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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 
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NEW TO THE LIBRARY:
 
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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.

   
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 Liar in the Library
by Simon Brett

Adult Non Fiction
 


White Rage: the unspoken truth of our racial divide
by Carol Anderson

Young Adult
Fiction


Solo
by Kwame Alexander

Young Adult
Non-Fiction


A Dog in the Cave: the wolves who made us human
by Kay Frydenborg

Children's 
Chapter books

The Purloining of Prince Oleomargarine
by Mark Twain and Philip Stead


Children's Fiction
 
Sparkle Boy
by Leslie Newman
 
 
Children's Non  Fiction

Motor Girls: how women took the wheel and drove boldly into the twentieth century
by Sue Macy


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:
 Michele Staino: 
860-447-1411,



 

NEW MOVIES

Marshall


Roman J. Israel, Esq.


The Mountain Between Us


Wonder



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

Traveling collection: changing monthly!

Come and check them out!
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February 24 - March 10, 2018
@ THE PLNL!

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LIBRARY NEWS

SAVE THE DATE!


ATTENTION Local Authors:

To apply, please click   HERE.
   
Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411,  [email protected]
PARENTS TAKE NOTE:
Homework Helpers  
are back at the Public Library of New London!
 
For more information, please click HERE. 
   
Contact: Michele Staino: 860-447-1411, [email protected] 
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ADULT EVENTS

Spanish Conversation Group

Saturday, February 24
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Friendly and informal Spanish conversation groups meet at the library.
Come along to make new friends and improve your Spanish.

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

Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411,  [email protected]
Fiction Writing Techniques
with Rose Young

Saturday, February 24
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

If you are an aspiring writer, or would like to get to know Rose Young and
hear about her journey to becoming an established author,
please join us in the community room.

Ms. Young will cover creative, imaginative and practical writing techniques, research techniques, and creative exercises.

Rose Young is the author of the newly released
"Roses, Wine & Murder: In the City of Steeples"


Find out more about Rose Young and her latest release at www.RosesWineandMurder.com

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

Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411,  [email protected]
English Conversation Group

Monday, February 26
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Thursday, March 1
11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Friendly and informal English conversation groups meet at the library.
Come along to make new friends and improve your English.

Registration is not required.
For more information, please click HERE.

Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411,  [email protected]
Usual Suspects
Mystery Bookclub
Monday, February 26
5:45 pm - 7:00 pm

In the mood for a good mystery?
Join us for the Usual Suspects Mystery Bookclub.

This month's selection:
Earthly Delights
by Kerry Greenwood

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. 

For more information, please click  HERE.

Contact: Kate Treadwell-Hill: 860-447-1411, [email protected]
Computer Basics Class
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Tuesday, February 27
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

We will be covering basic computer concepts and configurations, so that you can  better utilize Windows operating computer systems, and maintain your
own personal computer.

You are welcome to bring your own laptop or tablet.
Windows operating systems only.

For more information, please click HERE.

Contact: Thomas Kramer: (860) 447-1411,  [email protected]
Genealogy Club
 
Tuesday, February 27
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
 
Have you ever wanted to explore your family history?
Let's learn our history together!

Join the Genealogy Club to access genealogical resources
and  Ancestry.com .
 
For more information, please click HERE.

Contact: Kate Treadwell-Hill: 860-447-1411,  [email protected]
Urban Gardening Series

Tuesdays
February 27 through March 13
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

February 27th: Ecological Landscaping with Maggie Redfern
 Are you interested in cultivating a garden that is in harmony with nature?
This presentation will introduce evironmentally sound practices including
planting native plants, removing exotic invasive plants, letting naturalized
plants grow, minimizing water consumption, reducing fossil fuel use,
and not using chemicals.

March 6th: Gardening for Wildlife with Kim Hargave, 
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
As open spaces shrink, wildlife becomes dependent on our yards for surivial.
No matter where you live or the size of your yard, it can become an important part of animals' lives. Attracting pollinators, birds, and butterlies will be covered.

March 13th: Creating Rain Gardens with Mike Dietz,
NEMO Program Director
Rain gardens are increasingly used to reduce stormwater pollution
in Connecticut. Besides performing this important function, they can also
enhance the landscape of your yard. This presentation will provide
information on how to design, site, size, install, and maintain rain gardens. 
 
This program is free and open to the public.
Registration is encouraged, but not required.
Register to attend NOW.

Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411,  [email protected]
Flower Arrangement Class

Saturday, March 3
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Join us to make a beautiful guided flower arrangement.
All materials will be provided.

Seats are limited to 10. Registration is required.
Register to attend NOW.

Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411,  [email protected]
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TEEN EVENTS

Teen Tuesdays:
Yogurt Smoothies!

For more information please click  HERE.

Contact: Christa Sieburg: 860-447-1411 or [email protected]
Teen Tuesday:
Technology Sculptures

For more information please click  HERE.

Contact: Katryna Pierce, (860) 447-1411, [email protected]
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CHILDREN'S EVENTS

Family Fun:
 For more information, please click   HERE. 

Contact: Michele Staino: 860-447-1411, or [email protected]
Read, Sing, Play:
 For more information, please click   HERE.

Contact: Michele Staino: 860-447-1411, or [email protected]
Home School Workshop- Forensic Science
 For more information, please click  HERE.

Contact: Michele Staino: 860-447-1411, or [email protected]
Bilingual Story Time:
 For more information, please click  HERE.

Contact: Michele Staino: 860-447-1411, or [email protected]
Milk & Cookies
 For more information, please click  HERE.

Contact: Michele Staino: 860-447-1411, or [email protected]
Tween Thursday
 For more information, please click  HERE.

Contact: Michele Staino: 860-447-1411, or [email protected]
Make & Take Craft
 For more information, please click  HERE. 

Contact: Michele Staino: 860-447-1411, or [email protected]
Read to a Therapy Dog
 For more information, please click  HERE. 

Contact: Michele Staino: 860-447-1411, or [email protected]
MOMS Club Open House
with UConnn KIDS Guest Speaker
 For more information, please click   HERE. 

Contact: Michele Staino: 860-447-1411, or [email protected]
Brick Builders
 For more information, please click   HERE.

Contact: Michele Staino: 860-447-1411, or [email protected]
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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 [email protected]

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  [email protected]

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