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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
 
I Almost Forgot About You: a novel
 
by Terry McMillan

Adult Non Fiction
 


The Firebrand and the First Lady: Portrait of a Friendship: Pauli Murray, Eleanor Roosevelt, and the struggle for social justice

by Patricia Bell-Scott

Young Adult
Fiction


You Got This!: unleash your awesomeness, find your path, and change your world

by Maya S. Penn


Children's 
Fiction

 How This Book Was Made: based on a true story

by Mac Barnett



Children's 
Chapter books

Talking Leaves
 
by Joseph Bruchac
 
 
 
Children's Non Fiction

 
Minecraft Creator Markus "Notch" Persson

by Kari Cornell


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:
 Michele Belanger: 
860-447-1411 x4,



 

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

Traveling collection: changing monthly!

NEW TRAVELING COLLECTION THIS WEEK!

Come check it out!


October 28 - November 11
@ THE PLNL!

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LIBRARY NEWS

PLEASE NOTE...
We are now open
Saturdays 9:30am - 5:00pm
& Sundays 1:00pm - 5:00pm

ALSO

The Public Library of New London
will be closed on Friday, November 11
in honor of Veterans Day

SAVE THE DATE:

ADOPT-A-BOOK

Starts Wednesday, November 2
and runs through
 


Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411 x3, or  mgupta@plnl.org 
 
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WEEKLY PROGRAMS

Read, Sing, Play

Every Monday
11:00 am - 11:30 am

Children are invited to join us for story time fun...
There will be books, songs, rhymes, movement activities, and more!

This program will help teach children a love of learning and will offer parents/caregivers early literacy tips to use at home. 

This program is free,  and no registration is required.

Location: Children's Reading Room

Contact: Michele Belanger: 860-447-1411 x4,  mbelanger@plnl.org

Homework Helpers
Every Monday + Thursday
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
and
Every Wednesday 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Do you need help with your homework 
or a tutor in a specific subject? 

Visit the Children's Room to meet with a student from
 Connecticut College!

No appointment necessary.

Contact: Michele Belanger: 860-447-1411  x4,  mbelanger@plnl.org

Bilingual Story Time
Every Tuesday
11:00 am - 11:30 am

Do you and your child speak Spanish? 
Are you interested in having your child learn Spanish? 
Then join us for stories, songs and more in English and Spanish!

This program is free, and no registration is required.

Location: Children's Reading Room

Contact: Michele Belanger: 860-447-1411 x4, mbelanger@plnl.org
 
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?

The library has recently started a Chess Club.

  All are welcome, from beginners to advanced.

Location: Adult Reading Room
  
Contact: Madhu Gupta : 860-447-1411 x3 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 x6 or   mvargas@plnl.org

The ART 
Behind The Story

Every Thursday
10:30 am - 11:30 am

Children are invited to join us to listen to a story
 and make a related art project with Ms. Christa.

During the school year this program is geared
mainly toward younger children.
No registration is required. 

Contact: Michele Belanger: 860-447-1411 x4,  mbelanger@plnl.org

The New London Community Orchestra
is pleased to offer free violin and cello lessons! 
 
Every Monday and Wednesday
4:00 pm- 5:30 pm
 
This program is for school age children, and is
currently full. 
Thank you for your interest.

For more information  please call  The Public Library  of New London.
 
Contact: Michele Belanger  860-447-1411 x4  or  mbelanger@plnl.org
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ADULT EVENTS

Italian Heritage Month Celebration
Author's Discussion
Friday, October 28
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Author  Paola Sica will be talking about her book 
Futurist Women:
Florence, Futurism and the New Sciences.


Paola Sica is Professor and Chair of Italian Studies at Connecticut College, USA. Her publications, both in English and Italian, include a book on comparative modernism, Modernist Forms of Rejuvenation: Eugenio Montale and T.S. Eliot (2003), and various articles on twentieth-century literature and culture  - especially modernism and the avant-garde  - in such journals as Italica, Annali d'Italianistica, Modern Language Note, Yale Italian Poetry, Quaderni d'italianistica and Italian Quarterly.

She has presented her work in numerous academic and cultural settings internationally, including the MLA convention and Columbia University in the United States; the ISSEI conference in Helsinki, Finland; Queen Mary, University of London, UK Istituto di Cultura Italiana in Toronto; and Dante Alighieri in Italy and the United States.

Location: Community Room

For more information, or to register, please click HERE.

Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411 x3, or  mgupta@plnl.org 
 
Makerspace:
DIY with Baking Soda
Saturday, October 29
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Baking Soda: not just for baking anymore!

Baking Soda is a multitasking wonder already in your home. 
Learn how to use it to make products ranging from personal care
items  to those able to tackle even the toughest cleaning jobs. 
Learn to live naturally without spending a fortune. 
 
Location: Community Room

For more information, or to register, please click HERE.

Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411 x3, or  mgupta@plnl.org 
 
Makerspace:
Handcrafted Holiday Gifts
Luxury Scrub
Saturday, November 5
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Learn how to make natural rejuvenating luxury salt scrubs  with essential oils. Then gift wrap them to be ready for giving. All materials provided. 

Location: Community Room
 
Space is limited to 20, preregistration is strongly encouraged.
For more information, or to register, please click HERE.

Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411 x3, or  mgupta@plnl.org 
 
Mindfulness Meditation
with David Chandler
 
Sunday, November 6
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Mindfullness meditation is the practice of bringing one's attention to the internal and external experiences occurring in the present moment. it is a great way to increase focus, decrease stress, and stimulate your creativity.
 
Presenter: David Chandler is the founder and director of Eagle's Quest Tai Chi Center. He holds a Master's degree in Integrative Health and Healing from the Graduate Institute and is a Master Teacher of Tai Chi.  

Each workshop will include a teaching about meditation, a guided meditation (approximately 20 minutes) and time for questions.   

Location: Community Room
 
This program is for patrons ages 15 and up. Registration is not required
For more information, please click HERE.

Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411 x3, or  mgupta@plnl.org 
 
Native American Heritage Month
Celebration
Monday, November 7
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Come join us for drumming, dancing, and singing!
Learn about the culture of our First Nations peoples.

Presenter Justin Scott from the Mohegan outreach center will show some artifacts and talk about how they were made.

Location: Community Room

No registration required. Open to all age groups.
For more information please click HERE.

Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411 x3, or  mgupta@plnl.org 
 
Elections 2016 
Impact on Government Grants
Thursday, November 10
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Nothing has a greater impact on the direction and priorities of  government grants than the person who occupies the White House. Join us to learn how to manage the changing government priorities. 

This is a seminar designed for the staff or volunteers seeking information 
about researching, writing and submitting grants. 

All participants will learn about  www.grants.gov process. The key elements of a government grant  will be explored. The necessary government  forms will be described so that participants will be able  to complete  them. The advantages and disadvantages of receiving government grants  will be examined. It is also a perfect opportunity for anyone seeking a new  career to learn about grants writing. A main discussion point will be  

About the presenter:  Harriet Grayson, President of 5 Star Seminars and  Publisher of Ocean Breeze Press.

Harriet Grayson is the author of:
"Guide to Grants Writing for Non-Profits"
"Guide to Government Grants & Vendor Opportunities"
"Practical Guide to Events Planning"
"Special Events Planning for Non-Profits"

Location: Community Room

Registration is highly recommended.
For more information, or to register, please click HERE.

Contact: Madhu Gupta: 860-447-1411 x3, or  mgupta@plnl.org 
 
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TEEN EVENTS

Teen Library Council Meeting
Saturday, October 29
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
 
The Teen Library Council (TLC) is looking for new members!

If you want to volunteer at the library and/or get hours for school,
this is your opportunity to add something GREAT to your resume!

TLC membership is open to all teens, but make sure to introduce
yourself by filling out a simple online application.

Visit the TLC page for more info:  www.plnl.org/teens/tlcinfo

Location: Teen Area

Contact: Maritza Vargas: 860-447-1411 x6,   mvargas@plnl.org
   
Teen Tuesdays: 
TinkerCAD for the 3D Printer
Tuesday, November 1
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
 
TinkerCAD is the software we use to make "prints"
on our 3-D printer.

Get comfortable with the program and work
towards producing a printable object!

This program is for pre-teens and teenagers only.
For more information please click   HERE.
 
Contact: Maritza Vargas: 860-447-1411 x6,   mvargas@plnl.org
   
Teen Tuesdays:
Mini Bagel Snack 
Tuesday, November 8
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
 
How many ways can you dress up a mini bagel?

Find out and snack with us!

This program is for pre-teens and teenagers only.
For more information please click   HERE.
 
Contact: Christa Sieburg: 860-447-1411 x6,   csieburg@plnl.org
   
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CHILDREN'S EVENTS

Family Fun Event:
Halloween Parade
Friday, October 28
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Stop by the library for some spooky Halloween fun!
 
There will be an assortment of activities for children of all ages.
 
Wear your costumes for trick or treating in the library
starting promptly at 4:00 pm.

No registration is required.
For more information, please click HERE.

Contact: Michele Belanger: 860-447-1411 x4, mbelanger@plnl.org
 
Family Fun Event:
Games Galore
Saturday, October 29
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Stop by the library for Games Galore! 

There will be board games, card games, puzzles and more
available for children  and families to play !

This program is free,  and no registration is required.
For more information, please click HERE.

Contact: Michele Belanger: 860-447-1411 x4, mbelanger@plnl.org
 
Read to a Therapy Dog
Saturday, November 5
11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Come meet Ella, a therapy dog, and read her a story!

Children are encouraged to read out loud in a safe, inspiring setting.

Please call to sign up for a 15 minute time slot.
Registration is required.
For more information, please click HERE.

Contact: Michele Belanger: 860-447-1411 x4, mbelanger@plnl.org
 
Make & Take Craft
Saturday, November 5
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Come get crafty at the library!

Stop by anytime between 12:00 and 2:00 pm to make a craft
 and take it home! 

This program is suitable for all ages, no registration is required.
For more information, please click HERE.

Contact: Michele Belanger: 860-447-1411 x4, mbelanger@plnl.org
 
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