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Mystic & Noank Library
December 2016 News
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Tree Trimming, The Art Truck, Staying Healthy Programs, Holiday movies!
Holiday hours:
Saturday, December 24th: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Monday, December 26: CLOSED
Monday, January 2: CLOSED
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A Note from the Director
Our new library cat has arrived!
Mito is a rescue from
Focus on Ferals
in Uncasville, and is about four years old. He was found on Powerhouse Road and was given the name Mito - short for Mitochondria - the powerhouse of the cell!
Mito is very friendly and enjoys a good scratch and snuggles. Please feel free to visit with Mito upstairs in the library.
Donations towards Mito's food and care are appreciated.
If you have any questions or concerns about Mito, please contact me.
During the month of December as part of the
SECT Libraries' Celebration of Wally Lamb
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we will be holding a free raffle for two tickets to any Garde Arts Center event in the 2017 season. Thank you to the Garde for donating the tickets! The drawing will be held on December 30, and you do not need to be present to win.
There's still time to sign-up for my
Saturday, December 10 coffee and book discussion
of Wally Lamb's Wishin' and Hopin', a fun holiday tale which introduces young Felix Funicello, the protagonist of Lamb's latest novel, I'll Take You There.
For a preview of this new title in Metabook's interactive digital format, click
here
. Metabook is also sponsoring a special
Wally Lamb appearance at the Garde
on Sunday, December 18. Tickets at the Garde can be purchased here.
In addition, you'll want to mark the date for a second Wally Lamb appearance on Sunday, February 12, at 3 p.m. at the Garde! Wally Lamb's local fans are invited to hear Mr. Lamb speak about his novels, meet his readers and sign books at this free event. These events were made possible by a collaboration between the Garde Arts Center and the libraries of SECT, so thank you for supporting them!
I'm Wishin' and Hopin' that you will all have a very happy and healthy holiday season!
Have a suggestion, compliment, or question? Please feel free to stop by the library or
email me
anytime.
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Welcome to a Festive Month at M&NL
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Sprinkle! Sparkle! Shine!
Saturday, December 3 from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Come in and help us decorate our tree, make a Christmas ornament and sing carols on this day of special holiday traditions at the library. Be sure to make your own masterpiece (see below) too!
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The Like-New Book Sale is Here!
Through Saturday, December 3
Sale ends at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday! Don't delay!
You have a few more days to stop in for this sale. All genres and interests will be available, including children's books, cookbooks and best sellers!
Holiday gifts and ephemera for sale, too!
Brought to you by the
Friends of the Mystic & Noank Library
--come support them!
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Art T
ruck Arrives!
Saturday, December 3 from 1:00-3:00 p.m.
With a grant from the
Groton Education Foundation, we are thrilled to welcome the Art Truck to the Library! This is a mobile art studio that will be parked outside and FREE for all to participate!
Create your own sparkling snowflake garlands, ornaments, and wearables using a variety of materials including ribbons, gems, and specialty markers.
Our very sincere "Thank You!" to the Groton Education Foundation for their generous award. This unique and fun holiday program is free for all thanks to their support!
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Holiday Movie
Jingle your funny bone with this Christmas classic!
Elf (2003, PG) Saturday, December 10 at 3:00 p.m.
Free and open to all!
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Annual Giving Tree
Through Saturday, December 17
Our Giving Tree is on display at the Library--won't you support a local family this holiday with a gift? Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center and Groton Social Services provide us with lists of recommended gifts for less fortunate families in the area.
You may take a tag and purchase a new, unwrapped gift of that type, and bring it to the library by December 17. Thank you for your participation!
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Food for Fines
NOW through Saturday, December 24
Every year we collect food in lieu of current fines for the Groton Social Services and the Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center.
Bring in a food of equal value
for fines accrued on currently checked-out materials:
canned fruit, tuna, soup, peanut butter, cereal, and other easy-to-prepare items are needed.
Please--no glass containers.
Even if you don't have a fine, please consider bringing in non-perishable items and household paper products whenever you visit the Library during December. Thank you!
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Sometimes the Perfect Gift is Right under your Feet
Make a gift of a commemorative brick at M&NL in honor of a loved one, special anniversary or to promote your business!
We are proud to display these meaningful messages on our beautiful entryway
and we would love to add your personalized brick to our ever expanding special sidewalk. The holiday is a wonderful time to make a permanent gift to the Library!
Download the order form
here.
There is space to engrave up to 3 lines with 16 characters per line, and a
limited number of pavers are available for $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.
Thank you!
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Wrap Up Your Year at M&NL
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Tips for Caregivers and Families for the Holidays
Tuesday, December 6 at 2:00 p.m.
Representatives from The Elms Assisted Living Residence in Westerly, RI will speak to both caregivers and care recipients on handling this often stressful period for families. Activities and respite care will be provided for care recipients.
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Mindfulness Meditation
Thursdays from 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
December 8,
January 5,
February 2 and
March 9
Kristin from
Skillful Meanz will continue to offer monthly Mindfulness Sessions!
The classes will cover mindfulness of breath, of body, of thoughts and of emotions, and will consist of some discussions and some guided meditations. The goal is to get you started on developing a personal practice of your own that you will continue long after the class is over.
While the
sessions
are geared towards folks who have already taken the classes, new sign-ups are welcome, too. Please register here.
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Book Discussion with the Director
Saturday, December 10 from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Join Library Director Chris Johnson for an engaging conversation about
Wishin' and Hopin' by Wally Lamb.
Copies of Wishin' and Hopin' are available from the front desk, and copies of I'll Take You There, Wally Lamb's new release will be available as of December 10.
Sign up for free on our Eventkeeper website
here!
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Author Talk:
A Journey to the Gallows
Wednesday, December 14 at 7:00 p.m.
Few people know of Aaron Dwight Stevens, born in Lisbon and raised in Norwich, CT. He fought, sacrificed and died in the name of freedom for all.
Using historical facts and fictional flare, the authors, Vic Butsch and Tommy Coletti, resurrect this amazing story of a real 1800s abolitionist and legend. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
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Acupunture, Craniosacral Therapy and Reiki
Saturday, December 17 from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Find out more about these pain management therapies and how they might help you with your health concerns. Which might be best for your lifestyle and goals? Tea and snacks served--come join us!
Family Friendly! Free to attend; no registration required.
Learn more here:
www.drkat.us
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See, Play & Learn at M&NL
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Art in the Ames Room
Opening Reception
December 6 from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Stop by between December 6-December 30 to view
Fantastic Fakes by the Stonington Plein Air Group which includes Carol
Connor,
Carrie Reynolds,
Carole Erdmann and
Carmel Bourneuf.
Oils and water colors are their favorite mediums---treat your eyes to a fantastic visual feast this month!
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Here's a holiday gift...
Four
New
Tech Classes
!
Choice of either 10:15 am
OR
5:30 pm session for each class.
Monday, December 5 - Google Calendar
Learn how to use Calendar, a free service offered by Google that allows users to electronically organize schedules, create and share events with others.
Wednesday, December 7 - Apple Devices: Macs, iPads, iPhones and iPods:
Learn about these common devices as well as many functions, apps and services of each.
Monday, December 12 - Intro to Skype:
Learn about Skype, a free service that enables face-to-face chat with others on your computer!
Monday, December 19 - Malware, Spyware and Viruses
Learn how to detect a harmful program and prevent it from hurting your devices. Clean up an already infected device, and download a great antivirus program from a list of options!
Registration is required for each class;
please visit the Library's Eventkeeper page
to sign up online. Please provide your own laptop or other device when you attend.
Please call the library at 860-536-7721 or email Rachel Taylor with any questions.
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December Film Series
Saturdays at 3:00 p.m. in the Ames Room
Click on the movie title to watch a preview!
The next full series starts in February...
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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
donnaencorefit@gmail.com
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Library Bridge Will Return
Library Bridge is not dead
!! It just needed a year to rest, but will be back soon. Ken Levy has volunteered to organize the tournament with the assistance of Susan Keach. We will be sending out information in May 2017 and the tournament begins in June. Please keep your bridge skills intact as we take this short break.
Looking forward to seeing you all again soon!
Get Out Your Knitting Needles
Knitting Club returns on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. each month, beginning in December (December 13th and 27th). All levels are welcome. Please join us!
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Book-A-Librarian
I
n 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 more!
To register, please call the library at (860) 536-7721 or email
Rachel Taylor
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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!
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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.
Afternoon Book Club (first Wednesday of the month at 1:00 p.m.)
December 7
:
I am Malala
: by
Christina Lamb and Malala Yousafzai
January 4: Four Seasons in Rome by Anthony Doerr
Evening Book Club
(first Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.)
December 7
:
This is the Story of a Happy Marriage
by Ann Patchett
January 4: Housekeeping by Marilynne Robinson
Captain John Porter Civil War Book Group
(third Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m.)
December 21
:
The Impending Crisis, 1848-1861
by David M. Potter (Part I)
January 18:
The Impending Crisis (Part II)
History Book Club
(second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.)
December 13:
The Island at the Center of the World
by Russell Shorto
January 10: Undaunted Courage by Stephen E. Ambrose
CLAMS (Classic Literature at Mystic) Book Club
(Mondays at 7:00 p.m.)
New members may get details at the front desk, or contact Sally Salancy
here.
December 5:
As I Lay Dying
by William Faulkner
December 19: Magic Mountain by Thomas Mann
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New Titles for
Great Courses
Just in time for the New Year and perhaps, a resolution to learn something new, the Library has added a number of titles from the Great Courses program. Come on in and check one out (and check something off your resolution list)!
DVD and audiobook titles include
Mediterranean Cooking,
A Guide to Essential Italy,
Tai Chi and Qigong,
Wonders of the National Parks,
Learning Spanish,
Yoga for a Healthy Mind and Body,
Understanding Investments,
Fundamentals of Photography and many more.
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Children & Family Programs
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Polar Express Train Set on Display!
The Polar Express train has been generously donated to the Library by Marlin Hoffman of Broadway Auto for the holiday season!
We are grateful to former Board of Trustee President Barry Boodman for graciously setting up a model train display again in the Children's Room this year.
The train is available for viewing and using during all regular library hours through early January.
Free for all (parental supervision for little hands, please). Donations gratefully received for having a go at being conductor! All Aboard!
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Winter StoryTimes
Join our librarians for a fun and interactive story time for our youngest library patrons!
StoryTimes are scheduled to meet weekly Mondays through Fridays, classes consist of stories, finger-plays, crafts, and songs.
Due to demand registration is required and class size is limited. Registration is
open online here from our website, or please call (860) 536-7721.
Winter StoryTimes will begin the week of January 9 and last for 8 weeks.
In the case of over-enrollment classes will be determined on a first-come, first-served basis. StoryTime sessions last for eight weeks and are free and open to the public.
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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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School Holiday Week Movies at M&NL
Free and open to all!
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Upcoming Events & Other News
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A Preview of M&NL January 2017 (!) Programs
Details to follow next month.
Family Movie Matinees Winter Series
Saturdays at 3:00 p.m. beginning in January
January 7:
The BFG
Tech Drop-In Day
Saturday, January 7 between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m
Have a question about your new iPad? Holiday gift of a tablet but not sure how to use it? Stop in and get some tips on how to get started!
Library Director Book Discussion
January 21:
I'll Take You There
by Wally Lamb
Pain Relief Program
Saturday, January 28 from 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Learn more about getting pain-free without use of medications.
This is a repeat presentation to one offered in April at the Library from Natura Medica and co-sponsored with OSCA.
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Trustee Spotlight
Please meet our Board Treasurer, Sara Lathrop
What 3 words would you use to describe M&NL?
Friendly, community-centered and diverse. I've belonged to libraries wherever I've lived and have had a library card at M&NL since we moved here in 1984. The Library is my go-to place for interesting reads, books on CD for my car rides and a special place to bring my grandchildren whenever they visit.
Describe a perfect day for you:
Early fall when the air is crisp, the sun is shining and the colors are just beginning on the trees. I love autumn in New England. Ideally I would have the chance to spend time with one of my children, taking a walk, having a coffee or just catching up with their lives. Even though I always enjoy my time whenever the whole family is together, it's always nice to have some one-on-one time. Our lives are so full these days. Finally, as the sun goes down and I'm alone, I would take out a book to keep me company, put on my favorite music, pour a glass of good wine and enjoy living in Mystic.
Why is being on the M&NL board important to you? And/or what is your primary focus or goal as a Trustee?
I volunteered to be on the Board after learning that the Library was inviting residents to apply. It has always been my belief that a local library is an essential piece of our community's fabric. Even though I've contributed my time on volunteer days, donated books and supported the Annual Fund, I felt it was time to step up and offer to participate more fully, helping in whatever way I can. My life experiences as a member of the local business community, active on Town and regional planning commissions, as well as various non-profit and community boards could be helpful in supporting the Library's future goals.
When you are not a Library superhero, what are you doing in your 'real' life?
Although I'm a widow and have been retired from full-time work for almost 8 years, I seldom have an empty day. The most fun thing I do every week is spending time with my younger grandchildren, Sadie (5) and Sam (3 1/2), at their home in Hartford. It's sometimes exhausting to keep Sadie and Sam actively engaged for 10 hours but we manage to have lots of 'adventures', hugs and just plain fun. I wouldn't miss this for the world.
In addition to being Treasurer at the Library, I'm also the current Treasurer for the North Stonington Garden Club and OSCA, Our Shoreline Community Association. I also write grants for the Salt Marsh Opera Company, primarily for their children's opera program
, Kids Love Opera!. I love to travel and tend to take one or two trips outside of the country every year. I'm a real theater buff, attending plays at the Yale Rep, Hartford Stage, Manhattan Theater Club and any other I can get to each season.
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Saturday, November 19th we hosted another 'shredding' day at M&NL thanks to the generosity of
Chelsea Groton Bank. We had dozens of folks lined up prior to the 10:00 am start and we are thrilled we were able to once again offer this free service to our patrons and friends.
Thank you
Chelsea Groton and thank YOU for your donations of canned goods that are heading to Groton Social Services and the Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center! Missed it? Let us know and we will try to host another one in the spring....
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All we want for our New Year...
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.. is to continue offering the best library service and resources we can. The close of 2016 is a wonderful time to make an Annual Fund gift
and show your commitment to our greater Mystic community!
We are
so
grateful for your support!
Contributions are tax-deductible and make an immediate and positive impact on the future security of the Mystic & Noank Library.
For more information or questions, please contact Director of Development
Karen Bradshaw at
(860) 572-8191 or by emailing here.
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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 Hours 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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