Summer Reading Challenge: Imagine Your Story!
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 ecaswell@mysticnoanklibrary.org
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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 ecaswell@mysticnoanklibrary.org
for more information or with questions about how to attend digital library programs.
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Knitting Club
Tuesdays June at 1:00 PM
Join us and bring your projects! Registration required for the link to join.
For more information call 860-536-7971.
View July meeting dates
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Book Writers Group
Wednesday, July 1st and 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 ecaswell@mysticnoanklibrary.org to learn how to access the next meeting's workshop piece.
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Seated 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 at 2, 2:30 & 3
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.
See July Appointment Times
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Digitizing Photo Albums
Monday, June 29 at 4:00 PM
Have you been going through old family photos and thinking it might be time to finally get your photo collection into the digital age? Learn how to digitize your family history in this virtual tech class hosted via Zoom. We will cover the basics of digital preservation, an easy and accessible DIY way to digitize your photos and documents using a smartphone, and how to store and organize your electronic files. Please note that this program will not be recorded.
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Anti-Racism Resources
Thursday, July 2 at 4:00 PM
Please join us for a resource guide and discussion about anti-racism materials in the library and online. Learn about important books, essays, documentaries, research, and studies that inform anti-racism work and movements. This resource guide is intended to be a starting point for those looking to learn more about anti-racism and how to support activists fighting for justice for people of color. Close with a discussion and reflection about these resources, what you'd like to research next, and what steps forward we each can take to promote anti-racism in our own lives and spaces.
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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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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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Lil' Yogis with Miss Kim!
Every Wednesday at 10:30 AM starting June 24
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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ScienceTellers present Dragons:
Return of the Ice Sorceress for Families!
Thursday, June 25 at 2:00 PM
ScienceTellers mix science experiments with storytelling! See what happens when dragons and an ice sorceress meet. When things don’t go as planned, however, they might need to look to themselves (and to science!) for the answer.
Don't miss this fun fantasy adventure featuring awesome dry ice effects.
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Family Storytime LIVE!
Every Thursday at 10:30 AM starting June 25
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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Cool-ology®
Super Slime Lab
Thursday, July 2 at 4:00 PM
Participants investigate polymer science and make three different kinds of SLIME!
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Twisty Kids: Creative Movement and Yoga for Kids!
Every Monday at 10:30 AM starting June 29
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!
June 29th: Register
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July 6th: Register
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Teen Zensation: Yoga for Tweens and Teens!
Wednesday, July 8th at 11:30 AM
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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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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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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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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The Mystic & Noank Library | 860-536-7721 | www.mysticnoanklibrary.org
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