Mother's Day at the Library

The Mystic and Noank Library welcomes families to stop by the library as part of their celebration of Mother’s Day on May 6!

Between 3:00 and 4:00 p.m., the Library will be hosting the Warm & Fuzzy Petting Zoo on the lawn open to everybody, as well as an open house for preschools and parents with children entering preschool in the Ames Meeting Room. The Children’s Room will be making Mother’s Day daffodil crafts all day.

The preschool open house gives parents an opportunity to meet representatives from local preschools and learn about curriculum, tuition costs, and enrollment procedures. As part of the Library’s 1000 Books Before Kindergarten initiative, it is made possible by the generosity of the Groton Education Foundation. There will be children’s activities and light refreshments will be served. Children may register for the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program in the Children’s Room!

Preschool Open House

The Mystic and Noank Library invites parents, guardians, and preschool providers to participate in our Preschool Open House on Saturday, May 6 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. A visit from the Warm & Fuzzy petting Zoo on the Library Lawn will provide entertainment for preschoolers and families alike during the event.

Taking place in our Ames Meeting Room, the open house gives parents an opportunity to meet representatives from many local preschools and learn about their curriculum, tuition costs, and enrollment procedures. It is a one-stop shop for busy parents looking for the right preschool for their children. Light refreshments will be served.

The Preschool Open House is part of the Library's 1000 Books Before Kindergarten initiative and is made possible by the generosity of the Groton Education Foundation. Children may register for the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program in the Children’s Room!

Spring Drop-in Storytimes

The Mystic and Noank Library will be starting its Spring Preschool Storytimes on April 18, running until May 9. Scheduled to meet every Tuesday evening starting at 6:30 p.m., classes consist of stories, finger-plays, crafts, and songs.

No registration is required for Drop-in sessions. Storytime programs last for eight weeks and are free and open to the public. For more information you can email us at childrens@mysticnoanklibrary.org.

Sit! Stay! Read!

Stop in to read to a pooch at the Library! A program for children entering 1st grade and up, "Sit! Stay! Read!" offers an opportunity for both reluctant and enthusiastic readers to read before and un-judging audience.

Sign up for a 15 minute session in the Children's Room on April 22nd with Phantom the St. Bernard. Build confidence and make a furry friend!

Celebrate Earth Day!

Starting at 3:00 p.m., you’ll learn about the watersheds and aquifers that give us all our drinking water, as well as the pollutants for which we must always be alert. Find out about our shoreline and the plants and animals that call these waters their home.

“Protecting Our Waters” is an educational program brought to you by the Avalonia Land Conservancy. It is free and open to the public; no registration is required.

Remember the Earth that supports us!

Spirit Week at MNL!

Join the Mystic Aquarium for a special week starting Thursday, April 13 through April 20 and enjoy food, music, demonstrations and more each day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Honor our local history, heritage, and culture; celebrate what makes Mystic wonderful.

Stop by the Mystic & Noank Libraries booth on April 17 between 1 and 3 p.m. where the Mystic & Noank Library’s Head of Youth Services will be offering special library activities!

This program is free to Aquarium members or with general admission to the Aquarium.

Family Movie Matinees

Catch the newest children's hits,  Moana (2016) and Sing (2016), at the Mystic & Noank Library on select Saturdays at 3:00 p.m. Appropriate for all ages.

Moana (2016, Rated PG) ~ Saturday, April 8th
Sing (2016, Rated PG) ~ Saturday, April 15th