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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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January 26 - February 9, 2019
@ THE PLNL!
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Come and Learn:
Lets talk about IMMIGRATION
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) is a nonprofit immigration center
that
provides low cost, high quality immigration related legal services and
works to educate communities in eastern Connecticut on immigration law and policy.
Join us as IASC will be here to answer questions and
update you on current legal immigration issues. We will discuss many important steps in the immigration process, including:
How to obtain and renew a green card
How to obtain a work permit
How to become a citizen
Stop by and clear up any uncertainty you may have about the
immigration process with in-person help from a professional.
This program is free and open to the public.
Registration is encouraged.
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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 1, 2019: learn about the extraordinary difficulties Black Americans have faced in trying to establish and maintain a middle-class standard of living.
We will be viewing the documentary
Against All Odds: The Fight for a Black Middle Class.
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.
This is a free event, open to residents and non residents.
Registration is not required.
For more information about February 1, please click
HERE
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For more information about February 8, 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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Usual Suspects Book Club
Monday, January 28, 2019
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Do you enjoy a good mystery?
Do you want to know "who done it"?
Come and join us for the Usual Suspects Mystery Bookclub!
Books are available for checkout at the Circulation Desk.
This month's title:
A Beautiful Blue Death
by Charles Finch
This program is free, and open to the public
Registration is encouraged, please click
HERE.
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Restricted Funding: Identification of
Need through Proposal Writing
Wednesday, January 30, 2019
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us for a workshop where we
give you an overview of the details and success strategies to identify and cultivate strong funding relationship of your nonprofit.
These strategies will become the foundation for your organization's
sustainable
funding foundation.
Bring a notebook: you will leave with tips and tools to implement immediately!
As always, bring your questions for our dynamic Q & A session.
This program is free, and open to the public
Registration is required.
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New London Trees
Wednesday, January 30, 2019
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
The Connecticut College Arboretum is hosting a public presentation of the
results of the summer urban forest inventory.
Isabelle Smith
, Connecticut College botany major, was an intern for the city over the summer documenting the municipal trees (streets, schools and parks). She has spent the fall analyzing the information and will share her results.
This program is free, and open to the public
Registration is not required.
For more information, please click
HERE.
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Empower Together
Thursday, January 31, 2019
9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Join us for this library program featuring books, arts & crafts, movies and more!
All adults are welcome to attend, though sessions are designed specifically to
meet
the needs of adults with disabilities. Empower Together presents an opportunity for the participants to continue pursuing their natural desire to learn, experience stories, and share opinions and feelings.
All materials are provided, and the program is free to attend.
Please let us know if you are bringing a group so that we can prepare accordingly.
Registration is not required.
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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JANUARY
For more information or to register for
January 22
, please click
HERE
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For more information or to register for
January 29, please click
HERE.
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FEBRUARY
For more information or to register for
February 5
, please click
HERE.
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Family Fun
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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Take Your Child to the Library Day!
Crayon Edition
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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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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