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LIBRARY E-NOTES: August 27 - September 10
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Food For Fines Program
September 2014
Do you have overdue fees on your account?
Beginning September 2 and running through September 30, patrons can pay down their fines by bringing canned goods and non-perishable food items to the library. All donations of food in September benefit the Gemma E. Moran United Way/Labor Food Center of New London. This does not apply to lost or damaged library materials.
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ADULT PROGRAMS
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Summer of Science Movie Series
Wednesday, August 27
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us every Wednesday in the summer for our summer movie series. We will be showing "The Rocketeer". Location: Community Room.
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Community Knit
Every Thursday, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Learn the healing and calming effects of knitting and crocheting. Socialize with others with the same interest.
Help others by either teaching someone to knit or
making something needed by a child, a senior citizen,
or a homeless person.
Bring your knitting materials! Some materials may be
provided. Location: Board Room.
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Film and Discussion with Lonnie Braxton - Slavery By Another Name
Thursday, August 28
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Created Equal: America's Civil Rights Struggle is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Humanities that uses the power of documentary films to encourage community discussion of America's civil rights history. NEH has partnered with the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History to develop programmatic and support materials for the sites. New London Maritime Society's program at Public Library of New London is one of 473 institutions across the country awarded a set of films chronicling the history of the Civil Rights Movement.
SLAVERY BY ANOTHER NAME
Even after slavery, new forms of forced labor kept thousands of African Americans in bondage until the onset of World War II.
Discussion leader: Lonnie Braxton
Duration: 60 min
Event is free and open to the public.
Location: Community Room.
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Introduction to Computers
Friday, September 5
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
This hands-on class is for the beginner who has little or no experience using a computer. It will introduce you to the basics of computer terminology and the popular word processing program
Microsoft WORD. There are no prerequisites for this class. Seats
are limited to 5. Register at the information desk or call the library at
860-447-1411 x3.
Location: Adult Reading Room.
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Book Discussion - I Am Malala
Saturday, September 6
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
We will discuss "I Am Malala" by Malala Yousafzai.
Malala was a student in Pakistan when the Taliban took control of the Swat Valley. Her father had encouraged his daughter to attend school in a society that gives more privileges to sons than daughters. She spoke out for her right to an education and was shot in the head while riding a bus home from school. After a miraculous recovery, Malala became a global symbol of peaceful protest and at age 16, became the youngest nominee ever for the Nobel Peace Prize.
Copies of the book will be available in the weeks prior to the meeting.
Book discussion will be facilitated by Mongi Dhaouadi, the executive director
of Council of American- Islamic Relations CT (CAIR CT).
Location: Community Room
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Supper Book Club - Upstream A Voyage On The Connecticut River
Monday, September 8
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
We will be discussing the book Upstream - A Voyage On The Connecticut River by Ben Bachman. We order supper from a local restaurant, or you are free to bring your own supper. Beverages are provided by the library. Contact: Suzanne Maryeski - [email protected].
Location: 3rd Floor.
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Introduction to Preserving Fruits and Vegetables At Home
Tuesday, September 9
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us for practical advice and tips on canning, freezing, dehydration, cold storage and vaccum packing.
Registration required. To register, call the library at 860-447-1411 x 3 or register here.
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TEEN PROGRAMS
Make Your Own Duct Tape Phone
Holder
Learn to make a phone holder out of colorful duct tape.
Materials will be provided. Registration is required.
To register, please call the library at 860-447-1411 x6 or click here.
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Teen Games Tuesday
Tuesday, September 9
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Join us for a board game, card game or just hang out time with your friends.
We'll meet in the Teen Area. Contact 860-447-1411 x6.
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CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS
Storytime Friends
Every Tuesday in September
10:30 am - 11:30 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. To register, call the Children's Room at 860-447-1411 x4 or click here.
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Celebrate the Original Publication of The Wizard of Oz
Wednesday, September 3
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Celebrate the first publication of the Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum in 1900 and enjoy some munchkin treats! Location: Children's Room.
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Get Ready For Grandparent's Day
Saturday, September 6
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Grandparents' Day is Sunday, September 7, 2014. Come to the Children's Room on Saturday, September 6 to make a card for that special grandparent in your life! All materials will be provided and no registration is required.
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Hug A Book Week
Saturday, September 6 - Sunday, September 14
Join the celebration! Hug a book, take a picture and post it to our library Facebook page! Post your photos here during the week of September 6-14: https://www.facebook.com/PublicLibraryNL?ref=hl |
International Literacy Day
Monday, September 8
9:30 am - 7:00 pm
September 8, 2014 is International Literacy Day. Visit the library and encourage your child's love of reading. Make a bookmark and receive a prize when your child gets a new library card, updates an expired card, or replaces a lost card!
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