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

NEW TO THE LIBRARY!
 
 
Adult Fiction
 
Please Do Not Disturb
by Robert Glancy

Adult Non Fiction
 


The Hidden Life of Trees: what they feel, how they communicate: discoveries from a secret world 
by Peter Wohlleben

Young Adult
Fiction


Top Prospect
by Paul Volponi


Children's 
Fiction
 
One Day in the Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Tree
by Daniel Bernstrom



Children's 
Chapter books
 
Talking Leaves
by Joseph Bruchac
 
 
 
Children's Non Fiction
 
Radiant Child: the story of young artist Jean-Michel Basquiat
by Javaka Steptoe


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,



 

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

Traveling collection: changing monthly!

Come and check them out!


December 30 - January 13
@ THE PLNL!

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LIBRARY NEWS

PLEASE NOTE:
 
The Library will be CLOSING EARLY on
Saturday, December 31 (open 9:30 am - 1:00 pm)
and will be CLOSED on 
Sunday, January 1
and Monday, January 2

Attention New London Poets:
The New London Poet Laureate
call for poets is now open!
Application Deadline: February 3
 
The City of New London has launched a citywide search for  the 2017
New London Poet Laureate. The Poet Laureate will  serve as New London's ambassador for poetry by promoting  and encouraging the appreciation of  creative expression through  poetry and literary arts activities.

 The Poet Laureate will write and distribute poems through print, online,
social media and live performances; collaborate with New London Public Schools and the Public Library of New London on events and programs;
present official works at the mayoral and council swearing-in ceremonies;
and provide at least two public appearances in New London each year,
including but not limited to poetry readings, poetry jams, broadcast and
social media.

The Poet Laureate will receive an annual stipend of $300.00,
which will be administered by the Public Library of New London.

To see the rules and application for the position of
New London Poet Laureate, please click HERE

For additional information:  
Contact: Suzanne Maryeski:  860-447-1411 or  smaryeski@plnl.org
SAVE THE DATE:
Second Annual
Local Authors Festival
Coming Up Saturday, March 11 at 11:00 am  

If you are a local author interested in being featured at this event,
the deadline for registration is March 8, 2017.

To register as an author, please click HERE

The event will be held on Saturday, March 11 

For additional information:  
Contact: Madhu Gupta:  860-447-1411 x108 or mgupta@plnl.org.
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WEEKLY PROGRAMS

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

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

Bilingual Story Time
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

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

Location: Adult Reading Room
  
Contact: Madhu Gupta : 860-447-1411, or mgupta@plnl.org

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.

Location: Board Room
  
Contact: Maritza Vargas : 860-447-1411, or  mvargas@plnl.org

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.

During the school year this program is geared
mainly toward younger children.

No registration is required. 

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

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.
 
Contact: Michele Belanger  860-447-1411,  or  mbelanger@plnl.org
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ADULT EVENTS

Genealogy Club
Tuesday, December 27
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 . Let's learn our history together!
 
For more information, please click HERE.

Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411 or  mgupta@plnl.org 
Organizing Your Memorabilia,
Honoring Your Memories
Sunday, January 8
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
 
Organize and honor your memories...

Presenter Sandra Wheeler, Professional Organizer and owner of
For Peace of Mind, LLC, will share tips on how to think about your memorabilia and how to honor those items.

Sandra Wheeler is a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers where she has earned her Certifications in both Residential and Business Organizing. She is an active member of the NAPO-CT Chapter where she has served on the board for eight years. Sandra is also a Certified Feng Shui Practitioner.

Registration is strongly encouraged.  
For more information or to register, please click HERE.

Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411 or  mgupta@plnl.org 
Basic Quilting Class
(3 Part Series)
Monday, January 9
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
 
From first cut to final stitch, learn how
to create a simple quilted pillowcase! 

Students will learn rotary cutting and piecing techniques in this
3-day series for beginner quilting. We provide fabric; however,
you may bring your own fabric for this class if you wish.

 Seats are limited, so register today!  
For more information or to register, please click HERE.

Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411 or  mgupta@plnl.org 
Supper Book Club: 
A Man Called Ove
by Fredrik Backman
Monday, January 9
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
 
  Food is ordered from a local restaurant, often reflecting a theme
in the book, and is delivered to the library. 

The menu is available at the Circulation Desk and is emailed to all club members. Selections from the menu are made by 2:00 pm the day of the meeting and are paid for at the meeting. Participants may also bring their own supper or snack. 

Water, coffee and tea are provided. The facilitator for the evening also provides dessert.

 Seats are limited, so register today!  
For more information or to register, please click HERE.

Contact: Suzanne Maryeski: 860-447-1411 or  smaryeski@plnl.org
Microsoft PowerPoint
Part One: Basics
Tuesday, January 10
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
 
PowerPoint makes a presentation stand out, reinforces 
retention, and helps the speaker convey ideas, facts, 
and figures seamlessly.

Join this workshop to learn how to create, edit and save
a basic presentation using PowerPoint.

 Registration is required as space is limited to 8.
For more information or to register, please click HERE.

Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411 or  mgupta@plnl.org 
Platform for Employment
20 Days to Employment
Thursday, January 12
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
 
  Are you looking for a job?
Have you exhausted your unemployment benefits?

If you answered yes to either of these questions than this class is for you! A solution for the long term unemployed or those looking to impress a prospective employer.

Platform to Employment (P2E) helps the unemployed return to work and Connecticut employers find skilled workers. P2E provides a support system of career development tools, career coaching and successful job search strategies.

Participants are eligible for a paid  work experience and assistance in finding a job.


For more information on this specific event, please click HERE.

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

Teen Tuesdays:
National Drinking Straw Day
 
Tuesday, January 3
3:15 pm - 4:15 pm
 
Come make a spiral hanging art piece!

On January 3, 1888 Marvin C. Stone received the patent for
the paper drinking straw.  In acknowledgement of that invention,
each year on January 3, people across the nation observe
National Drinking Straw Day.
 
Join us to celebrate in an unusual and artistic way!

This program is for pre-teens and teenagers only.
For more information please click   HERE.
 
Contact: Christa Sieburg: 860-447-1411 or  csieburg@plnl.org
   
Teen Tuesdays:
No-Bake Cookies!
 
Tuesday, January 10
3:15 pm - 4:15 pm

Come and make some no-bake cookies!

We will be making peanut butter oat cookies rolled in cocoa.
Chocolate and Peanut Butter! YUM!

On January 10 c hocolate lovers around the country celebrate:
it is annually recognized as National Bittersweet Chocolate Day.

NOTE:
 for those with tree-nut allergies please be aware 
that this product will include peanut butter.

This program is for pre-teens and teenagers only.
For more information please click  HERE.
 
Contact: Christa Sieburg: 860-447-1411 or  csieburg@plnl.org
   
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CHILDREN'S EVENTS

Family Fun Event:
Countdown to Noon!
Saturday, December 31
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
 
Kids of all ages are invited to come celebrate the New Year!
 
We will get ready to ring in the New Year with a story,  making
New Year resolutions, a craft and counting down to noon. .

Location: Children's Reading Room 
 
No registration is required
For more information please click   HERE.

Contact: Michele Belanger: 860-447-1411, mbelanger@plnl.org
 
Once Upon a Story Time
Saturday, January 7
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
 
Children of all ages are invited to join us for a special
Hansel & Gretel program!


Children can make a craft from 1:00 - 4:00 pm, listen to the story
in English at 2:00 pm, listen to the story in Spanish at 2:30 pm
and get their face painted by Skadoodlez from 2:00 - 3:30 pm.

All attendees will receive a $5 promotional price to the 
Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra's 
"Once Upon a Time..." concert
held at the Garde Arts Center on Sunday, January. 29.

Location: Children's Reading Room 
 
No registration is required
For more information please click   HERE.

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