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Museum Passes
Click here to see what discounted or free museum passes the library has available!
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Follow us on Social Media!
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Can't get to the library? Use our e-resources from the comfort of your own home!
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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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Adult Non Fiction
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Young Adult
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Children's
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SAVE THE DATE!
ADOPT A BOOK
October 15 - December 1
Kickoff Event:
October 15 - 7:00 am - 9:00 am
Our annual fundraiser is almost upon us!
Help the library increase our book collection by "adopting" a title from a great list of fiction, non-fiction, Young Adult, Spanish and Juvenile titles! This makes a great holiday gift or a wonderful gesture in honor or in memory of a loved one.
For an updated list of titles available for adoption, stay tuned to our website, www.plnl.org in coming days!
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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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New London
History 
Series
Thursday, October 8 & 15
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.
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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Author Visit and Book 
Signing
Saturday, October 10
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Founded in 1646 and known as "the Whaling City", New London has played an important role in American history since Colonial days. Historical postcards offer a glimpse into bustling city life during this exciting time.
Authors: Father and daughter Lawrence Keating and Catherine Keating were born and reared in New London, where they still reside. They have chosen postcards primarily from their personal collection.
Books will be for sale at the event for $21.99.
Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411 x3, [email protected]
Location: Community Room
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The Library Will Be Closed 
Monday, October 12
The library will be closed in
obser
vance of Columbus Day.
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Campaigns That Drive 
Action: Newsletters &
Announcements
Tuesday, October 13
9:30 am - 11:30 am
At the heart of small business marketing are the campaigns that drive action - collections of marketing activities that help a small business or organization to achieve its goals and objectives.
Attendees of this presentation will learn:
* The different types of newsletters
* What to write about in your newsletter or announcement and how to consider using images
* Subject line best practices, and when to send your newsletter
* The importance of understanding how connected email and social media are.
* What types of additional tools might be useful
Join us and learn some great new strategies to help your email and social media efforts be more effective components of one of the core campaign types, newsletters and announcements.
To register, please click here.
Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411 x3, [email protected]
Location: Community Room
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Preparing Your 
Organization For A
Capital Campaign
Monday, October 19
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Are you considering a capital campaign? There are specific things that have been proven necessary for a successful campaign. These include assessing organizational readiness, the case for support and conducting a feasibility study. This workshop will provide you with a basic overview of all these components. In addition, it will answer questions such as "When do we know we're ready?" "How much does it cost to prepare for and run a campaign?" "Do we hire a consultant?" "What does the Board need to do?" "What do I do first, and second, and so on?" What happens to annual giving during a campaign.
Presenter: Rebecca M. Bryan -
CFRE, R. Bryan Associates, LLC www.rbryanassociates.com
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 - Blind Justice
Monday, October 19
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Add a little more MYSTERY to your life. This month's book is
Blind Justice by Bruce Alexander.
Contact: Kate Treadwell-Hill: 860-447-1411 x3, [email protected]
Location: Local History Room
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Introduction to Grant 
Seeking for Individuals
Tuesday, October 20
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? Grant funds for individual endeavors such as education, research and artistic pursuits are not that easy to find. Attend this class to learn about the Foundation Grants to Individuals database, GrantSpace.org and other helpful resources. A working knowledge of the Internet and Windows are needed for this hands-on session. Space is limited to 10 people and preregistration is required.
Register online
here or call 860-447-1411 x 3.
Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411 x3,
[email protected]
Location: Community Room
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Shelf Awareness Book 
Club - Great Expectations
Tuesday, October 20
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
We will be discussing the book Great Expectations by Charles Dickens. Join us! We are always looking for new members. Book will be available for checkout at the Circulation Desk. Light refreshments will be served.
Contact: Mary Fecteau: 860-447-1411 x3, [email protected]
Location: Local History Room
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Teen Crafternoons - 
Mini Piñatas Part 2
Tuesday, October 13
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Mini Piñatas Must commit to both parts of the process.
Materials will be provided.
Contact: Maritza Vargas: 860-447-1411 x6,
[email protected]
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Teen Crafternoons - 
Ghost in a Jar
Tuesday, October 20
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
We will be making a Ghost in a Jar.
Materials will be provided.
Registration required.
Contact: Maritza Vargas: 860-447-1411 x6,
[email protected]
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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!
Free and no registration required.
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Homework Helpers
Every Monday -Thursday
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Free homework help with Connecticut College students.
No registration required.
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Rhyme Time 
Every Monday in October
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Calling all little ones from birth to 24 months and their parent/caregiver. Come introduce your child to pre-literacy skills in this interactive program. There will be lapbounces, reading, singing, fingerplays
and more!
To register, please click
here.
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Hora De Cuentos en
Español 
Every Tuesday in October
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Únanse a nosotros los martes por las mañanas para cuentos, canciones y rimas en español! Este programa es para niños y un adulto.
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Music and Movement 
Every Tuesday in October
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Does your child like to sing and dance? Then this program is for you! Come wiggle, sing and dance with your little one in this high energy program. This program is for 2 to 4 year olds with a parent/caregiver on Tuesday afternoons at 1:30pm
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Denison Pequotsepos 
Nature Center Fall
Program Series
Every Friday in October
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Our friends at the Denison
Pequotsepos Nature Center
present a fall program series for
toddlers and preschoolers.
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Wii Bowling 
Wednesday, October 7 &14
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Join a team and get bowling in the Community Room!
Players can use their own caricatures in the game and play against their friends for a more personalized experience. As players improve, their skill levels will increase, so that they can see exactly how much better they've become.
Kids of all skill levels can pick up and play any of the games.
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Daddy & Me
Saturday, October 10
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Calling all fathers, grandfathers, uncle and any man who has a special child in their life. Come spend Saturday morning bonding over stories, songs and games. The activities will be geared towards 2-3 year olds but all ages are welcome.
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Coloring Therapy -
Color A Masterpiece!
Monday, October 19
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 month will feature a different art masterpiece and will include media such as crayon, colored pencil and marker. All supplies will be provided. Free and no registration required. All ages.
This month's selections are The Scream by Edvard Munch (1893) or Chrysanthemums in a Chinese Vase by Camile Pissarro (1873)
Free and no registration
required. All ages are welcome.
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Public Library of New London
63 Huntington Street
New London, CT 06320
860-447-1411
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