Public Library of New London

Celebrating Women's History!

Come to PLNL to celebrate women's history with us! From our diverse collection to our programming that seeks to teach and entertain, there's plenty going on at your local friendly library!

Come celebrate women's history!

Pick up an Inspiring Women Doll kit in the Children's Department and help your child make articulated paper dolls for story time!

Join us in the Community Room on Friday March 11 and March 25 at 2:00 PM to watch Hidden Figures, the story of a group of African-American women working at NASA, and Respect, the story of Aretha Franklin's career.

Read some of our faves from women authors!

Kamala Harris: Rooted in Justice by Nikki Grimes

Lightly framed as a conversation between a girl and her mother, this comprehensive picture book biography follows formative events in the life of former presidential candidate and “lawyer, prosecutor, Senator” Kamala Harris. Though each page is information-dense, lyrical prose makes the text effortlessly readable.

The Witch Elm by Tana French

Charming, easygoing Toby surprises burglars and then is badly beaten. Just as he is coming to terms with the idea that his life will never be the same, a discovery at his childhood refuge, where he has gone to care for his dying uncle, forces him to suspect that his entire past is not what he thought and that his family is not what he thought, either.

Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir

Brought up by ossifying nuns, and countless skeletons, Gideon is ready to abandon a life of servitude and an afterlife as a reanimated corpse. She prepares to launch her escape, but her childhood nemesis won’t set her free without a service. Harrowhark, bone witch extraordinaire, has been summoned into action. If she succeeds, she will become an all-powerful servant of the Resurrection, but without Gideon’s sword, Harrow will fail.

Attendees receive valuable information on strategies to plan their retirement and navigate the Social Security system. In addition, resources on how to get maximum Social Security retirement benefits, coordinate Social Security with other assets or income to confidently transition into retirement.

Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.

Click here for a complete list of Children's Take and Make crafts this month!

Click here for a list of Teen Take and Make crafts this month!

We are thrilled to present our brand new Movie Kits available in February!

Interactive movie kits include a list of prompts for your family to do throughout the movie. Our kits include all the prompts, props, crafts, and of course snack recommendations. DVD’s are available first come first serve, but kits can be requested if you have a streaming service!

Our kits for March include:

-Despicable Me

-Moana

-Aladdin

The Teen Activity Room will be hosting a variety of weekly events from 4:00 - 6:00, no registration required, just drop in and chill!

Mondays: Magic the Gathering Club. Come sling spells and trade cards with other planeswalkers!

Wednesday: Game On! We'll have a variety of video and board games available to play, from Connect 4 to Super Smash Bros!

Thursday: Library VS! Play against the Teen Department, David and Alex, in a variety of constantly changing games!

Cozy up with some great reads and play our Bookopoly Adult Winter Reading Challenge!

Players can read to win prizes from local businesses!

The challenge will continue through March 31st. Visit the Information Desk to pick up a game board & instructions or download a copy from our website!