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Digital Collection:

Can't get to the library?  Use our 
e-resources from the comfort of your own home!

Check out our digital catalog using Overdrive.

Download books and audio books to your 
e-reader, tablet or phone all with 
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OR check out a digital magazine using Zinio!

NEW TO THE LIBRARY:
 
Sign up for text messages from the library! To learn more about Shoutbomb, click   HERE.
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Learn a new language with us! To learn more about Mango, click HERE.

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Achieve your career and educational goals! To learn more about Learning Express, click HERE.

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If you have any questions about these or other services provided by the library, please feel free to give us a call at (860) 447-1411.

   
Museum Passes
 
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
 
American War: a novel
by Omar El Akkad

Adult Non Fiction
 


Insane Clown President: dispatches from the 2016 circus
by Matt Taibbi

Young Adult
Fiction


American Street
by Ibi Zoboi

Children's 
Chapter books

Furthermore
by Tahereh Mafi


Children's Fiction
 
I am a Story
by Dan Yaccarino
 
 
Children's Non  Fiction

Becoming An American Citizen
by Clara MacCarald


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: 
860-447-1411,



 

NEW MOVIES
 
Almost Christmas


Resident Evil: the final chapter


Rings


Sleepless


The Space Between Us


xXx: return of Xander Cage


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

Traveling collection: changing monthly!

Come and check them out!
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 May 26 - June 9
@ THE PLNL!

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LIBRARY NEWS

PLEASE NOTE:
The Public Library of New London
will be closed on
Saturday, May 27  and Monday, May 29
In observance of Memorial Day.

 
We will re-open on Tuesday, May 30 at 9:30 am.
Thank you.
SAVE THE DATE:

Beatrix Potter:
A presentation in two parts

Thursday, June 8
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Join us for a talk about famous children's author Beatrix Potter.
Presented by members of  The Beatrix Potter Society.
 Following the presentation, tea and English biscuits will be served.  

For more information, please click    HERE.

THEN JOIN US FOR:

Story Time with Peter Rabbit

Friday, June 9
10:00 am - 10:30 am

Join us for a story time featuring books by the famous author,
and a visit from Peter Rabbit himself!
The program is appropriate for children of all ages.  

For more information, please click  HERE.

These programs are sponsored by   The Beatrix Potter Society.
The Society is meeting  in the United States for the first time in five
years. Founded in England in 1980, the Society exists to promote
 the study and appreciation of the life and works of Beatrix Potter.
The symposium,  Beatrix Potter in New London on the Thames
 will be held in June  at Connecticut College.

Contact:  Suzanne Maryeski: 860-447-1411 ext 106 [email protected]
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ADULT EVENTS

 Genealogy Club
Tuesday, May 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 . Let's learn our history together!

For more information, please click  HERE. 

Contact: Kate Treadwell-Hill: 860-447-1411 or [email protected]
When Disaster Strikes
Scanning Sessions
Saturday, June 3
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
 
Pediment publishing is thrilled to give readers the opportunity
to submit historic photos for their upcoming  When Disaster Strikes
book project. If you have photographs that meet the guidelines
below, please bring them to the scanning session.

Photos will be scanned on-site and given right back to you.

Submission Guidelines
    • Photos taken in the Southeastern Connecticut area.
    • Photos taken during the 1800s-today.
    • Photos only - preferably original photos (no newspaper clippings or photocopies).
    • One submission form per photo.
    • Limit 10 photos per family. No appointment necessary.
Download Submission Form
Because we expect a large turnout, we advise you download and
print a submission form or pick one up from The Day office.
Please fill out one form for each photo you'd like to submit.

For more information, or to download a submission form,
please click   HERE. 

Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411 or [email protected]
Save Money
with CT Energy Security Programs
Saturday, June 3
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Worried about rising energy costs?
 
Come to an informational session with CT Energy Security Programs
to learn more about how to save money.

For more information,  please click    HERE. 

Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411 or [email protected]
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TEEN EVENTS

Teen Tuesdays:
Movie Time!
Tuesday, May 30
3:15 pm - 5:15 pm

Come join us for popcorn and Movie Time!

Movie: "One Crazy Summer"
Rated PG


This event is for teens only,  No registration is required.
For more information please click  HERE.
 
Contact: Christa Sieburg: 860-447-1411 or  [email protected]
   
Teen Tuesdays:
Snack Attack
Tuesday, June 6
3:15 pm - 4:15 pm

Come and learn healthy snack making skills with us!

This program is for pre-teens and teenagers only.
No registration is required.
For more information please click  HERE.
 
Contact: Christa Sieburg: 860-447-1411 or  [email protected]
   
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CHILDREN'S EVENTS

Bilingual Story Time 
Tuesday, May 30 
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 Staino: 860-447-1411, [email protected]
Story Time with Peter Rabbit
 

Friday, June 9
10:00 am - 10:30 am

Join us for a story time featuring books by the famous author,
Beatrix Potter,  and a visit from Peter Rabbit himself!
The program is appropriate for children of all ages.  
 
For more information, please click  HERE.
 
 
Contact: Suzanne Maryeski: 860-447-1411 ext 106   [email protected] 
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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?

  All are welcome, from beginners to advanced.
Location: Adult Reading Room
  
Contact: Madhu Gupta : 860-447-1411, or [email protected]

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  [email protected]

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 Staino:  860-447-1411,  or  [email protected]
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