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Digital Collection:

Can't get to the library?  Use our 
e-resources from the comfort of your own home!

Check out our digital catalog using Overdrive.

Download books and audio books to your 
e-reader, tablet or phone all with 
OneClick!
OneClickDigital Collection

OR check out a digital magazine using Zinio!

NEW TO THE LIBRARY:
 
Sign up for text messages from the library! To learn more about Shoutbomb, click   HERE.
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Learn a new language with us! To learn more about Mango, click HERE.

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Achieve your career and educational goals! To learn more about Learning Express, click HERE.

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Check out portable WiFi from the library! To learn more about HotSpots, click HERE.

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If you have any questions about these or other services provided by the library, please feel free to give us a call at (860) 447-1411.

   
Museum Passes
 
New London library card holders can now reserve museum passes online!
Check out our website here for more information!  
 
 

NEW TO THE LIBRARY!
 
 
Adult Fiction
 
American War: a novel
by Omar El Akkad

Adult Non Fiction
 


Insane Clown President: dispatches from the 2016 circus
by Matt Taibbi

Young Adult
Fiction


American Street
by Ibi Zoboi

Children's 
Chapter books

Furthermore
by Tahereh Mafi


Children's Fiction
 
I am a Story
by Dan Yaccarino
 
 
Children's Non  Fiction

Becoming An American Citizen
by Clara MacCarald


CAKE PANS AVAILABLE 
TO TAKE HOME!

EVERY DAY,
ALL THE TIME.

Love to bake, but tired of the same old cake pans?
Come check out our collection of cake pans available to check out of the library.  
All you need is a current library card!

Baking is FUN! 
Make some edible memories with your children.

If any questions, please feel free to contact us!
Contact:
 Michele Staino: 
860-447-1411,



 

NEW MOVIES

Before I Fall


T2 Trainspotting


Power Rangers


Come in and see our collection from the Connecticut Library Consortium...

Traveling collection: changing monthly!

Come and check them out!
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 July 28 - August 18
@ THE PLNL!

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LIBRARY NEWS

SUMMER READING IS HERE!

Come sign up, and win prizes!

June, July, August 2017

Adult Summer Reading
Teen Summer Reading
Children's Summer Reading

Sign up in person at the Public Library of New London,
or online at www.plnl.org
SAVE THE DATE:

Connecticut Authors Trail- 
Meet Author Debra Lynn Alt

Wednesday, August 16
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Local Author and Songwriter  Debra Lynn Alt will be at
the Public Library of New London for the Connecticut Authors Trail presentation to share about her cherishable book and CD Set:
Each Moment We're Alive. 



For more information, please click HERE.

Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411 or mgupta@plnl.org
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ADULT EVENTS

Basic Sewing Class
Friday, August 11
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
 
Join us for a beginner sewing class!
 
We will learn sewing machine basics
including how to put in a zipper!

You will make a pretty little zipper pouch perfect
for holding all your little sewing supplies.

Seats limited to 5. Registration Required.
For more information and to register please click HERE.

Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411,  mgupta@plnl.org
Sign up for Mango Languages
Monday, August 14
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
and
Tuesday, August 15
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
 
Drop by the library to sign up to learn a new language
or get better at one you already know.

You will need a Public Library of New London card
and a valid email address and password.

For more information and to register please click HERE.

Contact: Maritza Vargas: 860-447-1411,   mvargas@plnl.org
Social Welfare:
Learn About Resources Available In New London
Wednesday, August 16
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
 
Nadia Shinkewicz from OIC  will be here to talk 
about resources available in New London.

For more information please click HERE.

Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411,    mgupta@plnl.org
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TEEN EVENTS

Build a Better World
this summer
June / July / August
Summer Reading Program
Going on ALL SUMMER!
 
Sign up now, and get the books you want!

For more information about Summer Reading click HERE.
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We have a Volunteen Program here at the 
Public Library of New London!

  Note: Most teenagers in New London have a volunteer
requirement for graduation from high school!!!

Come and volunteer with us:
Help be the change you want to see in the world!
(apply HERE)

(All of our Available time slots for Volunteens are currently filled)

Contact: Christa Sieburg: 860-447-1411,   csieburg@plnl.org
Teen Tuesdays
GAME DAY - IT'S SO TRIVIAL!
Tuesday, August 1
3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
 
Come and have fun playing Trivial Pursuit with us.

Show your knowledge, and build cooperation skills,
all while having a good time!

Prizes will be awarded to the "Winning" team...
(please note: there are no losers here!)

For more information click   HERE.

Contact: Christa Sieburg: 860-447-1411, csieburg@plnl.org
Build A Better World:
BUILD A VIDEO
Thursdays, August 3 and August 10
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
 
Come and help script, build and film a short music video
promoting teen use of the library.

Attendees must commit to both sessions (8/3 and 8/10).

For more information click   HERE.

Contact: Christa Sieburg: 860-447-1411,   csieburg@plnl.org
Teen Tuesdays
HOUR OF CODE
Tuesday, August 15
3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
 
Learn what coding is, and how to do it!

Come for an introduction to computer science, designed to
demystify "code", to show that anybody can learn the basics,
and to encourage participation in the field of computer science.
all materials will be provided. 

For more information click   HERE.

Contact: Christa Sieburg: 860-447-1411, csieburg@plnl.org
Build A Better World:
BUILD A BETTER SPACE
Thursday, August 17
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
 
Come help us build a space by making the teen area
even better than it already is!

We will be painting bookends to make the space
a unique, bright, and welcoming area.

For more information click   HERE.

Contact: Christa Sieburg: 860-447-1411,   csieburg@plnl.org
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CHILDREN'S EVENTS

Summer Stories
Every Monday
10:30 am - 11:30 pm

Children birth to 6 years old are invited to join us for story time fun.
There will be books, songs, rhymes, movement activities, and more!

This program will help teach children a love of learning and will offer parents/caregivers early literacy tips to use at home.

There will be a playgroup immediately following the story time.
 
For more information, please click  HERE.
 
 
Contact: Michele Staino: 860-447-1411, or mbelanger@plnl.org
Movie & Munchies:
 
Every Wednesday
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Join us every Wednesday at 1:00 pm for lunch  & a family movie!

All movies are rated G or PG and lunch for children will be provided. Parents are required to stay in the room with their child. Free lunch is limited to the first 15 children, families are invited to bring in their own lunch or snacks.

August 2: Finding Dory


August 9: The Good Dinosaur


August 16: Zootopia


For more information, please click  HERE.
 
  Contact: Michele Staino: 860-447-1411, or mbelanger@plnl.org   
Active Art
Every Thursday
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Children of all ages are invited to join Ms. Christa for Active Art!

Every week there will be a different art activity
centered around building a better world.

For more information, please click    HERE.
  
Contact: Michele Staino: 860-447-1411, or mbelanger@plnl.org
Brick x Brick:
Every Friday
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
 
Come participate in building activities every Friday at 10:30 am!

This program is for children in 1st to 6th grade.

August 4: Magformers
August 11: Marshmallow Structures
August 18: Balloon Cars

All materials are provided, no registration required. 
For more information, please click  HERE.  
  
Contact: Michele Staino: 860-447-1411, or mbelanger@plnl.org 
Home School Curriculum Swap
Monday, August 7
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Stop by the library to swap your old homeschool
curriculum for something new! 

Homeschooling families are invited to bring their used materials
and trade for something different and new.

This is a great way to meet homeschooling families in the area,
share ideas/questions and look at library resources.

For more information, please click    HERE.
  
Contact: Tyasha Pace: 860-447-1411, or   tpace@plnl.org
Dancin' with Hoops
Saturday, August 12
10:30 am - 11:30 am

Children of all ages are invited to join Ms. Judi
and dance with hula hoops!

This musically interactive hula hoop program is designed to
inspire and ignite creative movement, self expression, play and
laughter.

Custom hula hoops will be available for use for all ages.

For more information, please click    HERE.
  
Contact: Michele Staino: 860-447-1411, or  mbelanger@plnl.org
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WEEKLY PROGRAMS

Chess Club
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Every Wednesday
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Are you a chess player looking for new opponents? 
Or, have you never played but want to learn?

  All are welcome, from beginners to advanced.
Location: Adult Reading Room
  
Contact: Madhu Gupta : 860-447-1411, or mgupta@plnl.org

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.

Location: Board Room
  
Contact: Maritza Vargas : 860-447-1411, or  mvargas@plnl.org

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