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NEW TO THE LIBRARY:

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to learn more, 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, or email us at: [email protected]
     

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
 
After the Peace
by Fay Weldon

Adult Non Fiction
 


Everything is Horrible and Wonderful: a tragicomic  memoir of genius, heroin, love, and loss.
By Stephanie Wittels Wachs

Young Adult
Fiction


Harbor Me
by Jacqueline Woodson

Young Adult
Non-Fiction


Black Lives Matter: special reports
By Sue Bradford Edwards and
Duchess Harris, JD, PhD

Children's 
Chapter books

Breakout
by Kate Messner

Children's Fiction
 
Pete the Cat and the Cool Caterpillar
by  James Dean
 
 
Children's Non  Fiction
 
The Great Rhino Rescue: saving the southern white rhinos
by Sandra Markle

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


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

Traveling collection: changing monthly!

Come and check them out!

February 23 - March 9, 2019
@ THE PLNL!

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LIBRARY NEWS

Upcoming Local Author Talk:
Richard Foye
Saturday, March 2, 2019
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event.
All proceeds beyond the cost of printing will go to:
The Bill Foye Philippine Scholarship Fund.

A copy of the book is also available for checkout at the library. 

This event is free and open to the public.
For more information, please click HERE.
  
Contact: Cassie Skrobak, 860-447-1411,  [email protected]
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ADULT EVENTS

Gentle Yoga
Saturday, February 23, 2019
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Join us for a FREE 40 Minute yoga for all ages!
Healthy snack provided after session.

Although children are encouraged to participate there will be an optional
activity table available while session occurs.

Note: There will be an optional 10-minute meditation after practice
for anyone interested.

This program is free and open to the public,
registration is encouraged. Register   NOW.
For more information please click  HERE.
  
Contact: Madhu Gupta, 860-447-1411,  [email protected]

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Crossword Crowd
 
Sunday, February 24
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Escape the cold, and exercise your brain!

We will have a supersize crossword puzzle in our Adult Reading Room,
as well as a few other puzzles to keep you busy.

Work on them alone or with others - the choice is yours!
Drop in any time.
 
For more information, please click  HERE.
  
Contact: Thomas Kramer, 860-447-1411,   [email protected]

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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.
  
Contact: Madhu Gupta, 860-447-1411,  [email protected]

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Usual Suspects Book Club:
Monday, February 25, 2019
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Do you enjoy a good mystery?
Join us for our monthly Mystery Book Club!

This month's title:
Slipknot
by Linda Greenlaw


Books are available for checkout at the Circulation Desk.

This program is free and open to the public.
For more information please click HERE.
  
Contact: Kate Treadwell-Hill, 860-447-1411,    [email protected]

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Free Zumba Class

Monday, February 25, 2019
6:00 pm - 6:50 pm

Zumba is a great way to stay fit during the winter months,  combining
latin dance and aerobic moves into a fun, exciting workout!

Enjoy this Zumba class led by certified instructor Aline Ostrander.

This program is free, and open to the public
Registration is required.  Register NOW.
  
Contact: Thomas Kramer, 860-447-1411,   [email protected]

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Tasty Reads Cookbook Book Club
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
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!
 
This month's theme:
Thai Food!
 
Various cookbooks are available for checkout at the circulation desk.
Pick one, pick a recipe, and have fun!

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.
Register NOW.
  
Contact: Patience Clarke, 860-447-1411, [email protected]

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Libros y Cafè:
Club gratuito para lectores adultos en Español
For more information, please click HERE.
  
Contact: Emy Espinoza, 860-447-1411,   [email protected]

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Safe Futures Parenting Classes
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
5:45 pm - 6:45 pm

Come join our prevention educators as they discuss how you can develop
healthier relationships with the people in your lives (with a focus on your children)
AND 
equip your children with the important social emotional skills that will not only
help them in life, but will help build stronger relationships with the people
in their lives (including you). Dinner and childcare will be provided.

This program is free and open to the public.
For more information, please click HERE.
  
Contact: Denise Martens, 860-447-1411, [email protected]

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Empower Together
Thursday, February 28, 2019
9:30 am - 1:30 pm

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

All adults are welcome to attend, though sessions are designed
specifically  to meet the needs of adults with disabilities.

Empower Together presents an opportunity for the participants to continue pursuing their natural desire to learn, experience stories, and share opinions and feelings. 

Please let us know if you are bringing a group so that we can prepare accordingly. 

All materials provided and the program is free to attend.
For more information, please click HERE.
  
Contact: Thomas Kramer, 860-447-1411, [email protected]

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Board Game Afternoon
Sunday, March 3, 2019
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Challenge yourself by learning a new game, revisit old favorites, or both!

Don't miss our Board Game Afternoon at the library!

We'll have a collection of classic and new board games to choose from,
but you're also welcome to bring your own.

All materials provided and the program is free to attend.
For more information, please click   HERE.
  
Contact: Thomas Kramer, 860-447-1411, [email protected]

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Zumba Class
Register  NOW.
  
Contact: Thomas Kramer, 860-447-1411, [email protected]

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The Hempsted Diaries: A Colonial History Series
For more information, please click HERE.
  
Contact: Kate Treadwell-Hill, 860-447-1411,  [email protected]

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Gentle Yoga
Register  NOW.
  
Contact: Thomas Kramer, 860-447-1411, [email protected]
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TEEN EVENTS

FEBRUARY
For more information or to register for February 26, please click HERE.

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

Family Fun
For more information, please click HERE.

Contact: Denise Martens, (860) 447-1411,  [email protected]
Read, Sing, Play
For more information please click  HERE.
 
Contact: Denise Martens, (860) 447-1411,  [email protected]
Bilingual Story Time
For more information please click  HERE.
 
Contact: Denise Martens, (860) 447-1411, [email protected]
After School Adventures
For more information please click  HERE.
 
Contact: Denise Martens, (860) 447-1411, [email protected]
Tween Thursday
For more information please click  HERE.
 
Contact: Denise Martens, (860) 447-1411, [email protected]
Story Time Starter for Babies!
For more information please click HERE.
 
Contact: Denise Martens, (860) 447-1411,  [email protected]
Brick Builders
For more information please click  HERE.
 
Contact: Denise Martens, (860) 447-1411,  [email protected]
Baby Cafe USA with Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center 
For more information please click  HERE. 
 
Contact: Denise Martens, (860) 447-1411,  [email protected]
Baby Cafe USA
Friday, March 8, 2019
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
 
Drop in and spend time with other breastfeeding moms, and take an opportunity
to ask our IBCLC, CLC, and Peer Counselor your breastfeeding questions!
 
Baby Cafe USA is aimed towards new mothers, nursing moms and pregnant
women; however, it is open to everyone who is interested in learning about
how to support breastfeeding.
 
From 10:30am till 11:30am the Children's Department will be doing a Story Time best suited for infants from birth to 12 months.  Siblings are welcome. 
 
For questions regarding the program, please call 860-425-6526.
 
This program is free, and open to the public.
For more information please click  HERE. 
 
Contact: Denise Martens, (860) 447-1411,  [email protected]
Bilingual Story Time
For more information please click  HERE.
 
Contact: Denise Martens, (860) 447-1411,  [email protected]
Make and Take Craft
For more information please click  HERE.
 
Contact: Denise Martens, (860) 447-1411,  [email protected]
Read to a Dog at the Library!
For more information please click  HERE.
 
Contact: Denise Martens, (860) 447-1411,  [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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