‘Braver Angels’ talk July 30 in Norwich

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Norwich presents Christopher Clouet, assistant professor in the education department at Mitchell College, discussing the work of “Braver Angels,” a national organization devoted to bringing Americans together to bridge the partisan divide and strengthening our democratic republic. His presentation, at 10 a.m. Sunday, July 30, is one in a series of summer discussions held at the congregation’s worship and gathering center at 67-69 Main St. in downtown Norwich.

Special storytimes at Ocean Beach

For the first time, the Public Library of New London is hosting evening storytimes at Ocean Beach Park Pavilion, and the public is welcome. Storytimes will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 31, and Monday, Aug. 14.

Children (and adults) who may have kept Summer Reading Logs can turn them in, but that is not required. For any who may still want to start a reading log, it isn’t too late; the form is on the library website. Also, the library’s Miss Tori will be handing out prizes and giving away some free books! Parking is free at Ocean Beach Park after 5 p.m.

For more information, contact Zoe Hayn at (860) 447-1411 ext. 104, zhayn@plnl.org or go to the library's website at www.plnl.org.

Nautilus to celebrate North Pole anniversary

The Historic Ship Nautilus and Submarine Force Museum will host a ceremony celebrating the 65th anniversary of USS Nautilus completing “Operation Sunshine,” the first submerged transit under the North Pole.

The ceremony will be held outdoors at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4, at the Nautilus Pier and is free and open to the public.

The museum and ship are located at 1 Crystal Lake Road, Groton.

Library events include supper club

August adult events at Groton Public Library include a meeting of the Summer Supper Club, a talk on making the most of your household freezer and a meeting of a fiber arts group.

The supper club involves choosing a cookbook from a collection at the library between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Aug. 1, then making an appetizer, side dish, entree or dessert from a Meet & Eat at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16.

The Circle of Friends of the Groton Public Library sponsors “Making the Most of Your Household Freezer” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2. Space is limited; registration is required. For more information, contact the Library at (860) 441-6750 or visit grotonpl.org.

The Fiber Arts Group meets at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15. Bring a project to work on and come for a relaxing evening at the Groton Public Library. All levels are welcome.

Other events include Morning Matinee at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1 (film classics); Groton Public Library Book Group at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8 (“Sea of Tranquility” by Emily St. John Mandel); Learn to Play: Oceans at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29; (interactive building game for ages 18 and older), and Not Your Mother’s Book Group at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug 30 (for Millennials and Gen Z-ers, ages 21-40).

New London library adult events

Cool-sounding events at the Public Library of New London in August include “(Re)Create Your Own Book” from 4-5 p.m. Aug. 1 (turn retired library books into works of art), the Hempstead Diaries from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 7 and 23 (discuss famed diary of New London tradesman) and a poetry workshop from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Aug. 10.

Many more events are on tap, including the Classics Book Club, the Usual Suspects Book Club, Care, Paint the Zodiac and a Flash Fiction Workshop. The month also includes a continuation of the library’s Lawyers in Libraries series, Community Knit programs and the New London Chess Club.

On Aug. 19 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., author Miosotys Santiago will be hosting a screening of her short documentary, “Your Pain Becomes Purpose,” a book talk on her memoir “God's Diamond” and a writing workshop afterward.

For these and other events for adults, teens and children, visit PLNL.org/events or call (860) 447-1411 to register.

Groton library’s children’s and teen events

Children’s events in August at Groton Public Library include a Water Tower STEM Challenge and Children’s Grab & Go Craft.

The STEM challenge will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 4, for children ages 5 and older. All supplies are provided. The craft event runs from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Aug. 7, so just pick up a bag of supplies and go at it.

Other events include Learn & Play Playgroup at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2; Sing & Stomp at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9, and the Summer Reading Finale from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Aug. 11, with ice cream, crafts and balloons for all ages.

Teen events include Aquatic Arts & Crafts at 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3 and Aug. 10; Magic the Gathering Club at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8 and Aug. 22, and Club 306, a social group for teens and tweens that celebrates and supports the LGBTQ+ community at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9 and Aug. 23.

Also on tap are Reader's Cafe with Ms. Johnson at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 28 (discussing “Three Things I Know Are True” by Betty Culley to complete the Read with Friends portion of Fitch High School's summer reading assignment); Techy Teens & Savvy Seniors from 11 a.m. to 1 p..m. Monday, Aug. 7 (teen volunteers at the Thrive55+ Active Living Center to offer tech help for computers, phones or tablets), and Summer Reading Support at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3.

Techy Teens wishing to volunteer should contact Jessa Franco at (860) 441-6750 for more information. More information is at grotonpl.org.

New London High School Class of 1963 reunion news

The New London High School Class of 1963 will not be having a class reunion this year, as the 55th reunion did not elicit much response. The class in 2018 therefore returned the $500 remaining in its account to the NLHS Alumni Association. The NLHS 1963 Reunion Committee notes its 60th year anniversary and suggests spending time “recalling all our memories and the camaraderie we shared at past reunions and also remembering at this time those classmates that have passed.”

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