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e-resources from the comfort of your own home!

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e-reader, tablet or phone all with 
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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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Check out portable WiFi from the library! To learn more about HotSpots, 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


Fist Fight


Logan


The Bye Bye Man


The Great Wall


The Shack


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

Traveling collection: changing monthly!

Come and check them out!
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 June 9 - June 23
@ THE PLNL!

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LIBRARY NEWS

SUMMER READING IS HERE!

Summer Reading Kickoff

Friday, June 16

Adult Summer Reading
Teen Summer Reading
Children's Summer Reading

Sign up in person at the Public Library of New London,
or online at www.plnl.org
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ADULT EVENTS

Learning Express Library
Monday, June 12
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

A new software program offered through the library,
accessible from home, and completely free to our Library patrons!

Please join us for this  class to learn how to access this multi-media software and harness all that is available to you at 
the Public Library of New London.
 
All you need to get the most out of this class is your library card and
 a working email account, and you can access the Learning Express Library material from anywhere, at anytime.

If you are a New London resident but do not have a library card,
and are interested in utilizing the learning express library,
stop by the Library with your ID, it's free to open an account!

For more information,  please click    HERE. 

Contact: Patience Clarke: 860-447-1411 or [email protected]
Supper Book Club:
Monday, June 12
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

The monthly meeting of the Supper Book Club
will take place off site  this month.
 
The group will meet at the restaurant of choice:
The Recovery Room
445 Ocean Ave
New London, CT

This month's book:  
Black Man in a White Coat:
Reflections on Race & Medicine
by Damon Tweedy, MD

Copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk one month before the meeting date and are due back the evening of the book discussion. 

For more information,  please click    HERE. 

Contact: Suzanne Maryeski: 860-447-1411 or [email protected]
3D Printing Guided Workshop Tour
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  Wednesday, June 14
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

We will be covering the basics on the CubePro Duo 3D Printer .

In this guided tour attendees will learn how to choose pre-designed
STL files and how to slice them into Build Files using popular
software applications such as Thingiverse. We will be printing a light
3D object together that will finish before the class is through and walk attendees through the entire process from start to finish.

Each attendee will recieve a list of recommended and popular
pre-built STL file catalogs as well as a selection of sites that you
can build your own STL design without having any experience.

For more information,  please click    HERE.

Contact: Patience Clarke: 860-447-1411 or  [email protected]
Usual Suspects
Mystery Book Club
Monday, June 19
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Come and discuss our latest mystery!

This month's book:  
Baltimore Blues
by Laura Lippman

Copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk one month before the meeting date and are due back the evening of the book discussion. 

For more information,  please click    HERE. 

Contact: Kate Treadwell-Hill: 860-447-1411, [email protected] 
Social Welfare:
Learn About Resources Available In New London
  Wednesday, June 21
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Amanda Boaz from Safe Futures
will be here to talk about resources available in New London.


For more information,  please click    HERE.

Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411, [email protected]
Yoga for Harmony & Peace:
Celebrate International Yoga Day
  Wednesday, June 21
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Common Yoga Protocol to  celebrate the 3rd International Day of Yoga. This is class is for all age groups and will incorporate postures, relaxation, breath work and meditation.

Instructor: Rachna Tewari
Rachna teaches yoga at Blissworks in NewLondon
and The open space in Stonington.


She is excited to share this transformative and empowering practice
to develop inner peace with you.
 
Please bring a mat and a waterbottle.

No registration is required.
For more information,  please click     HERE.

Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411, [email protected]
Friday Afternoon Movie:
 
Friday, June 23
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Come and enjoy a movie with us!

Movie: La La Land
rated: PG-13


No registration is required.
For more information,  please click     HERE.

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

Build a Better World
this summer
June / July / August
Summer Reading Program
 
Coming Soon: our Teen Summer Reading programming
starts on June 16th!

Sign up now, and get the books you want!

For more information about Summer Reading click HERE.
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We have a Volunteen Program here at the 
Public Library of New London!

Note: Most teenagers in New London have a volunteer
requirement for graduation from high school.

Come and volunteer with us:
Help be the change you want to see in the world!
(sign up HERE)


Contact: Christa Sieburg: 860-447-1411,   [email protected]
Teen Tuesdays
Summer Reading Program Kickoff
Tuesday, June 20
3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
 
Who inspires you?
Come and help build an interactive bulletin board with us
based on who inspires YOU to build a better world.

There will be snacks! and fun!

For more information click   HERE.

Contact: Christa Sieburg: 860-447-1411,   [email protected]
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CHILDREN'S EVENTS

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: Michele Staino: 860-447-1411, or [email protected]  
Summer Reading Kick-Off:
Mystic Museum of Art
Friday, June 16
10:30 am - 11:30 am

Children ages 5 and up can join the Mystic Museum of Art
for a special Summer Reading program!

Drop in between 10:30 and 11:30 am.
 
For more information, please click  HERE.
 
 
Contact: Michele Staino: 860-447-1411, or [email protected]
Summer Reading Kick-Off:
Children's Museum of SE CT
Friday, June 16
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Stop by the library to sign up for Summer Reading, and join
the Children's Museum of Southeastern Connecticut for an
interactive program.

Children will participate in a hands-on, water filtering activity
to explore the sources and effects of water pollution. Using ENVIROSCAPE, a watershed model, children will learn about
water conservation. This program is intended for grades 3 to 6.
 
For more information, please click  HERE.
 
 
Contact: Michele Staino: 860-447-1411, or [email protected]
Kid's Yoga
Saturday, June 17
10:30 am - 11:15 am

Join  Katie Ziskinid   for Kids Yoga!

In Kids Yoga your child will let their creative energy run wild and
explore their mind, body and spirit. Children of any age can have a
great time learning breathing techniques, meditation, self-awareness
and healthy movement.

Please bring your own mat if you have one as mats are limited.
Make sure to wear comfortable clothes and be prepared to have fun!
 
For more information, please click  HERE.
 
 
Contact: Michele Staino: 860-447-1411, or [email protected]
Summer Stories
Monday, June 19
10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Children birth to 6 years old 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.

There will be a playgroup immediately following the story time.
 
For more information, please click  HERE.
 
 
Contact: Michele Staino: 860-447-1411, or [email protected]
Tech Tuesday:
Cubelets 
Tuesday, June 20
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
 
Children are invited to come to a special technology program!
 The suggested grades are 3 to 6 but children of all ages are welcome.
 
We will be creating and constructing robots using Cubelets!
 
  Space is limited, please register for this program in advance.
For more information, please click   HERE. 
 
 
Contact: Michele Staino: 860-447-1411, or [email protected] 
Movie & Munchies:
Wednesday, June 21
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
 
Join us for lunch  & a family movie!
 
Movie: MOANA
 
 
All movies are rated G or PG and lunch for children will be provided.
 
Parents are required to stay in the room with their child.
 
No registration is required. 
For more information, please click   HERE. 
 
 
Contact: Michele Staino: 860-447-1411, or [email protected] 
Active Art
Thursday, June 22
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Children of all ages are invited to join Ms. Christa for Active Art!

Every week there will be a different art activity
centered around building a better world.

For more information, please click    HERE.
  
Contact: Michele Staino: 860-447-1411, or [email protected]
Brick x Brick:
Build a Pyramid
Friday, June 23
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
 
Come participate in building activities every Friday at 10:30 am!

This program is for children in 1st to 6th grade.
Help build a pyramid out of boxes to decorate the Children's room! Children will decorate boxes using a variety of materials and supplies. Then we will work together to stack our boxes into a pyramid.

All materials are provided, no registration required. 
 
For more information, please click    HERE. 
  
Contact: Michele Staino: 860-447-1411, or [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]

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