Millersburg
Pennsylvania
The Mystic and Noank Library
In 1891, Captain Elihu Spicer of Mystic and Brooklyn, N.Y. announced that he planned to build a library on the corner of West Main and Elm Streets for the communities of Mystic and Noank. The building would be two stories with a library, complete with a book collection on the second floor, and a large public meeting room on the first floor.
By the 1980's, major repairs were necessary and overcrowding was evident. To celebrate the upcoming Centennial year, the Trustees presented a plan calling for an addition to the building, as well as major restoration of the original building. A fund raising campaign was launched in 1987 with overwhelming community support. In December 1991, a 6,000 square foot addition was dedicated and in May 1992, the restoration was completed. The architect, Charles King of King & Tuthill of Avon, Connecticut, very successfully combined the old and the new. There was a formal opening of the building on May 17, 1992 with a ribbon cutting and a community celebration. The shears used to cut the ribbon are preserved in a case on the second floor.
The library is proud of it's growth and development. It now offers a bright, contemporary Children's Room with it's own Activity Room for the story hours, on the first floor. The first floor also houses a Meeting Room, the adult audio-visual materials, the newer books, and the first part of the Fiction collection. On the second floor, the remainder of the adult collection, and the staff offices share both the new and old spaces under the oak Cathedral ceiling that has remained intact through the years.
It is still a special place for the communities of Mystic and Noank, as well as the neighboring areas, just as Captain Spicer had envisioned over a hundred years ago.
Upcoming Events at The Mystic and Noank Library
Roode Concert Series: Mama Train
Recent News
The Mystic And Noank Library Program: Ongoing Poetry Group 1st And 3rd Wednesdays Of The Month
Genesis: A Poetry Group Wednesday, October 18 from 6:00 to 7:00 Wednesday, November 1 from 6:00 to 7:00 Wednesday, November 15 from 6:00 to 7:00 Wednesday, December 6 from 6:00 to 7:00 Wednesday, December 20 from 6:00 to 7:00 Wednesday, January 3…
Read More »Gris-Gris Gumbo: Reads and Eats with RickKoster at the Mystic and Noank Library
Gris-Gris Gumbo: Reads & Eats with Rick Koster at the Mystic & Noank Library Join the Mystic & Noank Library to welcome Rick Koster for a discussion of his latest horror novel Gris-Gris Gumbo (JournalStone Publishing) as well as three…
Read More »The New Slater Museum Presentation At The Mystic And Noank Library
Slater Memorial Museum of Norwich Free Academy has reopened to the public following a major roof restoration. Join museum Director Dayne Rugh as he provides a behind-the-scenes talk into the renovation as well as the newly-reinstalled galleries of…
Read More »The Mystic and Noank Library - DNA Genealogy Lecture Series at MNL In-Person
Discover Your History with DNA Genealogy: A Lecture Series Learn how consumer DNA testing can find connections, recent to ancient, that greatly extend your family and genetic history. Session 1 covers types of DNA and patterns of inheritance,…
Read More »Haiku Workshop : Capturing Moments in Nature
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Read More »Titanic : The Connecticut Connections
When the Titanic sank on April 15, 1912, there were 33 passengers onboard with Connecticut connections. This presentation focuses on the story of the ship itself as well as those passengers on it with interesting stories, especially those with…
Read More »Mystic And Noank Library Celebrates Selection As A Big Y Community Bag Program Beneficiary
Mystic & Noank Library Celebrates Selection as a Big Y Community Bag Program Beneficiary Mystic, CT – Mystic & Noank Library has been selected as a beneficiary of the Big Y Community Bag Program for the month of April. Launched in…
Read More »The Mystic and Noank Library: Online Day Of Giving To Support Mystic And Noank Library Tuesday, April 4 2023
Mystic & Noank Library is raising funds through a Library Giving Day campaign. This one-day online fundraising event will occur on April 4th and will encourage patrons and library lovers to make a gift to their individual library. This campaign…
Read More »The Mystic and Noank Library : Upcoming Family Programs in February 2023
Chess Club for Kids! Wednesdays, February 1, 8, 15, 22 at 4:30 PM Join us for chess club on Wednesday afternoons. Children should know how the chess pieces move before their first visit. We teach chess strategy, chess sportsmanship, and play…
Read More »Donate To Neighbors In Need With The MNL Giving Tree
The Mystic & Noank Library will be accepting gift card donations for our annual Giving Tree to be given to Groton Human Services and Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center who will provide families with gift cards to purchase their holiday meal and toys…
Read More »The Mystic and Noank Library - Fall Local Authors Writing Workshop Series and Historical Fiction Panel
Fall Local Authors Writing Workshop Series & Historical Fiction Panel Fall Local Authors Writing Workshop Series Welcome to our next installation of writing workshops, hosted and taught by local authors, organized and sponsored by the…
Read More »The Mystic and Noank Library - Upcoming Programs For Kids and Families - July 27, 2022
Summer Reading Program at the Mystic & Noank Library August Programs for Kids and Families! Join us this summer at the Mystic & Noank Library for Summer Reading. Our free programs are designed to promote educational enrichment and to…
Read More »The Mystic And Noank Library Upcoming Kids' Programs For June
Summer Reading Program at the Mystic & Noank Library June Programs for Kids and Families! Join us this summer for the Mystic & Noank Library's Summer Reading Program to promote educational enrichment and to encourage readers…
Read More »MNL Summer Reading Program: Read Beyond the Beaten Path Starting June 21, 2022
Summer Reading Program at the Mystic & Noank Library Join us this summer for the Mystic & Noank Library's Summer Reading Program to promote educational enrichment and to encourage readers of all ages. This year's program theme is Beyond…
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