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LIBRARY E-NOTES: October 15 - 29
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 SPECIAL EVENT!!
Hartbeat Ensemble: 'Workin For A Livin'
Friday, October 17
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
**This program will be held at Washington Street Coffee House, 13 Washington Street, New London, CT 06320
Learn about the everyday experiences of everyday work with a performance
of work-related vignettes created by Hartbeat Ensemble and based on interviews
with real people. From a coffee shop barista to teens sharing their hopes, dreams
and fears about entering the workplace, the performance gives a glimpse into the world of contemporary work life.
An audience talkback session follows the performance.
Sponsored by Connecticut Humanities
Contact: Suzanne Maryeski - [email protected]
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ADULT PROGRAMS
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Community Knit
Every Thursday, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Learn the healing and calming effects of knitting and crocheting. Socialize with others with the same interest.
Help others by either teaching someone to knit or
making something needed by a child, a senior citizen,
or a homeless person.
Bring your knitting materials! Some materials may be
provided.
Location: Board Room.
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Latino Heritage Month Festival
Saturday, October 18
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
A book reading and short films about Sonia Sotomayor, the first Latino Supreme Court Judge. Caribbean food will be served.
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm Program for children
Reading of the English & Spanish book:
A Judge Grows in the Bronx/ La juez que crecio en el Bronx
by Sonia Sotomayor
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Program for all ages
Short films followed by a discussion led by Elizabeth Garcias-Gonzalez, Executive Director of Centro de la Comunidad. Empanadas and flan will be served. Contact: Suzanne Maryeski - [email protected]To register, click here. Location: Community Room
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Non Profit Resource Center Grant Database Training
Monday, October 20
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Did you know that the library has access to information on 100,000 grantmakers and 2.3 million grants? Sign up for this class to learn how to access and harness this information for the greater good of your non profit organization. Space is limited to 10 people and preregistration is
required.
Contact: Madhu Gupta - [email protected]
Register here or call 860-447-1411 x 3.
Location: Community Room
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Usual Suspects Book Club - Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor
Monday, October 20
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
We will be discussing Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor by Stephanie Barron. Copies are available for check out at the Circulation Desk.
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Introduction to Grant Seeking for Individuals
Tuesday, October 21
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Did you know that the library has access to information on 100,000
grantmakers and 2.3 million grants? Grant funds for individual endeavors
such as education, research and business pursuits are not that easy to find.
Attend this class to learn about the Foundation Grants to Individuals
database, GrantSpace.org and other helpful resources. A working knowledge
of the Internet and Windows are needed for this hands-on session.
Space is limited to 10 people and preregistration is required.
Location: Community Room
Contact: Madhu Gupta - [email protected]
Register online here or call 860-447-1411 x 3.
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Shelf Awareness Book Club - August: Osage County
Tuesday, October 21
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The Shelf Awareness book club meets on the Third Tuesday of every month at 3:00 pm. In October, we will be discussing the book August: Osage County by Tracy Letts. Books are available to check out at the Circulation Desk. Light refreshments will be served. Join us! We are always looking for new members. Contact: Mary Fecteau - [email protected]Location: Local History Room
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New London History Series with Sally Ryan
Wednesday, October 22 & 29
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join New London historian Sally Ryan and learn more about the history of New London. This series of programs runs on Wednesdays from September 24
through October 29.
Sept. 24 -The CT Colony and Pequot War
Oct. 1-New London's Early Years: 1646 -1775
Oct. 8-The Revolutionary War
Oct. 15-Whaling 1820-1860
Oct. 22-Railroads and the Industrial Revolution
Oct. 29-1938 Hurricane to the Present
The Series is Free but Registration is Requested
Location: Community Room.
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Book Discussion - The Justice Imperative
Thursday, October 23
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
A dedicated group of professionals from the fields of law, academia, business, religion and corrections took a unique approach to the problem of mass incarceration in Connecticut and the United States. They wrote a book together. And they want to share their findings with you. Hear from one of the authors how this process took place, what concerns you should have as a citizen and taxpayer. Where is your money going? What is it doing? Are communities safer? Are we being smart on crime or simply paying lipservice to being "tough" on crime? Take this opportunity to engage in a conversation about one of the most important civil rights issues of our time in the 21st century. Contact: Madhu Gupta - [email protected] Location: Community Room |
Ghostly Photographs Saturday, October 25 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Julie Griffin, a freelance paranormal photographer, will be presenting her multimedia program Ghostly Photographs: true ghost stories you can see with your own eyes. This paranormal
photographer will tell the tales behind her very real "ghostly" photos
that she will be showing. They range from illuminated balls of energy
to full body apparitions.
All are welcome to this free program.
Contact: Madhu Gupta 860-447-1411 x 3 [email protected]
Location: Community Room
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TEEN PROGRAMS
Join us for different activities, like crafts, games, technology and more.
Contact: Maritza Vargas 860-447-1411 x6 [email protected]
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Teen Halloween Craft Tuesday, October 28 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Teen Maker Tuesday: DIY Halloween Votives.
We'll be making Halloween votives out of baby food jars.
Materials will be provided.
Register here.
Contact: Maritza Vargas - [email protected]
Location: Community Room
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CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS
Storytime Friends
Every Tuesday in October
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Bring a cuddly friend to introduce to the group and listen to new and exciting stories each week! Informal playtime with storytime friends following the readings. Registration is recommended but not required.
Location: Children's Room.
To register, call the Children's Room at 860-447-1411 x4 or click here.
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Homework Helpers
Mondays Through Thursdays
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Students from Connecticut College will be here in the Children's Room to assist school aged children with homework in all areas of study.
This program runs Monday - Thursday, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm on a drop-in basis.
There is no fee for this service and no need to make an appointment.
Location: Children's Room
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Art Behind The Story
Every Thursday
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Ms. Christa will read a story and kids and parents can create a related craft!
Ages 3 and up with adult supervision required.
Contact: Christa Sieburg - [email protected]
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Dictionary Day
Thursday, October 16
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Celebrate Dictionary Day by reading...what else? The DICTIONARY! Learn some new vocabulary words and share them with friends in a game of Mad Libs.
Dictionary Day is in honor of Noah Webster, considered the Father of the
American Dictionary. Noah Webster was born on October 16, 1758.
The objective of the day is to emphasize the importance of dictionary skills
and improve vocabulary. Noah Webster began writing his dictionary
at the age of 43. It took him 27 years to finish! In addition to traditional English
vocabulary, it contained uniquely American words.
Location: Children's Room
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Latino Heritage Festival
Saturday, October 18
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
A book reading and short films about Sonia Sostomayor, the first Latino Supreme Court Judge. Caribbean food will be served.
1:30 - 2:00 Program for children:
Reading of the English & Spanish book: A Judge Grows in the Bronx/ La juez que crecio en el Bronx by Sonia Sotomayor.
2:00 - 3:00 Program for all ages:
Short films followed by a discussion led by
Elizabeth Garcias-Gonzalez, Executive Director of Centro de la Comunidad.
Empanadas and flan will be served.
Contact: Suzanne Maryeski - [email protected]
Location: Community Room
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Music On The Move with Miss Molly
Monday, October 20 & 27
10:30 am - 11:15 am
A musical celebration for little ones and their parents and caregivers! Come sing and play with Ms. Molly on Monday mornings at 10:30am. This session will run for four weeks beginning Monday, September 29, continuing October 6, 20, and 27.
Contact: Julie Holzworth - [email protected]
Location: Community Room
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