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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
 
From the Corner of the Oval
by Beck Dorey-Stein

Adult Non Fiction
 


Directorate S: the C.I.A. and America's secret wars in Afghanistan and Pakistan
by Steve Coll

Young Adult
Fiction


The Ruinous Sweep
by Tim Wynne-Jones

Young Adult
Non-Fiction


The Healthy Teen Cookbook
by Remmi Smith

Children's 
Chapter books

Two Dogs in a Trench Coat go to School
by Julia Falatko

Children's Fiction
 
Grumpy Monkey
by Suzanne Lang
 
 
Children's Non  Fiction
 
Science Comics
DOGS: from predator to protector
by Andy Hirsch

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

Mamma Mia!
Here we go again


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

Traveling collection: changing monthly!

Come and check them out!

November 10 - November 24, 2018
@ THE PLNL!

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LIBRARY NEWS

Happening NOW!
Adopt-A-Book

Adopt-A-Book runs from:
Wednesday, October 24 through Friday, December 21

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!

For more information, please click HERE.
  
Contact: Madhu Gupta, 860-447-1411, mgupta@plnl.org
Giving to our Community:
TOYS-FOR-TOTS
at The Public Library of New London

We Are Collecting Toys Till December 18, 2018

Making a Difference
Family... Community... Business

Toys must be new, unwrapped items.
Please drop off toys in the collection box located at the circulation desk
of the Public Library of New London.

As always, we thank you for your support!
HOLIDAY HOURS:

The Public Library of New London will be open on
Wednesday, November 21 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

The Public Library will be closed on 
Thursday, November 22 and Friday, November 23
in observation of Thanksgiving.

We will re-open on Saturday, November 24 at 9:30 am.
Thank you.
We hope you have a wonderful  holiday!
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ADULT EVENTS

Gentle Yoga

Saturday, November 10
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Free 40 Minute yoga for all ages!

Healthy snack provided after session.

*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.

Click to register at yogimommy247

This program is free to attend.
For more information, please click HERE.

Contact: Madhu Gupta, 860-447-1411,   mgupta@plnl.org
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
Veterans Day Commemoration

Monday, November 12
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

To honor the men and women who serve in the United States Armed Forces,
the Public Library of New London will be hosting its annual Veterans Day Event.

This  is a chance for veterans and the families and friends who have supported
them to share stories, memories, and honor soldiers for their service.

Pay your respects at our Wall of Honor, which will highlight veterans
and the sacrifices these women and men have made.

Light refreshments will be served.

This program is free to attend.
For more information, please click   HERE.

Contact: Madhu Gupta, 860-447-1411,   mgupta@plnl.org
Creative Writers of NL County

Monday, November 12
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

ATTENTION WRITERS OF FICTION!
Can't find time for your craft?
Writer's block?
Need inspiration or motivation?

The Creative Writers of New London County group promotes writing opportunities
to keep your creative skills honed and in practice. Join us for structured writing
activities and the opportunity to share work of your own in an easy-going,
curriculum inspired group without the classroom feel.

Each meeting is starting anew and covering a different fun and interesting principle,
so feel free to attend our group starting at any time.

Join us to make time, make friends, make art!

This program is free to attend.
For more information, please click   HERE.

Contact: Madhu Gupta, 860-447-1411,   mgupta@plnl.org
Supper Book Club

Monday, November 12
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

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.

This month's book:
Mrs. Bridge
by Evan S. Connell


Food is ordered from a local restaurant, often reflecting a theme in the book, and is delivered to the library. 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.

For more information, please click   HERE.

Contact: Madhu Gupta, 860-447-1411,   mgupta@plnl.org
Grant Database Training
for Nonprofits

Tuesday, November 13
10:00 am - 11:00 am

Did you know that the library has access to information on 100,000 grantmakers
and more than 3 million grants?

Sign up for this class to learn how to access and harness this information
for the greater good of your non profit organization.

Space is limited to 10 people and registration is required.
We are sorry, but  REGISTRATION IS CLOSED on this event.
Keep a look out for the next scheduled training!

Contact: Madhu Gupta, 860-447-1411,   mgupta@plnl.org
Empower Together

Thursday, November 15
9:30 am - 1:30 pm

Join us for this library program featuring books, arts & crafts, movies, and more!

Empower Together presents an opportunity for participants to pursue their
natural desire to learn, listen to stories, and share opinions and feelings.

Each week, we will explore a new hands-on activity. All adults are welcome to
attend Empower Sessions, although they are designed specifically with adults
with disabilities in mind.

This program is free to attend.
For more information, please click HERE.

Contact: Madhu Gupta, 860-447-1411,   mgupta@plnl.org
Usual Suspects
Mystery Bookclub

Monday, November 19
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Do you love a good mystery?
Come and enjoy the suspense with us!

This Month's title:
A Clubbable Woman
by Reginald Hill


 Books are available for checkout at the Circulation Desk.

For more information, please click HERE.

Contact: Madhu Gupta, 860-447-1411,   mgupta@plnl.org
Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, November 20
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
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TEEN EVENTS

Teen Tuesday - November
For more information about November 13 , please click HERE.
For more information about November 20, please click HERE.

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

Make & Take Craft

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
Story and Snacks


For more information please click  HERE.
 
Contact: Denise Martens, (860) 447-1411,   dmartens@plnl.org
Family Fun: Make a Gift!

For more information please click 
 
Contact: Denise Martens, (860) 447-1411,  dmartens@plnl.org
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WEEKLY PROGRAMS

Chess Club
chs
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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