Save Connecticut Library Funding!
The Governor is proposing a 30% cut in the State Library's general fund operating budget in the 2015 state budget. The funding cuts negatively impact the budgets of all Connecticut public libraries, including the Public Library of New London. The proposed cuts would eliminate funding for the following programs:
Connecticard
Currently CT residents are able to use their public library card at any other public library in the state. In other words there is universal lending between public libraries in CT. If this budget is passed, CT residents would no longer be able to borrow from any public library across the state other than their home library.
CEN
(Connecticut Education Network)
This state supported network provides internet service to the computers used by the public. If this service is cut, it would be very costly for public libraries to provide internet to their patrons, and some would not be able to do so at all.
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
EMAIL your state legislators! Find their email addresses at :
cuts to the Connecticut State Library budget which would curtail many local library services.
Thank you!
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Save The Date!!
Money Smart Week
April 20 - April 26
Programs on Identity Theft, Understanding your Credit Report and Shred - It Day!
Click
here for the schedule.
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Can't get to the library? Use our e-resources from the comfort of your own home!
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Adult Non Fiction
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Young Adult
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Children's
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Alpha and Omega 3 : The Great Wolf Games
Calvary
Captain America : The Winter Soldier
Dive Olly Dive and the Pirate Treasure
EGGY
Horrible Bosses 2
Into the Woods
St. Vincent
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
The Immigrant
Top Five
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Support Your 
Library!
The Mayor has submitted his 2015 - 2016 budget for approval
by City Council and this includes a
much needed
funding increase for
the library, which will allow for more
hours open, additional staff, and
for funds to implement a "One
Thousand Books Before Kindergarten:
Ready to Read," program ensuring
every child experiences 1,000 books
before starting school. Please click
here to send an email of support to
New London City Councilors!
Thank you!
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Community Knit
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: Community Room
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Beautiful Architectural 
Details in Downtown
New London: A Virtual
Walking Tour
Saturday, April 18
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Local architect and photographer Rick Gipstein will present a slide
presentation highlighting the wealth
of interesting and beautiful
architectural details that grace the
facades of many of the older buildings
in our downtown. Aside from the
general presentation, a special
section will focus on the rich
decoration on the Public Library
of New London.
There will also be a drawing for an
original framed photograph by
Rick of one of the details presented.
To register, please click here.
Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411 x 3 [email protected]
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Prevent Identity Theft 
Monday, April 20
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Is there a mistake on your credit report? When should you share
your personal information? What
documents should be shredded?
Chelsea Groton Bank will provide
free information, brochures and
hand-outs on preventing and
detecting identity theft.
Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411 x3, [email protected]
Location: Community Room
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Smoking Cessation 
Workshop
Monday, April
20 & 27
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Join Tobacco-Free LLHD A 7-week program to help you become tobacco-free! This program is FREE and includes FREE nicotine replacement therapy. Funded by the Tobacco and Health Trust Fund by the CT Department of Public Health. Preregistration is required. For more information or to register, call or email Carolyn Wilson.
Contact: Carolyn Wilson: 860-448-4882 x318, [email protected]
Location: Local History Room
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Usual Suspects Book Club - 
Glory In Death
Monday, April 20
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Add a little more MYSTERY to your life. This month's book: Glory In Death by J. D. Robb.
Contact: Kate Treadwell-Hill:
[email protected]
Location: Board Room
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Shelf Awareness Book Club - 
The Bone Clocks
Tuesday, April 21
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
We will be discussing The Bone Clocks by David Mitchell. Join us! We are always looking for new members. Books will be available for check out at the Circulation Desk.
Light refreshments will be served.
Contact: Mary Fecteau: 860-447-1411, [email protected]
Location: Local History Room
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Understanding Your 
Credit
Report
Wednesday, April 22
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Learn how to obtain a free credit report, what it contains and how
it is used by creditors. You will also
learn tips on building and repairing credit.
Workshop sponsored by the
Chelsea Groton Bank.
To register please click
here.
Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411 x 3, [email protected]
Location: Community Room
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Shred-It Day 
Saturday, April 25
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Identity theft is a growing national concern and shredding sensitive documents is one way to reduce the risk of becoming an identity theft victim. Clean out your file cabinets
and shred your old documents for free at
the Shred It Day in the library parking lot.
This is your opportunity to safely dispose
of bank statements that are no longer
needed for tax returns or other financial
records, old cancelled checks, credit
card statements or medical records -
anything you no longer want to keep.
This is a free service sponsored by the Chelsea Groton Bank. Open to the public.
Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411 x 3, [email protected]
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Genealogy Club 
Tuesday, April 28
4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
The last Tuesday of the month, local history and genealogy enthusiasts young and old, experienced and new gather in our local history room. Together we research and explore our family histories.
Contact: Kate Treadwell-Hill: 860-447-1411, [email protected].
Location: Local History Room
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Save The Date! 
Teen Maker Tuesday
Tuesday, May 5
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Join us on the first Tuesday of the month to make something fun!
Materials will be provided.
Location: Community Room
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Homework Helpers
Every Monday - Thursday
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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]
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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: Julie Bartley: 860-447-1411 x4,
[email protected]
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Storytime Friends
Every Tuesday
10:30 am - 11:15 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
Contact: Julie Bartley: 860-447-1411 x4,
[email protected]
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Art Workshop for Kids 
with Mystic Arts Center-
SCHOOL VACATION SPECIAL!
Friday, April 17
10:30 am -11:30 am
Bring the kids to the library during school vacation week for some creative fun with the Mystic Arts Center! This workshop is free and best suited for children ages 6-12. Space is limited to 16 participants so registration is strongly encouraged.
To register, please click
here.
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Julie Bartley: 860-447-1411 x4,
[email protected]
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Money Smart for Kids!
Friday, April 24
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
For kids of all ages and their parents, come hear a representative from Chelsea Groton
Bank teach us the basics of banking!
Learn how to make money fun and raise
a money-smart kid!
This program is free of charge. All
materials will be provided. Registration
is encouraged but not required.
To register, please click here.
Location: Children's Room
Contact: Julie Bartley - 860-447-1411 x4,
[email protected]
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