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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!

WEEKLY PROGRAMS

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.


NEW TO THE LIBRARY!
 

Adult Fiction

The Mare by Mary Gaitskill



Adult Non Fiction



Young Adult


  Orbiting Jupiter
by Gary D. Schmidt 
 



Children's


Jubal's Wish
by Audrey Wood





Express DVDS

 
A Walk in the Woods

Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials

Hitman: Agent 47

Ted 2

Minions

Self/less

Sicario



January 13 - 27 @ THE PLNL!

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LIBRARY NEWS

WINTER SUNDAYS!  
 
  
The Public Library of New London will be open on Sundays from
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm beginning January 10 until March 20 thanks to the generosity of the James P. and Mary E. Shea Perpetual Trust.

You can always check your account online at www.plnl.org.

Save The Date!!
Cooking With Chef Jack Chaplin   
 
Monday, February 8 
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm 
 
Join Chef Jack Chaplin for a fun evening of cooking and instruction that will increase your confidence in your own kitchen. 
This event is free and open to the public.

For a sneak peek, click on the link to Chef Chaplin's YouTube page! 

Location: Community Room

Contact: Suzanne Maryeski: 860-447-1411 x5, smaryeski@plnl.org
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ADULT EVENTS

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. 

Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411 x3,  mgupta@plnl.org

  
Saturday Afternoon Movie  
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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
This program is free.
Location: Community Room 

Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411 x3,  mgupta@plnl.org

  
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.

  
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.

To register, please click here

Location: Community Room

Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411 x3,  mgupta@plnl.org

  
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

Contact: Mary Fecteau: 860-447-1411 x3, mfecteau@plnl.org

  
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

Contact: Madhu Gupta:860-447-1411 x3, mgupta@plnl.org

  
Stress Relief Coloring Program for Adults 

Monday, January 25
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
  
Take the opportunity to relax and be creative. All materials will be provided.

Location: Adult Reading Room 

Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411 x3, mgupta@plnl.org

  
Downton Abbey Tea and Talk Series 
Monday, January 25 & February 1
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Love Downton Abbey? Come discuss the show and enjoy some tea on Monday at 2:30pm. This is an opportunity for passionate Downton Abbey fans to share their thoughts about the program. Tea and light snacks will be served.

Discussion Topics:
Feel free to wear your favorite tea party attire such as pearls, gloves, and of course...hats!)

To register, please click on the date(s) above that you are planning to attend.

Location: Local History Room

Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411 x3,  mgupta@plnl.org

  
Usual Suspects Book Club - In The Bleak Midwinter 
Monday, January 25
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Add a little more MYSTERY to your life. This month's book is
In the Bleak Midwinter by Julia Spencer-Fleming.

Location: Local History Room 

Contact: Kate Treadwell-Hill: 860-447-1411 x3, ktreadwell@plnl.org

  
Genealogy Club 
 
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Tuesday, January 26
4:30 pm - 6:45 pm

Have you ever wanted to explore your family history? Join us for the Genealogy Club. We will meet in the Local History Room to access genealogical resources and Ancestry.com. Let's learn our history together!

Location: Local History and Genealogy Room

Contact: Kate Treadwell-Hill: 860-447-1411 x3, ktreadwell@plnl.org

  
Budgeting For A Better Life
 
Tuesday, January 26
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Explore the importance of using a budget. Learn how to create a budget and techniques for following and sticking to it to accomplish goals.

Workshop sponsored by Citizens Bank.

Location: Community Room

Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411 x3, mgupta@plnl.org

  
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TEEN EVENTS

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, mvargas@plnl.org 
   
  
  
Teen Tuesdays -
Make Your Own Puzzle 


Tuesday, January 26

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
  
Celebrate National Puzzle Day by designing your own puzzle.  You can use Microsoft software or bring a picture to use.
Materials will be provided.
This program is free. 
To register, please click here.  

Contact: Maritza Vargas: 860-447-1411 x6, mvargas@plnl.org 
   
  
  
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CHILDREN'S EVENTS

           
Art Behind The Story 


Every Thursday

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Listen to a story and make a related craft with Ms. Christa!
 
Free and no registration required. 
Contact: Julie Bartley: 860-447-1411 x4, jbartley@plnl.org


Music and Movement
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Every Thursday
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
 

Come listen to stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays and more. This program is for children 24 to 26 months with an adult.

  Free and no registration required.

Contact: Michele Belanger: 860-447-1411 x4, mbelanger@plnl.org

  
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!

Contact: Michele Belanger: 860-447-1411 x4, mbelanger@plnl.org


  
  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.


Contact: Michele Belanger: 860-447-1411 x4, mbelanger@plnl.org


  
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

Contact: Michele Belanger: 860-447-1411 x4, mbelanger@plnl.org


  
Homework Helpers
  
 
Every Monday - Thursday
Beginning Monday, January 25
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Students from Connecticut College will help your kids
with homework in the children's room from 4-6pm.
This program is free, for all ages, and no registration is required.

Location: Children's Reading Room

Contact: Julie Bartley: 860-447-1411 x4, jbartley@plnl.org



Pizza and Pages Book Club - The Chocolate War 
 
                  
Thursday, January 21
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

January's title is The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier.
We will discuss the book while eating pizza,
so please register so we have enough for everyone.
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 or call 860-447-1411 x4.
 
Contact: Julie Bartley: 860-447-1411 x4, jbartley@plnl.org

 
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