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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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A Walk in the Woods
Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials
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January 6 - 20 @ THE PLNL!
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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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Stress Relief Coloring Program for Adults
Saturday, January 9
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Take the opportunity to relax and be creative. All materials will be provided.
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Reduce Stress by Getting Organized!
Sunday, January 10
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Have you always dreamed of a less stressful and more
organized home, office, or life? Learn how to make those dreams a reality!
Sandra Wheeler - Professional Organizer and owner of For Peace of Mind - will share free key organizing tips to help you with any space in your home or office.
Location: Community Room
To register, please click
here.
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Microsoft Excel: Basics
Monday, January 11
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Excel spreadsheets allow you to easily store, organize and manipulate
data. In this class, you will learn how to create a workbook,
insert
information and use basic formulas.
Prerequisites: You should be comfortable using Microsoft Word and the computer keyboard before taking this course.
Registration is required.
To register, please click
here.
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Supper Book Club - Behind The Beautiful Forevers
Monday, January 11
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
We will be reading
Behind the Beautiful Forevers by Katherine Boo
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 and is 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 pm, the day of the book club meeting for that month.
**Please feel free to bring your own supper.
Coffee, tea and water are provided by the library.
Location: Third Floor Office Area
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Introduction to Grant Seeking for Individuals
Thursday, January 14
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 artistic 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.
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Saturday Afternoon Movie
Saturday, January 16
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
This true story chronicles a tumultuous three-month period in 1965 when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (portrayed by David Oyelowo) led a campaign to secure equal voting rights in the face of violent opposition. The epic march from Selma to Montgomery culminated in President Johnson (portrayed by Tom Wilkinson) signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965, one of the most significant victories for the civil rights movement. Directed by Ava DuVerney. Nominated for Best Picture, the film won an Oscar for Best Original Song.
PG 13, 122 minutes
Location: Community Room
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The Library Will Be Closed
Monday, January 18
The library will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
You can access your account anytime at www.plnl.org.
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Basics of Social Media:Why Use It, Which Channels and What To Say
Tuesday, January 19
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Have you been thinking about marketing your business with social media, but you feel overwhelmed and not sure how to get started? Or maybe you're not convinced that it works? This seminar will show you the value of using social media to reach your customers, how it can lead to new customers and how it drives repeat business from your current customers. We'll take a look at the 5 most popular social media networks - Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+ and Pinterest - and help you decide what is right for your business.
Location: Community Room
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Shelf Awareness Book Club - All The Light We Cannot See
Tuesday, January 19
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
We will be discussing the book All The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr. Join us! We are always looking for new members.
Light refreshments will be served.
Location: Local History Room
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Introduction to Digital Photography
Wednesday, January 20
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Do you like to take photographs but are not satisfied with the results? Are you confused with all the terms that come with digital photography? If you answer yes to these questions, we are offering a session called "Introduction to Digital Photography". The discussion will be facilitated by Tom Norris, co-founder and organizer of the Mystic Photography Group. Feel free to bring your camera and instruction book.
Location: Community Room
To register, please click here.
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Teen Tuesdays
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Make Your Own Stickers
Tuesday, January 12
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Celebrate National Sticker Day by designing your own stickers!
Materials will be provided.
This program is free.
To register, please click here.
Contact: Maritza Vargas: 860-447-1411 x6,
[email protected]
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Teen Tuesdays - I Have a Dream
Tuesday, January 19
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - I Have a Dream Speech
Join us to watch a clip of the speech and share about what your dreams are!
Contact: Maritza Vargas: 860-447-1411 x6,
[email protected]
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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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Every Thursday
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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Rhyme Time
Every Monday
11:00 am - 11:30 am
(Note: There will be no program on Monday, January 18)
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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Hora De Los Cuentos en Español
Every Tuesday
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Únete a nosotros los martes en las mañanas para compartir historias,
canciones y rimas en español.
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Toddler Time
Every Tuesday
11:45 am - 12:15 pm
Come listen to stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays and more.
This program is for children 24 to 36 months with an adult.
Free and open to all ages.
Location: Children's Reading Room
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What is Your Dream? Reflective Thinking and
Craft Activity for Kids
Saturday, January 9
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Commemorate the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. holiday by sharing your hopes and dreams on a Narrative Wall here at the library.
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Public Library of New London
63 Huntington Street
New London, CT 06320
860-447-1411
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