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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
Disaster Falls: a family story
by Stephane Gerson
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Young Adult
Fiction
When We Collided
by Emery Lord
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Children's
Fiction
A Child of Books
by Oliver Jeffers
Children's
Chapter books
Somewhere Among
by Annie Donwerth-Chikamatsu
Children's Non Fiction
Trombone Shorty
by Troy Andrews
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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 Staino:
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Arrival
Billy Lynn's long halftime walk
Ouija : origin of evil
The Girl on the Train
Come in and see our collection from the Connecticut Library Consortium...
Traveling collection: changing monthly!
Come and check them out!
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February 17 - March 3
@ THE PLNL!
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Please Note:
The Public Library of New London
will be
CLOSED
Monday, February 20, 2017
in honor of
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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
Wednesday, March 1.
To register as an author, please click
HERE.
The event will be held on Saturday, March 11.
For additional information:
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Using Social Media to Show Gratitude
Friday, February 17
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Did you know that 53% of donors lapse because
of poor donor communication?
Though social media usage has become pervasive among nonprofits,
it is still used primarily for promotion. Those organizations who are utilizing networks like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to show
authentic and personalized appreciation to supporters are reaping
the benefits of increased engagement and donor loyalty.
This session will help you discover how to maximize your
nonprofit's social media accounts through thankfulness,
instead of promotion. We will examine real-life examples of
effective social media usage from organizations large and small,
as well as the latest research into what works and what doesn't.
Learning Outcomes:
- Discover time-honored gift acknowledgement techniques that translate perfectly to social media
- Learn how to formulate a relevant social content strategy for your organization
- Understand data-driven best practices in timing, format and style of social posts across all networks
Presenter:
Steven Shattuck is VP of marketing at Bloomerang, which helps nonprofit organizations to reach, engage and retain the advocates they depend on to achieve their vision for a better world.
A free public workshop for New London Area Residents.
For more information please click
HERE.
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Black History Month
Film Festival
Fridays, February 3 - March 3
6:30 pm - 8:00 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.
Location: Community Room & Board Room
Registration is not required to attend this event.
For more information please click
HERE.
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Book Talk by Diane Santos
Onward Into The Light
Saturday, February 18
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Local author Diane Santos is a native of Norwich, Connecticut.
Onward into The Light
is the true story of her experiences following the unexpected passing of her soulmate. Diane credits their ongoing connection with shifting her focus away from grief and toward self-discovery. She is now committed to living a positive life based on gratitude.
This even is free and open to the public. No registration required.
For more information please click
HERE.
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Instant Haiku Book Workshop
Three Sessions
Sundays, February 5, 12, and 19
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
In this creative workshop we will explore the possibilities of poetry
and bookmaking. Students will learn a variety of Instant book designs that create functional books from a single sheet of paper. We will then explore the beauty of Haiku, a 14th century style of nature-based,
short form poetry. Our poetry will become content for our final project.
Participants will have the opportunity to curate poems and illustrations into a collection that will be self published and shared by the group
during the third session of the class.
Feb 5: Learn a variety of Instant Book designs and learn how to alter these designs to make a unique sculptural creation.
Feb 12: Introduction to the Haiku poetry form. Incorporate haiku into
the instant books forms we learned on Feb 5. Begin designing a volume of poetry that incorporates instant books.
Feb 19: Design and complete a 'volume' of haiku poetry. Students
will learn a variety of ways to combine the instant books into
a larger volume and will finish their own books. They will
also learn cover design, simple pop-up techniques, and a
few other bookbinding finishes.
Location: Community Room
Registration is required to attend this event. Ages 12 and up.
For more information or to register please click
HERE.
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Q&A Session
Macular Degeneration
Friday, February 24
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Dr. Edward S. Lim, MD, who specializes in Diseases & Surgery of the
Retina and Vitreous, will be here to discuss the issues surrounding Macular Degeneration and answer any questions you may have.
Bring your questions and note taking materials.
This even is free and open to the public. No registration required.
For more information please click
HERE.
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Monday, February 27
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.
This even is free and open to the public. No registration required.
For more information please click
HERE.
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Usual Suspects
Mystery Book Club
Monday, February 27
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Add a little more MYSTERY to your life.
The books are available one month in advance
at our circulation desk.
This month's book:
Whose Body?
by Dorothy L. Sayers
For more information please click
HERE.
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Basic Quilting Class
(3 Part Series)
Tuesday, February 28
10:00 am - 12:00 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.
Registration is required. THIS CLASS IS FULL.
For more information please click
HERE.
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Tuesday, February 28
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!
No registration is required.
For more information please click
HERE.
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Being Mortal Book Group
A Year to Live
by Stephen Levine
Tuesday, February 28
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
A book group was formed to talk about the difficult issues
of aging and end-of-life.
Copies of the book will be available to borrow at the
Circulation Desk beginning January 31.
No registration is required.
For more information please click
HERE.
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Documentary Film:
Hometown Habitat
Wednesday, March 1
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The 90-minute environmental education documentary
is focused on showing how and why native plants are
critical to the survival and vitality of our local ecosystem.
No registration is required.
For more information please click
HERE.
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Teen Tuesdays:
Snack Attack!
3:15 pm - 4:15 pm
Continuing our celebration of Black History Month
we will be making snacks...
Join us in making some yummy
"Rosa Parks Boycott the Bus Cookies"
and "Garrett Morgan Stop-Light Cookies"
This program is for pre-teens and teenagers only.
For more information please click
HERE.
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Teen Tuesdays:
Make and Take
3:15 pm - 5:00 pm
Come celebrate the start of Mardi Gras
by making a fancy Mardi Gras mask.
This program is for pre-teens and teenagers only.
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Black History Month
Family Color
Saturday, February 18
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Come and enjoy coloring fun for the whole family!
Color a picture of an important African-American figure
and add it to our Black History Month visual board.
No registration is required, all ages are welcome.
For more information, or to register, please click
HERE.
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Fandom Fun:
Superhero Training Course
Saturday, February 25
11:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Children of all ages can drop-in for some Fandom Fun!
This month we will have a Superhero Training Course!
Come make a mask, complete an obstacle course and get a
superhero certificate!
No registration is required, all ages are welcome.
For more information please click
HERE.
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Nutmeg Book Club
Tuesday, February 28
4:15 pm - 5:00 pm
Come discuss a Nutmeg Nominee book and do a
related activity
with Ms. Ty.
The book for this discussion will be:
Gaby Lost and Found
by Angela Cervantes.
There will be a small snack provided for the discussion and activity.
Copies of the book will be available for check out.
This program is for children in 4th to 6th grade.
Please register in advance.
Please call or visit the Children's Room to register.
For more information 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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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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Public Library of New London
63 Huntington Street
New London, CT 06320
860-447-1411
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