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LIBRARY E-NOTES: November 19 - December 3
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 SPECIAL EVENT!!
Adopt-A-Book is HERE!!
Beginning Monday, November 17
It's that time of year again!
Adopt-A-Book is the library's annual fundraiser to help build the book collection. An assortment of new adult fiction/non-fiction, young adult, and children's releases will be on display for patrons to "adopt" (purchase) for the library. A commemorative book plate will be placed in the book and the adopting patron can be the first to check the book out of the library.
Adopt-A-Book is also the perfect gift for any holiday or occasion. The library will provide a lovely card that you can send to your family members or friends so they will know about the gift given in their name. Also a commemorative book plate will be inscribed with their name and added to the book.
Please go to our website soon for a list of Adopt-A-Book titles at www.plnl.org. Donations are tax-deductible.
Please call the library at 860-447-1411 x3 with questions.
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 SPECIAL INVITATION
PUBLIC LIBRARY OF NEW LONDON TO HOST DEDICATION CEREMONY FOR USSTHRESHER MEMORIAL November 29 from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm the Public Library of New London hosts the dedication of a memorial in honor of the crew of the USS Thresher, lost at sea with 129 crew members on April 10,1963. Family members of the lost crew are invited as special, honored guests.
Please join Congressman Joe Courtney, Mayor Daryl Justin Finizio, Councilman Michael Passero, Command Masterchief Gladu from the Naval Submarine Base,
as well as members from the U.S, Submarine Veterans Inc., Groton Base and the Thresher Base in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and the William Meredith Foundation.
The New London High School JROTC color guard will open the ceremony.
Light refreshments will be served. This event is particularly appropriate in a month remembering veterans who keep us safe and guard our freedom. Free and open to the public. The Thresher memorial features three commissioned etchings by renowned artist, Stoimen Stoilov, in addition to William Meredith's masterpiece poem, The Wreck of the Thresher. The memorial is located temporarily at the Public Library of New London until the scheduled refurbishment of City Hall has been completed. The New London City Council voted unanimously to work with the William Meredith Foundation, the Disabled American Veterans and other community sponsors to establish this memorial in City Hall. Though initiated by the City Council, the memorial has been totally funded by foundation sponsorship and private donations. On April 10, 1963, the Thresher sank about 220 miles east of Boston after leaving Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for deep-diving tests. All 129 men on board died - 16 officers, 96 enlisted men and 17 civilian technicians. Among the 129 men were residents of New London, Groton, Norwich, Gales Ferry, Mystic, Uncasville and Jewett City. Heads of state from around the world sent messages of condolence to America for this tragic loss.
Please join us to remember the men who gave their lives that fateful day in the spring of 1963, an important moment in the life and times of our community. |
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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Introduction to New London Veterans Organization
Friday, November 21
3:40 pm - 5:00 pm
Please join us for an informational discussion about New London Veterans Organization. At New London Veterans Organization, we develop programs to educate, mentor and advocate for at risk adults; our objective is to prevent further deterioration in New London County and increase quality of life with a commitment to excellence, innovation and integrity. New London Veterans Organization is dedicated to developing innovative programs that benefit the
community as a whole; however, our primary focus is toward Veterans of the
United States Armed Forces in regard to education, employment and advocacy.
While serving Veterans of the United States Armed Forces, New London Veterans
Organization also focuses on at risk adults to encourage education, employment,
and mentoring.
Contact: Saschia Johnson, Vice President/Program Director 860-319-4663 [email protected]Location: Community Room.
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Wednesday, November 26, the library will be open 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm. We will be closed on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28. We will be open again on Saturday, November 29, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.
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CT At Work Book Discussion
Tuesday, December 2
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
We will be discussing Working In The Shadows by Gabriel Thompson. An independent journalist by profession, Gabriel Thompson spent one year working alongside immigrants in lettuce fields, graveyards and chicken slaughter houses to get an insight into their everyday lives and challenges. Contact: Madhu Gupta 860-447-1411 x 3 [email protected]Location: Community Room
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TEEN PROGRAMS
Teen Tuesdays Tuesday, November 25 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Play board games with us!
Open to all Middle School and High School students.
No registration required.
Contact: Maritza Vargas 860-447-1411 x6 [email protected]
Location: Community Room
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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: Teen Area
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Teen Maker Tuesdays
Tuesday, December 2
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Teen Maker Tuesdays: Design your own bracelet with colorful rubber bands!
Open to all Middle School and High School students.
Contact: Maritza Vargas - [email protected]
Registration required.
To register, please click here.
Location: Children's Activity Room
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CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS
Storytime Friends
Every Tuesday in November
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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Art Around The World
Wednesday, November 19 & December 3
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Children aged 10-16 are invited to learn a traditional art form from across the globe! This program is sponsored by the Mystic Arts Center
and will be held in the Community Room unless otherwise stated.
The program is free and all materials will be provided.
Space is limited to 15 participants, so please register online or
call Julie at 860-447-1411 x4
Location: Community Room
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JFK Remembered
Saturday, November 22
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Commemorate the assasination of President John F. Kennedy- Check out some books about this remarkable man and read about the timeline of events on this historic date in 1963. No registration required.
Location: Children's Room
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Practice Your Cursive Writing
Saturday, November 29
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Step away from the keyboard, pick up a pen and practice the lost art of penmanship! Good practice for signing all your holiday cards. All materials will be provided and no registration is required..
Location: Children's Room
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