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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!  
 
 

NEW TO THE LIBRARY!
 
 
Adult Fiction
 
 
City of Grudges
by Rick Outzen

Adult Non Fiction
 


Tears We Cannot Stop: a sermon to white America
by Michael Eric Dyson

Young Adult
Fiction


Truly Devious
by Maureen Johnson

Young Adult
Non-Fiction


I Have the RIght To: a high school survivor's story of sexual assault, justice, and hope
by Chessy Prout

Children's 
Chapter books

The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora
by Pablo Cartaya


Children's Fiction
 
Islandborn
by Junot Diaz
 
 
Children's Non  Fiction
 
Her RIght Foot
by Dave Eggers

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

Acrimony

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

Traveling collection: changing monthly!

Come and check them out!

July 7 - July 21, 2018
@ THE PLNL!

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LIBRARY NEWS

Save the Date:

Empowered Women, Empower Women:
A Conversation with Fran Pastore

Tuesday, July 10
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

J oin the Women's Business Development Council's Founder & CEO,
Fran Pastore , for a conversation on the importance of women's
entrepreneurship in Connecticut, and learn how women-owned
businesses are fueling economic growth today.

A devoted catalyst for women, families and communities, Fran will share
her personal journey as an entrepreneur in Connecticut. Leave with tips
on what you can do to launch and build your own business. You will have
the opportunity to meet WBDC's business advisors.

Registration is required to attend.
Click here to register NOW.

Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411: [email protected]
Guess What?
 
 
Summer Reading is HERE!
Click on the links below for more information.

Adult:              Teen:            Children:
        
 
Come and rock out 
with us!
The Public Library of New London
is a Free Summer Meals Site!
Do you use Amazon for your online shopping?
If so, please remember us!
 
 
Your shopping makes a difference!
 
Do your regular Amazon shopping at
and Amazon donates to The Public Library of New London!
 
Thank you for your support!
Summer Hours starting Saturday June 23! 
 
Our Summer hours will be as follows:
Monday, Tuesday: 9:30 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday: 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Thursday, Friday: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday: 9:30 am - 1:00 pm 
 
Thank you for your patronage! 
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ADULT EVENTS

Open Tech Hour
Monday,  July 9
10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Come to Open Tech Hour at the library!
We will help all patrons with basic computer issues in a helpful
and encouraging environment. 

During the designated hour, stop in to receive assistance with:
  • Basic computer tasks: completing tasks in Microsoft Excel, Word; PowerPoint, and other computer software
  • Basic computer, smartphone, and ereader questions
  • Downloading eBooks and eAudiobooks
  • Creating email accounts
  • Getting started with social media, such as Facebook or Twitter
  • Completing online forms and applications (job applications, surveys, etc.)
Please remember to bring any needed logins and passwords. Also, if you are
bringing in your own equipment, bring all needed parts including power cords  and cables. We will not be able to provide computer accessories for your device.  

This event is free and open to the public.
For more information, please click HERE.
   
Contact: Thomas Kramer: 860-447-1411,    [email protected]
Parent-Child Sewing Class
Tuesday,  July 10
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Spend some quality time with your child while you learn a new skill:
sewing!

Requirement: Age of the child must be 7 yr or over.

Registration is required. Seating is limited.
Register NOW .
   
Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411,    [email protected]
Empower Together
Thursday,  July 12
9:30 am - 1:30 pm

Join us for this library program featuring books, arts & crafts,
movies  and more for people with disabilities.

This program presents an opportunity for the participants to continue
pursuing their natural desire to learn, experience stories, and share
opinions and feelings.

Please let us know if you are bringing a group so that we can
prepare accordingly. All materials provided. 

This program is free to attend.
For more information, please click   HERE.
  
Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411,   [email protected]
Ready For Hire: Interviews
Friday,  July 13
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

The Ready for Hire Employment workshops make up a 3 part series
that focuses on developing skills that will help you land the job!

In the third interactive workshop, we will learn about effective interview
techniques, how to market your skills and work experience, and how to
avoid common interview mistakes. Practice what you learn through
interactive sessions with the interview coach. 

This event is free and open to the public.
For more information, please click HERE.
   
Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411,    [email protected]
Usual Suspects Mystery Bookclub
Monday,  July 16
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

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

Books are available at the curculation desk.

This month's title:
Duplicate Keys
by Jane Smiley 


This event is free and open to the public.
For more information, please click HERE.
   
Contact: Kate Treadwell-Hill: 860-447-1411,   [email protected]
Terracotta Pot Painting Class
Tuesday,  July 17
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Decorating terracotta pots in an easy way to add color to your plantings!

Create something fun for your home by painting your own terracotta pots.

Registration is required. Seats limited to 10.
Register NOW.
   
Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411,  [email protected]
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Tuesday,  July 17
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.

This event is open to the public.
For more information, please click HERE.
   
Contact: Suzanne Maryeski: 860-447-1411: [email protected]
Summer Reading Film: Black Panther
 
Tuesday,  July 17
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Come to the library to see a screening of Black Panther
in our Community Room!

Rated PG-13. Runtime 2hr 15min.

This event free and open to the public.
For more information, please click   HERE.
   
Contact: Thomas Kramer: 860-447-1411: [email protected]
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TEEN EVENTS

Teen Album Cover Design
For more information please click   HERE.
 
Contact: Katryna Pierce, (860) 447-1411, [email protected]
Teen Jam Session with Bobby
For more information please click  HERE.
 
Contact: Katryna Pierce, (860) 447-1411, [email protected]
Teen Cupcake Wars
For more information please click   HERE.
 
Contact: Katryna Pierce, (860) 447-1411, [email protected]
Teen Scavenger Hunt
For more information please click    HERE.
 
Contact: Katryna Pierce, (860) 447-1411, [email protected]
Teen CD Art
For more information please click    HERE.
 
Contact: Katryna Pierce, (860) 447-1411, [email protected]
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CHILDREN'S EVENTS

Summer Stories

 For more information, please click  HERE.

Contact: Michele Staino: 860-447-1411, or [email protected]
Movie & Munchies: From Page to Screen

 For more information, please click  HERE.

Contact: Michele Staino: 860-447-1411, or [email protected]
Rock 'n' Read

 For more information, please click  HERE.

Contact: Michele Staino: 860-447-1411, or [email protected]
Kids Yoga with Katie Ziskind

 For more information, please click  HERE.

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

 For more information, please click  HERE.

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

 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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