Third Annual Summer Solstice Festival Kicks Off June 21

Groton’s Third Annual Summer Solstice Festival, a free afternoon of crafts and local performances, kicks off at 3 p.m. on June 21 at Groton Public Library.

The event will include a family craft at 3 p.m., a performance by the Mystic Paper Beasts at 4 p.m., and a drumming program called “Drumming About You” at 5:15 p.m.

"it's mainly to offer a fun, entertaining cultural program for everyone, for all ages, and to kick off the reading season and summer at the library," said Jean Schweid, reference librarian. About 200 people attended the event last year, she said.

Families are invited to bring a picnic dinner to eat on the lawn from 4:45p.m. until 5:15 p.m., while they listen to a concert by local musicians.

The library will also have an art exhibit on display for people to browse through between performances.

For information, call the library at (860) 441-6750 or visit www.grotonpl.org.