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Can't get to the library?  Use our 
e-resources from the comfort of your own home!

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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
 
From the Corner of the Oval
by Beck Dorey-Stein

Adult Non Fiction
 


Directorate S: the C.I.A. and America's secret wars in Afghanistan and Pakistan
by Steve Coll

Young Adult
Fiction


The Ruinous Sweep
by Tim Wynne-Jones

Young Adult
Non-Fiction


The Healthy Teen Cookbook
by Remmi Smith

Children's 
Chapter books

Two Dogs in a Trench Coat go to School
by Julia Falatko

Children's Fiction
 
Grumpy Monkey
by Suzanne Lang
 
 
Children's Non  Fiction
 
Science Comics
DOGS: from predator to protector
by Andy Hirsch

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

Mile 22


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

Traveling collection: changing monthly!

Come and check them out!

November 17 - December 1, 2018
@ THE PLNL!

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LIBRARY NEWS

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.
  
Contact: Madhu Gupta, 860-447-1411, [email protected]
Giving to our Community:
TOYS-FOR-TOTS
at The Public Library of New London

We Are Collecting Toys Till December 18, 2018

Making a Difference
Family... Community... Business

Toys must be new, unwrapped items.
Please drop off toys in the collection box located at the circulation desk
of the Public Library of New London.

As always, we thank you for your support!
HOLIDAY HOURS:

The Public Library of New London will be open on
Wednesday, November 21 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

The Public Library will be closed on 
Thursday, November 22 and Friday, November 23
in observation of Thanksgiving.

We will re-open on Saturday, November 24 at 9:30 am.
Thank you.
We hope you have a wonderful  holiday!
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ADULT EVENTS

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]
Usual Suspects
Mystery Bookclub

Monday, November 19
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Do you love a good mystery?
Come and enjoy the suspense with us!

This Month's title:
A Clubbable Woman
by Reginald Hill


 Books are available for checkout at the Circulation Desk.

For more information, please click HERE.

Contact: Kate Treadwell-Hill, 860-447-1411,    [email protected]
Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, November 20
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.

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

Monday, November 26
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Have you ever wanted to explore your family history?

Join the Genealogy Club to access genealogical resources
and  Ancestry.com .

Let's learn our history together!

This program is free to attend.
For more information, please click HERE.

Contact: Kate Treadwell-Hill, 860-447-1411,    [email protected]
Club de Lectores: Almas Lectoras
Wednesday, November 28
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Miercoles, 28 de Noviembre

Club para lectores adultos en espanol gratuito.

Los libros estan disponilbles en la biblioteca.

Los libros:

Cien anos de soledad
por: Gabriel Gargia Marquez

Se ofreceran refrescos.

For more information, please click HERE.
Si necesita mas informacion contactar a Emy Espinoza.

Contact: Emy Espinoza, 860-447-1411, [email protected]
Empower Together

Thursday, November 29
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.

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

Teen Tuesday - November
For more information about November 20 , please click HERE .
For more information about November 27, please click HERE.

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

Story and Snacks


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]
Family Fun: Make a Gift!

For more information please click 
 
Contact: Denise Martens, (860) 447-1411,  [email protected]
Tween Thursday
For more information please click  HERE.
Reminder: We are closed for Thanksgiving November 22,
we will return and will be doing an "I Spy" program the following Thursday.
 
Contact: Denise Martens, (860) 447-1411, [email protected]
Eastern Connecticut Ballet Creative Movement:
The Nutcracker
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]
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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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