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IN THIS ISSUE...
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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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Check out portable WiFi from the library! To learn more about HotSpots, click HERE.
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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!
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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
Fascism: a warning
by Madeleine Albright
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Young Adult
Fiction
Puddin'
by Julie Murphy
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Young Adult
Non-Fiction
For Everyone
by Jason Reynolds
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Everything is Mama
by Jimmy Fallon
Children's Non
Fiction
Proud: living my American dream
by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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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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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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November 3 - November 17, 2018
@ THE PLNL!
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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.
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Calling all USA Military Veterans
SPECIAL EVENT:
Honoring our Veterans!
Photographs needed by November 6, 2018
to be displayed November 12, 2018.
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SAVE THE DATE:
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.
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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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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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Strategic Planning for Non-Profits
Tuesday, November 6
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
What will the future bring? Is your current path secure?
Are there major changes in the offing that will dramatically impact your operations?
Imagining the future is only half of the equation.
Anticipating those changes and plotting your course for success will insure the sustainability and growth of your organization.
In this interactive workshop, we'll walk through the planning process
and help you rough out a high-level plan for your organization.
Workshop Presenter:
Tom Gezo, PMP is a business adviser and project
management professional specializing in putting strategy into action.
Registration is required to attend this program.
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The Ever-Expanding Amazon Prime
Wednesday, November 7
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Join this discussion to learn the pros and cons of Amazon Prime
and the multiple benefits that come along with using it.
Amazon Prime can do more for you than simply expedite your shipping for free,
and is continually expanding its services and perks.
We will help you discover whether getting Amazon Prime is right for you,
and how to make better use of your existing Prime account.
This program is free to attend.
For more information, please click
HERE.
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Appeal Season/ Funding Consult
Friday, November 9
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
The most critical function in a nonprofit is development; the last job filled and the first one cut.
Register or drop-in to ask your funding questions.
Walk away with a new tools to help fund your nonprofit.
Registration is required.
This program is free to attend.
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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.
This program is free to attend.
For more information, please click
HERE.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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Teen Tuesday - November
For more information about November 6, please click
HERE.
For more information about November 13, please click HERE.
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Brick Builders
For more information please click
HERE.
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READ to a Therapy Dog
For more information please click
HERE.
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Read, Sing, Play
For more information please click
HERE.
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After School Adventures
For more information please click
HERE.
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Tween Thursday
For more information please click
HERE.
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A Visit with the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
For more information please click
HERE.
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Make & Take Craft
For more information please click
HERE.
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Bilingual Story Time
(please note: Bilingual story time will not be held on November 6,
but will resume as normal on November 13, 2018. Thank you.)
For more information please click
HERE.
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Story and Snacks
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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63 Huntington Street
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860-447-1411
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