April Reading Contest!

During the month of April 2013, coinciding with National Library Week (April 14 – 20) and National Screen Free Week (April 29 – May 5), we are hosting a Reading Contest for children of all ages. 

Starting on March 26, young readers may pick up a Reading Log in the Children’s Room. The contest begins on April 1.  Readers may record the minutes they read every day. Every time he or she comes to the Library, the reader should bring the reading log so links in a paper chain can be added for every hour read.

The contest ends on Saturday, May 4 at 12 p.m.  Participants should bring in their Reading Log for tallying.  The winner in the three reading groups (Read to Me, Early Reader, Independent Reader) will receive a gift basket. For more information, call the Children’s Room at 860-536-7721, email mnlchildren@gmail.com.

Fair Logo Contest!

To celebrate the many young graphic artists we have in the community, this year, instead of a Fair poster, we are asking kids between 12 and 18 to create a LOGO for the 2103 Library Fair!

This image will be used on all Fair posters, in our newsletter, on Facebook and anywhere else we can think of! Submissions may be made on paper (8.5 X 11 maximum size) or may be emailed to mnlchildren@gmail.com (JPG - 300dpi or PDF). Remember, the logo will be used in full-color and in black and white, so get creative! The image may include the following information, but it is not required: Mystic & Noank Library Fair, Saturday, June 1, 2013, 9:30 - 2:30, rain or shine. Your Name, Address, Telephone, Email and Age MUST be included with the submissiojn.  DEADLINE for submission is April 15, 2013. 

The winner will be announced on May 4, 2013. There IS a prize! For more information, contact Roberta Donahue (860) 536-7721 or email mnlchildren@gmail.com.

Spring Story Times

Spring Story Time registration is by lottery and will take place the week of February 25, 2013 during normal library hours. Class sizes are limited. Please register in person in the Children's Room or by telephone during registration week. The library will contact you by mail.. Classes will begin the week of March 18, 2013 and last for eight weeks.

Mystic Rotary Grant for Children's Books on DVD

The Rotary Club of Mystic recently granted $250.00 to the Mystic & Noank Library to purchase new Children's Books on DVD. The DVDs help develop pre-reading skills as children listen to stories and read along with the video on their television or computer screen.
The Library has over 300 children’s and teen’s books on DVD and continually updates its collection.  “We are grateful for the Rotary Club of Mystic’s ongoing support of our programs,” said Roberta Donahue, Children’s Librarian.  “Since we have been adding books to our online e-reader library, we need extra funding to continue to add to our DVD collection in the Library.”

2013 Take Your Child to the Library Day!

Saturday, February 2, 2013  10am - 5pm

The Mystic & Noank Library Children’s Room joins hundreds of libraries across the country to celebrate the second annual Take Your Child to the Library Day.  On Tuesday, February 2, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Library will feature games, crafts and films that encourage children to enjoy the Library, sign up for a library card, and join others for a day of fun.

This grass-roots effort was started in 2012 by Waterford, Connecticut Children’s Librarian, Nadine Lipman, and Stratford, Connecticut’s librarian, Caitlin Augusta. After only one year, over 200 libraries in 31 states (to date) are participating.

The Mystic & Noank Library will feature children’s Valentines crafts, Chess cCub at 10 a.m. (all are welcome), and a double feature movie in the Ames Room starting at 1:30 p.m.  All events are free and open to the public. 

For more information, call the Children’s Room at (860) 572-7211 or email mnlchildren@gmail.com.  Visit www.mysticnoanklibrary.org or find us on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.

Winter Family Movie Matinee

Saturday afternoon movie matinees at 3:00 pm for kids and their families. Free! Bring your own popcorn. This will take place every Saturday from January 5th - March 16th. Visit our board on Pinterest to view the movies that will be aired. Please join us!

Half-Price Tickets to Providence Bruins!

The Providence Bruins, a feeder team to the Boston Bruins, are offering patrons of the Mystic & Noank Library half-price tickets to the Friday, February 1, 2013 game against the Albany Tigers. For only $16 per ticket, you can watch some players in training for the NHL (and even some NHL players who need a little refresher in the minors).  The game starts at 7:05 at the Dunkin' Donuts Center in Providence. For more information, call (860) 572-8191 or email mnldevelopment@juno.com.