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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
 
Alternative Remedies for Loss
by Joanna Cantor

Adult Non Fiction
 


War on Peace: the end of diplomacy and the decline of American influence
by Ronan Farrow

Young Adult
Fiction


Children of Blood and Bone
by Tomi Adeyemi

Young Adult
Non-Fiction


For Eveyone
By Jason Reynolds

Children's 
Chapter books

Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard: The Ship of the Dead
by Rick Riordan

Children's Fiction
 
Please, Baby, Please
by Spike Lee & Tonya Lewis Lee
 
 
Children's Non  Fiction
 
Startalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson: everything you ever need to know about space travel, sci-fi, the human race, the universe, and beyond.
by Neil deGrasse Tyson

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!

December 1 - December 15, 2018
@ THE PLNL!

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LIBRARY NEWS

HOLIDAY SHOPPERS:
Happening right 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, mgupta@plnl.org
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!
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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, mgupta@plnl.org
Tasty Reads
Cookbook Book Club

Tuesday, December 4
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 Book:

Lidia's Italian-American Kitchen
by Lidia Matticchio Bastianich
 
Books are available for checkout at the circulation desk.
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.
 
This group cannot accomodate drop-ins.
Seats limited to 12. Registration is required. 
Please register NOW.

Contact: Madhu Gupta, 860-447-1411,   mgupta@plnl.org
Empower Together

Thursday, December 6
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,   mgupta@plnl.org
Resume Writing Workshop
Thursday, December 6
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Join experienced library staff member  Sean Wiley, and gain assistance
with w riting your resume, w riting a cover letter to highlight your best traits,
and writing a post interview 'Thank You Letter', as well as get tips on
h ow to write professionally and personably. 

Registration is encouraged. 
Please register NOW.

Contact: Sean Wiley, 860-447-1411, swiley@plnl.org
Gentle Yoga
Saturday, December 8
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Free 40 Minute yoga for all ages!

Recommendations:
*Attire can be athletic or loose comfortable clothing.
*Yoga mat or thick padding for kneeling if needed.

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.

Registration is encouraged.
Please register   NOW.

Contact: Madhu Gupta, 860-447-1411,  mgupta@plnl.org
Creative Writers of NL County

Monday, December 10
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

ATTENTION WRITERS OF FICTION!
Can't find time for your craft?
Suffering from writer's block?
Need inspiration or motivation?

The Creative Writers of New London County group promotes writing
opportunities to keep your creative skills honed and in practice.

Join us for structured writing activities and the opportunity to share work
of your own in an easy-going, curriculum inspired group without the
classroom feel. Each meeting is starting anew and covering a different
fun and interesting principle, so feel free to attend our group starting at any time.

Join us to make time, make friends, make art!

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

Contact: Madhu Gupta, 860-447-1411, mgupta@plnl.org
Supper Book Club

Monday, December 10
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Come enjoy a good read, and good food, with great company.

This month's Book:

Wait Till Next Year: a memoir
by Doris Kearns Goodwin
 
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.

Food is ordered from a local restaurant, often reflecting a theme in the book,
and is delivered to the library.  Club members pay for their meal at the book club. 
Participants may also bring their own supper or snack. Water, coffee and tea are provided by the library. The facilitator for the evening provides dessert.

This group cannot accomodate drop-ins.
For more information, please click HERE.

Contact: Madhu Gupta, 860-447-1411,   mgupta@plnl.org
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TEEN EVENTS

DECEMBER
For more information about  December 4 , please click  HERE.
For more information about December 11, please click HERE.

Contact: Katryna Pierce, (860) 447-1411, kpierce@plnl.org
 
CHILDREN'S EVENTS

Brick Builders
For more information please click  HERE.
 
Contact: Denise Martens, (860) 447-1411, dmartens@plnl.org
Read, Sing, Play
For more information please click  HERE.
 
Contact: Denise Martens, (860) 447-1411,  dmartens@plnl.org
Bilingual Story Time
For more information please click  HERE.
 
Contact: Denise Martens, (860) 447-1411,  dmartens@plnl.org
After School Adventures
For more information please click  HERE.
 
Contact: Denise Martens, (860) 447-1411, dmartens@plnl.org
Tween Thursday
For more information please click  HERE.
 
Contact: Denise Martens, (860) 447-1411, dmartens@plnl.org
Creative Movement:
Counting Seashells by the Seashore
Friday, December 7
10:30 am - 11:15 am

Come and learn a new dance with your family and friends!

This progam will be led by Kahana Hula.

This program is free and open to the public.
Best for children ages birth to 5.
For more information please click  HERE.
 
Contact: Denise Martens, (860) 447-1411, dmartens@plnl.org
Make and Take Craft
For more information please click  HERE.
 
Contact: Denise Martens, (860) 447-1411, dmartens@plnl.org
READ to a Therapy Dog
For more information please click  HERE.
 
Contact: Denise Martens, (860) 447-1411, dmartens@plnl.org
Movie & Munchies
For more information please click  HERE.
 
Contact: Denise Martens, (860) 447-1411, dmartens@plnl.org
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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 mgupta@plnl.org

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  mvargas@plnl.org


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