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LIBRARY E-NOTES: September 10 - September 24
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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.
Contact: 860-447-1411 x6
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ADULT PROGRAMS
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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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Computer Class: Email
Friday, September 12
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Learn the basics of email and set up your own free email account.
Mouse and keyboarding skills are a prerequisite. To register, please call
(860) 447-1411 x 3 or reserve time in person at the Information Desk.
Seats limited to 5.
Location: Adult Reading Room
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Annual Friends Of The Library Book Sale
Saturday, September 13
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Annual Book Sale sponsored by the Friends of the Public Library of New London. Includes book sale, bake sale and white elephant table.
Contact: 860-447-1411 x6
Location: Community Room and Board Room.
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Usual Suspects Book Club - Death At The Art Gallery
Monday, September 15
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
This month's book can be bought from Amazon in hard copy or Kindle edition. Don D'Ammassa, the author, will be here to talk about writing mysteries. Contact: Kate Treadwill-Hill at [email protected].
Location: Local History Room
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Shelf Awareness Book Club - This Is Where I Leave You
Tuesday, September 16
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
We will be discussing This Is Where I Leave You by Jonathan Tropper. Copies of the book will be available for check out at the Circulation Desk. Join us! We are always looking for new members. Light refreshments will be served. Contact [email protected].
Location: Local History Room
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Book Discussion - The Dirty Life
Tuesday, September 16
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
We will be discussing this year's One Book One Region book The Dirty Life by Kristin Kimball. NYC writer Kristin Kimball's life is changed after interviewing a farmer from Pennsylvania. She picks up her life and moves with him to 500 acres near Lake Champlain to start a new farm. The plan is to grow everything needed to sustain a community; produce, meats, herbs, dairy, grains, even maple syrup. The Dirty Life takes readers through the adventure that is their first year on the farm, including their wedding.
Books are available to check out at the Circulation Desk.
Facilitator: Kate Treadwill-Hill. Contact: [email protected]
Location: Local History Room
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NPRC Grant Database Training
Monday, September 22
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. Contact Madhu Gupta at [email protected].
Register online here or call 860-447-1411 x 3.
Location: Adult Reading Area
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Book Discussion - My Beloved World
Monday, September 22
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
An instant American icon - the first Hispanic on the U.S. Supreme Court - tells the story of her life before becoming a judge in an inspiring, surprisingly personal memoir told with startling candor and intimacy.
The book discussion will be led by Elizabeth Garcias-Gonzalez, Executive Director of Centro de la Comunidad. Light refreshments thematically related to the book will be served.
Contact: 860-447-1411 x3 Location: Local History Room
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Voter Registration Table at The Library
Tuesday, September 23
9:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Register to vote today!
Members of the League of Women Voters will be manning a table with voter registration materials in the library entrance during the hours the library is open.
Sponsored by the League of Women Voters of South Eastern Connecticut (LWV SECT).
Contact: Barbara Brockhurst at [email protected]
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The Power Of "Inside Out"
Storytelling
Tuesday, September 23
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Did you know that Walt Disney used storytelling to sell his vision? And that he used storyboards to share his dream? That he was an
"inside out" thinker, connecting with people on an emotional level?
During this exciting two hour gathering, we will use storyboarding
(just like Disney did) to help transform your board, staff and other
supporters into effective champions of your organization. You will learn
how to engage your staff, board and others to authentically share their
own stories to generate greater unrestricted revenue. You'll leave with
nuggets and tools that you can immediately implement. Change your story,
change your destiny!
Presenter: Judith Green
Judith Green is a Revenue Development Non Profit Consultant and Coach.
As a results oriented visionary, Judith has a proven record of success in
generating great wealth for nonprofit organizations in her 30-year versatile career.
Registration required. To register, please call the library at 860-447-1411 x3 or click here.
Location: Community Room.
Contact: Madhu Gupta 860-447-1411 x 3 [email protected]
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TEEN PROGRAMS
Every Tuesday in September
Join us for a board game, a card game or just hang out time with your friends.
We'll meet in the Teen Area (next to the magazines). Contact 860-447-1411 x 6.
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Pizza and Pages Book Club - Hatchet
Tuesday, September 23
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Tweens and Teens ages 10-15, this is the book club for you! Read a great book each month then get together with friends to discuss it over free pizza provided by the library! Books are available for checkout with a valid library card in the weeks prior to our meeting. This month's selection is "Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen.
Registration is required. To register please call the Library at 860-447-1411 x4 or click here.
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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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Hug A Book Week
Saturday, September 6 - Sunday, September 14
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Roald Dahl Day
Saturday, September 13
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
It's Roald Dahl's birthday today so check out one of his amazing books today in the Children's Room from 10:00am- 4:00pm. Pick up a list of 50 different ways that you can celebrate Roald Dahl!
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Hispanic Heritage Month Begins
Monday, September 15
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Hispanic Heritage Month begins today and runs through October 15! Learn about Hispanic heritage, famous Hispanic-Americans and make a maraca to take home!
Location: Children's Room
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Constitution Week Begins
Wednesday, September 17
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The U.S. Constitution was adopted by delegates at the Constitutional Convention on September 17, 1787, so U.S. Constitution Week fall on
September 17-23 each year. Commemorate the occasion by learning
about the importance of this document in US History.
Location: Children's Room
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Play-Doh Day
Thursday, September 18
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Do some Play-Doh sculpting and take home a recipe to make your own modeling clay at home.
Location: Children's Room.
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Be An Autumn Fairy - Make Your Own
Tutu
Saturday, September 20
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Get fancy for fall and create your very own no-sew tutu! For children ages 5-10 (younger children will require adult assistance). All materials will be provided. Registration is limited and required.
Please register online here or by calling 860-447-1411 x4.
Location: Children's Room
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Banned Books Week
Monday, September 22
9:30 am - 7:00 pm
Exercise your rights! Check out or re-read a favorite banned book. Celebrate the first amendment and see a list of banned and challenged books from years past.
Location: Children's Room
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Elephant Appreciation Day
Monday, September 22
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Learn about these amazing creatures and all of the reasons we should love and appreciate our pachyderm friends. Check out an elephant story to share at home.
Location: Children's Room
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Make An Autumn Journal
Tuesday, September 23
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
It's the first day of Autumn! Create your own journal to record all your fun fall memories. All materials will be provided.
Location: Children's Room
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