Support Your 
Library!
The City Council has indicated support for an increase in the library budget for next year. Very soon the final budget will be decided. There is a public hearing TONIGHT Wednesday, May 6, at 7:00 pm in the auditorium of the Science & Technology Magnet High School. The Councilors have asked to know your thoughts about the budget.
Please attend and support your library!
The address of the school is 490 Jefferson Avenue, directly next to New London High School and sharing the same parking lot.
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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Growing Your Business 
Thursday, May 7
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Whether your small business is just starting, or now starting to grow, knowing your customers and
how to expand your products and
services are among the most
important elements of growing your
business incrementally.
Workshop presenter Eric Munro will
teach you the key steps in developing
a successful plan that will help you
identify how to grow your business.
Important steps include how to find
new customers and how to plan
and develop new products and
services, as well as paying close
attention to your existing customers
and expanding their potential.
Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411 x3, [email protected]
Location: Community Room
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Money Smart for Older 
Adults
Friday, May 8
12:30 pm -1:30 pm
The workshop provides awareness
among older adults and their caregivers
on how to prevent elder financial
exploitation and to encourage advance
planning and informed financial
decision-making.
Discussion Topics:
- Common Types of Elder Financial Exploitation
- Scams Targeting Veterans
- Identity Theft
- Medical Identity Theft
- Scams that Target Homeowners
- Planning for Unexpected Life Events
- How to Be Financially Prepared for Disasters
Program sponsored by Chelsea Groton Bank.
Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411 x3,
[email protected]
Location: Community Room
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Non Profit Grant Database 
Training
Monday, May 11
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?
Sign up for this class to learn how to
access and harness this information
for the greater good of your non profit
organization. Space is limited to
10 people and preregistration is required.
Register here or call 860-447-1411 x 3.
Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411 x3,
[email protected]
Location: Community Room
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Smoking Cessation 
Workshop
Monday, May 11 & 18
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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Supper Book Club - 
Suspended Sentences
Monday, May 11
5:30 pm -7:00 pm
The club usually meets the second Monday of the month, from 5:30 - 7:00 pm. Book selections are chosen by members a few months ahead of the meeting date. 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.
Title: Suspended Sentences by
Patrick Modiano and
Mark Polizzott
Contact: Suzanne Maryeski: 860-447-1411 x5,
[email protected]
Location: Third Floor Office Area
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The Art and Science of 
Winning Grants
Friday, May 15
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Learn the basics of preparing grant
proposals to foundations and corporations
or sharpen your intermediate grant
proposal writing skills through a
step-by-step approach to the process.
From developing the proposal idea to
completing the details of the budget,
this fast-paced workshop provides an
outline to use to prepare clear, concise, comprehensive, and competitive proposals.
To register, please click here.
Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411 x3, [email protected]
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Income Generation 
Workshop
Saturday, May 1
6
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Participants learn how to manage
their money by preparing a personal
spending plan and identifying ways
to decrease spending and increase
income. Finding the extra fifty, thirty or
even twenty dollars in your budget can
be trying, especially after you have
created a very tight budget. What
do you do? Find a part time job?
Maybe seek a higher paying job?
Often times, when faced with financial
difficulties, we overlook creative ways
to increase our income. Do you have
a skill, hobby or talent that can bring
extra dollars into your home? Learn
more about public resources available
to you that can help in the short term.
To register, please click here.
Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411 x3, [email protected]
Location: Community Room
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Usual Suspects Book 
Club - Cut To The Quick
Monday, May 18
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Add a little more MYSTERY to your life. This month's book:Cut To The Quick by Kate Ross
Contact: Kate Treadwell-Hill: 860-447-1411 x3,
[email protected]
Location: Board Room
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Shelf Awareness Book 
Club - Wild
Tuesday, May 19
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
We will be discussing the book
Wild by Cheryl Strayed. Join us! We are always looking for new members. Copies will be available for check out at the Circulation Desk. Light refreshments will be served.
Contact: Mary Fecteau:
860-447-1411 x3,
[email protected] Location: Local History Room
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| Save The Date!  Teen Maker Tuesday
Tuesday, June 9
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
(NOTE: Homework Helpers will
be done for the summer break on Friday, May 8)
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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Family Drumming Circle
Wednesday, May 13 & 20
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Join Dwight "The Professor" Baldwin for some rhythmic fun with percussion! Bring the kids, bring the grandparents, bring your friends and neighbors too!
Drums and other percussion
instruments will be provided to you.
Beginner and experienced
drummers alike- all are welcome to
participate in this great family activity.
Registration is encouraged but not
required. Call the Library at
860-447-1411 x4 or register online
at www.plnl.org.
Location: Community Room
Contact: Julie Bartley - 860-447-1411 x4,
[email protected]
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