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LIBRARY E-NOTES: October 29 - November 12
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 SAVE THE DATE!!
Adopt-A-Book is coming!!
Beginning Monday, November 17
It's that time of year again!
Adopt-A-Book is the library's annual fundraiser to help build the book collection. An assortment of new fiction and non-fiction releases will be on display for patrons to "adopt" (purchase) for the library. A commemorative book plate will be placed in the book and the adopting patron can be the first to check the book out of the library.
Adopt-A-Book is also the perfect gift for any holiday or occasion. The library will provide a lovely card that you can send to your family members or friends so they will know about the gift given in their name. Also a commemorative book plate will be inscribed with their name and added to the book.
An opening reception will be held on Monday, November 17 at 5:00 pm.
Please go to our website soon for a list of Adopt-A-Book titles at www.plnl.org. There are also many children's titles included this year.
Donations are tax-deductible.
Please call the library at 860-447-1411 x3 with questions.
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ADULT PROGRAMS
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New London History Series with Sally Ryan
Wednesday, October 29
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join New London historian Sally Ryan and learn more about the history of New London. This series of programs runs on Wednesdays from September 24
through October 29.
Sept. 24 - The CT Colony and Pequot War
Oct. 1 - New London's Early Years: 1646 -1775
Oct. 8 - The Revolutionary War
Oct. 15 - Whaling: 1820-1860
Oct. 22 - Railroads and the Industrial Revolution
Oct. 29 - 1938 Hurricane to the Present
The Series is Free but Registration is Requested
Contact: Madhu Gupta - [email protected]
860-447-1411 x3
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 - "The Loving Story"
Thursday, October 30
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.
THE LOVING STORY
Richard and Mildred Loving were arrested in 1958 for violating Virginia's ban on
interracial marriage. Their struggle culminated in a landmark Supreme Court decision,
Loving v. Virginia (1967).
Film will be facilitated by Lonnie Braxton.
Contact: Suzanne Maryeski - [email protected]Location: Community Room.
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Managing Man, Manure and Money to Improve Water Quality In Long Island Sound
Saturday, November 1
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Eastern CT Conservation District (ECCD) will explore the causes of nitrogen
over-load in Long Island Sound through a hands-on, minds-on workshop that
will be appropriate for all age levels. A watershed model (Enviroscape) will be
used to demonstrate from where the sources of nitrogen originate and then
workshop participants will learn about best management practices (BMPs)
for reducing nitrogen discharge. Participants will be briefed on present ECCD
efforts and projects being implemented in the Long Island Sound watershed
to reduce nitrogen from discharging into our waterways.
Program by Eastern Connecticut Conservation District. Please register by clicking here. Contact: Madhu Gupta - [email protected] 860-447-1411 x3 Location: Community Room
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Learn to Shoot and Edit Video For Your Nonprofit or Business with your Smart Phone
Monday, November 3
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Hands-on training to produce better video with your smart phone. Learn best practices on how to shoot video with either an iPhone
or Android device. Then get training to use the free editing software you
probably already have on your laptop. You'll discover some simple editing
techniques for the free Apple iMovie or Windows Movie Maker. A 30 year
video professional will show you how to shoot the best video with your phone,
and the easiest ways to edit it together. The goal will be helping you produce
video that your organization or business can showcase on its website.
Requirements are an iPhone or Android phone, a laptop with either iMovie
or Windows Movie Maker already installed, and the knowledge to transfer
video from your phone to your laptop. You should also bring the cable
needed for transferring.
All attendees will get to participate in shooting and editing a video.
Please click here to register.
Contact: Madhu Gupta - [email protected] 860-447-1411 x3
Location: Community Room
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Supper Book Club - The Game of Kings
Monday, November 3
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
This group usually meets the second Monday of the month, from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm. Because of Veterans Day, the meeting is the first Monday this month. Book selections are chosen by members a few months ahead of the meeting date. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Circulation Desk. Each month the club chooses a local restaurant that fits the theme of book, and dinner is ordered to be delivered to the library. Menus are available at the Circulation Desk. Beverages are provided by the library. You may also bring your own supper. Book for November: The Game of Kings by Dorothy Dunnett Contact: Suzanne Maryeski - [email protected] Location: Third Floor Office Area |
Home Buyers Seminar
Tuesday, November 4
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Learn key steps to home purchase and available options, especially for first-time homebuyers, for financing, underwriting and the approval process. Event sponsored by the Chelsea Groton Bank. Contact: Madhu Gupta - [email protected] or 860-447-1411 x3 Location: Community Room To register, please click here. |
Friday Afternoon Classic Film Friday, November 7 12:15 pm - 2:00 pm
Watch the 2002 American musical comedy film exploring the themes of celebrity, scandal, and corruption in Jazz Age Chicago. The film stars Catherine Zeta-Jones, Renee Zellweger and Richard Gere and is directed by Rob Marshall.
Rated: PG 13
Duration: 113 minutes
All are welcome to this free program.
Contact: Madhu Gupta 860-447-1411 x 3 [email protected]
Location: Community Room
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The Library Will Be Closed Tuesday, November 11
The library will be closed on Tuesday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.
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TEEN PROGRAMS
Teen Maker Tuesdays - DIY Duct Tape School Supply Case Tuesday, November 4 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Teen Maker Tuesdays are the first Tuesday of every month.
This month's activity is "Make your own Duct Tape School Supply Case".
Materials will be provided.
Registration is required. To register, please click here.
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Book 2 Movie Thursday, November 6 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Joins us to celebrate the release of Disney's latest film based on the classic fairy tale of Sleeping Beauty!
Free and open to the public.
Rated: PG
Duration: 97 minutes
Location: Community Room
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CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS
Storytime Friends
Every Tuesday in November
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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Homework Helpers
Mondays Through Thursdays
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Students from Connecticut College will be here in the Children's Room to assist school aged children with homework in all areas of study.
This program runs Monday - Thursday, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm on a drop-in basis.
There is no fee for this service and no need to make an appointment.
Location: Children's Room
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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: Christa Sieburg - [email protected]
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Trick Or Treat At The Library
Friday, October 31
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Happy Halloween! Wear your costume to the library and pick up a treat and maybe some Halloween stories while you are here!
Location: Children's Room
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Brick Builders Club
Saturday, November 1
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Get creative with Lego building blocks here at the library. Bring your ideas, concepts and visions, and build something amazing with our large collection of blocks!
No registration required.
Location: Children's Room
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Create an Artistic Leaf Rubbing
Saturday, November 8
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Using just crayons and some fallen autumn leaves, create a beautiful masterpiece suitable for framing! All materials are provided. No registration is required.
Location: Children's Room
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