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Mystic & Noank Library
January 2017 News
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Holiday hours:
Monday, January 2: CLOSED
Thursday, January 5:
Delayed Opening at 12:00 noon
Monday, January 16: CLOSED for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
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A Note from the Director
Happy New Year to you! If you're in the mindset of "New Year, New You," the library is a great place to find support for many of your 2017 resolutions: join our monthly Mindfulness Class, learn a new computer skill, check out a book or magazine to support your goal of eating better or sustaining an exercise program, read some of those classics - the choice is yours!
Please mark the date for a second Wally Lamb appearance at the Garde on Sunday, February 12, at 3 p.m.! 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!
Have a suggestion, compliment, or question? Please feel free to stop by the library or
email me
anytime.
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Introducing...the Library's new Logo
We are very excited to share the Library's new logo with you! The image has taken an internal Library committee guided by the professionals at Miranda Creative (Norwich, CT) many months to finalize.
The triangular shape echoes our main entryway, as do the opening acanthus leaves and green tone. In the center, you can see an iconic 'map' marker, commonly used on digital maps and social media. This modern touch marries our historic library's core function with a current dose of the 'here and now'.
If you're looking for it, you can
find
it at M&NL!
We will be using the logo more and more in the coming weeks and months as we unveil our new website, print materials and library signage.
It's going to be a
great
2017 here at your Library
and you will want to
find yourself
here!
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Getting Started with Facebook for Business
Thursday, January 12 10:00-11:30 a.m. in the Ames Room
In this class you will learn the fundamentals of a Facebook business page, presented by the Southeastern CT chapter of SCORE.
Participants are welcome to bring a laptop to follow along with the class; those bringing a laptop should arrive at least 15 minutes early, and be sure that your Facebook account is active and working. No technical support will be provided.
Workshop presenter April Heavens-Woodcock is a Managing Partner and Social Media Strategist who works with small to mid-size companies to help them develop a robust online presence utilizing strategic marketing initiatives.
About SCORE: SCORE is a nonprofit association that offers free and confidential advice on starting your own business or improving and growing your existing small business. All 40 counselors in Southeast Connecticut are volunteers, receive no compensation, and are working or retired business owners, executives, and managers. Learn more here.
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Acupunture, Craniosacral Therapy and Reiki
**rescheduled from December**
Saturday, January 14 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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Indoor Clean-Up Day
Saturday, January 28 from 9:00-12:00 noon
Some dusting, some clean-out, some tidying up is what the library needs! Will you lend an hour or two and help us keep our historic beauty in great shape? Thank you!
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Welcome to a New Year at M&NL
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Art in the Ames Room
Show opens Saturday, January 7
Start off 2017 on a bright note by stopping in for this month's art exhibit! Artist Francesca Fay and her family have lived in New England for most of their lives enjoying the varied spaces and constantly changing beauty of its many landscapes and contrasting seasons, as well as the character of its people.
Once her children were older and her work life was winding down, she spent joyful hours immersed in drawing and painting, eventually settling on acrylics as her favorite medium.
Very much a realist, she interprets the things she finds around her, often putting together bits or one thing and ideas or images from another. She likes flowers, the sea, landscapes, sometimes portraits, and here and there a still life. Everything she paints is meant to be accessible and speak to universal themes that touch us all.
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Mindfulness Meditation
Thursdays from 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
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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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!
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Exercise your Tech Muscle
New Classes!
Choice of either 10:15 am
OR
5:30 pm session for each class.
Wednesday, January 4 - Wordpress 101
Learn to create your own website and blog posts with this FREE service that allows you to share videos and photos on a completely customized page! Students who do not already have Wordpress downloaded on their devices should come early. This is the first in a 3-part series that continues on February 1 and March 1.
Wednesday, January 18 - YouTube Basics:
There's so much about Youtube that you may not already know! Create your own account and upload videos while learning all about different online channels, playlists, web series and more!
Monday, January 23 - Backing Up Your Files:
Learn all about the many ways to back up your records, photos and other data, including hardware solutions, cloud and web options, and device-based offerings! After this class, you'll never have to worry about losing a file again.
Please call the library at 860-536-7721 or email Rachel Taylor with any questions.
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Ready to Sleep Right this Year?
Sleep School begins Wednesday, January 25 at 8 p.m.
Getting a sound night's sleep is one of the most important factors for health. Join us for Sleep School, where a trained instructor will guide you into a deep state of relaxation that prepares you for a restful night's sleep. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring props that support you while lying down (yoga mat, pillow/towel, blanket). The p
rogram will meet at 8 p.m. on Wednesdays, January 25, February 1 and 22, March 15 and April 8.
Instructor Christopher J. Helal, Ph.D. has advanced certification from the Amrit Yoga Institute in teaching the guided mediation technique used in Sleep School. Please register on our website.
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Everybody Hurts Sometimes
Saturday, January 28 from 1:00-2:30 p.m.
This is a repeat presentation to one offered in April at the Library from Natura Medica and co-sponsored with OSCA (Our Shoreline Community Association).
Participates will learn about alternatives for pain relief from three health disciplines: naturopathic medicine, psychotherapy and acupuncture.
Panelists are:
Naturopathic Doctor, Ana Ruediger of Natura Medica, Mystic
Licensed Psychologist, Dr Karen Hanscom, of Clear Harbor Counseling, Mystic
Acupuncturist, Gregory Fessenden of Stonington
Q&A with panelists follows the talks.
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Play Reading with Harriet Grayson
Tuesday, January 31 at 7:00 p.m.
February 2, 2017 is the 74th anniversary of the surrender of Nazis at Battle of Stalingrad--one of the 20th Century's epic battles.
Join us at the Library for a
discussion
with playwright Harriet Grayson about the Battle and hear passages from her Sasha Perlov mystery novel, Loose Ends, which describes the battle from the perspective of survivors.
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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.)
January 4
:
Four Seasons in Rome
by Anthony Doerr
February 1: The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
Evening Book Club
(first Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.)
January 4:
Housekeeping
by Marilynne Robinson
February 1: The Power and the Glory by Graham Greene
Captain John Porter Civil War Book Group
(third Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m.)
January 18:
The Impending Crisis
(Part II)
History Book Club
(second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.)
January 10:
Undaunted Courage (Part 1)
by Stephen E. Ambrose
February 14: Undaunted Courage (Part 2)
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.
January 9:
Magic Mountain
by Thomas Mann (first 90 pages)
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Family Movie Matinees Winter Series
Open and free for all! Click on the title to learn more. Show begins at 3:00 p.m. on the following Saturdays:
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Special Story Time
Tuesday, January 17 from 1:15 to 2:00 p.m.
Hansel & Gretel Story Time with Gingerbread Houses
For ages 4 and up, please!
The Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra is performing a family concert on Sunday, January 29 at 2:00 p.m.at the Garde Arts Center in New London featuring the Eastern CT Ballet, and many famous storybook suites. Among them will be Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and Hansel & Gretel. Tickets are only $7 general admission.
The Orchestra is offering a discount ($5 ticket rather than $7) to any patrons that attend our special Story time reading on January 17th!
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Exam Study Day
Saturday, January 21 during regular library hours
Do you plan to study for your mid-term exams at the Library? On Saturday, January 21st, we will be offering a variety of fun, stress relieving activities to help you relax in between your study sessions. Looking for a little extra space for studying? We will open the Activity Room just for you.
Students can expect to see Phantom, the therapy dog (he will be here 3:30-4:30 p.m), along with many de-stressing zones containing stations for coloring, Lego building, and more. A variety of cookies will be available to students throughout the day!
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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 Thursdays, 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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Polar Express Leaving the station soon...
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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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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Coming Soon!
6th Annual Take Your Child to the Library Day!
We have a full day planned on
Saturday, February 4 so you will want to mark your calendars for lots of fun programming.
10:00-11:00 a.m. - Sit! Stay! Read! with guest listener Phantom the Therapy Dog
10:00- 11:00 a.m. - Scratch Club
11:00 a.m. -
Don't Burst My Bubble presented by the Children's Museum of Southeastern CT
Noon to 5 p.m. - Make your own Valentines!
3:00 p.m. -
The Secret Life of Pets (2016) PG
Cookies and Juice will be served!
Funded by the Friends of the Mystic & Noank Library
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M&NL Library Services & Events
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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 meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. each month (January 10th and 24th). All levels are welcome. Please join us!
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Bereavement Counseling
January 3 and 17 at 10:00 a.m. (ongoing on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month)
This is open to all who are coping with the loss of a loved one. Sessions are free and led by caring professionals from the Center for Hospice Care of Southeastern CT.
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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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Museum Passes Available
Plan a day-trip, an overnight getaway or an activity for your house guests for a chilly winter day!
Stop by the Children's Room to review the passes and discounts available.
State Parks Pass
, CT (various)
More information on our website here! With thanks to the Friends of M&NL for their generous support of the museum passes.
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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 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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Upcoming Events & Other News
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A Preview of M&NL February 2017 Programs
Details to follow next month.
Friday Feature Films Resume
February 3 at 3:00 p.m.
Sully (2016, PG-13)
Take Your Child To the Library Day
Saturday, February 4 from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
See details, above!
Hometown Habitat Program
Saturday, February 11 at 11 a.m.
Join us to watch a 90-minute educational documentary film "Hometown Habitat: Stories of Bringing Nature Home". This is co-sponsored with Connecticut College and the local Wild Ones chapter.
In Honor of African American History Month
Friday, February 24 at 3:00 p.m
Movie screening of
Alice's Ordinary People
Tai Chi Sessions
Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m. beginning on February 28 and ending on April 18
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Free AARP Tax Assistance
Starting February 7! Dates and details to follow next month with sign-ups at the front desk.
Each session is scheduled for an hour. Please bring positive picture identification, all of your tax paperwork, and last year's return to the appointment. We will also have a supply of IRS and CT State tax forms for patron usage.
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Small Business Association
Wednesdays from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. in the Ames Room
February 22: How to Start Your Small Business
March 22: ABCs of Business Plan/Understanding a SWOT Analysis
April 26: How to Finance Your Small Business
May 24: Contracting 101
All sessions are FREE but registration is requested.
Leading the sessions will be
Lisa A. Powell of the SBA-Danbury office.
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Trustee Spotlight
Please meet our Board Secretary, John McHugh!
What 3 words would you use to describe M&NL?
Vital. Vibrant. Gem.
Describe a perfect day for you:
An ideal day for me starts with no alarm clock and getting out of bed whenever I feel like it. That is followed by breakfast with (my wife) Cathie as we read The Day and the Hartford Courant. Next comes time spent checking various web sites for news. Later in the day, I like to participate in some volunteer activity or community involvement. A workout at the Mystic Branch of the YMCA or a long walk around town rounds out the day. Dinner with Cathie, discussing our activities of the day, and a glass of wine gets us to evening. Finally some TV watching and then falling asleep reading my Kindle.
Why is being on the M&NL board important to you? And/or what is your primary focus or goal as a Trustee?
I chose to be on the MNL Board because I appreciate libraries in general and am grateful for all that a library can mean to a community, because Mystic is my home, and because I love the historic building.
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Saturday, December 3 we hosted the Art Truck, thanks to a grant awarded from the
Groton Education Foundation!
Their good works in the area benefit so many students, educators and families and we are very grateful to benefit from their generosity!
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'I have always imagined that Paradise will
be a kind of library'
A gift to the Library keeps our local literary 'paradise' open for our community and to everyone needing a good book, a good program or a good dose of humanity.
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We are here for you.
Will you be here for us by making a gift to the Mystic & Noank Library today?
Thank you!
For more information or questions, please contact Director of Development
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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.
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.
Thank you!
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Support the Library with 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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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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January brings the snow, makes our face and fingers glow.
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