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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 
OneClick!
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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
 
A Dog's Purpose


Rogue One:
a Star 
Wars story


Split


The Comedian



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 19 - June 2
@ THE PLNL!

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LIBRARY NEWS

THIS WEEKEND:
Annual Friends of the Library 
Book, Bake, and White Elephant Sale
 
 
Come and shop for books and other collectables,
and help support the library!
 
PREVIEW DATE: $5.00 admission
Friday, May 19  from 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
 
Sale dates: free admission
Saturday, May 20  from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Monday, May 22 from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday, May 23 from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
 
We thank you for your support!
Sincerely,
The Friends of the Public Library of New London
Happening this weekend!
New London Tree Walk from A to Z
with Maggie Redfern 
Saturday, May 20
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
 
Within downtown New London there are many
types of trees,  from Acer (maple) to Zelkova.
 
Urban trees provide a range of benefits from
environmental to social. Learn to identify
some of the more common and most unusual
specimens on the downtown streets and parks.
 
This tour is for anyone interested in nature in the city.
 
Join presenter Maggie Redfernfor this
informative walk through historic New London .
 
Sponsored by: the Connecticut College Arboretum
 
This is a free event open to the public. No registration required.
For more information, please click   HERE.  

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

Working Smarter:
Productivity Tips To Get Things Done!
Thursday, May 25
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
 
As business owners, we wear a lot of hats and frequently have them spinning. Lots of things to do and unfortunately no way to add hours to the day or to work any harder. So it's vital to learn to work smarter!

This workshop presents tools, tips and techniques to help you work smarter and improve your productivity.
 
For more information please click  HERE.

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

Teen Tuesdays:
Games Galore!
Tuesday, May 23
3:15 pm - 4:15 pm

Come and fight boredom with board games!

Many games available, large group or small, all are welcome!

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]
   
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]
   
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CHILDREN'S EVENTS

Family Color 
Saturday, May 20
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
 
Come and enjoy coloring fun for the whole family!
 
Stop by the library to enjoy coloring pages and materials for all ages. 
 
This program is free and requires no registration.
For more information please click  HERE.

Contact: Michele Staino: 860-447-1411,   [email protected]
 
Read to a Therapy Dog 
Saturday, May 20
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
 
Come meet Ella, a therapy dog, and read her a story!
 
Please call to sign up for a 15 minute time slot, space is limited.
For more information please click  HERE. 

Contact: Michele Staino: 860-447-1411,   [email protected]
 
Read, Sing, Play

Monday, May 22
10:30 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.
For more information please click HERE.

Contact: Michele Staino: 860-447-1411,  [email protected]

THE Book Club 
Tuesday, May 23
4:15 pm - 5:00 pm
 
Stop by the Children's Room and discuss a children's graphic novel with light refreshments and an activity. 

 This meeting's book:
Smile
 by Raina Telgemeier.
 
 
Feel free to come by if you have already read the book or you can stop in and check out a copy to read before we meet. 
 
For more information please click   HERE.  

Contact: Michele Staino: 860-447-1411,   [email protected]
 
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WEEKLY PROGRAMS

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