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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 11 - 25 @ THE PLNL!
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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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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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Tuesday, November 24
4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Curious about your family history?
Come check out what resources the library has to offer!
Contact: Kate Treadwell-Hill: 860-447-1411 x3, [email protected]
Location: Local History Room
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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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Teen Crafternoons
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Thankful Collage
Tuesday, November 24
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Thankful Collage - Make a collage using words to express your gratitude.
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.
(NOTE: There will be no tutoring the week of November 23)
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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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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Pizza and Pages Book Club -
Thursday, November 19
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The story of a daring tightrope walk between skyscrapers, as seen in Robert Zemeckis' 2015 film, The Walk, starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Join us to discuss
The Man Who Walked Between The Towers by Mordicai Gerstein.
The Man Who Walked Between the Towers is the winner of the 2004 Caldecott Medal, the winner of the 2004 Boston Globe - Horn Book Award for Picture Books.
We will discuss the book and screen the documentary related to the story. (Note:This meeting is extended until 6pm to allow time for the movie)
Books will be available for checkout a couple weeks prior to our discussion and pizza will be provided for all registered participants.
Please register
here or by calling the Children's Department at 860-447-1411 x4
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Coloring Therapy - Color A Masterpiece
Monday, November 23
4:00 pm - 5:00 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 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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