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Museum Passes
We are so excited to announce that New London library card holders can now reserve museum passes online!
Check out our website here for more information!
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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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NEW TO THE LIBRARY!
All of this week's featured books are part of our Adopt A Book program and are available for adoption!
Adult Fiction
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Adult Non Fiction
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Young Adult
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Children's
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December 2 - 16 @ THE PLNL!
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ADOPT A BOOK EXTENDED UNTIL DECEMBER 4
There is still time to adopt! We have extended the closing date of our Adopt A Book program. There are still many great titles available! For a full list, please visit our website at
www.plnl.org/aablist.
Thank you to all who have adopted titles for the library!
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Do you have outstanding library fines? You can now pay them online from the comfort of your own home!
You can access your library account by clicking here.
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The Value of Old and Rare Books
Wednesday, December 2
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Kenneth Gloss, proprietor of the Brattle Book Shop in Boston will give a presentation on this history of his shop and the value of old and rare books. Following the Q&A, Kenneth will give free verbal appraisals of books that attendees bring to the program.
Location: Community Room
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Holiday Movie and Celebration for Seniors
Tuesday, December 8
12:15 pm - 2:15 pm
We will be showing a special holiday movie for seniors.
Refreshments will be served.
Location: Community Room
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Tech The Halls - Managing Your Digital Photos for Seniors
Friday, December 11
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
This class will teach you basic skills to manage your digital photos.
We will learn how to:
- Transfer photos from email to folders or social media
- Make folders and name them
- Move pictures to different folders
You must know:
- Basic computer skills
- How to use a mouse
Please bring your charged laptop or device to class if you have it. We have a limited amount of laptops available for use.
Please register to let us know whether you have a device
or you will be using ours.
To register, please click here.
Location: Community Room.
Contact: Maritza Vargas 860-447-1411 x6 [email protected]
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Supper Book Club - The Wind In The Willows
Monday, December 14
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Book:
The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Graham
Restaurant : To be determined.
Copies of the book are available to borrow at the Circulation Desk.
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, the day of the book club meeting for that month.
Location: Third Floor Office Area
Contact: Suzanne Maryeski: 860-447-1411 x6, [email protected]
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Tech The Halls - Learn to Use the Library from Home
Monday, December 14
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Learn how to use the library from home:
- Check your account
- Pay your fees
- Overdrive
- Zinio
- iCONN
- OneClickDigital
- and more!
Bring your charged laptop or device if you wish.
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Shelf Awareness Book Club - The Rise and Fall of Great Powers
Tuesday, December 15
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
We will be discussing the book The Rise And Fall of Great Powers by Tom Rachman. Join us! We are always looking for new members. Books are available for checkout at the Circulation Desk.
Location: Local History Room
Contact: Mary Fecteau: 860-447-1411 x3, [email protected]
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Teen Crafternoons
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Book Ornaments
Tuesday, December 8
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Let's make Christmas ornaments out of books.
Materials will be provided.
To register, please click here.
Contact: Maritza Vargas: 860-447-1411 x6,
[email protected]
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Teen Crafternoons
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Washer Necklaces
Tuesday, December 15
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Washer Necklaces - Make a necklace out of washers for someone in your life!
Materials will be provided.
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
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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Thursday, December 3 & 10
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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Come listen to stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays and more. This program is for children 24 to 26 months with an adult.
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Free and no registration required.
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Daddy and Me
Saturday, December 5
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Calling all fathers, grandfathers, uncles or 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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Monday, December 7 & 14
11:00 am - 11:30 am
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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!
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Free and no registration required.
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Hora De Cuentos en Español
Tuesday, December 8 & 15
10:30 am - 11:00 am
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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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Free and no registration required.
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Tuesday, December 8 & 15
11:45 am - 12:15 pm
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Come listen to stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays and more. This program is for children 24 to 26 months with an adult.
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Free and no registration required.
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Public Library of New London
63 Huntington Street
New London, CT 06320
860-447-1411
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