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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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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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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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November 4 - 18 @ THE PLNL!
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SPECIAL EVENT!!
Meet Author Stephen Dobyns
Saturday, November 7
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Join us to meet author Stephen Dobyns, who wrote the new book
Is Fat Bob Dead Yet?. The book is a thrilling crime story that begins
locally on Bank Street in New London.
Stephen Dobyns is the author of more than thirty-five novels and poetry collections, including The Burn Palace, The Church of Dead Girls, Cold Dog Soup, Cemetery Nights, and Winter's Journey. Among his many honors are a Melville Cane Award, Pushcart Prizes, a 1983 National Poetry Series selection for Black Dog, Red Dog: Poems, and three National Endowment for the Arts fellowships.
Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411 x3, [email protected]
Location: Community Room
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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.
We are also very pleased to announce that this year, for the first time, patrons will be able to adopt books online using Pay Pal!
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Wednesday, November 4
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
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 including: history of jury duty, why it's important to serve, how juries are selected and rejected, and what are the minimum qualifications.
To register, please click here.
Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411 x3, [email protected]
Location: Community Room
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Native American Heritage Month Celebration
Saturday, November 7
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Join us to learn about Native American heritage, history and culture.
Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411 x 3,
[email protected]
Location: Community Room
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Supper Book Group: Founding Mothers
Monday, November 9
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
We will be discussing the book
Founding Mothers by Cokie Roberts. Menus for the restaurant will be available at the Circulation Desk.
Contact: Suzanne Maryeski: 860-447-1411 x5, [email protected]
Location: Third Floor Office Area
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Board Roles and Responsibilities in Challenging Economic Times
Tuesday, November 10
9:30 am - 11:30 am
This important workshop will discuss the legal and fiduciary obligations of board members of a nonprofit organization and how Boards can effectively deal with these challenges.
Presenter: Priya Morganstern, Esq., Director, Hartford Program, Pro Bono Partnership.
To register, please click
here.
Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411 x3, [email protected]
Location: Community Room
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The Library Will Be Closed
The library will be closed in honor of Veteran's Day.
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NPRC Grant Database Training
Thursday, November 12
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.
To register, please click here.
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Usual Suspects Book Club - The Vanished Child
Monday, November 16
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Add a little more MYSTERY to your life.
This month's book is The Vanished Child by Sarah Smith.
Location: Local History Room
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Shelf Awareness Book Club - The Turner House
Tuesday, November 17
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
We will be discussing The Turner House, by Angela Flournoy. Join us! We are always looking for new members! Books will be available for check out at the Circulation Desk. Light refreshments will be served.
Location: Local History Room
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Teen Crafternoons
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Chalkboard Paint Craft
Tuesday, November 10
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
We will be creating chalkboard paint masterpieces.
Materials will be provided.
Registration is required. To register, please click here.
Contact: Maritza Vargas: 860-447-1411 x6,
[email protected]
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Teen Crafternoons
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Friendship Bracelets
Tuesday, November 17
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Make Friendship Bracelets to share with someone special.
Materials will be provided.
Registration is required. To register, please click here.
Contact: Maritza Vargas: 860-447-1411 x6,
[email protected]
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Art Behind The Story
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
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Free homework help with Connecticut College students.
No registration required.
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Every Wednesday in
November
(except Veteran's Day)
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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Monday, November 9
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
Tuesday, November 10
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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Tuesday, November 10
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 free program is for 2 to 4 year olds with a parent/caregiver.
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Homeschool Makerspace: 3-D Printing Workshop
Thursday, November 12
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Spend some time getting to know our 3-D Printer and see what it can do!
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Daddy and Me
Saturday, November 14
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Calling all fathers, grandfathers, uncle and any male 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.
Free and no registration required.
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Thanksgiving Party
Monday, November 16
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Stop by the library to celebrate Thanksgiving! There will be a story, craft and activity. 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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