 |
|
IN THIS ISSUE...
quick clicks to:
|
|
Follow us on Social Media!
|
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!
|
NEW TO THE LIBRARY:
Sign up for text messages from the library! To learn more about Shoutbomb, click
HERE.
________________
Learn a new language with us! To learn more about Mango, click HERE.
_________________
Check out portable WiFi from the library! To learn more about HotSpots, click HERE.
Looking for an easy
way to find out about and keep track of everything going on
at the Public Library of New London and around town?
Sign up today: click HERE!
___________________
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.
|
Library Challenge!
Help us reach our goal!
For more information
please click
|
Museum Passes
New London library card holders can now reserve museum passes online!
Check out our website here for more information!
|
Adult Non Fiction
Armed in America: a history of gun rights from colonial militias to concealed carry
by Patrick J. Charles
|
Young Adult
Fiction
Smoke in the Sun
by Renee Ahdieh
|
Young Adult
Non-Fiction
Steve Jobs: insanely great
by Jessie Hartland
|
Sunny: can he make the move to make new moves?
by Jason Reynolds
Children's Fiction
Love
by Matt De La Pena
Children's Non
Fiction
Saving Endangered Animals
by Jilly Hunt
|
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:
|
Super Troopers 2
Winchester
Chappaquiddick
Overboard
Also... Come in and see our collection from the Connecticut Library Consortium...
Traveling collection: changing monthly!
Come and check them out!
|
|
|
|
August 11 - August 25, 2018
@ THE PLNL!
|
Now Available at The Library:
August 2 through September 4.
The library has a copy of an environmental assessment of
the National Coast Guard Museum Project
done by Milone & MacBroom.
The public can consult the document between August 2 and September 4.
The report is being kept at the Reference Desk.
|
Guess What?
Summer Reading is HERE!
Click on the links below for more information.
Come and
rock out
with us!
|
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!
|
One-on-One Technology Help
Tuesday, August 14
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Need help creating a resume?
Interested in finally uploading all the photos from your smartphone to Facebook?
Come to our One-on-One Technology Help session in the Adult reading area!
Our library assistants will help all patrons with basic computer issues in a
relaxing, helpful, and encouraging environment. Our assistants can help with
issues on our public laptops or on your own laptop or device. Any tech help
requiring more than 5 minutes of assistance will only be available during
this scheduled time period.
Registration is not required and walk-ins are welcome.
For more information, please click
HERE.
|
Social Welfare:
Learn About Resources Available In New London
Wednesday, August 15
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Alison Konow from Catholic Charities Diocese will be at the library
to talk about resources available in New London.
Registration is not required.
For more information, please click
HERE.
|
Invasive Plants: An Introduction
Wednesday, August 15
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
What are invasive plants, and why are they a bad thing?
This program will answer these questions, and help participants recognize
the most common invasive plants growing in southeastern Connecticut.
The program will also touch briefly on native plants and soils.
Handouts and a list of resources for further information will be provided.
Instructor:
Susan H. Munger
served for ten years as the UConn Master Gardener Coordinator for New London County in the Norwich Extension Center. She is also the author of
Common To This Country: Botanical Discoveries of Lewis & Clark,
and is a member of the New London sustainability team.
The program is being offered through:
the City of New London SustainableCT team.
Registration is not required.
For more information, please click
HERE.
|
Empower Together
Thursday, August 16
9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Join us twice a month for our Empower Program, which is geared toward adults
with disabilities. This is more than just storytime; each session will involve a new, engaging hands-on activity!
This week, stop in for a painting session with artist Kimberly Amoroso.
Registration is not required. If you are bringing a group,
please give us a call so that we are properly prepared.
For more information, please click
HERE.
|
Usual Suspects Mystery Bookclub
Monday, August 20
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Do you enjoy a good mystery?
Join us for the Usual Suspects Mystery Bookclub!
Books are available for checkout at the Circulation Desk.
This month's title:
Flower Net
by Lisa See
For more information, please click
HERE.
|
Tasty Reads Cookbook Book Club:
Mexican Fiesta
Tuesday, August 21
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
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!
Theme for this month:
Mexican Fiesta
Each participant will choose a Mexican recipe from any 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.
For more information, please click
HERE.
|
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Tuesday, August 21
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.
|
Hemming & Mending 101
Wednesday, August 22
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Want to expand your sewing skills?
Would you like to learn how to properly sew on a button or repair a seam or rip?
Join us to learn all about hemming and mending with seamstress Cynthia Perkins!
(basic knowledge of sewing machines required.)
All materials provided.
Registration is required
|
Teen Wizarding` Scavenger Hunt
For more information please click
HERE.
|
Teen Music Performance With Alec Leshy
For more information please click
HERE.
|
Teen Ice Cream Social,
and Raffle Winners Chosen
For more information please click
HERE.
|
African Drumming with Felicia Hurley
For more information, please click
HERE.
|
Summer Stories
For more information, please click
HERE.
|
Movie & Munchies: From Page to Screen
For more information, please click
HERE.
|
Rock 'n' Read
For more information, please click
HERE.
|
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
|
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
|
Public Library of New London
63 Huntington Street
New London, CT 06320
860-447-1411
|
|
| |
|
