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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!

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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Achieve your career and educational goals! To learn more about Learning Express, click HERE.

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Check out portable WiFi from the library! To learn more about HotSpots, 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.

   
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
 
The Witches Tree
by M.C. Beaton

Adult Non Fiction
 


Women & Power:
a manifesto
by Mary Beard

Young Adult
Fiction


Moxie
by Jennifer Mathieu

Young Adult
Non-Fiction


Girl Rising: changing the world one girl at a time
by Tanya Lee Stone

Children's 
Chapter books

Katana at Super Hero High
by Lisa Yee


Children's Fiction
 
Princesses Wear Pants
by Savannah Guthrie and Allison Oppenheim
 
 
Children's Non  Fiction

Ella Persistio: 13 mujeres americanas que cambiaron el mundo
by Chelsea Clinton


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

A Bad Moms Christmas


Battle of the Sexes


Happy Death Day


LBJ


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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March 3 - March 17, 2018
@ THE PLNL!

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LIBRARY NEWS

NEW FOR OUR PATRONS:

Looking for an easy way to find out about and keep track of
everything going at the Public Library of New London and around town? Now it's here!


I ntroducing  Burbio  - a free website and app that puts all of New London's library, school, and many other community calendars and events
in one place. With Burbio, you can select calendars to follow, create a 
personalized event feed, sync local events to your Google or iPhone calendars instantly and be notified when things change!

Also, when you sign up for Burbio using this unique link below,
the Public Library of New London will begin earning rewards.

So sign up now! 
 
 
or download the free  iPhone or  Android App and follow our calendar!
 
NEVER MISS AN EVENT AGAIN!
ATTENTION Local Authors:

To apply, please click   HERE.
   
Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411,  [email protected]
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ADULT EVENTS

Flower Arrangement Class

Saturday, March 3
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Join us to make a beautiful guided flower arrangement.
All materials will be provided.

THIS CLASS IS FILLED.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST!
For more information, please click HERE.

Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411,  [email protected]
Urban Gardening Series

Tuesdays
March 6 and March 13
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

March 6th: Gardening for Wildlife with Kim Hargave, 
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
As open spaces shrink, wildlife becomes dependent on our yards for surivial.
No matter where you live or the size of your yard, it can become an important part of animals' lives. Attracting pollinators, birds, and butterlies will be covered.

March 13th: Creating Rain Gardens with Mike Dietz,
NEMO Program Director
Rain gardens are increasingly used to reduce stormwater pollution
in Connecticut. Besides performing this important function, they can also
enhance the landscape of your yard. This presentation will provide
information on how to design, site, size, install, and maintain rain gardens. 
 
This program is free and open to the public.
Registration is encouraged, but not required.
Register to attend NOW.

Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411,  [email protected]
Prithva Fashion Show

Thursday, March 8
7:00 pm - 7:45 pm

 Join us for an evening of colors, styles and fashion 
that will
leave you mesmerized.

India is a country with both an ancient clothing design tradition, and 
an emerging fashion industry.  The clothing in India varies depending on
the different ethnicity, geography, climate and cultural traditions of the
people  of each region of India. 
 
This program is free and open to the public.
Registration is required.
Register to attend NOW.

Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411,  [email protected]
Supper Book Club
Monday, March 12
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
 
Join us for dinner and discussion!
 
This month's selection:
Orphan Train 
by Christina Baker Kline

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. 

Contact: Kate Treadwell-Hill: 860-447-1411, [email protected]
English Conversation Group

Wednesday, March 14
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Friendly and informal English conversation groups meet at the library.
Come along to make new friends and improve your English.

Registration is not required.
For more information, please click   HERE.

Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411,  [email protected]
Empower Together 
 
Thursday, March 15  
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. 
 
For more information, please click HERE. 

Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411, or [email protected]
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TEEN EVENTS

Teen Tuesday:
Technology Sculptures

For more information please click  HERE.

Contact: Katryna Pierce, (860) 447-1411, [email protected]
Teen Tuesday:
Potato Power!

For more information please click  HERE.

Contact: Katryna Pierce, (860) 447-1411, [email protected]
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CHILDREN'S EVENTS

Make & Take Craft
 For more information, please click  HERE. 

Contact: Michele Staino: 860-447-1411, or [email protected]
Read to a Therapy Dog
 For more information, please click  HERE. 

Contact: Michele Staino: 860-447-1411, or [email protected]
Read, Sing, Play:
 For more information, please click   HERE.

Contact: Michele Staino: 860-447-1411, or [email protected]
Homework Helpers  
 
Please note:
Homework helpers will be on vacation
from March 12 through March 23.

For more information, please click HERE. 
   
Contact: Michele Staino: 860-447-1411, [email protected] 
Bilingual Story Time:
 For more information, please click  HERE.

Contact: Michele Staino: 860-447-1411, or [email protected]
Milk & Cookies
 For more information, please click  HERE.

Contact: Michele Staino: 860-447-1411, or [email protected]
MOMS Club Open House
with UConnn KIDS Guest Speaker
 For more information, please click   HERE. 

Contact: Michele Staino: 860-447-1411, or [email protected]
Tween Thursday
 For more information, please click  HERE.

Contact: Michele Staino: 860-447-1411, or [email protected]
Brick Builders
 For more information, please click   HERE.

Contact: Michele Staino: 860-447-1411, or [email protected]
St. Patrick's Day Craft
 For more information, please click  HERE.

Contact: Michele Staino: 860-447-1411, or [email protected]
Creative Movement
with the Eastern CT Ballet
 For more information, please click  HERE.

Contact: Michele Staino: 860-447-1411, or [email protected]
Movie & Munchies:
Despicable Me 3
 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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