LIBRARY E-NOTES: January 24 - January 31

HOURS

EVENTS

LIBRARY CATALOG

Open Sundays

The library is now open Sundays from 1:00 - 4:00 pm, thanks to the generosity of the

James P. & Mary E. Shea Perpetual Trust.

Our winter Sunday hours continue until April.

ADULT PROGRAMS

Grant Seeking Workshop

Monday, January 27
12:30 pm - 1:45 pm

Did you know that the library has access to information on 100,000 grantmakers and 2.3 million grants? Grant funds for individual endeavors such as education, research and business pursuits are not that easy to find. Attend this class to learn about the Foundation Grants to Individuals database, GrantSpace.org and other helpful resources. A working knowledge of the Internet and Windows are needed for this hands-on session. Space is limited to 10 people and preregistration is required.

Mystery Book Club - Cocaine Blues

Monday, January 27
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

We will be reading Cocaine Blues, by Kerry Greenwood. Copies are available at the Circulation Desk.

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.

Time Out! Book Club - The Book Thief

Friday, January 31
10:30 am - 11:30 am

Moms- Need a little break? Join the TIME OUT Book Club. Friday, January 31, 2014 at 10:30am. Bring the children to play while we discuss this month's book, "The Book Thief". Books will be available for checkout at the circulation desk with your valid library card. Coffee and snacks will be served.

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!

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

Raising Readers

Friday, January 24 and Friday, January 31
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.

Get Ready for Chinese New Year!

Saturday, January 25
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Chinese New Year begins January 31. Get ready to ring in the Year of the Horse with a horse craft in the Children's Room.

Art Behind The Story

Monday, January 27
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 29
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!

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