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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!
OneClickDigital Collection
OR check out a digital magazine using Zinio!
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NEW TO THE LIBRARY:
Print from any device & pay online with Princh
to learn more, click HERE.
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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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, or email us at:
[email protected]
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Museum Passes
New London library card holders can now reserve museum passes online!
Check out our website here for more information!
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Adult Non Fiction
Facts and Fears: hard truths from a life in intelligence
By James R. Clapper
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Young Adult
Fiction
Not if I See You First
by Eric Lindstrom
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Young Adult
Non-Fiction
It Gets Better: coming out, overcoming bullying, and creating a life worth living
Edited by Dan Savage and Terry Miller
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Rocket the Brave
by Tad Hills
Children's Non
Fiction
Where is the Tower of London?
by Janet B. Pascal
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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:
Katryna Pierce:
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Come in and see our DVD collection from the Connecticut Library Consortium...
Traveling collection: changing monthly!
Come and check them out!
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February 2 - February 16, 2019
@ THE PLNL!
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EXCITING NEW PROGRAM:
Grow With Google: Digital Skills for Your Community
Friday, February 15, 2019
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Strong digital skills have never been more important for everyone
in this
innovation economy, especially for jobseekers coming to the
library looking
for assistance.
Registration is required.
also...
Grow With Google: Get Found on Google Search and Maps
Friday, February 15, 2019
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Explore
Google My Business, a free tool that helps local businesses
stand out online. This workshop offers hands-on support to guide you
through
the steps for creating or claiming your Business Profile. Learn
how
to edit
your business information, post updates, create a website,
and more!
Registration is required.
as well as...
Grow With Google: Reach Customers Online With Google
Friday, February 15, 2019
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Learn how customers find your business online and how to promote
your
online presence using search engine optimization (SEO) and online
advertising.
We'll also introduce tools that will help you run your business
online, including
Google Analytics and Trends.
Registration is required.
and finally...
Grow With Google: Get Started with Email, Spreadsheets
and Presentations
Friday, February 15, 2019
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Do your best work from wherever you are. In this ineractive workshop for
beginners, anyone interested in learning more about Gmail, spreadsheets,
and presentations
will gain first-hand experience using these products and
learn helpful tips on how to collaborate and stay organized.
Registration is required.
Grow with Google
is designed specifically to help people build digital skills,
which is why we are so excited to be a partner in bringing
G
oogle
to New London!
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Join us for Black History Month!
Black History Month Film Series:
Fridays in February
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Every Friday night in February the public is invited to join the well received
Black Film historian
Lonnie Braxton for a guided film walk through Black History.
February 8, 2019:
learn about how
The Cold War and Civil Rights collide in this remarkable story of music, diplomacy and race.
We will be viewing the documentary:
The Jazz Ambassadors.
February 15, 2019: learn the
origin, history and impact of the 1882 law that
made it illegal for Chinese workers to come to America and for Chinese
nationals already there to become U.S. citizens.
We will be viewing the documentary:
The Chinese Exclusion Act
This is a free event, open to residents and non residents.
Registration is not required.
For more information about
February 8
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HERE.
For more information about February 15, please click
HERE.
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INTRODUCING...
PRINCH!
Print from ANY device... and pay ONLINE!
Stop in to see what it is all about!
Or... click HERE for more information.
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English for Speakers of Other Languages
Every Monday through Thursday
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
English for Speakers of Other Languages Program:
English classes for those whose native language is not English have been
offered at New London Adult Education since 1910, helping thousands of
adults enter the mainstream of American life.
Classes will be held at the Library Monday through Thursday.
La escuela para adultos de New London ofrece a la comunidad clases de inglés de manera GRATUITA. Las clases se llevarán a cabo en la Biblioteca Pública de New London durante todo el año, de lunes a jueves a las 9:30am. No es necesario registrarse.
La escuela para adultos de New London ha ofrecido clases de inglés desde 1910, ayudando a miles de personas a adaptarse a la vida en los Estados Unidos.
This class is available year-round and is offered FREE of charge.
For more information, please click
HERE.
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Creative Writers of NL County
Monday, February 4, 2019
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
We are a group of writers who meet up to share, discuss and critique one
another's work using constructive criticism.
Whether your goal is to publish,
to have personal work reviewed,
or to meet writing friends, all are welcome!
Bring a pen, paper, all of your best ideas, and work of your own
(several copies please).
Sessions are held in the library's Children's Reading room,
so you may
bring
your kiddos of all ages and we can let them play
during our discussions.
This program is free and open to the public.
For more information, please click
HERE.
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Free Zumba Class
Wednesday, February 6, 2019
5:45 pm - 6:45 pm
Zumba is a great way to stay fit during the winter months,
combining
latin dance and aerobic moves into a fun, exciting workout!
Enjoy this Zumba class led by certified instructor Aline Ostrander.
This program is free, and open to the public
Registration is required. Register NOW.
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Sewing Class
Thursday, February 7, 2019
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Learn the basics of using a sewing machine...
while creating small zippered bags.
All materials will be provided.
This program is free, and open to the public
Registration is required. Register NOW.
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Supper Book Club
Monday, February 11, 2019
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Come enjoy good books, good conversation, and good food!
This month's title:
What Alice Forgot
by Lianne Moriarty
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.
Food is ordered from a local restaurant.
Club
members pay for their meal
at the book club. Participants may also bring
their own supper or snack.
Water, coffee and tea are provided by the library.
The facilitator for the
evening provides dessert.
Registration is required.
For more information, please click HERE.
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Tasty Reads
Cookbook Book Club
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Do you love browsing through cookbooks and trying new recipes?
Do you enjoy sampling and sharing new dishes?
Then sign up for this book club!
This month we will focus on Thai Food.
Several different cookbooks are available at circulation for you to choose from.
Each participant will choose a recipe from the book and bring in the dish,
along with a copy of the recipe to share with the rest of the group.
Seats limited to 12. Registration is required.
This group cannot accomodate drop-ins.
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Computer Class:
Introduction to Email
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
During this basic computer class, learn how to set up an email account
to send and receive messages. We will also go over some basic security
measures, including how to spot a fake email, so that you can browse
your messages confidently.
Registration is required.
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Empower Together
Thursday, February 14, 2019
9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Join us for this library program featuring books, arts & crafts, movies and more!
Empower Together presents an opportunity for the participants to continue pursuing their natural desire to learn, experience stories, and share opinions and feelings.
All adults are welcome to attend, though sessions are designed
specifically
to meet the needs of differently abled adults.
All materials provided and the program is free to attend.
Please let us know if you are bringing a group so that we can prepare accordingly.
This program is free and open to the public.
For mopre information please click
HERE.
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FEBRUARY
For more information or to register for
February 5
, please click
HERE.
For more information or to register for
February 12, please click
HERE.
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Take Your Child to the Library Day!
Crayon Edition
For more information please click
HERE.
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Read, Sing, Play
For more information please click
HERE.
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Bilingual Story Time
For more information please click
HERE.
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After School Adventures
For more information please click
HERE.
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Tween Thursday
For more information please click
HERE.
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Story Time Starter for Babies!
For more information please click HERE.
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Baby Cafe USA
with Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
Friday, February 8, 2019
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Drop in and spend time with other breastfeeding moms, and take an opportunity
to ask our IBCLC, CLC, and Peer Counselor your breastfeeding questions!
Baby Cafe USA is aimed towards new mothers, nursing moms and pregnant
women; however, it is open to everyone who is interested in learning about
how to support breastfeeding.
From 10:30am till 11:30am the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center will be
bringing a live animal to introduce to the children. We will share a story
about the animal, sing some songs, and learn some simple facts.
For questions regarding the program, please call 860-425-6526.
This program is free, and open to the public.
For more information please click
HERE.
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Saturday Bilingual Story Time
For more information please click
HERE.
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Make and Take Craft
For more information please click
HERE.
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Movie & Munchies
For more information please click
HERE.
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Read to a Dog at the Library! 
For more information please click
HERE.
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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
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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
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