Library Hours
Monday & Wednesday: 10:00 - 7:00
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 10:00 - 4:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 4:00
Library Closed
Monday, September 6 Closed in Observance of Labor Day
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A Message from Executive Director Chris Bradley |
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Greetings,
These are trying times. Last month we thought we would be opening up. This month it’s masks on in the library and most programs are online or outside. To that end, I heartily thank our intrepid weeders Kathy Weinberger, Marilyn Dalton, Joan Mullins, Pam McGee, and our own Treasurer Sara Lathrop for working so hard (on the hottest day of the summer) to make our grounds look great. Since we will try to do as many programs as we can outside into the fall, it is cheering to see how good it all looks.

We are being cautious because our staff and patrons are too precious to endanger, but I hope that this month will bring success in the war against the variant and we can open up again.
Thank you,
Chris Bradley
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Join the Friends for the Annual Craft Exchange! |
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Join us Saturday, September 11th for The Friends' of the MNL Annual Craft Exchange! This is an annual event where craft materials are donated and brought to the library the week of September 7-10 (Monday is Labor Day) and stored in the old front hall.
On Saturday, anyone may come and take donated items home with no cost or obligation. We hope everyone will clean out and bring raw materials for projects - and take lots of materials home for new projects!
Keep an eye out for The Friends' Art & More Auction coming this November!
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Virtual: History Book Club
Monday, Sept. 13 at 7 PM
(Second half of book).
For more information contact:
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CLAMS Book Club
Meeting in Ames Room
Monday, Sept. 13 & 27 at 7 PM,
For more information contact: Sally Salancy
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Virtual: Books Sandwiched In
Tuesday, Sept. 28 @ 12:00 PM
For more information contact: Chris Bradley at cbradley@mysticnoanklibrary.org
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Donate to the Mystic & Noank Library
The Mystic & Noank Library receives less than 30% of our annual funding from state and local government allocations. We must rely on philanthropy for the balance of our operating income (over 70%) in order to maintain the same high quality programs and services for our patrons.
Every dollar is critical in our efforts to provide engaging, inspiring and creative programming and services for our community. Please support Mystic & Noank Library today!
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Outdoor Concert: US Coast Guard Clarinet Quartet
Thursday, Sept. 2 at 6:00 PM
Join us on the Library grounds for an outdoor concert featuring members of the clarinet section of the U.S. Coast Guard Band. The Quartet will present a program entitled "Sounds of America" which focuses on American composers and themes including works by Gershwin, Copland, and "The American String Quartet" by Antonin Dvorak arranged for clarinets. Registration is not required to attend this program. Social distance guidelines will be in place for everyone's safety.
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Digital Program:
10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's
Thursday, Sept. 9 @ 6:00 PM
Attend this workshop to learn the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's disease. We'll separate myth from reality and address commonly-held fears about Alzheimer's in America. Hear from people who have the disease and find out how to recognize the signs in yourself and others. This workshop will be led and instructed by a representative from the Connecticut Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association.
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Film Discussion Group
Thursday, Sept. 16 at 6:00 PM
Join us for a new Film Discussion Group every third Thursday of the month. Watch the film selection for the month before meeting, and then regroup to discuss the film's major themes, genre, style, and more. This month is Greta Gerwig's Lady Bird.
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Digital Program:
Eat This, Not That
Thursday, Sept. 23 @ 6:00 PM
Join Jill Patterson, RDN, an award-winning registered dietician nutritionist, certified fitness instructor, and personal trainer for this fun and interactive nutrition program, and learn how making simple tweaks in our foods lead to big results!
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College Essay Workshop Series
Tuesday, Sept. 21 & 28 @ 7:00 PM
Join veteran teacher, college essay consultant, and Mystic resident Kristie Schmidt as she shares with participants her over 20 years of experience working with high school seniors on college essays from start to finish. Learn the dos and don'ts and break through the procrastination into productivity (weeks 1 and 2), experience the Common Application prompts deconstructed--find out what admissions officers look for, expect to read, and how to deliver, and walk away with a topic, started draft, and some feedback (weeks 3 and 4).
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Who Gets To Be An American?: One Chinese Immigrant's View
Wednesday, Sept. 29 @ 6:00 PM
Join us for this talk and community conversation led by local resident, Phoebe Huang, in connection to this year's One Book One Region selection: Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu. Integrating her own personal experiences as a Chinese immigrant, research, and current events, her talk explores the differences between ethnicity, race, nationality, and citizenship in order to elborate on the question raised by Charles Yu in Interior Chinatown: "Who gets to be an American?"

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Digital Program:
Guided Somatic Mindfulness Meditations
Tuesday, Sept. 14, 21 & 28 @ 3 PM
Enjoy being guided in a 30 minute body centered meditation practice to help increase your skills in focusing, rest, self-compassion and gratitude. Pamala Lewis co-leads the New London Community of Mindfulness, guides 2 weekly Zoom groups, and offers individual coaching sessions in Somatic Mindfulness Meditation.
This class is for beginners, those who might be struggling with mindfulness meditation and those who may enjoy a friendly, relaxed and body-centered approach to practice.
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Book Writers Group
Wednesday, Sept. 1 & 15
@ 6:00 PM
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. Sign up for a workshop slot and get serious about getting published. Masks will be required.

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Tech Help Appointment
Throughout September
Now offering in person tech help.
Book a librarian for free, accessible, and helpful guidance in person or remotely via Zoom for tech or other research help Appointments are 30 mins long. Fill out the form below and we will follow up by email as soon as possible with the next available appointment time. Masks are required.
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English Language Conversation Class with Literacy Volunteers
Tuesdays at 12 PM
Join the Literacy Volunteers of Washington County for English Language Conversation Classes outside on the MNL Lawn (weather permitting).

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Family Yoga
Fridays at 10:30 AM
This is a joyful way for children to explore movement and develop physical skills, learn yoga poses through active imagination, and creatively channel energy by following movement instruction and practicing calming moments. Participants are asked to remain socially distanced and masks will be required until you are sitting with your family group.

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Outside Storytime
on the Library Lawn
Saturday, Sept. 11, 18 & 25
@ 10:30 AM
Come to the Mystic & Noank Library for a special socially distant Story Time on the library lawn! Bring a picnic blanket, a snack, and your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories! Best for ages 2-5. We will be observing social distance and masks will be required. We will be observing social distance and masks will be required.
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Bringthehoopla
Saturday, Sept. 25 @ 10:30 AM
Join us as BringtheHoopla LLC creates a welcoming environment, and provides music and a sound system, and allows each participant to find success within their hoop through (hula) hoop instruction, age appropriate games and team building activities. Self-expression and creativity is encouraged!
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Hoopla: Music, Movies, eBooks and Audiobooks
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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