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Digital Collection:

Can't get to the library?  Use our 
e-resources from the comfort of your own home!

Check out our digital catalog using Overdrive.

Download books and audio books to your 
e-reader, tablet or phone all with 
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OR check out a digital magazine using Zinio!

NEW TO THE LIBRARY:
 
Sign up for text messages from the library! To learn more about Shoutbomb, click   HERE.
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Learn a new language with us! To learn more about Mango, click HERE.

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Achieve your career and educational goals! To learn more about Learning Express, click HERE.

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If you have any questions about these or other services provided by the library, please feel free to give us a call at (860) 447-1411.

   
Museum Passes
 
New London library card holders can now reserve museum passes online!
Check out our website here for more information!  
 
 

NEW TO THE LIBRARY!
 
 
Adult Fiction
 
The It Girls
by Karen Harper

Adult Non Fiction
 


You Can't Touch My Hair: and other things I still have to explain
by Phoebe Robinson

Young Adult
Non-Fiction


Girling Up: how to strong, smart, and spectacular
by Mayim Bialik, PhD

Young Adult
Fiction


Rani Patel in Full Effect
by Sonia Patel

Children's 
Chapter books

The Perfect Score
by Rob Buyea


Children's Fiction
 
Draw the Line
by Kathryn Otoshi
 
 
Children's Non  Fiction

Noah Webster's Fighting Words
by Tracy Nelson Maurer


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!
Contact:
 Michele Staino: 
860-447-1411,



 

NEW MOVIES

Stronger


Also...
Come in and see our collection from the Connecticut Library Consortium...

Traveling collection: changing monthly!

Come and check them out!
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December 30, 2017 - January 13, 2018
@ THE PLNL!

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LIBRARY NEWS

It is Annual Giving Time!


Last year the Library sponsored 1,143 programs and community groups
held 383 meetings at the Library.  We are a vital part of the community
and we want to continue transforming the lives of those who most
need our free resources and programs.

Please help us with your gift!
No amount is too small or too large!

Please donate HERE to help us make our goal a reality.

Thank you for supporting the Public Library of New London.
Calling All Local Authors:

To apply, please click   HERE.
   
Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411,  mgupta@plnl.org
Please note:
Thank you, and have an amazing New Year!
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ADULT EVENTS

Kwanzaa - Family event
Saturday, December 30
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Kwanzaa is a week of unity and culture that honors African heritage
and is observed from December 26th to January 1st.

Please join presenter Adwoa Bandele-Asante for a Kwanzaa celebration
for the whole family!

Attendees are welcome to bring an instrument or vocal talent to join in the celebration. Whether you celebrate Kwanzaa or would like to learn more, please feel free to attend, sample dishes and enjoy a cultural afternoon. 

This event is free to attend and open to the public.
For more information, please click  HERE.

Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411,  mgupta@plnl.org
English Conversation Group
Thursday, January 4
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
and
Wednesday, January 10
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Come along to make new friends and improve your English!
Friendly and informal English conversation groups meet at the library.
 
This event is free to attend and open to the public.
For more information, please click  HERE.

Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411,  mgupta@plnl.org
New Year! New You!
Time to Get Organized
Saturday, January 7
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Come check out our tips on how to change your life by getting 
your home and office more organized.

Presenter: Sandra Wheeler - Professional Organizer and
owner of For Peace of Mind

Find out more about Sandra Wheeler and For Peace of Mind, LLC. at www.forpeaceofmind.biz.

This event is free to attend and open to the public.
Registration is encouraged.  Register NOW.

Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411,  mgupta@plnl.org
Supper Book Club: 
Monday, January 8
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Come enjoy a tasty dinner and timely discussion.

This month's book:
The Summer Before the War
by Helen Simonson

   
Copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk one month  before
the meeting date and are due back the evening of the  book discussion.

Food is ordered from a local restaurant and is delivered to the library. 
Water, coffee and tea are provided by the library.
The facilitator for the evening provides dessert.

This program is open to the public.
For more information, please click HERE.

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

Navigating College Scholarships
For more information please click  HERE.

Contact: Katryna Pierce: 860-447-1411 or   kpierce@plnl.org
Teen Tuesdays: Make & Take
Memory Jar!

For more information please click  HERE. 

Contact: Christa Sieburg: 860-447-1411 or csieburg@plnl.org
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CHILDREN'S EVENTS

Countdown to Noon

For more information, please click   HERE.
   
Contact: Michele Staino: 860-447-1411, or mbelanger@plnl.org
Home School Board Game Meet-up

For more information, please click   HERE. 
   
Contact: Michele Staino: 860-447-1411, or mbelanger@plnl.org
Make & Take Craft

For more information, please click  HERE. 
   
Contact: Michele Staino: 860-447-1411, or mbelanger@plnl.org
Read to a Therapy Dog

For more information, please click   HERE. 
   
Contact: Michele Staino: 860-447-1411, or mbelanger@plnl.org
Read, Sing, Play

 For more information, please click HERE.

Contact: Michele Staino: 860-447-1411, or mbelanger@plnl.org
Bilingual Story Time

 For more information, please click  HERE.

Contact: Michele Staino: 860-447-1411, or mbelanger@plnl.org
Milk & Cookies
 For more information, please click  HERE.

Contact: Michele Staino: 860-447-1411, or mbelanger@plnl.org
Art Behind the Story
 For more information, please click  HERE.

Contact: Michele Staino: 860-447-1411, or mbelanger@plnl.org
Tween Thursday
 For more information, please click  HERE.

Contact: Michele Staino: 860-447-1411, or mbelanger@plnl.org
Brick Builders
 For more information, please click  HERE.

Contact: Michele Staino: 860-447-1411, or mbelanger@plnl.org
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WEEKLY PROGRAMS

Chess Club
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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?

  All are welcome, from beginners to advanced.
Location: Adult Reading Room
  
Contact: Madhu Gupta : 860-447-1411, or mgupta@plnl.org

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.

Location: Board Room
  
Contact: Maritza Vargas : 860-447-1411, or  mvargas@plnl.org

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