Great News! Door-side Delivery Begins June 1!
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Although the Library building remains closed to the public, effective June 1, you will be able to place holds on MNL materials for pick-up:
- Request items through our online catalog or by calling 860-536-7721. At this time we can only fulfill holds for MNL-owned items. Please limit requests to 5 items at a time.
- When your items are ready for pick-up, we will call you to arrange an appointment (Mon.-Fri. between 2-6 & Sat. between 10-1).
- Upon arriving at the Library, please call us to let us know you have arrived. Your items will be placed on the bench outside our doors in a bag with your name.
- Please wear a mask when retrieving your items and respect the 6' social distancing rule if there is anyone else in the entry area.
A Few Reminders:
- Our bookdrop remains closed at this time. Overdue fines have been waived. Items currently checked out have been renewed until July 1.
- Reference and information services are still available Monday-Friday 10-6, and Saturday 10-1 by phone 860-536-7721 or email reference@mysticnoanklibrary.org.
- Please check our website or Facebook page for further updates.
Thank you for your patience and understanding...we miss you all very much and look forward to the day when you can visit us inside the Library again!
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One Book, One Region Virtual Kickoff Event
Wednesday, June 17 at 7:00 PM
The 2020 selection is
Crazy Brave
, a memoir by author and Poet Laureate Joy Harjo.
C
opies of the book will be available for checkout in June. More information and a link to register for the
Virtual Kickoff Program on June 17
th
can be found at
www.onebookoneregion.org
.
Purchase a copy of
Crazy Brave
from the Eastern CT independent book store,
Bank Square Books
Register
here
for the Kickoff Event!
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Volunteers Needed for Library Grounds Cleanup!
This spring we had to cancel our annual Grounds Beautification Day due to COVID-19, so we are managing this a bit differently. If you are interested in helping us with grounds work we welcome your assistance! Please contact Kathy Weinberger at
kathyw19@gmail.com
and she will further direct you. Thank you to everyone who has volunteered their time and energy in the past and everyone who will take part this year. Your efforts help us keep our beautiful library and grounds sparkling year after year!
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Summer Reading Coming June 22nd!
Our Virtual Summer Reading Program "Imagine Your Story" begins the week of June 22. Keep checking our
website
for details about our challenges, virtual programs, and activities planned for this summer!
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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
.
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
Every Tuesday in 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.
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Seated Guided Meditation Group
Every Tuesday in June 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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Google Like a Librarian
Monday, June 8 at 4:00 PM
Everyone knows how to use Google. But not everyone knows how to use Google to its full potential! Learn some tips and tricks from a librarian via Zoom to make the most of your Google search and find accurate information faster. Find articles, photos, videos, educational resources, and more. We will also briefly cover internet safety and privacy issues when utilizing a Google search. Please note that this program will not be recorded
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Book Writers Group
Wednesday, June 3 at 6:00 PM
Wednesday, June 17 at 6:00 PM
We've gone digital!
Come join us for a newly started ongoing program: Book Writers! Whether you're all finished with 50,000 words from National Novel Writing Month and want to go to the next step, need to make the finishing touches on a manuscript, or you're just getting started, one of the best ways to keep going is to work with a group of other writers with their own projects and pursuits to keep you motivated. Make 2020 the year you're ready to get serious about getting published.
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Author Talk: Len Mattano,
Celtic Crossing
Thursday, June 11 at 6:00 PM
Join us with Len Mattano, author of the inspirational suspense novel
Celtic Crossing
, and based on the author's years of experience treating children with cancer. Signed copies of the book will be made available for delivery by Bank Square Books. There will be time at the end of the talk for a brief question and answer session. Find out more by viewing the
book trailer
or visiting Len Mattano's
website
.
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Using Google Drive
Monday, June 15 at 4:00 PM
Heard about Google Drive, but not quite sure what it does or how to use it? Join us for this digital tech class to learn how to make an account, how to store your files and photos, and how to share them with family, friends, and coworkers. By the end of the class you will know how to create, store, share, and collaborate with others on this versatile and commonly used digital tool.
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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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Family Storytime LIVE!
Saturday, June 6,13,20 at 11:00 AM
Thursday, June 25 at 10:30 AM
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 Saturday mornings at 11 AM and Thursday, June 25th
at 10:30 AM.
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Young Engineers Club
Monday, June 22 at 4:00 PM
The Young Engineers' Club (YEC) is an exciting program hosted by the Mystic & Noank Library that provides an opportunity for tweens/teens, ages 10 and up to become technology creators!
Eager students cover new topics monthly and have studied the basics of computer networks, how the Internet works, and how to serve your own webpage using HTML/CSS and serve it to other students in the class using a NodeJS web server. They have also learned what electricity is, Ohm's law, basic electronic components, schematic design, circuit board design, soldering, 3D modeling/printing, and the basics of C programming.
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Lil' Yogis with Miss Kim!
Wednesday, June 24 at 10:30 AM
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 year olds with a caregiver.
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Thursday, June 25 at 2:00 PM
Sciencetellers presents Dragons:
Return of the Ice Sorceress for Families!
Sciencetellers presents Dragons: Return of the Ice Sorceress via Zoom!
Kick off summer reading with a fun fantasy filled adventure and you’ll discover just how ‘cool’ matter can be! It’s time to see what happens when dragons and an ice sorceress meet. Throughout the showing the ScienceTellers will answer questions, conduct polls/quizzes and even teach a science experiment you can do at home! This is truly an interactive experience.
Long, long ago, two kids go on a daring adventure to find a dragon and save the kingdom from the Ice Sorceress! When things don’t go as planned, however, they must turn to themselves (and to science!) for the answer. A fun fantasy adventure with dry ice effects!
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Twisty Kids: Creative Movement and Yoga for Kids!
Monday, June 29 at 10:30 AM
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!
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Throughout the Month of June
Hey, kids! We want to see what you are building with your LEGO bricks. During the month of June, take a picture of your favorite LEGO brick creation and email it to
childrens@mysticnoanklibrary.org
. We will post albums on our social media platforms.
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The Mystic & Noank Library | 860-536-7721 | www.mysticnoanklibrary.org
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