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Digital Collection:
Can't get to the library? Use our e-resources from the comfort of your own home!
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Reading Challenge
How many books can you read in 6 months? Join our Library Reading Challenge and earn a chance at great prizes! Click here for more information!
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Museum Passes
New London library card holders can now reserve museum passes online! Check out our website here for more information!
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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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Chess Club
Every Wednesday
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Are you a chess
player looking for
new opponents?
Or, have you never
played but want to
learn?
The library has recently started a Chess Club.
All are welcome, from beginners to advanced.
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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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Art Behind the Story
Every Thursday
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Listen to a story and make a related craft with Ms. Christa! (Ages 1 - 7)
Free and no registration required.
Contact: Julie Bartley: 860-447-1411 x4,
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Adult Non Fiction
On Fire: The seven choices to ignite a radically inspired life
by John O'Leary
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Young Adult
The Siren
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Children's Fiction
Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics
by Chris Grabenstein
Children's
chapter book
Courage & Defiance: Stories of Spies, Saboteurs, and Survivors
By Deborah Hopkinson
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CAKE PANS AVAILABLE
TO TAKE HOME!
EVERY DAY, ALL THE TIME.
Love to bake, but tired of the same old cake pans?
Come check out our collection of cake pans available to check out of the library.
All you need is a current library card!
Baking is FUN!
Make some edible memories with your children.
If any questions, please feel free to contact us!
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Deadpool
Fifty Shades of Black
Jane Got a Gun
JOY
The 5th Wave
The Revenant
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May 20 - June 3 @ THE PLNL!
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Parent's workshop!!!
¡¡¡Taller Para Padres!!!
Todos los Ni
ñ
os listos para leer:
1,000 libros antes del Jardín de Niños
Miércoles, 25 de mayo
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Nunca es demasiado pronto o tarde para iniciar a sus hijos en la
lectura. Esta invitación es para Padres de Familia que tengan
niños de cinco años o menos. Acompáñenos para aprender
sobre el taller gratuito interactivo de alfabetización temprana.
Ud. aprenderá técnicas, trucos y actividades que podrá practicar
con sus niños y que les ayudaran a desarrollar conocimientos
básicos importantes de lectura, antes de que inicien la escuela.
El taller es para los adultos y sus hijos (edades de 0 a 5
años),
Por favor regístrese para ser incluido en la lista de participantes.
se servira
un refrigerio.
Para registrarse en este evento, por favor haga click AQUI.
Este proyecto es en parte posible, gracias al Instituto de Servicios
de Museos y Bibliotecas, bajo las provisiones del Acta de Servicios Bibliotecarios y Tecnología, administrado por la Biblioteca Estatal
de Connecticut.
Ubicación: Community Room
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Meet WWF/WWE Legend and author Bob Backlund
Saturday, June 11
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Author and wrestling legend
Bob Backlund will talk about his book
Backlund: From All-American Boy to Professional Wrestling's World Champion.
Robert Lee "Bob" Backlund is the former two-time World Wrestling Federation Heavyweight Champion, with an in-ring career that has spanned nearly 40 years. He has wrestled nearly every big name in
the sport, including Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, "Macho Man" Randy Savage, and Andre the Giant.
He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame on April 6, 2013.
Backlund continues to make occasional appearances for the WWE, teaching amateur wrestling to children. He also enjoys life traveling the country as a much-loved motivational speaker.
Registration is encouraged to attend this program.
For more information, and to register, please click
HERE.
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How to Start Your Non-Profit Business
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
This workshop will guide you through the beginning stages of forming
a nonprofit business with workshop presenter and SCORE counselor
Bob Potter. You will discover how to officially form a nonprofit
corporation,
and register with states as a charity, as well as learn about obtaining tax exempt status, fundraising, marketing, the importance of volunteers,
and creating a business plan for your nonprofit organization.
Presenter: Bob Potter is a graduate of Syracuse University and has more than 40 years of experience in creative management, marketing communications, and nonprofit development for leading corporate, arts, cultural and nonprofit organizations including Time Warner, National Geographic, AOL, National Gallery of Art, Lyme Art Association, Mystic Seaport, and Save the Children. His area of expertise include marketing and communications, web development, market research, fundraising for nonprofits, and strategies planning. Additionally, Bob provides consulting for the Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism and volunteer work with the Southeast Connecticut Shoreline Food Pantry.
Location: Community Room
Registration is encouraged to attend this program.
To register for this event, click
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Social Security Disability Benefits
and Supplemental Security Income
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
If you recently applied for Social Security disability benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and were denied for medical reasons, you may request an appeal online and provide documents
to support your appeal electronically. You can file an appeal online
even if you live outside of the United States.
Need information on how to apply or request an appeal for Social Security Disability benefits? A representative from the Social Security office will be present to discuss and answer your questions.
Location: Community Room
Registration is encouraged to attend this program.
To register for this event, click
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Tuesday, May 31
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Have you ever wanted to explore your family history?
Join the Genealogy Club to access genealogical resources and
Ancestry.com
. Let's learn our history together!
For more information, please click
HERE.
Location: Community Room
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The Art of Sewing: Sewing Classes for Beginners
Wednesdays, June 1 - June 15
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Come to our three week series of classes to learn the basics
of the machine, including threading the bobbin, choosing seams,
and adjusting tension. Once you feel comfortable with the machine,
you will learn how to make a small drawstring bag and other things.
Leave the class confident in using your machine
and with something to show for your hard work!
Registration is required to attend this program.
For more information and to register, please click
HERE.
Location: Community Room
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Friday, June 3
12:15 pm - 2:15 pm
Come and enjoy some popcorn and a movie with us!
This month's showing:
The Glenn Miller Story
Glenn Miller (James Stewart) is a poor trombone player with dreams of fame. Eventually, through years of hard work and determination, he is able to start his own band, and they become one of the most successful groups of the big-band era. With a beautiful wife (June Allyson) and one of the biggest songs in America, "Moonlight Serenade," Miller has it all. But at the onset of World War II, Miller enlists, giving up his fame and success to help entertain the troops stationed in Europe.
No registration is required to attend this program
For more information, please click
HERE.
Location: Community Room
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Teen Tuesdays -
It's national Bike Month,
so get out your wheels
and ride over to the Library!
Tuesday, May 24
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Design and make your own Bike and Skateboard themed stickers!
Use our computers and our software to print out a page of your
very own stickers.
No computer experience necce
ssary.
This program is open to all teens. No registration is required.
For more information, click
HERE.
Contact: Nike Desis: 860-447-1411 x6,
[email protected]
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PIZZA AND PAGES
Book Club for Teens and Tweens
This Month's selection:
The 10 P.M. Question
by Kate De Goldi
We will discuss the book while eating delicious pizza.
Be sure to register so we have enough food for everyone!
Books will be available for checkout a couple weeks prior to our discussion and pizza will be provided for all registered participants.
Registration is required.
To register, please click
HERE
Contact: Julie Bartley
860-447-1411 x4,
[email protected]
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Teen Tuesdays -
It's national Bike Month,
so get out your wheels
and ride over to the Library!
Tuesday, May 31
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Finger Skateboards Rule the School...
May is National Bike Month, but we're including skateboards
as a part of the celebrations. Today we'll make mini Skateboards,
since those are slightly more simple than mini bicycles.
For more information, click
HERE.
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Comic Making with Jacinta Meyers
Fridays, June 3 - June 27
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Learn how to make a black and white comic strip, from start to
finish, with the amazingly talented illustrator
Jacinta Meyers.
No experience necessary,
but be ready to perfect your drawing skills!
Classes will go over the use of computer applications in addition
to archival ink and paper. All supplies will be provided.
Registration is required to attend this program
Registrants must commit to the 8 sessions.
To register, and for more information, click
HERE.
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Saturday, May 21
11:00 am - 12:30 am
Join us to listen to a story and be challenged to use LEGO® bricks
to design your own creation based on a theme.
The creations will be put on display in the Children's Room.
This program is for children ages 4 and up.
This is a drop-in program and no registration is required.
For more information, click
HERE.
Location: Children's Room
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Monday, May 23
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Children of all ages are invited to join us to read stories,
sing songs and have fun! There will be 20 minutes of books
and activities, followed by free play.
This is a drop-in program and no registration is required.
For more information, click
HERE.
Location: Children's Room
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Monday, May 23
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Representatives from the Chelsea Groton Bank will be
presenting a Piggy Bank story time!
Children of all ages are invited to come listen to a story
about saving money and will receive a piggy bank.
This is a drop-in program and no registration is required.
For more information, click
HERE.
Location: Children's Room
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Tuesdays, May 24 and May 31
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Children of all ages are invited to join us. Enjoy listening
to stories, songs and more in English and Spanish
This is a drop-in program and no registration is required.
For more information, click
HERE.
Location: Children's Room
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NL Community Orchestra
Violin Lessons for Children
Tuesdays, May 24 and May 31
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Free Violin lessons with instruction and instruments
provided
by New London Community Orchestra.
New London Community Orchestra is now offering
2 new sessions
of free violin lessons for children (grades 6-9) starting May 3.
Instruments will be provided free of charge,
and children may take
their violins home to practice.
Lessons are in small groups with a professional teacher.
Session 1 will be 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm,
and Session 2 will be 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm.
Registration is REQUIRED and limited
to
the number of instruments donated to the program.
This program currently has spaces open
and is taking registration.
Please call or email to pre-register your child.
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Tuesdays, May 24 and May 31
6:30 pm - 6:45 pm
Children of all ages are invited to put on their PJs
and join us for a pajama story time!
There will be 15 minutes of stories, songs and flannel boards.
This is a drop-in program and no registration is required.
For more information, click
HERE.
Location: Children's Room
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NL Community Orchestra
Violin Lessons For Children
Wednesdays, May 25 and June 1
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Free Violin lessons with instruction and instruments
provided
by New London Community Orchestra.
Registration is REQUIRED and limited to
the number of instruments donated to the program.
THIS PROGRAM IS FILLED.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST.
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NL Community Orchestra
Cello Lessons For Children
Wednesdays, May 25 and June 1
5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Free cello lessons with instruction and instruments
provided
by New London Community Orchestra.
Registration is REQUIRED and limited
to
the number of instruments donated to the program.
THIS PROGRAM IS FILLED.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST.
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Public Library of New London
63 Huntington Street
New London, CT 06320
860-447-1411
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