Library Hours July-August:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 10:00 - 4:00
Wednesday: 10:00-7:00
Saturday: 9:00-1:00
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About Crazy Brave: In this transcendent memoir, grounded in tribal myth and ancestry, music and poetry, Joy Harjo details her journey to becoming a poet. Born in Oklahoma, the end place of the Trail of Tears, Harjo grew up learning to dodge an abusive stepfather by finding shelter in her imagination, a deep spiritual life, and connection with the natural world. Narrating the complexities of betrayal and love, Crazy Brave is a haunting, visionary memoir about family and the breaking apart necessary in finding a voice.
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The Library strives to offer entertaining, educational, and informative resources and programs for all ages. Help us respond to your wants and needs by filling out this short survey.
For a chance to win a $50 Go Local gift card from the Mystic Chamber of Commerce, please provide your email address below. Thank you!
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Playaways Now Available!
Great News! We have added Playaways to our collection and will be adding new titles each month. Playaways are all in one portable audiobooks. Many people love Playaways for listening to books while walking, running, doing chores or driving. When you check out a Playaway title you receive the small player, which is loaded with an unabridged copy of the audio book, and a AAA battery. All you need are earphones and for driving an auxiliary cord to plug into your in car audio system. You can find them in our catalog by searching by title or author in the Audiobook category, or better yet, come into the Library and take a look.
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Virtual: The History Book Club
September 8th:
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Virtual: CLAMS (Classic Literature at Mystic)
Continuing:
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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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Book a Librarian
Tuesdays and Wednesdays in August and September
Book a librarian (remotely!) for free, accessible, and helpful guidance via phone or Zoom on tech or other research help. 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.
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Knitting Club
Tuesdays in
August and September 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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Guided Meditation Group
Tuesdays in
August and September 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. No prior experience necessary.
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Heartfulness Meditation
Fridays in
August and September
at 11:00 AM
Join Mari-Lynn Masi, a certified Heartfulness trainer, for an introduction to Heartfulness Meditation, a practice derived from Raja Yoga, that both complements and transcends asana to enable one to fully experience the heart and its unlimited potential Fridays via Zoom.
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Financial Exploitation: Protect Yourself or Your Loved One
Monday, August 17 at 4:00 PM
Please join us with the Connecticut Department of Banking for this informative webinar. Learn to protect yourself or your loved one by understanding why seniors are targets and the difference between financial fraud and exploitation, and how to avoid both types of financial abuse.
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Racial Differences:
Lessons From Apartheid - Guest Speaker: Manju Soni
Thursday, August 20 at 4:00 PM
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Book Writers Group
Wednesday, August 19 at 6:00 PM
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 the Library to learn how to access the next meeting's workshop piece.
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Mental Wellness Seminar: Self Expression Using Writing Tools
Tuesday, August 25 at 4:00 PM
Join us for a virtual seminar with Noank resident and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Francine Figueroa. Throughout the seminar, Francine Figueroa will guide participants through various writing prompts informed by skills from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT).
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Zoom for Webinars and Instruction
Monday, August 31st at 4:00 PM
This instructional class covers Zoom's features like screen sharing, breakout sessions, and automatic recordings can help you refine and improve your virtual projects. Get ready to go live with your own webinars and instruction after this program!
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Author Talk: Those Who Remain
Wednesday, September 2nd at 6:00 PM
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Mystic Conversations on Race
Monday, September 14 at 6:00 PM
In this book club, hosted by St. Mark's Anti-Racism Team, participants will reflect on texts (fiction and nonfiction), films, and podcasts on the origins of race, the processes and effects of racism, and on white complicity and supremacy. If you have questions please call 860-572-9549 or email start@stmarksmystic.org.
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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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Percy Jackson Trivia Night!
Tuesday, August 18 at 6:00 PM
This night is a battle of knowledge during our Percy Jackson Trivia Night! Test your skills against your fellow Half-Blood campers during this fun digital event. Team up with your cabin mates or campers from other cabins! No monsters allowed.
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Lil' Yogis with Miss Kim!
Every Wednesday at 10:30 AM in August
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. Generously funded by the Groton Education Foundation.
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So You're Thinking of Homeschooling: An Conversation & Information Session
Thursday, September 3 at 3:00 PM
Learn about the different facets of homeschooling with Linda Hincks of Wren Homeschool Consulting, a homeschooling veteran of 20 years, is a former classroom teacher and museum educator. in this session. Find out Connecticut’s laws and guidelines, ask questions, and get some answers.
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Pick-Up Your Own Grab and Go Scavenger Hunt Bag!
While Supplies Last
Come by the library to pick up the latest grab and go bag! This bag includes a scavenger hunt/ nature walk card. Come by the children's room for a celebratory popsicle after you complete the scavenger hunt!
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Summer Reading Prize Pick-up!
Our summer reading program has concluded. All children who participated are welcome to visit the library to collect a prize bag in the Children's Room during regular Library hours between August 17th and 31st. Congratulations Summer Readers!
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RB Digital: Audiobooks, eBooks, magazines & newspapers
Kanopy: Video streaming service featuring a wide array of films including the Criterion Collection & The Great Courses
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The Mystic & Noank Library | 860-536-7721 | www.mysticnoanklibrary.org |
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