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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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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
Swearing is Good for You: the amazing science of bad language
by Emma Byrne
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Young Adult
Fiction
The Astonishing Color of After
by Emily X.R. Pan
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Young Adult
Non-Fiction
Choose to Matter: being courageously and fabulously you
by Julie Foudy
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We Don't Eat our Classmates
by Ryan T. Higgins
Children's Non
Fiction
The Baby Signing Book: second edition
by Sara Bingham
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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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SOLO
Adrift
Tag
Tully
Superfly
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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October 6 - October 20, 2018
@ THE PLNL!
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The Library will be CLOSED
on Monday, October 8
in observance of Columbus Day.
Thank you!
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NOW OPEN SUNDAYS!
The Public Library of New London
will be open on Sundays
between the hours of 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm.
Come in, and enjoy!
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SAVE THE DATE:
Author Talk with Dirk Langeveld:
The Artful Dodger
Wednesday, October 17
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The Artful Dodger
by Dirk Langeveld tells the remarkable story of a case that is little remembered today, but captivated the world in the early 20th century.
Dirk will be at the library on October 17th to talk about the unbelieveable
true story on which his book is focused.
This program is free to attend.
For more information, please click
HERE.
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Are you a Charter Oak member?
Have your donation to the library matched!
Simply click HERE, and follow the prompts.
The Public Library of New London t
hanks you for your support!
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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!
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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,
This class is available year-round and is offered FREE of charge.
For more information, please click
HERE.
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Empower Together
Thursday, October 11
9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Join us for this library program featuring books, arts & crafts,
movies and more
for people with disabilities.
This week, we will talk about the changing colors of the fall season
while tasting a fall treat... apples and applesauce!
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.
The event is free to attend.
For more information, please click
HERE.
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Gentle Yoga
Saturday, October 13
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Free 40 Minute yoga for all ages!
Healthy snack provided after session.
Recommendations: 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.
The event is free to attend.
For more information, please click
HERE.
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Holiday Harvest:
Celebrating the Holiday Table
Saturday, October 13
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Holiday Harvest is a fun program highlighting easy recipes, tablescaping ideas,
and casual entertaining ideas for a stress free holiday!
Enjoy a trivia quiz, fun poetry, and lots of colorful harvest visual displays while we sample chocolate harvest bark, a mocktail, and more!
The event is free to attend.
For more information, please click
HERE.
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Creative Writers of NL County
Monday, October 15
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Are you suffering from writer's block?
Need inspiration or motivation?
Join the Creative Writers of New London County!
The group focuses on structured writing activities and the opportunity to share work of your own in an easy-going, curriculum inspired group without the classroom feel.
This program is free to attend.
For more information, please click
HERE.
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Supper Book Club:
Monday, October 15
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
This Month's selection:
Hillbilly Elegy
by J.D. Vance
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.
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Usual Suspects
Mystery Bookclub
Monday, October 15
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Do you enjoy a good mystery?
Come, enjoy, and end the suspense!
This Month's selection:
The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax
by Dorothy Gilman
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.
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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Tasty Reads Cookbook Book Club
Tuesday, October 16
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Read. Cook. Share.
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 Book:
Barefoot Contessa
by Ina Garten
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.
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Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Tuesday, October 16
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.
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Teen Tuesday
For more information about October 2 please click
HERE.
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Brick Builders
For more information please click
HERE.
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Bilingual Story Time
For more information please click
HERE.
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After School Adventures
For more information please click
HERE.
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Read, Sing, Play
For more information please click
HERE.
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Tween Thursday
For more information please click
HERE.
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Movie & Munchies
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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Public Library of New London
63 Huntington Street
New London, CT 06320
860-447-1411
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