out the couple’s harmonious Americana sound.
7/10 @ 7:00 PM
Mocktail Magic: The Art and Science of Spirit-Free Summer Drinks
Learn how to elevate your mocktail game this summer with Mystic's own Chef Anthony Caporale, author and star of the Off-Broadway hit musical "The Imbible: A Spirited History of Drinking."
7/11 @ 4:00 PM
DJ Red Supreme!
D.J. Red Supreme, Kids will exercise, learn some dance moves, and be entertained by DJ Red Supreme.
7/17, 24 & 31
Fundamentals of Photography
Session 1: Understanding Exposure , Session 2: Composition & Framing, Session 3: Editing, or Lighting the Scene vs Existing Light.
Register for each Program Individually
7/18 @ 4:00 PM
Chris Fascione: Juggling Funny Stories!
You’ll be laughing out loud as nationally-known family entertainer Chris Fascione brings children’s stories to life with his high-spirited and innovative performances.
7/25@ 4:00 PM
Steve Elci: Music for Kids!
Join us for music, dancing and fun for everyone!
Stories, Music (nursery rhymes) and Dancing!
Fridays @ 10:30 AM
The Mystic & Noank Library makes every effort to ensure our programs and services can be enjoyed by all members of the public. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the program organizer for an accommodations request form. Please make arrangements at least 2 weeks in advance.
Chess Club for Kids!
Wednesdays at 4:30 PM
Welcome to Mystic Noank Library’s Chess Club! The club welcomes children grade 3 and up! We will be meeting on Wednesdays after school 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 be respectful of each other's play, and at the end of each game, win or lose, members must be cordial with one another.
Instructor:
Michael Grater, library associate and chess enthusiast, leads our Chess Club. He grew up playing chess and continues to play for fun. Chess is a great game that builds concentration, patience, planning, sportsmanship, and problem-solving skills in children, teens and adults.
Writers' Group
Mondays @ 4:00 PM
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 5 minutes. A writer selects a topic from subjects previously placed in a box. For the first 5 minutes, write whatever comes to mind. Don't stop to correct, just record whatever pops into your head, even if it's something like, "I have no idea what to write..." Each person shares what they've written, free of commentary or criticism.
Then, for 10 minutes, writers write what comes to mind, perhaps an idea or a subject someone had just read aloud or something you wrote in the first 5 minutes will lead to a focus. The group shares again. Writers write for another 5 minutes and then share.
You'll be surprised at the places you'll go with the topics in these sessions. They give you an opportunity to express yourself, they're therapeutic, and they often lead to a lot to talk about after putting your pens down.
Experience Calm With Guided Meditation Sessions
Tuesdays @ 3:00 PM on Zoom
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 sitting practice for more than 25 years. She co-leads the New London Community of Mindfulness, guides 2 weekly Zoom groups, and offers individual coaching sessions in Somatic Mindfulness Meditation. Pamala also offers Somatic Mindfulness Meditation along with Back Yoga outdoors through the summer months.
This class is for beginners, those who might be struggling with mindfulness meditation and those who may enjoy a friendly, relaxed and body-centered approach to practice.
8/13 @ 7:00 PM
Roode Concert Series: Craig Edwards
Craig Edwards plays American roots music ranging from Appalachian fiddle tunes, Blues, Cajun music, and Celtic styles to Honky-tonk, Zydeco and Swing. He performs solo and with several bands as well as teaching private lessons.
