NEW THIS YEAR
Discounts with Your Library Card!
September is
National
Library Card Sign-Up Month
present your Public Library of New London card at these businesses to receive a special discount* September 1 - September 30
Thank you
to participating businesses for
encouraging literacy &
promoting the importance of a library card.
2 Wives Brick Oven Pizza
Bravado Barbershop & Academy
Carmelo's Bean & Leaf
The Eyeglass Lass
Fisher Florist
Garde Arts Center
Gaspar's
Jumble Shoppe
Kamp Dog
Legacy Cards, Comics, Games and More
Nancy's Salon
New London Custom House Maritime Museum
Northern Indian Restaurant
Spindrift Guitars
Studio 33 Art & Frame Gallery
Washington Street Coffee House
*For specific discount information and business locations, check out the library website
www.plnl.org/discounts,
visit the library or call us at 860-447-1411.
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Food For Fines Has Begun!!
From September 1 through September 30, patrons can pay down their overdue fines by bringing in canned goods and non-perishable items to the Public Library of New London. All items will be donated to the New London Area Food Pantry.
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We've Been Nominated!!
Have you attended one of our Non Profit Foundation programs? We've been nominated for the Foundation Center's
Excellence in Innovation Award. Please vote for us by clicking this
link! Thank you!
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Managing Your Nonprofit 
Business
Wednesday, September 16
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Now that you have formed your
nonprofit, registered it with federal
and state authorities and are
beginning state operations, managing
the enterprise is your next challenge.
This workshop will show you how to
work with volunteers and lead the
organization, plan events and programs,
work with a Board of Directors, and
develop community partners. It will
demonstrate ways to fundraise for your
nonprofit organization, show you how to
create a marketing plan and explain
accounting and periodic reporting.
This workshop is sponsored by
Southeastern CT SCORE.
Presenters: Bob Potter has 40 years
of experience in creative
management, marketing
communications, and non-profit
development for leading corporate,
arts, cultural and non-profit organizations.
To register, please click
here.
Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411 x3, [email protected]
Location: Community Room
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Introduction to Digital 
Photography
Wednesday, September 16
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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Do you like to take photographs
but are not satisfied with the
results? Are you confused with
all the terms that come with
digital photography? If you
answer yes to these questions,
we are offering a session called
"Introduction to Digital Photography".
The discussion will be facilitated by
Tom Norris, co-founder and
organizer of the Mystic Photography
Group. Feel free to bring your
camera and instruction book.
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Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411 x3, [email protected]
Location: Community Room
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New London
History 
Series
Thursday, September 24 & October 1
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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Join New London historian Sally Ryan and learn more about the history of New London. This series of programs runs on Thursdays from September 17 through October 22.
September 24-New London's Early Years: 1646 -1775
October 1 - The Revolutionary War
October 8 - Whaling 1820-1860
October 15 - Railroads and the Industrial Revolution
October 22 - 1938 Hurricane to the Present
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Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411 x3, [email protected]
Location: Community Room
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Meet Author G. William 
Weatherly
Saturday, September 19
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
If you have read his Best Seller, are a veteran of the US Navy, or are a fan of the heroes that fought for our rights, you will want to come meet this author and Navy veteran!
Author of the Best Seller:
Sheppard Of The Argonne, Captain G. Weatherly, will be sharing his experiences from his 30 years of service in the U.S. Navy, command over three submarines, and his time as Professor of Operations. Weatherly is presently a member of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers and over a dozen other professional and veteran groups.
Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411 x3,
[email protected]
Location: Community Room
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NPRC Grant Database 
Training
Monday, September 21
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.
Registration is required.
To register, please click
here.
Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411 x3, [email protected]
Location: Community Room
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Usual Suspects Book 
Club - Cold Blue Blood
Monday, September 21
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Add a little more MYSTERY to your life.
This month's book is Cold Blue Blood by David Handler
Contact: Kate Treadwell-Hill: 860-447-1411 x3, [email protected]
Location: Board Room
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Shelf Awareness Book 
Club - Plainsong
Tuesday, September 22
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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We will be discussing the book
Plainsong by Kent Haruf. Join us! We are always looking for new members. Books are available for checkout at the Circulation Desk.
**Please note the special date for the month of September. Normally this group meets the third Tuesday of the month, but September, 2015 is an exception.**
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Contact: Mary Fecteau: 860-447-1411 x3, [email protected]
Location: Local History Room
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The History of Jury Duty 
Tuesday, September 22
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
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In this interactive talk with Jury Outreach Coordinator Shari Lea DeLuca and Assistant Jury Administrator Jammy Davies, you'll learn many things about Jury Duty. Topics include: history of jury duty, why it's important to serve, how juries are selected and rejected, and what are the minimum qualifications. Bring your own questions!
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Contact: Mary Fecteau: 860-447-1411 x3, [email protected]
Location: Community Room
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Teen Crafternoons -
Guatemalan Worry Dolls
Tuesday, September 15
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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We will be making Guatemalan Worry Dolls.
Materials will be provided.
Registration is required.
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To register, please click
here.
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Teen Crafternoons -
Maracas
Tuesday, September 22
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Let's make maracas.
Materials will be provided.
Registration required.
To register, please click
here.
Contact: Maritza Vargas: 860-447-1411 x6,
[email protected]
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Teen Crafternoons -
Salsa and Bachata
Lessons
Tuesday, September 29
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Basic salsa & bachata lessons with library staff.
Materials will be provided.
Registration required.
Contact: Maritza Vargas: 860-447-1411 x6,
[email protected]
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Storytime Friends
Every Tuesday
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Hear some stories and make new friends! Every Tuesday morning at 10:30 am in the Children's Room.
Free and no registration is required.
Contact: Julie Bartley: 860-447-1411 x4,
[email protected]
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Family Coloring Time
Every Wednesday
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Coloring can be a spiritual and meditative experience. Rejuvenate your creativity and bond
with your family with a coloring session!
Each week will feature a different
coloring theme and will include media
such as crayon, colored pencil and marker.
All supplies will be provided.
Free and no registration
required. All ages are welcome.
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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!
Every Thursday morning at 10:30 am
in the Children's Activity Room.
Free and no registration required.
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Free Violin Lessons with
NL Community Orchestra
Tuesday, September 22
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Register now for this amazing opportunity! Free violin lessons for children, preferably age 10-14. Instruments will be provided, and children may take their violin home to practice each week.
Two 30-minute sessions each Tuesday. The first will run from 4:00 pm- 4:30 pm, and the second will run 4:30 pm- 5:00 pm.
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To register, please click
here.
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Pizza and Pages
Info Session
Thursday, September 24
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
It's the return of Pizza & Pages
Book Club! Come see which books
we will be reading this year and
sign up for the group. Books will
be provided.
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