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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!  
 
 

NEW TO THE LIBRARY!
 
 
Adult Fiction
 
 
Conscience
by Alice Mattison

Adult Non Fiction
 


Tribe of Mentors: short life advice from the best in the world
by Timothy Ferriss

Young Adult
Fiction


Geekerella
by Ashley Poston

Young Adult
Non-Fiction


I Have The Right To: a high school survivor's story of sexual assault, justice, and hope.
by Chessy Prout

Children's 
Chapter books

Betty Before X
by Ilyasah Shabazz

Children's Fiction
 
Crunch the Shy Dinosaur
by Cirocco Dunlap
 
 
Children's Non  Fiction
 
Joan Proctor, Dragon Doctor: the woman who loved reptiles
by Patricia Valdez

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

Gotti


Uncle Drew



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

Traveling collection: changing monthly!

Come and check them out!

September 29 - October 13, 2018
@ THE PLNL!

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LIBRARY NEWS

The Library will be CLOSED
on Monday, October 8
in observance of Columbus Day.
Thank you!
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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Have your donation to the library matched!
 
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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,


 

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]
Creative Writers of NL County

Monday, October 1
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.
  
Contact: Madhu Gupta, 860-447-1411, [email protected]
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.
  
Contact: Madhu Gupta, 860-447-1411, [email protected]
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 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.

Contact: Madhu Gupta, 860-447-1411, [email protected]
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.
Register NOW.
For more information, please click HERE.

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

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

Teen Tuesday
For more information about October 2 please click  HERE.
 
Contact: Katryna Pierce, (860) 447-1411, [email protected]
 
CHILDREN'S EVENTS

Read, Sing, Play
For more information please click  HERE.
 
Contact: Katryna Pierce, (860) 447-1411, [email protected]
Bilingual Story Time
For more information please click  HERE.
 
Contact: Katryna Pierce, (860) 447-1411, [email protected]
Brick Builders
For more information please click  HERE.
 
Contact: Katryna Pierce, (860) 447-1411, [email protected]
After School Adventures
For more information please click  HERE.
 
Contact: Katryna Pierce, (860) 447-1411, [email protected]
Make & Take Craft
 
Contact: Katryna Pierce, (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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