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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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Adult Non Fiction
The Firebrand and the First Lady: Portrait of a Friendship: Pauli Murray, Eleanor Roosevelt, and the struggle for social justice
by Patricia Bell-Scott
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Young Adult
Fiction
You Got This!: unleash your awesomeness, find your path, and change your world
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Children's
Fiction
 How This Book Was Made: based on a true story
by Mac Barnett
Children's
Chapter books
Talking Leaves
by Joseph Bruchac
Children's Non Fiction
Minecraft Creator Markus "Notch" Persson
by Kari Cornell
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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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Come in and see our collection from the Connecticut Library Consortium...
Traveling collection: changing monthly!
NEW TRAVELING COLLECTION THIS WEEK!
Come check it out!
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November 4 - November 18
@ THE PLNL!
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PLEASE NOTE...
Saturdays 9:30am - 5:00pm
& Sundays 1:00pm - 5:00pm
ALSO
The Public Library of New London
will be closed on Friday, November 11
in honor of Veterans Day
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If you have any questions, please give us a call!
For additional information, please click
HERE.
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SAVE THE DATE:
A Live Exhibition of Textiles
Saturday, November 5
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
The Public Library of New London,
Expressiones Cultural Center,
and the Drop-In Learning Center,
invite you to enjoy a fashion show like you have never seen before!
Take a trip to Mexico through the richness of its regional outfits, unchanged for centuries.
Location:
Community Room
Space is limited to 20, preregistration is strongly encouraged.
For more information, or to register, please click
HERE.
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Read, Sing, Play
Every Monday
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Children 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.
This program is free,
and no registration is required.
Location: Children's Reading Room
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Homework Helpers
Every Monday + Thursday
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
and
Every Wednesday 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Do you need help with your homework
or a tutor in a specific subject?
Visit the Children's Room to meet with a student from
Connecticut College!
No appointment necessary.
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Every Tuesday
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.
Location: Children's Reading Room
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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.
Location: Adult Reading Room
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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
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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.
During the school year this program is geared
mainly toward younger children.
No registration is required.
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The New London Community Orchestra
is pleased to offer free violin and cello lessons!
Every Monday and Wednesday
4:00 pm- 5:30 pm
This program is for school age children, and is
currently full.
Thank you for your interest.
For more information
please call
The Public Library
of New London.
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Makerspace:
Handcrafted Holiday Gifts
Saturday, November 5
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Learn how to make natural rejuvenating luxury salt scrubs
with essential oils. Then gift wrap them to be ready for giving. All materials provided.
Location: Community Room
Space is limited to 20, preregistration is strongly encouraged.
For more information, or to register, please click
HERE.
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with David Chandler
Sunday, November 6
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Mindfullness meditation is the practice of bringing one's attention to the internal and external experiences occurring in the present moment. it is a great way to increase focus, decrease stress, and stimulate your creativity.
Presenter:
David Chandler is the founder and director of Eagle's Quest Tai Chi Center. He holds a Master's degree in Integrative Health and Healing from the Graduate Institute and is a Master Teacher of Tai Chi.
Each workshop will include a teaching about meditation, a guided meditation (approximately 20 minutes) and time for questions.
Location: Community Room
This program is for patrons ages 15 and up. Registration is not required.
For more information, please click
HERE.
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Native American Heritage Month
Celebration
Monday, November 7
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Come join us for drumming, dancing, and singing!
Learn about the culture of our First Nations peoples.
Presenter Justin Scott from the Mohegan outreach center will show some artifacts and talk about how they were made.
Location: Community Room
No registration required. Open to all age groups.
For more information please click
HERE.
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Elections 2016
Impact on Government Grants
Thursday, November 10
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Nothing has a greater impact on the direction and priorities of
government grants than the person who occupies the White House. Join us to learn how to manage the changing government priorities.
This is a seminar designed for the staff or volunteers seeking information
about researching, writing and submitting grants.
All participants will learn about
www.grants.gov process. The key elements of a government grant
will be explored. The necessary government
forms will be described so that participants will be able
to complete
them. The advantages and disadvantages of receiving government grants
will be examined. It is also a perfect opportunity
for anyone seeking a new
career to learn about grants writing. A main discussion point will be
About the presenter:
Harriet Grayson, President of 5 Star Seminars and
Publisher of Ocean Breeze Press.
Harriet Grayson is the author of:
"Guide to Grants Writing for Non-Profits"
"Guide to Government Grants & Vendor Opportunities"
"Practical Guide to Events Planning"
"Special Events Planning for Non-Profits"
Location: Community Room
Registration is highly recommended.
For more information, or to register, please click
HERE.
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Non Profit Resource Center
Monday, November 14
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
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.
Location: Community Room
Space is limited to 10 people and preregistration is required.
For more information, or to register, please click
HERE.
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Supper Book Club:
Gift from the Sea
by Anne Morrow Lindbergh
Monday, November 14
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk
one month before the meeting and are due back the evening
of the book discussion.
Food is ordered from a local restaurant, often reflecting a
theme in the book, and is delivered to the library. Menu's are
available at the circulation desk.
Participants may also bring their own supper or snack.
Water, coffee and tea are provided.
The facilitator for the evening also provides dessert
For more information, or to register, please click
HERE.
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SCORE Workshop:
Get Your Business on the Map!
Tuesday, November 15
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Businesses that are online are expected to grow 40%
faster
than those that aren't.
Put your business #OnTheMap at this workshop.
Receive guidance in using Google Maps,
enjoy speed networking,
exchange ideas with peers,
and learn what SCORE can do for your business.
Location: Community Room
Preregistration is required.
For more information, or to register, please click
HERE.
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Tuesday, November 15
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Join us to expand your understanding of Microsoft Excel.
Excel Part 3 is for the Beginner who has a basic working
knowledge of Microsoft Excel and understands computers.
In this course we will be learning how to insert graphs and charts, organize data, and customize the print layout for file sharing purposes.
The course is free, and all materials are provided.
Location: Community Room
Space is limited, and preregistration is required.
For more information, or to register, please click
HERE.
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Teen Tuesdays:
Mini Bagel Snack
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
How many ways can you dress up a mini bagel?
Find out and snack with us!
This program is for pre-teens and teenagers only.
For more information please click
HERE.
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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 program is for pre-teens and teenagers only.
For more information please click
HERE.
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Teen Tuesdays:
Paint Chip Calendar
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Are you missing out on the fun, because
you
just can't seem to keep track of your busy schedule?
Come and make a reusable calendar that helps make
tracking time fun and colorful!
Using paint chip color samples found in hardward stores,
we'll make a colorful grid for a monthly calendar.
Once we laminate it, you can use it every month
with a dry-erase marker!
This program is for pre-teens and teenagers only.
For more information please click
HERE.
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5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Prior to the meeting, books are available for check-out
at the Circulation Desk.
This month's title:
Looking For Alaska
by John Green
Come talk about the book in a relaxed atmosphere,
and remember...
Pizza is always on the menu!
This program is for pre-teens and teenagers only.
For more information please click
HERE.
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Saturday, November 5
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Come meet Ella, a therapy dog, and read her a story!
Children are encouraged to read out loud in a safe, inspiring setting.
Please call to sign up for a 15 minute time slot.
Registration is required.
For more information, please click
HERE.
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Saturday, November 5
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Come get crafty at the library!
Stop by anytime between 12:00 and 2:00 pm to make a craft
and take it home!
This program is suitable for all ages, no registration is required.
For more information, please click
HERE.
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Family Fun:
Brick Builders
Saturday, November 12
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Love to build?
Then join the Brick Builders! can visit the library anytime between 12:00 and 2:00 pm to make their own LEGO® creation. The creations will be put on display in the library until the next meeting.
This is a drop in program suitable for children ages 5 to 12,
no registration is required.
For more information, please click
HERE.
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Home School Workshop:
Discovering Owls
Saturday, November 12
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Home school families are invited to join Ms.Ty
for a fun and educational program.
This week we will be dissecting owl scat,
and visiting with a live owl from Pequotsepos Nature Center.
Suggested grade ranges from 2nd to 5th grade
but every age is invited to attend. No registration is required.
For more information, please click
HERE.
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860-447-1411
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