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LIBRARY E-NOTES: February 4 - 18
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 Sunday Winter Hours! We are open Sundays, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, until March 29, thanks to the generosity of the James P. & Mary E. Shea Perpetual Trust. Check out our upcoming Sunday programs:
February 8 at 2:00pm - Colonel Washington Is In Town. Up From Virginia!
February 15 at 1:30 pm - Yoga Workshop For Kids
February 22 at 2:00 pm - The Logbooks: Connecticut's Slave Ships and Human Memory. Author event with Anne Farrow
March 15 at 2:30 pm - Beautiful Architectural Details in Downtown New London: A Virtual Walking Tour
March 22 at 2:30 pm - Purposeful Destiny: Overcoming Obstacles presented by author Joan Hoey
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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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Friday Afternoon Classic Film
Friday, February 6
12:15 pm - 2:00 pm
A recently widowed man's son calls a radio talk-show in an attempt to find
his father a partner. Event is free.
Stars: Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan
PG, 105 minutes
Location: Community Room
Contact: Madhu Gupta - [email protected], 860-447-1411 x3
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Black History Month Film Festival
Friday, February 6 & 13
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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COLONEL WASHINGTON IS IN TOWN. UP FROM VIRGINIA!
Sunday, February 8
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Helen Farrell Allen has published and conducted programs on the history of
George Washington since 1991. Through extensive research, she has uncovered
many previously unknown facts about Washington's journey through New England
and the New London area.
Ms. Farrell Allen will give a brief talk followed by question and answers from the audience. Light refreshments will be served. This program is free. Registration is requested, but not required. To register, please click here. Contact: Madhu Gupta - 860-447-1411 x 3, [email protected]Location: Community Room
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Introduction To Grant Seeking For Individuals
Monday, February 9
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? 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.
To register please click here. Contact: Madhu Gupta - 860-447-1411 x 3, [email protected]Location: Community Room
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Downton Abbey Tea and Talk
Monday, February 9 & 23
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
This is a four week opportunity for passionate Downton Abbey fans to share their thoughts about the program.
Tea and light snacks will be served.
Discussion Topics:
February 9 - Best & Worst Downton Moments
February 23 - Favorite Characters & Fashion
March 2 - Plot & Deaths
March 9 - Final Episode & Season 6
Feel free to wear your favorite tea party attire such as pearls, gloves, and of course...hats!
Discussion Leader: Lady Catherine Treadwell-Hill
To register, please click here.
Contact: Kate Treadwell-Hill - [email protected], 860-447-1411 x3
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Supper Book Club - The Glass Castle
Monday, February 9
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
The club usually meets the second Monday of the month, from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm. Book selections are chosen by members a few months ahead of the meeting date. Copies of the book for January are available for checkout at the Circulation Desk, beginning January 12.
Each month the club chooses a local restaurant that fits the theme of book to order dinner. Menus are available at the Circulation Desk. Beverages are
provided by the library. You may also bring your own supper.
February Title: The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls
Restaurant: TBD
Contact: Suzanne Maryeski - 860-447-1411 ext 5, [email protected]
Location: Third Floor Office Area
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Tobacco Free LLHD Tuesday, February 10 & 17 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
A 7-Week program to help you become tobacco-free!
Funded by the Tobacco and Health Trust Fund by the CT Department of Public Health
The program is free and includes free nicotine replacement therapy!
For more information or to register, call or email Carolyn Wilson.
Pre-registration is required
Contact: Carolyn Wilson - 860-448-4882 x318, [email protected]
Location: Local History Room.
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Ethics, Transparency and Accountability for Nonprofits Monday, February 17
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Coffee and registration 9:30 am -10:00 am
Program 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Scandals in the nonprofit sector make people worry that charitable donations will not be put to good use, and tarnish the image of the entire
nonprofit community. More than ever, nonprofits must operate with
integrity and must instill confidence in clients,funders, volunteers,
watchdog groups and others. The issue of public trust in nonprofit
organizations is crucial for our survival and sustainability.
This seminar will discuss best practices in the areas of
transparency, accountability and ethics, and how we can best operate our
nonprofits in a trustworthy way. Topics will include: Applicable state and federal rules that promote accountability, including disclosure and reporting obligations Organizational policies, such as conflict of interests and whistleblower policies, that foster accountability The role of the board Other recommended practices to foster an environment of integrity Nonprofit oversight and watch-dog agencies Presenter: Priya Morganstern, Esq., Director, Hartford Program, Pro Bono Partnership To register, please click here. Contact: Madhu Gupta - [email protected], 860-447-1411 x3
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Shelf Awareness Book Club - Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
This month, we will be discussing Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage by Haruki Murakami. Join us! We are always looking for new members. Books are available for check out at the information desk. Light refreshments will be served. Contact: Mary Fecteau - 860-447-1411 x4, [email protected] Location: Local History Room
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TEEN PROGRAMS
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Homework Helpers
Weekdays Monday - Thursday
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Our tutors are back! Free, drop-in tutoring program Mondays through Thursdays in the Teen Area. Students from Connecticut College will be available to assist teens of all ages with homework in various subjects. No registration is required.
Contact: Maritza Vargas - 860-447-1411 x6, [email protected]
Location: Teen Area
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CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS
Art Behind The Story
Every Thursday in February
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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Storytime Friends
Every Tuesday in February
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.
Contact: Julie Bartley - 860-447-1411 x4, [email protected]
Location: Children's Room
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Homework Helpers
Weekdays Monday - Thursday
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Our tutors are back! Free, drop-in tutoring program Mondays through Thursdays in the Children's Room. Students from Connecticut College will be available to assist children of all ages with homework in various subjects. No registration is required.
Contact: Julie Bartley - 860-447-1411 x4, [email protected]
Location: Children's Room
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Take Your Child To The Library Day
Saturday, February 7
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
What is Take Your Child to The Library Day? TYCLD is an international initiative that encourages families everywhere to take their children to their local library. Launched in 2011 right here in Connecticut, TYCLD
raisies community awareness about the importance of the library in the life of a
child, and promotes library services and programs for children and families.
Join us for the 4th annual TYCLD here in the Children's Room.
We will have story time, crafts, snacks and prizes. Children or families
who sign up for a new library card or renew an expired card can enter to
win raffle prizes!
This event is free and no registration is required.
Contact: Julie Bartley - 860-447-1411 x4, [email protected]
Location: Children's Room
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Library Valentines
Saturday, February 14
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Tell us why you love the library! Create a one of a kind valentine card in the Children's Room. Free and all materials provided. No registration required.
Contact: Julie Bartley - 860-447-1411 x4, [email protected] Location: Children's Room
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Yoga Workshop For Kids
Sunday, February 15
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Kids yoga workshop led by instructor Katie Ziskind. For children ages 13 and under. This program is free and registration encouraged but is not required
To register please click here.
Contact: Julie Bartley - 860-447-1411 x4, [email protected] Location: Children's Room
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Animal Adaptations with Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
Tuesday, February 17
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Learn about structural and behavorial adaptations of plants and animals to discover how they are suited to their habitats using hands-on activities, live animals and natural objects. This program is free and suitable for all ages. Registration is encouraged but not required. To register, please click here. Contact: Julie Bartley - 860-447-1411 x4, [email protected] Location: Community Room |
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