LIBRARY E-NOTES: January 3 - January 10

Open Sundays

The library is now open Sundays beginning January 5 - April 13 from 1:00 - 4:00 PM, thanks to the generosity of the James P. & Mary E. Shea Perpetual Trust.

ADULT PROGRAMS

How To Use The Library From Home

Monday, January 6
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Join us to learn how to use Overdrive to download ebooks and audiobooks, Zinio to download magazines and our online catalog to renew books, check status of materials

and put a material on hold.

Community Knit

Every Thursday, 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Learn the healing and calming effects of knitting and crocheting.
Socialize with others with the same interest.
Help others by either teaching someone to knit or
making something needed by a child, a senior citizen,
or a homeless person.

Bring your knitting materials! Some materials may be
provided.

TEEN PROGRAMS

Teen Terrific Tuesdays

Every Tuesday
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Come spend time with your friends, get help with your

homework and play board games with us!

Beginning Crochet For Teens and Tweens

Thursday, January 9
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Join us to learn how to make a simple scarf using the basic crochet stitches.

Materials will be provided.

Registration is not required but encouraged. Call 860-447-1411 x6 to register.

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

Raising Readers
Friday, January 3 and Friday, January 10

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Raising Readers is a club that was developed to help parents and caregivers of children ages birth-8 support their children's literacy development through the many opportunities that arise

each day. The club offers eight informal, informational sessions

covering a variety of topics. All registered participants will receive

a new, free book at each session.

Scheduled Sessions: Fridays from 10am-11am on the following Fridays:

December 6, 13, 20: January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 at the Public Library

of New London in the Community Room.

If you are interested in participating please contact Brandie King

at the Nathan Hale Family Resource Center at 860-701-6035,

or Julie Holzworth at the Public Library of New London at 860-447-1411.

Registration is limited. *Free childcare will be provided by the

Jennings Family Resource Center and New London Youth Affairs.

Celebrate Jacob Grimm's Birthday

Saturday, January 4
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Read a fairy tale in honor of Jacob Grimm's birthday. Books and coloring pages will be on display and available to take home.

The Art Behind The Story

Monday, January 6
10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Come join Ms. Christa in the Children's Craft Room as we read a children's book, then explore an art form relating to the book. COME GET MESSY WITH US! For pre-school aged children and their parent or caregiver.

Story Soup
Every Tuesday in January
10:30 am - 11:00 am

January is National Soup Month! So let's celebrate by sharing stories about soup with storytime friends in the Children's Room. Preschool and daycare groups are welcome. No registration required.

Pinterest Playtime
Wednesday, January 8
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Learn to use this social media site as a powerful educational and organizational tool. Get help setting up an account- all you need is a valid email address, and start pinning away!

My Child And Me Music Class
Thursday, January 9 (weekly program every Thursday)
10:30 am - 11:30 am

A music class for kids birth-5 years of age to foster music literacy and a life-long love of music! Early childhood music classes will provide meaningful musical experiences for children and families. Babies, toddlers, and pre-schoolers will participate in singing, expressive movement, games, creative play, vocal exploration, and instrumental play. Caregivers will be an integral part of the class and will learn how they can incorporate music into their daily routines with children.

Public Library of New London
63 Huntington Street
New London CT 06320
860-447-1411

www.plnl.org

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