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Mystic & Noank Library
August 2016 News
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A Note from the Library Director
The truly hazy, lazy days of summer are upon us but it's cool and comfortable at M&NL!
We are offering Children and Teen summer programs through August, as well as new programs for adults in a range of topics.
Don't miss tonight's Harry Potter Trivia Contest at 6:00 p.m.!
Please check out our new
Eventkeeper Calendar to stay current with all that is happening at the M&NL! Note that the Library will be closed on
Saturday, August 13 for the Mystic Outdoor Art Festival.
Many thanks to those that have completed the quick four question survey I sent last month. Please click
here to enter your responses today! Remember to also click the Finish button to submit your responses.
Have a suggestion, compliment, or question? Let me know! Stop by the library or
email me
anytime.
See you at the library,
--Chris Johnson
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Vincent van Gogh Inspired Art
Be sure to visit the Mystic and Noank Library until
August 27th to contribute to or simply enjoy our participatory art exhibit inspired by
Vincent van Gogh's sunflower series. He painted this series while living in Arles, France in 1888.
Children and adults of all ages are welcome to add their artistic talent to the collaborative exhibit.
Visit the MN&L sunflower garden out back. Learn about van Gogh from the library books in the Ames room. Create your own flower forms and add them to the wall!
The display is open to the public during regular library hours when the room is not in use. Supplies will be provided. Thanks for contributing!
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Events & Happenings... This Month!
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Sub Century Story Walk at Mystic River Park
Monday August 1 - Monday, September 5
In honor of the centennial anniversary of the U.S. Naval Submarine Base, the M&NL is pleased to announce this year's StoryWalk® installation, Super Submarines, by Tony Mitton.
StoryWalk® encourages both family literacy and physical activity by posting pages from a children's picture book along a path or walking trail or in a park. Families walk along the park, reading a page at a time together, interacting with the story and with each other.
The StoryWalk will be at Mystic River Park from August 1st through Labor Day. Come and celebrate Connecticut's Submarine Century with us! Enjoy this book every day, rain or shine!
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A Talk about a Walk
Tuesday, August 9 at 7:00 p.m.
Join Director of the Mystic YMCA Gary Pienkowski for an interesting talk about his hike from San Francisco to British Columbia. He will highlight the physical exhilaration and the exhaustion; the emotional highs and lows, the numerous encounters with kind, helpful locals and the challenges and triumphs of pursuing one's dreams.
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Paranormal Encounters of CT (c
RIPt
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Thursday, August 11 from 6:00-7:30 p.m.
c
RIPt, a paranormal research group based in Connecticut, has explored the Mystic & Noank Library twice! The group will lead a 90 minute presentation featuring A/V evidence of their findings, both in our Library and from some of their previous investigations! cRIPt has visited many historic places throughout Connecticut and successfully communicated with the beyond in many of them. Their show is truly one not to be missed.
This program is free and open to the public. Registration is not required, but come early-we expect a full house!
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Connecticut Old State House Presentation
Wednesday, August 17 at 1:00 p.m.
Join Executive Director, Sally Whipple, for a talk about the history and architecture of this historic state landmark.
As you may know, due to recent State budget cuts, the Connecticut Old State House is currently closed to the public - however, you can have a 'peek' inside this magnificent historical treasure by attending Sally's informative presentation hosted at the Library. Join us!
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The Artist's Garden:
American Impressionism and the Garden Movement, 1887-1920
Thursday, August 18 at 1:00 p.m.
The Florence Griswold Museum is currently showing a remarkable exhibition, "The Artist's Garden: American Impressionism and the Garden Movement, 1887-1920" on view through September 18th.
The museum's Assistant Curator, Jenny Parsons, will give a presentation surveying highlights from the exhibition. At the turn of the 20th century, the canvases of American artists burst to life with the colors and textures of the gardens they saw around them. This new trend in art began in the 1880s as the principles of Impressionism spread beyond France.
The American Impressionists' attraction to flowers and gardens can be understood as an extension of the Garden Movement. This national movement had special resonance in Connecticut, where particular women played important roles in both the garden and Progressive political realms.
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Networking--It's Not What You Know, It's Who You Know
Monday, August 22 at 7:00 p.m.
They say that it's not what you know, it's who you know, and that is true, but expanding who you know is all a matter of networking. Michael Whitehouse moved to Groton in 2014 knowing no one in Southeast Connecticut. Two years later, he has regular contact with business owners, mayors, legislators and others.
He did this by applying some basic networking concepts that he will teach you during this powerful and informative workshop. Attendees are encouraged to participate in the discussion. Think about what you are trying to achieve through networking, and Michael will discuss specific networking strategies to reach your personal goals.
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Sinatra at 100
Wednesday, August 24 at 2:00 p.m.
Listen and view some of Frank Sinatra's most entertaining, powerful, and significant performances in song and film with Gilbert L. Gigliotti, host for more than two decades of "Frank, Gil, and Friends".
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Cruising Around the World
Wednesday, August 31 at 7:00 p.m.
In 2008, Jamie and Behan Gifford decided to make a radical change in their lives. They sold most of their belongings, moved onto a 47' sailboat with their three children (aged 4, 6 and 9), and took off to explore the world.
Come along on their adventures through the Pacific, Indian, and Atlantic Oceans and learn what it's like to raise a family afloat!
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CT Author Trail Program
Take part in the 8th Annual CT Authors Trail which features a different local author at 24 different Eastern CT Libraries and culminates with a finale at Mohegan Sun on September 15.
Pick up your free passport at MNL and join the trail!
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Cribbage Club Continues
Thursdays at 3:00 p.m. in the Ames Room
Do you know how to play cribbage or are ready to learn?
Join us each week at M&NL! Cribbage is a great way to keep your mind sharp and meet new friends. For more information, please call Donna Anderson at (203) 470-4566 or email [email protected].
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Book-A-Librarian
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n Need of Technology Tutoring?
If so, please consider the Mystic & Noank Library's new 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 more!
To register, please call the library at (860) 536-7721 or email Rachel Taylor.
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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Wowbrary!
Don't forget to register for our new information service,
Wowbrary! Simply visit
www.wowbrary.org and enter our library zip code (06355). This will allow you to select our library and enter your email address. 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!
We hope that you will enjoy this new service.
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Afternoon Book Club (first Wednesday of the month at 1:00 p.m.)
Afternoon Book Club will resume meeting in September.
September 7
:
Middlemarch
by George Eliot
Evening Book Club
(first Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.)
August: NO MEETING
September 7: Being Mortal by Atul Gawande
Captain John Porter Civil War Book Group
(third Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m.)
August 10
:
Lincoln at Gettysburg
by Garry Wills
September 14: Shrouds of Glory by Winston Groom
History Book Club
(second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.)
August 9
:
I am Malala
by Malala Yousafzai
September 13: Dead Wake by Erik Larson
CLAMS (Classic Literature at Mystic) Book Club
(Mondays at 7:00 p.m.)
New members welcomed!
September 12 and 26:
Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison
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Friday Family Movie Matinees
Welcome the weekend with a family-friendly film each Friday at 3:00 p.m.!
Click on the movie title to watch a preview!
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Museum Pass & Discount Program
Sponsored by the Friends of M&NL
Plan a day-trip, an overnight getaway or an activity for your house guests!
Stop by the Children's Room to review the passes and discounts available.
Connecticut Science Center, Hartford
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center, Mystic
Florence Griswold Museum, Old Lyme
Mashantucket Pequot Museum, Mashantucket
Mystic Aquarium, Mystic
Mystic Seaport, Mystic
Roger Williams Park Zoo, Providence
**Old State House, Hartford
State Parks Pass, CT (various)
Wadsworth Atheneum, Hartford
More information on our website
here!
**Due to changes in the state budget, Connecticut's Old State House was closed to the public until further notice as of June 30, 2016. Please contact the Office of Legislative Management (860) 240-0100 for more information and updates.
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Yoga Series (last one)!
Monday, August 1 from
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon
We are so excited to offer a new Fitness and Fun series this summer for 4-8 year olds! Join Amy Stevens of
Amy's Active Learning for today's
final 90 minute session.
The Yoga Series is made possible with grants from the
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Sit! Stay! Read!
Sign up to read to
Willow and Henri this summer at the Mystic and Noank Library! A program for young children entering 1
st
grade and up, 'Sit! Stay! Read!' offers an opportunity for both reluctant and enthusiastic readers to read before a non-judgmental audience.
Sign up in the Children's Room for a 20 minute session.
Tuesday, August 9 - 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Build confidence and make a furry friend!
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Pre-School Summer Story Time
Join our librarians for a fun and interactive story time for our youngest library patrons!
Story Time is open to all each week on a drop-in basis!
The summer session meets every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. through August 11.
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This weekly club is for kids interested in learning fun and interactive Scratch programming! Participants will have the opportunity to create virtual games, music videos, art projects and more - all of their own digital design!
Children ages 7 and up are welcome.
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Harry Potter Fans!
Plan to join us TONIGHT,
Monday, August 1
at 6:00 p.m. at the library for a Harry Potter Trivia Contest, including Harry Potter-themed snacks!
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Wii Gaming Cart Open!
Tuesday, August 2 from 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Summer brings lots of cool things, including a Wii Gaming Cart! Drop by and try your hand at some really fun games!
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Magic: The Gathering Card Club
Tuesday, August 2 at 7:00 p.m.
This club is for kids ages 9-13
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If you have your own cards, bring them--if not, they will have plenty to share. Magic
is a card game similar to Pokemon
. Come learn how to play!
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Ready, Set, Code (Unity)
Wednesdays through August 10 at 6:30 p.m.
Ages 10 and up, please. Librarian Rachel Taylor will lead these fun, informative coding classes. Bring a laptop if you have one.
Registration is required and can be done online via Eventkeeper
here.
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Pizza & Movie for Teen Volunteers!
Tuesday, August 23 at 6:00 p.m.
We appreciate all you do for M&NL! Join us on August 23rd for a pizza party and screening of
Allegiant (2016, PG-13) to thank YOU for volunteering at the library.
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Say 'Hello' to Andrew
We are pleased to have Groton Long Point summer resident Andrew Burbank volunteering at the Library this month!
During the academic year, Andrew is a student at Norwalk Community College and lives in Fairfield. He has dreamed of being a preschool teacher since he was a child and has worked as an intern at two different preschools.
Andrew has been assisting with M&NL storytimes, registering students and teens for the summer reading program, organizing DVDs and book titles and helping young visitors during Lego Club.
Welcome, Andrew!
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Emerging Voices: Free Teen Poetry Workshop
Saturdays at 3:00 p.m. at Bank Square Books (53 W. Main Street, Mystic).
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Upcoming Events & Other News
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A Preview of M&NL September Programs
It won't be long before these great programs arrive at M&NL!
Details to follow next month.
Art Opening Reception in the Ames Room
Tuesday, September 6, time TBD
AARP Defensive Driving Class
Saturday, September 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Sonority Sings Shakespeare through the Centuries
Sonority
women's vocal quartet presents a program of choral compositions, some newly arranged by the group, which draw on lyrics found within his plays, including The Tempest, Twelfth Night and Hamlet.
Thursday, September 15 at 6:00 p.m, (doors open at 5:30 p.m.)
Friday Evening Films Resume
Friday, September 23,
Doors open at 5:30, Film begins at 6 p.m. Titles TBD
2nd Annual Craft Exchange by the Friends of M&NL
Donations of all craft ingredients, including knitting supplies, crochet materials, handcraft books, fabric, beads, buttons and the like will be accepted at the Library during regular library hours during the week prior to the Exchange from September 12 - 16.
Saturday September 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Schooner Bowdoin Lecture by Heather Stone
The
Schooner Bowdoin i
s a National Historic landmark vessel, built in 1921 in East
Boothbay, Maine for Arctic research and exploration. Learn more about the
Bowdoin's fascinating history and voyages from Essex resident, Captain Heather
Stone, former captain of the Bowdoin.
Saturday, September 24 at 3:00 p.m.
Healthy Habits for a Healthier You by Kristine Johnson, Eastern Regional Director of the Connecticut Chapter of the Alzheimer's Organization
Wednesday, September 28 at 1:00 p.m.
Join us for the second session of our College Readiness Series! Meet
Laurie Saunders,
Senior Admissions Officer at UCONN Avery Point. Learn how to make a college list, apply to schools, and pick your college.
Thursday, September 29 at 7:00 p.m.
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Don't miss this opportunity to help
pave our future
with the purchase of a commemorative brick!
Engrave up to 3 lines with 16 characters per line to honor a loved one, a family member, your business, your pet or yourself!
Read more about this special program
here and download and complete the order form
here.
Don't delay! A limited number of pavers are available for purchase as a gift of $125 each. Installation of engraved bricks will be done in sections on a rolling basis.
Please
email Karen Bradshaw, Director of Development, or call (860) 572-8191 with questions.
Thanks for 'stepping up' to be a part of our Library's continued history!
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Show your M&NL Support:
Now is the time. Our fiscal year is ending soon.
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DATE DUE
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OUR GOAL
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CURRENT TOTAL
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September 30, 2016
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$95,000
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August 30, 2016
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$88,000
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July 31, 2016
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$80,000
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$80,000! (Can
you help us?)
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June 30, 2016
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$72,000
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May 31, 2016
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$64,000
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April 30, 2016
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$56,000
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March 31, 2016
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$48,000
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February 29, 2016
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$40,000
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January 31, 2016
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$32,000
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December 31, 2015
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$24,000
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November 30, 2015
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$16,000
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October 31, 2015
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$7900
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Thank you!
By making an Annual Fund gift
TODAY, you show your commitment to our greater Mystic community, help uphold
our high standards of service and grow our collections and programs. That's the power of your contribution!
Checks may be dropped off at the Circulation Desk or mailed directly to us.
We also accept Mastercard, Visa and American Express.
Or, you may donate online via the PayPal button, below.
We appreciate you!
Contributions are tax-deductible and make an immediate and positive impact on the future security of the Mystic & Noank Library. We thank you for your support!
For more information or questions, please contact Director of Development
Karen Bradshaw at
(860) 572-8191 or by emailing here.
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Shop & Support the Library with AmazonSmile
You can support the Mystic & Noank Library when you shop at AmazonSmile. AmazonSmile is a website operated by Amazon which offers many of the same things as Amazon.com. The difference is that when you shop on AmazonSmile, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products to the charitable organization of your choice!
Thank you
for choosing Mystic & Noank Library as your designated non-profit when you shop at AmazonSmile!
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Craft Supplies for the Children's Room
We go through craft supplies and paper at an amazing pace with our talented young artists! We offer all of our programs free of charge so all donations are gratefully received.
The most used items include:
- Colorful Duct Tape
- Color card stock paper
- Construction Paper
- Glue Sticks
- Cotton Balls
- Pompoms
- Felt
- Paper lunch bags
- Pipe cleaners
- BandAids
- Gift cards from WalMart, Target & The Dollar Tree so we can purchase other supplies as needed.
THANK YOU for any and all donations!
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Monday-Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Thursday-Friday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday Summer Hours 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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'Come with me,' Mom says.
'To the library.
Books and summertime
go together.'
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