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Museum Passes
We are so excited to announce that New London library card holders can now reserve museum passes online!
Check out our website here for more information!
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Follow us on Social Media!
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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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LET US KNOW!!
Do you have a favorite children's picture book that you read as a child?
Or do you have one that you love reading to your child or grandchild?
We are developing our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program to encourage parents to read 1,000 books to their children and we need your help!
Please take our survey by clicking here!
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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 help.
All are welcome, from beginners to advanced.
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Adult Non Fiction
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Young Adult
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Children's
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Jurassic World
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Inside Out
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Pitch Perfect 2
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Poltergeist
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Ricki and the Flash
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Southpaw
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Terminator Genisys
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Vacation
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December 9 - 23 @ THE PLNL!
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ADOPT A BOOK was a GREAT success!
Thanks to YOU!
Thank you to all who adopted titles for the library and helped us to grow our collection! Because of your generosity, we surpassed last year's goal of $2,500!
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Do you have outstanding library fines? You can now pay them online from the comfort of your own home!
You can access your library account by clicking here.
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Tech The Halls - Managing Your Digital Photos for Seniors
Friday, December 11
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
This class will teach you basic skills to manage your digital photos.
We will learn how to:
- Transfer photos from email to folders or social media
- Make folders and name them
- Move pictures to different folders
You must know:
- Basic computer skills
- How to use a mouse
Please bring your charged laptop or device to class if you have it. We have a limited amount of laptops available for use.
Please register to let us know whether you have a device
or you will be using ours.
To register, please click here.
Location: Community Room.
Contact: Maritza Vargas 860-447-1411 x6 [email protected]
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Supper Book Club - The Wind In The Willows
Monday, December 14
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Book:
The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Graham
Restaurant : To be determined.
Copies of the book are available to borrow at the Circulation Desk.
Every month food is ordered from a local restaurant, to be delivered to the library at 5:30 PM, the day of the meeting. If possible, the food will relate thematically to the book. Or not! The menu is available at the Circulation Desk & emailed to everyone registered to attend that month. Participants select and pay for their menu items before the meeting. Please leave your money at the Circulation Desk by 1:30, the day of the book club meeting for that month.
Location: Third Floor Office Area
Contact: Suzanne Maryeski: 860-447-1411 x5, [email protected]
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Tech The Halls - Learn to Use the Library from Home
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
or
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Learn how to use the library from home:
- Check your account
- Pay your fees
- Overdrive
- Zinio
- iCONN
- OneClickDigital
- and more!
Bring your charged laptop or device if you wish.
To register, please click above on the date you wish to attend.
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Shelf Awareness Book Club - The Rise and Fall of Great Powers
Tuesday, December 15
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
We will be discussing the book The Rise And Fall of Great Powers by Tom Rachman. Join us! We are always looking for new members. Books are available for checkout at the Circulation Desk.
Location: Local History Room
Contact: Mary Fecteau: 860-447-1411 x3, [email protected]
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Usual Suspects Book Club - The Body In The Sleigh
Monday, December 21
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Add a little more MYSTERY to your life. This month's book is The Body in the Sleigh by Katherine Hall Page.
Location: Community Room
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Teen Crafternoons
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Washer Necklaces
Tuesday, December 15
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Washer Necklaces - Make a necklace out of washers for someone in your life!
Materials will be provided.
To register, please click here.
Contact: Maritza Vargas: 860-447-1411 x6,
[email protected]
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Tech The Halls Teen Program! Wreck The Library -
Tech Take Apart Party!
Monday, December 21
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
We will be learning how to take apart old electronics and devices.
Materials will be provided.
To register, please click here.
Contact: Maritza Vargas: 860-447-1411 x6,
[email protected]
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Teen Crafternoons
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Pillow Boxes
Tuesday, December 22
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Let's make some fun pillow boxes to wrap holiday gifts.
Materials will be provided.
To register, please click here.
Contact: Maritza Vargas: 860-447-1411 x6,
[email protected]
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Every Wednesday
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Join a team and get bowling in the Community Room!
Players can use their own caricatures in the game and play against their friends for a more personalized experience. As players improve, their skill levels will increase, so that they can see exactly how much better they've become.
Kids of all skill levels can pick up and play any of the games.
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Art Behind The Story
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Listen to a story and make a related craft with Ms. Christa!
Free and no registration required.
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Homework Helpers
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Free homework help with Connecticut College students.
(Note, there will be no Homework Helpers from Monday, December 21 - Monday, January 25 due to winter break.)
No registration required.
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Tech The Halls Homeschool Workshop: Tech Take Apart Party!
Thursday, December 10
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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Homeschoolers! Come learn how to take apart old electronics and devices!
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To register, please click
here.
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Thursday, December 10 & 17
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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Come listen to stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays and more. This program is for children 24 to 26 months with an adult.
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Free and no registration required.
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Monday, December 14
11:00 am - 11:30 am
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Calling all little ones from birth to 24 months and their parent/caregiver. Come introduce your child to pre-literacy skills in this interactive program. There will be lapbounces, reading, singing, fingerplays and more!
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Free and no registration required.
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Hora De Cuentos en Español
Tuesday, December 15
10:30 am - 11:00 am
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Únanse a nosotros los martes por las mañanas para cuentos, canciones y rimas en español! Este programa es para niños y un adulto.
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Free and no registration required.
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Tuesday, December 15
11:45 am - 12:15 pm
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Come listen to stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays and more. This program is for children 24 to 26 months with an adult.
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Free and no registration required.
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Pizza & Pages Book Club: In The Heart Of The Sea
Thursday, December 17
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
In The Heart of The Sea; The True Story of the Whaleship Essex by Nathaniel Philbrick. This is the young reader's edition, originally published as
Revenge of The Whale. It is the basis for the film In The Heart of The Sea
released in December 2015.
Books will be available for checkout a couple weeks prior to our discussion and pizza will be provided for all registered participants.
To register, please click
here.
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Polar Express Pajama Party
Friday, December 18
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Take a trip to the North Pole! Stop by the library between 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm in your PJs to make a craft and play some games.
We will read The Polar Express at 4:00 pm.
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The Lioness of Brumley Hall- Reading and signing by author Augusta Pearson Benners
Saturday, December 19
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Hear an excerpt from "The Lioness of Brumley Hall" read by author
Augusta Pearson Benners. Books will be available
for signing and to purchase for the holiday season.
Free and open to all ages.
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Family Holiday Movie
Saturday, December 19
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Join us for a fun family holiday movie!
The film follows the misadventures of Jack Skellington, Halloweentown's beloved pumpkin king, who has become bored with the same annual routine of frightening people in the "real world." When Jack accidentally stumbles on Christmastown, all bright colors and warm spirits, he gets a new lease on life
Free and all ages welcome.
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Coloring Therapy
Monday, December 21
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Coloring can be a spiritual and meditative experience. Rejuvenate your creativity and bond with your family with a coloring session! Each month will feature a different art masterpiece and will include media such as crayon, colored pencil and marker. All supplies will be provided.
Free and no registration required. All ages welcomed.
This month's selections are The Peaceable Kingdom by Edward Hicks (1837) or The Kiss by Gustav Klimt (1907-08)
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Public Library of New London
63 Huntington Street
New London, CT 06320
860-447-1411
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