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.

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten!

You Are Invited to The

1000 Books Before Kindergarten (1KBK)

Registration & Activity Afternoon Saturday, March 25 at 3:00 p.m. in the Ames Room

What is It?  1000 Books Before Kindergarten is a nationwide effort focused on early childhood literacy. The Mystic & Noank Library is thrilled to be starting our own 1KBK (as it's known!) program, thanks to a grant provided by the generous  Groton Education Foundation.    This program is for children who are not yet readers themselves.  Research shows that parents and caregivers are the best teachers for pre-readers to develop a life-long love of reading and books. A child and caregiver spending time together reading is one of the most beneficial activities for the child's educational and social growth.

How Does it Work? The program is available to all families with children between the ages of birth to 5 years old. The goal is to read 1000 books together prior to the child's start of formal schooling/Kindergarten.  Sound impossible? It's not!  Three books a day for one year is over 1000 books!  Families commit to recording how many books they read together on a Reading Log (provided by the library). As the child reaches certain milestones (100 books, 200 books etc.), the child receives a small prize! We will also create a special bulletin board in the library to mark the progress of participants!  Reach 100o books and the child takes home a special book of their own to keep! In addition, a book will be dedicated in the child's name for the library's collection.

Where and How Do I Register?  Author Tish Rabe Saturday, March 25 is our  Registration & Activity Afternoon! We will have an afternoon of exciting activities and a presentation by author Tish Rabe. Tish has written over 160 children's books for Sesame Street, Disney, Blue's Clues, Curious George and many others.  In 1996, five years after the death of Dr. Seuss, Tish was selected by Dr. Seuss Enterprises to create The Cat in the Hat's Learning Library, a new line of rhyming science books for early readers.  You can sign up on Saturday, March 25 or any day afterwards in the Children's Room at the library.  How Much Does it Cost? There is NO cost to families, thanks to the generous support of the  Groton Education Foundation!

Spring Preschool Storytimes!

The Mystic & Noank Library will be continuing its seasonal storytimes this Spring. Scheduled to meet weekly Mondays through Fridays, classes consist of stories, finger-plays, crafts, and songs.

Due to demand registration is required and class size is limited. Registration will begin the week of February 27th. Classes will begin the week of March 20th. Registration may be done online; visit our website at www.mysticnoanklibrary.org.

In the case of over-enrollment classes will be determined on a first-come, first-served basis. Storytime sessions last for eight weeks and are free and open to the public.

The Library will also be running a new preschool Drop-In Storytime. Running from April 18th to May 9th, the Drop-In Storytimes begin a 6:30 p.m. each Tuesday. No registration is required.

Upcoming Winter Storytimes!

Scheduled to meet weekly Mondays through Fridays, classes consist of stories, finger-plays, crafts, and songs. Due to demand registration is required and class size is limited.

Registration will take place online starting the week of November 1st, 2016. Classes will begin the week of January 9th, 2017.

Registration can be done through EventKeeper; links will be posted on the Libraries website. We will attempt to accommodate everyone but in the case of over-enrollment classes will be determined on a first-come, first-served basis. Story-Time programs run for eight weeks and are free and open to the public.

For more information contact the Children's Room at 860-536-7721 or email us online at children@mysticnoanklibrary.org.

Summer 2015 @ the Mystic & Noank Library!

The summer reading program begins Monday, June 23rd.

Every Hero has a Story!
For kids entering first grade and up. Keep track of what you read this summer and play our game every time you visit the library to figure out the puzzle and win prizes!

Read to Me!
A joint reading activity designed for children going into kindergarten and younger along with their care-givers. Read together and keep track to collect prizes and stickers each week.

Governor's Summer Reading Challenge
Sign up to take part in the contest, sponsored by the Connecticut State Library.

Tuesdays at Two Programs
Join us Tuesdays at 2:00 for exciting performances as part of our summer reading program!

Tuesday Night Movies
Join us on Tuesday nights at 6:30pm from June 30th to July 21st for some of your favorite movies.

Sit! Stay! Read!
Sign up to read to a visiting pooch each Tuesday this summer!

Science Series for Preschoolers
Wednesdays at 10:30 the library will be hosting Pre-K programs presented by the Children’s Museum of SECT from July 8th to July 29th.  Explore a different subject each week.  Sign-up is required.

Thursday Science Program
Join us Thursdays at 2:00 from July 9th to July 30th for our various science programs featuring a new subject each week.

Preschool Drop-in Storytimes
Running from July 2nd to August 6th the Library will be continuing its Drop-In Storytimes. Each Thursday at 10:30 join us for a preschool storytime with a new theme each week.

Lego® Fun Friday
Children are invited to join in the fun at Lego Club Fridays, starting July 3rd from 10:30 to 12:00 and with a different theme each week.

Children's Movie Matinees

Come to the library every Friday afternoon at 3:00 from June 26th to August 14th for our Movie Matinees in the Ames Meeting Room. Bring your favorite snacks!

Chess Club

Chess club will be running all summer: come to the library and play a pick-up game every Saturday at 10:00.

Check the library for updates and details. We hope to see you all this summer!

Preschoolers Science Series

Wednesdays at 10:30 the library will be hosting Pre-K programs presented by the Children’s Museum of SECT. Explore a different subject each week. Registration is required.

July 8th - Be Your Own Hero
July 15th - Dont Burst My Bubble
July 22nd - Germ Jungle
July 29th - My Five Senses

To sign up contact the Children's Room at 536-7721.

Read to Me Program

Take part in our Read to Me program designed for children entering kindergarten and younger!

Sign up and receive a Every Hero! Reading Record. Take your Reading Record home and be sure to record all of the books that you and your child read together throughout the course of the Summer Reading Program.

For every eleven  books (or group of eleven books) you and your child read together, bring the Reading Record to the Library, choose a sticker for the Reading Record, select a small prize, put a special sticker next to your name on our Read to Me sheet, and select a free book (once per visit).

Our program runs from June 22nd to August 1st, 2015. Join us each week for special programs!

Spring Storytimes

The library will be starting registration for our upcoming Spring Storytimes. Scheduled to meet weekly Mondays through Fridays, classes consist of stories, finger-plays, crafts, and songs. Due to demand registration is required and class size is limited.

Registration will take place in the Children's Room of the library the week of February 23rd, 2015. Classes will begin the week of March 23rd, 2015.

Registration may be done by phone or in person; the library will contact you by email. We will attempt to accommodate everyone but in the case of over-enrollment classes will be determined on a first-come, first-served basis. Story-Time programs run for eight weeks and are free and open to the public.

For more information contact the Children's Room at 860-536-7721 or email us online at mnlchildren@gmail.com.

Winter Storytimes

The library will be starting registration for our upcoming Winter Storytimes. Scheduled to meet weekly Mondays through Fridays, classes consist of stories, finger-plays, crafts, and songs. Due to demand registration is required and class size is limited.

Registration will take place in the Children's Room of the library the week of November 15th, 2014. Classes will begin the week of January 5th, 2015.

Registration may be done by phone or in person; the library will contact you by email. We will attempt to accommodate everyone but in the case of over-enrollment classes will be determined on a first-come, first-served basis. Story-Time programs run for eight weeks and are free and open to the public.

For more information contact the Children's Room at 860-536-7721 or email us online at mnlchildren@gmail.com.

Preschool Drop-In Story Time!

Each Thursday at 10:30 join Jessica for a preschool storytime with singing, stories, crafts, and a new theme each week.

July 3rd - Stars and Space
July 10th - Zoo Animals
July 17th - Farm Animals
July 24th - Insects
July 31st - Counting
August 7th - Underwater

Read to Me Program

Take part in our Read to Me program designed for children entering kindergarten and younger!

Sign up and receive a Fizz, Boom, Read! Reading Record. Take your Reading Record home and be sure to record all of the books that you and your child read together throughout the course of the Summer Reading Program.

For every eleven  books (or group of eleven books) you and your child read together, bring the Reading Record to the Library, choose a sticker for the Reading Record, select a small prize, put a special sticker next to your name on our Read to Me sheet, and select a free book (once per visit).

Our program runs from June 23rd to August 2nd, 2014. Join us each week for special programs!

Preschoolers Science Series

Wednesdays at 10:30 the library will be hosting Pre-K programs presented by the Children’s Museum of SECT. Explore a different subject each week. Registration is required.

July 9th - Under the Sea
July 16th - Color Explosion
July 23rd - Amazing Magnetics
July 30th -  Crazy Science
To sign up contact the Children's Room at 536-7721.