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Food For Fines
Thank you to everyone who participated in our 2015 Food For Fines program! We had our BIGGEST, most successful year ever!
We collected 609.65 pounds of food for the New London Food Pantry and waived $656.45 in library fines.
Thank you!!
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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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October 14 - 28 @ THE PLNL!
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SAVE THE DATE - ADOPT A BOOK!!
October 15 - December 1
Kickoff Event:
October 15
7:00 am - 10:00 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.
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!
Join us on Thursday, October 15 from 7:00 am - 10:00 am for our special kickoff event with free coffee and donuts!
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 15 & 22
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 September17 through October 22.
October 15 - Railroads and the Industrial Revolution
October 22 - 1938 Hurricane to the Present
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Location: Community Room
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Preparing Your Organization For A Capital Campaign
Monday, October 19
9:30 am - 11:30 am
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
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. Books 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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Chinese Cultural Program
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
The presentation will include the essence and uniqueness of the traditional Chinese culture, how the rich tradition interrupted, how the authentic culture is coming back to world stage through genuine artistic values and presentation such as Shen Yun Performing Arts.
The 1-hour session will include a slide and video presentation. The audience will also have a hands-on experience of classical Chinese dance tools like long ribbon and fans.
Location: Community Room
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An Introduction to the Paranormal
Monday, October 26
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The Atlantic Paranormal Society will hold a question-answer-session after a presentation on the paranormal. Take a look inside the team and learn about researching the paranormal. Hear about real ghostly experiences and actual evidences from the cases.
The TAPS Home Team are the members of TAPS that you do not see on TV's Ghost Hunters. They remain in New England helping those dealing with the paranormal in their homes.
Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411 x 3,
[email protected]
Location: Community Room
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Supper Book Club -
Go Set A Watchman
Monday, October 26
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
We will be discussing Go Set A Watchman by Harper Lee.
Every month food is ordered from a local restaurant, to be delivered to the library at 5:30 pm, the day of the meeting. If possible, the food will relate thematically to the book. Or not! The menu is available at the Circulation Desk & emailed to everyone registered to attend that month. Participants select and pay for their menu items before the meeting. Please leave your money at the Circulation Desk by 1:30 pm on the day of the book club meeting for that month.
**Please feel free to bring your own supper. Coffee, tea and water are provided by the library.
Contact: Suzanne Maryeski: 860-447-1411 x5, [email protected]
Location: Third Floor Office Area
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Genealogy Club
Tuesday, October 27
4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Looking to learn more about your family history? Come find 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 -
Ghost in a Jar
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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Teen Crafternoons
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Build Your Own Costume
Tuesday, October 27
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
We will be building our own Halloween Costumes.
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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| 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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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 1:30 pm.
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Denison Pequotsepos Nature 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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Wednesday, October 14,
21 & 28
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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Coloring Therapy - Color A Masterpiece!
Monday, October 19
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.
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.
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The Roots of American Impressionism Workshop with Lyman Allyn Museum
Thursday, October 22
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
The Public Library of New London welcomes the Homeschooling Community and New London Public Schoolers on a half day schedule to participate in an educational and fun workshop presented by the Lyman Allyn Museum. Local origins of the American Impressionist movement will be discussed followed by a hands-on art workshop inspired by the work of renowned Connecticut Impressionist artists. Participants will create and design their own landscape painting on canvas to take home.
Registration is required. To register, please click
here.
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Public Library of New London
63 Huntington Street
New London, CT 06320
860-447-1411
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