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

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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The ART
Behind The Story

Every Thursday
10:30 am - 11:30 am

Children are invited to join us to listen to a story and make a related art project with Ms. Christa.

No registration is required. 


NEW TO THE LIBRARY!
 
 
Adult Fiction
 
Behold the Dreamers: a novel
 
by Imbolo Mbue


Adult Non Fiction
 


But What If We're Wrong? thinking about the present as if it were the past

by Chuck Klosterman

Young Adult


This Savage Song: a Monsters of Verity novel
 
by Victoria Schwab


Children's 
Fiction
 
The Sound of Silence

by Katrina Goldsaito


Children's Non Fiction
 
 
Prairie Dog Song: the key to saving North America's grasslands

by Susan L Roth and Cindy Trumbore




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: 
860-447-1411 x4,



 

NEW MOVIES
 

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

Traveling collection: changing monthly!


September 9 - September 23 
@ THE PLNL!

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LIBRARY NEWS

HAPPENING ALL SEPTEMBER:
FOOD FOR FINES
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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.

ALSO HAPPENING ALL SEPTEMBER:
Library Card Discounts!


Celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month with Us!

Show your Public Library of New London card during the month of
September 2016 at participating businesses for special savings. 

Click  www.PLNL.org/LibraryCardDiscount2016 for more information 
and to view participating businesses.
 

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! 


ANOTHER WAY TO SUPPORT

The Public Library of New London 
 
Are you a Charter Oak Credit Union member? 

Charter Oak Credit Union will match qualified
donations made between
August 15 and November 23, 2016.

Please click HERE for more information.

The Public Library of New London thanks you for your support! 

SAVE THE DATES:
 
NEW LONDON HISTORY SERIES
BY SALLY RYAN
New London
Tuesdays, September 13 - October 18
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Come join us in hearing
New London Historian Sally Ryan
to learn more  about the history of New London. 

Sept. 13 - The CT Colony and Pequot War

Sept. 20 - New London's Early Years: 1646 -1775

Sept. 27 - The Revolutionary War

Oct. 4 - Whaling: 1820-1860

Oct. 11 - Railroads and the Industrial Revolution

Oct. 18 - 1938 Hurricane to the Present
 
This program is free and open to the public.
Registration is encouraged, but not required.

For more information please click  HERE.

Location: Community Room
  
Contact: Madhu Gupta : 860-447-1411 x3 or mgupta@plnl.org


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ADULT EVENTS

Computer Skills:
Microsoft Excel: Part 2

Tuesday, September 13
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
 
Go further with Excel.
For those who have mastered the basics,
we will look at making more advanced charts and formulas.

Prerequisites: Basic PC and Excel skills. 
 
This Class is Full at this time.  Thank you for your interest.
 
For more information, or to register, please click  HERE.

Contact: Madhu Gupta : 860-447-1411 x3 or mgupta@plnl.org


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TEEN EVENTS

Drawing Hour
with Jacinta Meyers 
Monday, September 12
3:30 pm - 4:30 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 character,
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.
For more information, or to register, please click HERE 
 
Contact: Nike Desis: 860-447-1411 x6,  ndesis@plnl.org 
   
Teen Tuesdays:
TinkerCAD 
Tuesday, September 13
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
 
Get comfortable with the TinkerCAD  software  and work towards producing a printable object on our 3-D printer!
    
This program is for pre-teens and teenagers only.
For more information please click HERE 
 
Contact: Nike Desis: 860-447-1411 x6,  ndesis@plnl.org 
   
Teen Library Council Meeting

Saturday, September 17
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
 
The Teen Library Council is having its first ever meeting!

 TLC members will get to test new resources first, plan awesome events, suggest the best books, CDs, and other media to add to the collection, and help to further design the Teen Area. 

This advisory group will meet monthly, although special projects and meet-ups may also arise.

TLC membership is open to all teens, but make sure to introduce yourself by filling out a simple online application.
    
This program is for pre-teens and teenagers only.
For more information, and to apply, please click HERE 
 
Contact: Nike Desis: 860-447-1411 x6,  ndesis@plnl.org 
   
Teen Tuesdays:
Pocket Sand Garden
Tuesday, September 20
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
 
Make a mini sand garden for your desk!

Summer is winding down, but with this garden, there are no seasons!
    
This program is for pre-teens and teenagers only.
For more information please click   HERE 
 
Contact: Nike Desis: 860-447-1411 x6,  ndesis@plnl.org 
   
Pizza & Pages Book Club
Tuesday, September 20
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Come and discuss the book, and enjoy some great conversation!
WITH PIZZA!
 
This month's title:
The Kite Runner 
by Khaled Hosseini


Books will be available for checkout a couple weeks prior to our discussion and pizza will be provided for all registered participants.
    
This program is for pre-teens and teenagers only.
For more information, or to register, please click   HERE 
 
Contact: Nike Desis: 860-447-1411 x6,  ndesis@plnl.org 
   
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CHILDREN'S EVENTS

Brick Builders
Legoes

Saturday, September 10
 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm 

Love to build? Then join the Brick Builders!
Drop in at any time between noon and 2:00 pm.

Children can visit the library to make their own LEGO® creation. The creations will be put on display in the library.
 
This program is free and suitable for children ages 5 to 12.
For more information, please click  HERE.

Contact: Michele Belanger: 860-447-1411 x4,  mbelanger@plnl.org

Read, Sing, Play


Mondays, September 12 - September 26
11:00 am - 11:30 am

Children of all ages 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.

No registration is required.
For more information, please click  HERE.

Contact: Michele Belanger: 860-447-1411 x4,  mbelanger@plnl.org

Bilingual Story Time
Tuesdays, September 13 and September 20
11:00 am - 11:30 am

Do you and your child speak Spanish? 
Are you interested in having your child learn Spanish? 
Then join us for stories, songs and more in English and Spanish!

This program is free,  and no registration is required.
For more information, please click HERE.

Contact: Michele Belanger: 860-447-1411 x4, mbelanger@plnl.org
 
Art Behind the Story


Thursday, September 15
10:30 am - 11:30 am

Children are invited to join us to listen to a story
and make a related art project with Ms. Christa.


For this program date we will be doing a science  experiment  by
making  OOBLECK (colored  cornstarch and water).
Please dress for mess!

This program is free and registration is not required.
For more information, please click  HERE.

Contact: Michele Belanger: 860-447-1411 x4,  mbelanger@plnl.org

Home School Workshop


Thursday, September 15
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Families with children in 2nd to 5th grade are invited to join
Ms. Ty for a fun and educational program. 

For this program date there will be science experiments
and an interactive engineering activity. 


This program starts promptly at 1:00 pm.
This program is free and registration is not required.
For more information, please click  HERE.

Contact: Michele Belanger: 860-447-1411 x4,  mbelanger@plnl.org

Family Color
Saturday, September 17
10:00 am - 12:00 am

Come and enjoy coloring fun for the whole family!

Stop by the library anytime between 10:00 am and 12:00 pm.
There will be coloring pages and materials for kids of all ages.

This program is free,  and no registration is required.
For more information, please click HERE.

Contact: Michele Belanger: 860-447-1411 x4, mbelanger@plnl.org
 
Hispanic Heritage Family Day
Sunday, September 18
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Visit the Children's Room to celebrate 
National Hispanic Heritage Month!

This is a drop in program...
come anytime between 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm!

This program is free,  and no registration is required.
For more information, please click HERE.

Contact: Michele Belanger: 860-447-1411 x4, mbelanger@plnl.org
 
Fall Fun for the Family
Thursday, September 22
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Drop by the library to celebrate the first day of Fall! 

There will be a craft and assortment of activities for children of all ages.

Don't forget to check out a book about Autumn! 

This program is free,  and no registration is required.
For more information, please click HERE.

Contact: Michele Belanger: 860-447-1411 x4, mbelanger@plnl.org
 
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