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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:
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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at the Public Library of New London and around town?
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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.
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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
Our Towns: a 100,000-mile journey into the heart of America
by James and Deborah Fallows
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Young Adult
Fiction
The Night Diary
by Veera Hiranandani
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Young Adult
Non-Fiction
LifeHacks for Kids
by Sunny Keller
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Scream and Scream Again!
by R.L. Stine
Children's Fiction
Rulers of the Playground
by Joseph Kuefler
Children's Non
Fiction
Spooked: how a radio bradcast and The War of the Worlds sparked the 1938 invasion of America
by Gail Jarrow
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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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Sicario: Day of the Soldado
The First Purge: a nation reborn
Skyscraper
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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October 13 - October 27, 2018
@ THE PLNL!
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The Library Board of Directors is happy to
announce
the appointment of our
new
Executive Director!
Please join us in welcoming Madhu Bajaj Gupta
to her new position as Executive Director
of the Public Library of New London.
Thank you!
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SAVE THE DATE:
Author Talk with Dirk Langeveld:
The Artful Dodger
Wednesday, October 17
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The Artful Dodger
by Dirk Langeveld tells the remarkable story of a case that is little remembered today, but captivated the world in the early 20th century.
Dirk will be at the library on October 17th to talk about the unbelieveable
true story on which his book is focused.
This program is free to attend.
For more information, please click
HERE.
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COMING SOON:
Adopt-A-Book
Adopt-A-Book Kick-Off is Wednesday, October 24
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
We welcome you to help the library build its book collection.
An assortment of new releases including fiction, non-fiction, young adult, childrens,
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!
For more information, please click
HERE.
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NOW OPEN SUNDAYS!
The Public Library of New London
will be open on Sundays
between the hours of 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm.
Come in, and enjoy!
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Gentle Yoga
Saturday, October 13
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Free 40 Minute yoga for all ages!
Healthy snack provided after session.
Recommendations: Attire can be athletic or loose comfortable clothing.
Bring a 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.
The event is free to attend.
For more information, please click
HERE.
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Holiday Harvest:
Celebrating the Holiday Table
Saturday, October 13
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Holiday Harvest is a fun program highlighting easy recipes, tablescaping ideas,
and casual entertaining ideas for a stress free holiday!
Enjoy a trivia quiz, fun poetry, and lots of colorful harvest visual displays while we sample chocolate harvest bark, a mocktail, and more!
The event is free to attend.
For more information, please click
HERE.
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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, October 15
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Are you suffering from writer's block?
Need inspiration or motivation?
Join the Creative Writers of New London County!
The group focuses on structured writing activities and the opportunity to share work of your own in an easy-going, curriculum inspired group without the classroom feel.
This program is free to attend.
For more information, please click
HERE.
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Supper Book Club:
Monday, October 15
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
This Month's selection:
Hillbilly Elegy
by J.D. Vance
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.
Water, coffee and tea are provided by the library.
The facilitator for the evening provides dessert.
For more information, please click
HERE.
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Usual Suspects
Mystery Bookclub
Monday, October 15
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Do you enjoy a good mystery?
Come, enjoy, and end the suspense!
This Month's selection:
The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax
by Dorothy Gilman
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.
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New London History Series with Sally Ryan
Scheduled for various Mondays,
September 17 through November 5
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Sally Ryan returns for her popular History of New London series!
Each week, Sally will cover a different era of New London history.
Learn about your city!
Sept. 17 -The CT Colony and Pequot War
Sept. 24-New London's Early Years: 1646 -1775
Oct. 1-The Revolutionary War
Oct. 15-Whaling 1820-1860
Oct. 22-Railroads and Industrial Revolution
Nov. 5-1938 Hurricane to the Present
This program is free to attend.
For more information, please click
HERE.
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Tasty Reads Cookbook Book Club
Tuesday, October 16
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Read. Cook. Share.
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's Book:
Barefoot Contessa
by Ina Garten
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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Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Tuesday, October 16
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.
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Empower Together
Thursday, October 25
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.
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.
The event is free to attend.
For more information, please click
HERE.
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Do-It-Yourself Festival
Saturday, October 27
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Do-It-Yourself Festival celebrates New London's innovative do-it-yourself spirit.
We've invited practitioners, hobbyists, artists, and volunteers to share their passions and give our community members a chance to learn something new.
The free festival will include hands-on activities, live demonstrations, handmade items, and more--all of which will be presented by your fellow New Londoners!
Stop by and learn from your friends and neighbors.
We can't wait to see all the talent in New London County!
The event is free to attend.
For more information, please click
HERE.
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Teen Tuesday
For more information about October 16, please click
HERE.
For more information about October 23, please click
HERE.
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Make & Take Craft
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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Tween Thursday
For more information please click
HERE.
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Movie & Munchies
For more information please click
HERE.
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After School Adventures
For more information please click
HERE.
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Family Fun: Halloween Parade
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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How to Help The Library...
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Have your donation to the library matched!
Simply click HERE, and follow the prompts.
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hanks you for your support!
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