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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: plnlinfo@plnl.org
     

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
 
The Noel Stranger
by Richard Paul Evans

Adult Non Fiction
 


The Givers: wealth, power, and philanthropy in a new gilded age.
By David Callahan

Young Adult
Fiction


Mirage
by Somaiya Daud

Young Adult
Non-Fiction


The Healthy Teen Cookbook
By Remmi Smith

Children's 
Chapter books

Granted
by John David Anderson

Children's Fiction
 
My Toothbrush Is Missing
by Jan Thomas
 
 
Children's Non  Fiction
 
Game Changers: the story of Venus and Serena Williams
by Lesa Cline-Ransome

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: 
860-447-1411,

 

NEW MOVIES


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

Traveling collection: changing monthly!

Come and check them out!

January 5 - January 19, 2019
@ THE PLNL!

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LIBRARY NEWS

HOLIDAY SHOPPERS:
This fund-raiser ends on January 6
Give the gift of LOVE (of books and reading!)
Adopt-A-Book

Adopt-A-Book runs from:
Wednesday, October 24 through Sunday, January 6

We welcome you to help the library build its book collection.

An assortment including fiction, non-fiction, young adult, children's,  and spanish language books will be on display for patrons to "adopt" (purchase)  for the library.

 A commemorative book plate will be placed in the book and the  adopting
patron  gets to be the first to check the book out of the library!

This is a great gift for the person who has everything!
REDUCED ADOPTION COST:
  all hardcovers only $10.00 
all paperbacks only $5.00

For more information, please click HERE.
  
Contact: Madhu Gupta, 860-447-1411, mgupta@plnl.org
UPCOMING EVENT:

Baby Cafe

Thursday, January 10, 2019
11:00 am - 1:00 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 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.

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.
  
Contact: Madhu Gupta, 860-447-1411,  mgupta@plnl.org
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ADULT EVENTS

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.
  
Contact: Madhu Gupta, 860-447-1411,  mgupta@plnl.org
Gentle Yoga
Saturday, January 12, 2019
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join us for a free 40-minute yoga session for all ages!

Recommendations:
*Attire can be athletic or loose comfortable clothing.
*Yoga mat or thick padding for kneeling if needed.

Although children are encouraged to participate, there will be an optional
activity table available while session occurs.

A healthy snack will be provided after the session.

Note: There will be an optional 10-minute meditation after practice
for anyone interested.

This program is free and open to the public.
For more information, please click  HERE.
  
Contact: Madhu Gupta, 860-447-1411, mgupta@plnl.org
The Art of Self Care through Ayurveda
Saturday, January 12, 2019
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Join Rachna Tewari, an ayurvedic health counsellor and yoga teacher, for a
workshop on Ayurvedic self care routines. An ayurvedic daily self care routine
helps to bring radical change in body, mind, and consciousness. 

 Ayurveda seeks to treat and integrate body, mind, and spirit using a
comprehensive  holistic approach by emphasizing routines, diet,
herbal remedies, yoga, meditation, breathing etc.

This program is free and open to the public
For more information, please click  HERE.
  
Contact: Thomas Kramer, 860-447-1411,   tkramer@plnl.org
Sewing Class- Make a Pillowcase
Monday, January 14, 2019
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Join us to learn how to create a simple project on a sewing machine!

In this class, attendees will learn the basic techniques involved in
creating  their own pillowcases!

All materials provided. 

Space is limited, so register today!
Register NOW.
  
Contact: Madhu Gupta, 860-447-1411,    mgupta@plnl.org
Zumba Class
Monday, January 14, 2019
5:30 pm - 6:30 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.
  
Contact: Thomas Kramer, 860-447-1411,   tkramer@plnl.org
Supper Book Club:
Monday, January 14, 2019
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Join us for good discussions, good food, and good company!
The Supper Book Club meets monthly.

This month's book:
An American Marriage
by Tayari Jones


This month's r estaurant choice:  Neon Chicken

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.
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.

Please call or email to register.
For more information, please click  HERE.
  
Contact: Thomas Kramer, 860-447-1411,   tkramer@plnl.org
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

All meetings of the Library Board of Trustees are open to the public.

There is time for public comment immediately after the meeting is called to order.

For more information, please click HERE.
  
Contact: Madhu Gupta, 860-447-1411,    mgupta@plnl.org
Social Welfare: 
Learn About Resources Available in New London
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Every month you can learn about the different social services
available right here in New London!

For this month's session, Barbara Montrose and Sara Ofner-Seals from
the Homeless Hospitality Center will be in our adult reading room to talk
about their organization's services.  Learn how HHC can help us address
the root causes of homelessness while helping disadvantaged New London
residents find permanent housing.

For more information, please click HERE.
  
Contact: Madhu Gupta, 860-447-1411,    mgupta@plnl.org
Microsoft Word Basics
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Learn how to create and edit a document with Microsoft Word.

You'll learn basic formatting options like how to bold text, adjust line spacing
and change the page alignment.

This program is free and open to the public
Registration is required.
Register   NOW.
  
Contact: Thomas Kramer, 860-447-1411,   tkramer@plnl.org
Libros y Cafè:
Club gratuito para lectores adultos en Español
Miercoles, 16 de enero del 2019
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Se ofreceran refrescos.

Los libros estan disponibles en la biblioteca.

Libro:


This program is free and open to the public
For more information, please click HERE.

  
Si necesita mas informacion contactar a Emy Esponoza:  eespinoza@plnl.org
Ready to Hire -
Applications, Job Sites and Creating Profiles
Thursday, January 17, 2019
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

You have a resume, now what?
Are you tired of filling out application after application,
and not hearing back from the jobs you want?

Join Sean Wiley, seasoned in resume analysis and employable techniques
and get the most out of your time and learn to create a more desirable
online presence.

This program is free and open to the public
Registration is required.
Register  NOW.
  
Contact: Sean Wiley, 860-447-1411,   swiley@plnl.org
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TEEN EVENTS

JANUARY
For more information or to register for  January 8 , please click HERE .
For more information or to register for January 15, please click  HERE .

Contact: Katryna Pierce, (860) 447-1411, kpierce@plnl.org
 
CHILDREN'S EVENTS

Brick Builders
For more information please click  HERE.
 
Contact: Denise Martens, (860) 447-1411, dmartens@plnl.org
Read to a Dog
at the Library!
For more information please click  HERE.
 
Contact: Denise Martens, (860) 447-1411, dmartens@plnl.org
Read, Sing, Play
For more information please click  HERE.
 
Contact: Denise Martens, (860) 447-1411,  dmartens@plnl.org
Bilingual Story Time
For more information please click  HERE.
 
Contact: Denise Martens, (860) 447-1411, dmartens@plnl.org
After School Adventures
For more information please click  HERE.
 
Contact: Denise Martens, (860) 447-1411, dmartens@plnl.org
Tween Thursday
For more information please click  HERE.
 
Contact: Denise Martens, (860) 447-1411, dmartens@plnl.org
Owls! with Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
For more information please click  HERE.
 
Contact: Denise Martens, (860) 447-1411, dmartens@plnl.org
Saturday Bilingual Story Time
Cuentos, Juegos Y Canciones Bilingues

Saturday, January 12
10:30 am - 11:00 am

Acompanenos para compartir cuentos, juegos y canciones  en  espanol
e ingles.  Dele la oportunidad a sus hijos de ser bilingues!

Join us for stories, games, and songs in spanish and english.
Give your children the advantage of being bilingual.

This program is free to attend.
For more information please click  HERE.
 
Contact: Denise Martens, (860) 447-1411, dmartens@plnl.org
Make and Take Craft
For more information please click  HERE.
 
Contact: Denise Martens, (860) 447-1411, dmartens@plnl.org
Eastern Connecticut Ballet
Creative Movement: Snow
For more information please click  HERE.
 
Contact: Denise Martens, (860) 447-1411, dmartens@plnl.org
Movie & Munchies
For more information please click  HERE.
 
Contact: Denise Martens, (860) 447-1411, dmartens@plnl.org
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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 mgupta@plnl.org

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  mvargas@plnl.org


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