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e-resources from the comfort of your own home!

Check out our digital catalog using Overdrive.

Download books and audio books to your 
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NEW TO THE LIBRARY:
 
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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 Liar in the Library
by Simon Brett

Adult Non Fiction
 


White Rage: the unspoken truth of our racial divide
by Carol Anderson

Young Adult
Fiction


Solo
by Kwame Alexander

Young Adult
Non-Fiction


A Dog in the Cave: the wolves who made us human
by Kay Frydenborg

Children's 
Chapter books

The Purloining of Prince Oleomargarine
by Mark Twain and Philip Stead


Children's Fiction
 
Sparkle Boy
by Leslie Newman
 
 
Children's Non  Fiction

Motor Girls: how women took the wheel and drove boldly into the twentieth century
by Sue Macy


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

American Assassin


Jigsaw


The Foreigner


Victoria & Abdul



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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February 3 - February 17, 2018
@ THE PLNL!

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LIBRARY NEWS

SAVE THE DATE:

Black History Film Festival:
with Lonnie Braxton

Every Friday
February 2 through February 23
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Black Film historian Lonnie Braxton will be leading an after-hours film series as part of the Library's celebration of Black History Month.

February 2 -  Fatal Flood
February 9 - Honor and Duty
February 16 - The Longoria Affair
February 23 - Hidden Figures

This event is free and open to all.
For more information, please click HERE.
   
Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411,  [email protected]
PARENTS TAKE NOTE:
 
Homework Helpers 
are back at the Public Library of New London!
 
For more information, please click HERE. 
   
Contact: Michele Staino: 860-447-1411, [email protected] 
ATTENTION Local Authors:

To apply, please click   HERE.
   
Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411,  [email protected]
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ADULT EVENTS

Grant Database Training for Nonprofits

Tuesday, February 6
9:30 am - 10:30 am

Did you know that the library has access to information on 100,000 grantmakers and more than 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 registration is required.
Register to attend NOW.

Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411,  [email protected]
The Rise and Fall (?) of the Opioid Epidemic

Wednesday, February 7
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

The Opioid Epidemic is claiming more American lives every year.
The misuse and abuse of opioids is an issue that must be addressed.

Presenter Dr. Michael Saxe, an Emergency Physician with 32 years of experience in Connecticut, will explain the history of opioid drugs, the
causes and impact of today's Opioid Epidemic, and what must be done
by healthcare providers and laypeople to end this deadly crisis.   

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

Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411,  [email protected]
Empower Together

Thursday, February 8
9:30 am - 1:30 pm

Join us for this library program featuring books, arts & crafts,
movies and more for people who are disabled.

This program presents an opportunity for the participants to continue
pursuing their natural desire to learn, experience stories, and share
opinions and feelings.

Please let us know if you are bringing a group
so that we can prepare accordingly. 

All materials provided and the program is free to attend.
For more information, please click HERE.

Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411,  [email protected]
Free Zumba Classes

Every Thursday,
January 25 through February 15
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Join us for some fitness FUN!

Zumba Fitness is a Latin-inspired dance/fitness program which includes
the exciting Latin and international dance rhythms.

Please wear comfortable clothing and sneakers and be sure to bring a water bottle. Before you start any exercise program, it is recommended that you check with your physician.

Classes will be taught by a certified Zumba Instructor.
 
This event is free to attend and open to the public.
Register to attend NOW.

Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411,  [email protected]
Introduction to Natural Medicine:
How to Manage Cold & Flu Season

Saturday, February 10
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

The flu epidemic is upon us!
What can we do to protect ourselves?

Dr. Kaitlyn Staal ND, warmly known as Dr. Kat, will teach about common foods, herbs, teas, tinctures and other tricks to boost the immune  system to  ward off disease causing viruses and  bacteria.  Learn how to prevent and treat colds and flu and the essentials to stock your pantry and  "medicine cabinet" to keep you and your family healthy during flu season and all year long.

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

Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411,  [email protected]
A Pleasant Pairing:
Tea & Fine Chocolate

Sunday, February 11
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Join Kim Larkin of Klassic Kreations for an educational talk highlighting
the history and health benefits of tea and dark chocolate (cacao) with
insights from her commercial chocolatier background.

This program includes samplings of tea, tea-infused food and various chocolates. Additionally, enjoy trivia, poetry, and an antique teapot and
lace display.

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

Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411,  [email protected]
Supper Book Club:
Monday, February 12
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

This month's selection:
The Soul of the Octopus
by Sy Montgomery 


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. 

Club members pay for their meal at the book club. Participants may also bring their own supper or snack. Water, coffee and tea are provided by the library.
The facilitator for the evening provides dessert.

For more information, please click  HERE.

Contact: Suzanne Maryeski: 860-447-1411, [email protected]
Tasty Reads: Cookbook Club:
Recipes from the Heart

Tuesday, February 13
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Do you love browsing through cookbooks and trying new recipes?
Do you enjoy sampling and sharing new dishes?
Then sign up for this book club!

The theme for this meet up is Recipes From the Heart. Each participant will choose a favorite recipe that they adore, and bring in the dish along with a copy of the recipe to share with the rest of the group.


Seating is limited to 12 participants. Registration is required.
Please register NOW.

Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411,  [email protected]
Creating Effective Development Calendars
 
 
Thursday, February 15
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
 
What kind of major donor cultivation strategies do you think work the best?
Do you ever find it challenging to have conversations with prospective
donors and develop their interest in your cause?
 
Learn how to cut through the clutter, avoid wasted time, energy and money,
and get better results with prospective donors by breaking down the best
donor cultivation strategies, the importance of donor correspondence and
its best practices, campaign timelines, key dates, and action deadlines that
you need to know and how to maintain recognizable consistency.  
 
Seating is limited. Registration is required.
Please register NOW.

Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411,  [email protected]
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TEEN EVENTS

Teen Tuesdays:
Mardi-Gras Mask Making

For more information please click  HERE.

Contact: Christa Sieburg: 860-447-1411 or [email protected]
Teen Tuesdays:
Anti-Valentines Party! 
 
For more information please click   HERE.

Contact: Christa Sieburg: 860-447-1411 or [email protected]
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CHILDREN'S EVENTS

Take Your Child to the Library Day!
 For more information, please click   HERE.

Contact: Michele Staino: 860-447-1411, or [email protected]
Read, Sing, Play:
 For more information, please click   HERE.

Contact: Michele Staino: 860-447-1411, or [email protected]
Bilingual Story Time

 For more information, please click  HERE.

Contact: Michele Staino: 860-447-1411, or [email protected]
Milk & Cookies
 For more information, please click  HERE.

Contact: Michele Staino: 860-447-1411, or [email protected]
Art Behind the Story
 For more information, please click  HERE. 

Contact: Michele Staino: 860-447-1411, or [email protected]
Tween Thursday
 For more information, please click  HERE.

Contact: Michele Staino: 860-447-1411, or [email protected]
Brick Builders
 For more information, please click  HERE.

Contact: Michele Staino: 860-447-1411, or [email protected]
Read to a Therapy Dog
 For more information, please click  HERE.

Contact: Michele Staino: 860-447-1411, or [email protected]
Valentine's Day Cards
 For more information, please click  HERE.

Contact: Michele Staino: 860-447-1411, or [email protected]
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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 [email protected]

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  [email protected]

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