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LIBRARY E-NOTES: February 25 - March 11
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 Tax Forms
Beginning this year, the IRS is no longer making tax instruction booklets, publications, or schedules available to the public library. The federal and state forms provided at the library will be: 1040, 1040A, and 1040EZ in limited quantities (no instruction booklets).
However, printable forms and instruction booklets are available online for downloading and printing at home at: IRS http://bit.ly/irstaxforms and CT at: http://bit.ly/cttaxforms.
Please call the library at 860-447-1411 x3 with any questions.
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ADULT PROGRAMS
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Community Knit
Every Thursday, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Come share a love of knitting and crocheting. Bring your project and materials, and socialize with others.
Trying a new stitch? Someone might be able to guide you. All are welcome, from beginners to advanced.
Location: Board Room.
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Introduction To Computers
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
This hands-on class is for the beginner who has little or no experience using a computer. It will introduce you to the basics of computer terminology
and the popular word processing program Microsoft WORD. There are no
prerequisites for this class. Seats are limited to 5. Register at the information
desk or call the library.
To register, please click here.
Contact: Madhu Gupta - 860-447-1411 x 3, [email protected]Location: Adult Reading Room
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Black History Month Film Festival
Friday, February 27
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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Downton Abbey Tea and Talk
Monday, March 2 & 9
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
This is a free four week opportunity for passionate Downton Abbey fans to share their thoughts about the program.
Tea and light snacks will be served.
Discussion Topics:
March 2 - Favorite Characters & Fashion
March 9 - Plot & Deaths
March 16 - 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 for March 2, please click here.
To register for March 9, please click here.
Contact: Kate Treadwell-Hill - [email protected], 860-447-1411 x3
Location: Local History Room
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New London History Series Tuesday, March 3 & 10 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Join New London historian Sally Ryan and learn more about the history of New London. This series of programs runs on Tuesdays from March 3 through April 7.
March 3 - The CT Colony and Pequot War
March 10 - New London's Early Years: 1646 -1775
March 17 - The Revolutionary War
March 24 - Whaling: 1820-1860
March 31 - Railroads and the Industrial Revolution
April 7 - 1938 Hurricane to the Present
The Series is Free but Registration is requested.
To register, please click here. Contact: Madhu Gupta - 860-447-1411 x 3, [email protected]Location: Community Room.
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Celebrating 300 Years of Connecticut's Remarkable WomenSunday, March 8
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Join us for an interactive multi-media program by the Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame and learn about some of our state's most remarkable women!
Be inspired as you learn about well-known figures like Ella Grasso, Katharine
Hepburn and Marian Anderson and lesser known heroines like Maria Sanchez,
Barbara McClintock and Hannah Watson. This presentation will introduce you to
the Hall, its mission and programs, and give you a panoramic view of
some of its 106 Inductees from across all fields of endeavor, from politics and
sports to the arts and sciences.
Location: Community Room
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Supper Book Club - Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker
Monday, March 9
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
The club usually meets the second Monday on the month, from 5:30 - 7:00 pm. Book selections are chosen by members a few months ahead of the meeting date. Copies of the book for March will be available for checkout at the Circulation Desk, beginning February 9. 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. March Title: Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker by Jennifer Chiaverini Restaurant: Carmelo's Italian Restaurant/Cafe
Contact: Suzanne Maryeski - 860-447-1411 ext 5, [email protected]Location: Third Floor Office Area
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TEEN PROGRAMS
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Teen Maker Tuesday
Tuesday, March 3
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Activity: Pixel-it! Wall Hanging Art: Make your own pixel art project. We will provide the materials, you provide your imagination!
Registration is required. This activity is free.
To register, please click here. Contact: Maritza Vargas - 860-447-1411 x6, [email protected] Location: Community Room
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CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS
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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Storytime Friends
Every Tuesday
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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Celebrate Dr. Seuss' Birthday - It's Read Across America Day!
Monday, March 2
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Come check out a Dr. Seuss book in honor of his birthday, have some cake and make a cat in the hat craft!
Contact: Julie Bartley - 860-447-1411 x4, [email protected]
Location: Children's Room
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