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The Public Library of New London is a SUMMER MEALS site for New London!
Summer meals served from
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
every weekday with an activity to follow.
Free for children
ages 0 - 18
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Digital Collection:
Can't get to the library? Use our e-resources from the comfort of your own home!
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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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Chess Club
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?
The library has recently started a Chess Club.
All are welcome, from beginners to advanced.
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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
America's Original Sin: racism, white privilege, and the bridge to a new America
by Jim Wallis
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Young Adult
Mirror In The Sky
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Children's
Fiction
Waiting for High Tide
by Nikki McClure
Children's Chapter Books
The Ministry of Suits
By Paul Gamble
Non Fiction
Trot, Pony!
By Shira Evans
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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 Belanger:
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Barbershop: the next cut
Demolition
Eye in the Sky
The Brothers Grimsby
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
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August 19 - September 2 @ THE PLNL!
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COMING SOON:
FOR THE ENTIRE MONTH
OF SEPTEMBER!
 
The Public Library of New London
and the
Gemma E. Moran United Way/Labor Food Center
are proud to announce that patrons can reduce their late fees through the "Food for Fines" Program.
From September 1st through September 30th, patrons can pay down their fines by bringing in canned goods and non-perishable items to the Public Library of New London.
For food items donated, fines will be forgiven (for library items that have been returned), no matter what the amount of the fine.
Please note: This does not apply to lost or damaged materials.
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CHECK IT OUT!
an exciting new way to support
The Public Library of New London
Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to
The Public Library of New London
whenever you shop on AmazonSmile.
To shop AmazonSmile, simply click
HERE.
The Public Library of New London thanks you for your support!
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Saturday, August 20
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Tricia McAvoy is the owner of Blissworks Yoga & Healing Arts
in New London, and the author of the recent book
Tricia will be speaking about her journey to wellness. She will talk about the benefits of eating whole (unprocessed) foods, some amazing supplements to support the immune system, and will demonstrate a yoga practice to make your body strong.
She will give an introduction to the way of a healthy lifestyle, something attainable for all who wish to follow their own path to health.
This program is free and open to the public.
For more information, or to register, please click
HERE.
Location: Community Room
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Talk about health and money:
Stretching Your Food Dollar!
Tuesday, August 30
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Join our presenter,
Diane Schuler from the University of Connecticut,
to find out about some helpful tips on shopping and eating on a budget.
This program is free and open to the public.
For more information, or to register, please click
HERE.
Location: Community Room
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Tuesday, August 30
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Have you ever wanted to explore your family history?
Join the Genealogy Club to access genealogical resources and
Ancestry.com
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Let's learn our history together!
This program is free and open to the public.
For more information please click
HERE.
Location: History Room
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Rescheduled event:
Drawing Hour
with Jacinta Meyers
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Jacinta Meyers, local comic book artist and talented illustrator,
will be hosting a drop-in drawing hour for Teens.
Whether you are just developing your manga characters,
or are working on a comic book, or wanting to express yourself
with illustration, Jacinta is well versed in drawing techniques and
graphic story telling!
So... come and borrow our supplies,
or bring your own works in progress and favorite materials!
This is a new program that will run every second and fourth
Monday of the month, unless otherwise noted.
This program is for pre-teens and teenagers only.
Registration is not required to attend this program.
For more information please click
HERE
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Teen Tuesdays:
Virtual Reality
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Construct, personalize, and take home your own virtual reality viewer!
Just using a simple cardboard and lens construction and a New York Times app: go for a a tight-rope walk between two skyscrapers, or go deep sea scuba diving, or take a tour of NYC....
It's just a trip through virtual reality!
This program is for pre-teens and teenagers only.
This program is limited to 10 participants, so register now!
For more information please click
HERE
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Just for Teens:
Resume Building Workshop
3:45 pm - 4:30 pm
Did you spend your summer working hard?
Did you dedicate yourself to volunteering?
We want you to take these experiences and use them to do other amazing work in whatever field you choose!
A professional presenter from CT Works will be here to offer young adults a resume writing workshop. Also
, a
s
k about references and cover letters and
learn how to channel your current experiences to get yourself even bigger opportunities!
For more information please click
HERE
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Come and discuss the book, and enjoy some great conversation!
WITH PIZZA!
This month's book:
Drowned City: Hurricane Katrina and New Orleans
By Don Brown
Books will be available for checkout a couple weeks prior to our discussion and pizza will be provided for all registered participants.
For more information or to register please click
HERE
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Teen Tuesdays:
Back to School Prep
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
WOOT WOOT! Make some swag for your bag!
Get ready for school with these awesome DIY supplies:
bendable pencils, flashy duct-tape pencil case,
& personallized buttons for your back-pack.
For more information please click
HERE
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Friday Fitness Fun:
Take a Trip to Rio!
South American Art
with the Lyman Allyn Museum
Friday, August 19
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Celebrate the spirit of the Olympic Games
with a South American-inspired art project.
Take a trip to Rio de Janeiro just by coming to the library!
This program is free, suitable for ages 4 and up with a parent
or caregiver, and no registration is required.
For more information, please click
HERE.
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Summer Reading Event:
Finish Line Pizza Party
Friday, August 19
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Score an invite to the party by logging in the last
of your Summer Reading books.
A grand prize winner for the Summer Reading Club
will be announced at this time.
For more information, 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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