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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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Adult Non Fiction
Destiny
by
T.D. Jakes
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Young Adult
Twilight
(Special Tenth Anniversary Edition)
by Stephanie Meyer
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Children's
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McFarland USA
Meet the Patels
Burnt
Chi-Raq
Goosebumps
Learning to Drive
The Diary of a Teenage Girl
The Intern
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
The Walk
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February 3 - 17 @ THE PLNL!
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SPECIAL EVENT!!
Take Your Child To The Library Day
Saturday, February 6
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Bring your children to the library to discover all the great things we have to offer! Stop by and sign up for library cards and
pick up a copy of our calendar of events.
There will be events all day in the Children's Department.
10:30 am -
Saturday Story Time - Join us for a special "Take Your Child to the Library Day" story time all about the library! We will read stories, sing songs and make a book.
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm -
R.E.A.D. Therapy Dogs - Come read to R.E.A.D. certified therapy dogs. Children may bring their own books or they may borrow a book from the library. Children are required to sign up for a 15 minute time slot. To register please call 860-447-1411 x4, space is limited.
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm -
Meet Author Cindy Samul - She will be selling and autographing her new graphic novel
Snowman Amuck and will have an art activity. No registration required.
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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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Wednesday, February 10
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Please join us to wish Mary, our Communications Coordinator and the author of this newsletter,
good luck as she leaves us to continue her path in the
library field
in her new position in Massachusetts.
Light refreshments will be served.
Location: Adult Reading Room
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Afternoon Movie for Seniors
Friday, February 5
12:15 pm - 2:15 pm
A man and woman share a telephone line and despise each other, but then he has fun by romancing her with his voice disguised. This movie won an Oscar!
This is free and no registration is required.
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Black History Month Film Festival
Friday, February 5 & 12
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Black Film historian Lonnie Braxton will be leading an after-hours film series as part of the Library's celebration of Black History Month.
February 5: "Small Steps, Big Stride: The Black Experience in Hollywood"
February 12: "Lost Boundaries"
This event is free and open to all.
Location: Community Room
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Stress Relief Coloring for Adults
Saturday, February 6 & Tuesday, February 16
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Take the opportunity to relax and be creative. Coloring sheets and colored pencils will be provided.
Location: Adult Reading Room
Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411 x3, mgupta@plnl.org
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Amelia Earhart's 'Secret' Connecticut Wedding
Sunday, February 7
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Come learn about the private life of Amelia Earhart. This talk explores the love affair between publisher George Putnam and Earhart and how it was that this very public figure opted for a very private ceremony here in CT.
Presenter: Tom Verde is a freelance writer who has written and published extensively on religion, culture, the environment, and travel in major national and international publications.
To register, please click
here.
Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411 x3, mgupta@plnl.org
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Non Profit Resource Center Grant Database Training
Monday, February 8
10:30 am - 11:30 am
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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Downton Abbey Tea and Talk Series
Monday, February 8
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Love Downton Abbey? Come discuss the show and enjoy some tea on Monday at 2:30pm. This is an opportunity for passionate Downton Abbey fans to share their thoughts about the program. Tea and light snacks will be served.
Discussion Topics:
Feel free to wear your favorite tea party attire such as pearls, gloves, and of course...hats!
To register, please click on the date(s) above that you are planning to attend.
Location: Local History Room
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Cooking With Chef Jack Chaplin
Monday, February 8
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Join Chef Jack Chaplin for a fun evening of cooking and instruction that will increase your confidence in your own kitchen.
This event is free and open to the public.
For a sneak peek, click on the link to Chef Chaplin's YouTube page!
To register, please click here.
Location: Community Room
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Introduction to Microsoft Publisher
Tuesday, February 9
10:30 am - 11:30 am
This class is an introduction to Microsoft Publisher, a desktop publishing application used to create business cards, greeting cards, flyers, pamphlets, and more. Topics include getting started, using
templates, formatting, and adding images.
Registration is required. Seats limited to 10.
To register, please click here.
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The Library will be Closed
The library will be closed for Presidents' Day.
Remember, you can always check your account from home at www.plnl.org.
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Teen Tuesdays
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Living Board Games
Tuesday, February 9
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Come play with us and be a part of the Living Board Games!
This week we will be playing Hungry Hungry Hippos.
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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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Teen Tuesdays - School Vacation Day
Tuesday, February 16
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Have fun during winter break!
We will be having a Movie Marathon and Board Games and yummy snacks!
To register, please click here.
Contact: Maritza Vargas: 860-447-1411 x6,
mvargas@plnl.org
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Homework Helpers
Every Monday - Thursday
Beginning Monday, February 8
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
Contact: Julie Bartley: 860-447-1411 x4, jbartley@plnl.org
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Art Behind The Story
Thursday, February 4 & 11
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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Thursday, February 4 & 11
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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Sunday Funday - Candy Challenge
Sunday, February 7
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Sunday Funday features a free, relaxed and
self-guided makerspace activity for all ages.
This week take The Candy Challenge with guessing games
featuring some of your favorite candy products.
No registration is required.
Location: Children's Reading Room
Contact: Julie Bartley: 860-447-1411 x4, jbartley@plnl.org
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Rhyme Time
Monday, February 8
11:00 am - 11:30 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!
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Hora De Los Cuentos en Español
Tuesday, February 9
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Únete a nosotros los martes en las mañanas para compartir historias,
canciones y rimas en español.
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Toddler Time
Tuesday, February 9
11:45 am - 12:15 pm
Come listen to stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays and more.
This program is for children 24 to 36 months with an adult.
Location: Children's Reading Room
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Ponytails, Braids and Buns- Oh My! The Parents Workshop for Styling Your Child's Hair with Ease
Wednesday, February 10
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The Pros from Waterhouse Salon on Bank Street in New London will take the fear and anxiety out of doing your child's hair with simple tips and tricks to streamline your morning routine. Registration is requested but not required.
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Homeschool Workshop - Snap Circuits
Thursday, February 11
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Get hands-on experience designing and building models of electrical working circuits with snap-together connections. For students age 7 and up only please.
Registration is required for this program.
To register, please click
here or call 860-447-1411 x4.
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Thursday, February 11
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Come celebrate Valentine's Day at the library with a variety of activities and a craft. We will read stories and sing songs at 4:00 pm. This program is for children of all ages, no registration required.
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Sunday, February 14
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: There are so many reasons to love your library. Create a Valentine and tell us: why do YOU love the library?
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Math Mania - Crazy Eights
Tuesday, February 16
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Polish up your math skills by playing a math-related game with students from Connecticut College. This month it's time for Crazy Eights!
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NL Community Orchestra Cello Lessons For Children
Wednesday, February 17
5:30 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 for more information at 860-447-1411 x4. Or email Julie Bartley at jbartley@plnl.org
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Todos los niños listos para leer: 1,000 libros antes del
Jardín de Niños
Wednesday, February 17
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Nunca es demasiado pronto o tarde para iniciar a sus hijos en la lectura. Esta invitación es para Padres de Familia que tengan niños de cinco años o menos. Acompáñenos para aprender sobre el taller gratuito interactivo de alfabetización temprana. Ud. aprenderá técnicas, trucos y actividades que podrá practicar con sus niños y que les ayudaran a desarrollar conocimientos básicos importantes de lectura, antes de que inicien la escuela. El taller es para los adultos y sus hijos (edades de 0 a 5), se servira un refrigerio. Por favor regístrese para ser incluido en la lista de participantes.
Este proyecto es en parte posible, gracias al Instituto de Servicios de Museos y Bibliotecas, bajo las provisiones del Acta de Servicios Bibliotecarios y Tecnología, administrado por la Biblioteca Estatal de Connecticut.
Contact: Michele Belanger: 860-447-1411 x4, mbelanger@plnl.org
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Public Library of New London
63 Huntington Street
New London, CT 06320
860-447-1411
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