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Reading Challenge
How many books can you read in 6 months? Join our Library Reading Challenge and earn a chance at great prizes! Click here for more information!
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Museum Passes
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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Art Behind the Story
Every Thursday
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Listen to a story and make a related craft with Ms. Christa!
(Ages 1 - 7)
Free and no registration required.
Contact:
Julie Bartley: 860-447-1411 x4,
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Adult Non Fiction
SPQR: a history of ancient Rome
by Mary Beard
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Young Adult
Never Always Sometimes
by Adi Alsaid
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Children's
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February 24 - March 2 @ THE PLNL!
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SPECIAL EVENT!!
Black History Month Film Festival
Every Friday in February
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The library is hosting the annual Black History Month Film Festival. Every Friday in February, films will be shown, followed by a discussion led by historian Lonnie Braxton. These are free and no registration is required.
February 26: "Black Like Me"
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CALLING ALL AUTHORS...
First Annual
Local Authors Fest
Application deadline is MARCH 26.
Are you a local author?
The Public Library of New London invites you to introduce your book to the public at the first annual Local Authors Fest.
We are currently accepting applications.
The deadline for applying is MARCH 26
click HERE to apply
If you have any questions, please contact the following:
Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411 x3 or
mgupta@plnl.org
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Join us for a special presentation...
Journey to Life After Prison
Saturday, February 27
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
The speakers will share their unique journeys. Come hear their stories.
Program offered by A Sacred Place, partnering with New Life Ministries
and Faith Behind Bars and Beyond.
No registration is required.
Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411 x3,
mgupta@plnl.org
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The Public Library of New London will be open on Sundays from
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm until March 20 thanks to the generosity of the
James P. and Mary E. Shea Perpetual Trust.
You can always check your account online at www.plnl.org.
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How to Build the Perfect Donor
Newsletter, Print and Digital
Monday, February 29
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join award-winning journalist,
Tom Ahern, for a fast, in-depth look at the secrets behind great donor newsletters. You'll learn proven formulas for both paper newsletters and e-newsletters.
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SUPPER BOOK CLUB -
Midaq Alley by Naguib Mahfouz
Monday, February 29
(postponed from February 1)
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Copies of the book are available to borrow at the Circulation Desk now.
Pre-Registration is required.
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, 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.
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Digging Out of Debt
Wednesday, March 2
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Join us in our Community Room and explore how to find debt relief...program sponsored by Citizens Bank.
Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411 x3,
mgupta@plnl.org
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Teen Tuesdays
- Celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday with us!
Tuesday, March 1
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Come and celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday a day early with us!
We will have a read along, and other poetry related activities.
Materials will be provided.
This program is free.
To register, please click here.
Contact: Maritza Vargas: 860-447-1411 x6,
mvargas@plnl.org
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Homework Helpers
Every Monday - Thursday
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Students from Connecticut College will help your kids
with homework in the Children's Room from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm.
This program is free, for all ages, and no registration is required.
Location: Children's Reading Room
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Every Child Ready To Read
Wednesday, February 24
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
It's never too early or too late to help your child get ready to read. Parents who have children under the age of 5 are invited to join us for this free workshop on early literacy. You will learn tips, tricks and activities to do with your children that will help them learn important early literacy skills. This workshop is for parents/caregivers and their children, ages 0-5. A light supper will be provided and registration is required.
This project is made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the Connecticut State Library.
To register, please click
here.
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NL Community Orchestra Cello Lessons For Children
Wednesdays, February 24 and March 2
5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Free cello lessons with instruction and instruments provided
by New London Community Orchestra.
Registration is REQUIRED and limited to the number of instruments donated to the program. Please call the
Children's Desk to register at 860-447-1411 x4.
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NL Community Orchestra Violin Lessons For Children
Wednesdays, February 24 and March 2
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Free Violin lessons with instruction and instruments provided
by New London Community Orchestra.
Registration is REQUIRED and limited to the number of instruments donated to the program. Please call the
Children's Desk to register at 860-447-1411 x4.
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Sunday, February 28
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Sunday Funday features a free, relaxed and self-guided
makerspace activity for all ages.
No registration is required.
This week: Make a hat out of recycled newspaper
and use your imagination to decorate it.
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Read, Sing, Play
Monday, February 29
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Children of all ages are invited to join us on Monday mornings at 11 am in our Children's Reading Room to read stories, sing songs and have fun! There will be 20 minutes of books and activities, followed by free play. No registration is required.
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Bilingual Story Time
Tuesday, March 1
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Enjoy listening to stories, songs and more in English and Spanish!
No registration required... just come and have fun!
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Bedtime Stories
Tuesday, March 1
6:30 pm - 6:45 pm
Children of all ages are invited to put on their Pajamas, head to the library, and join us for a pajama story time! There will be 15 minutes of stories, songs and flannel boards.
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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