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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

Jurassic World
Fallen Kingdom


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

Traveling collection: changing monthly!

Come and check them out!

September 22 - October 6, 2018
@ THE PLNL!

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LIBRARY NEWS

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!
It is Library Card Sign-Up Month!
For more information, and to see a list of participating vendors,
please click HERE
Happening all month!
FOOD FOR FINES
 Starts September 1, 2018
runs till September 30, 2018.
  The Public Library of New London
thanks you for your support!
Are you a Charter Oak member?
Have your donation to the library matched!
 
Simply click HERE, and follow the prompts.

The Public Library of New London t hanks you for your support!
Do you use Amazon for your online shopping?
If so, please remember us!
 
 
Your shopping makes a difference!
 
Do your regular Amazon shopping at
and Amazon donates to The Public Library of New London!
 
Thank you for your support!
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ADULT EVENTS

Gentle Yoga

Saturday, September 22
10:30 am - 11:30 am

Free 40 Minute yoga for all ages!

We recommend the following:
*Attire can be athletic or loose comfortable clothing.
*Yoga mat or thick padding for kneeling if needed.

Note: There will be an optional 10-minute meditation after practice
for anyone  interested.

Although children are encouraged to participate there will be an
optional activity table available while session occurs.

This event is free and open to the public. Registration is encouraged.
For more information, please click HERE.

Contact: Madhu Gupta, 860-447-1411, mgupta@plnl.org
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, mgupta@plnl.org
Usual Suspects
Mystery Bookclub

Monday, September 24
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Join us for the Usual Suspects Mystery Bookclub.

 Books are available for checkout at the Circulation Desk.

This month's selection:
  The Man with a Load of Mischief
by Martha Grimes

For more information, please click   HERE.

Contact: Kate Treadwell-Hill, 860-447-1411, ktreadwell@plnl.org
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, mgupta@plnl.org
Voter Registration

Tuesday, September 25
9:30 am - 6:00 pm

The League of Voters will be registering voters.
Please bring your identification.

For more information, please click   HERE.
Finding Funding For Your Small Business
Non profit resource center
Tuesday, September 25
4:15 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet with counselor Janet Siegenthaler, WBDC 's Manager of Business
Counseling & Access to Capital and leading business lenders to learn how
you can access capital for your small business.

Discover how to overcome obstacles in garnering capital needed to take
advantage of marketplace opportunities to grow your business.

What You'll Gain:
Small Business Access to Capital Opportunities
Affordable Loan Sources for Micro Entrepreneurs

The event is free to attend.
Please r egister HERE.

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

Thursday, September 27
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, mgupta@plnl.org
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, mgupta@plnl.org
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TEEN EVENTS

Teen Tuesday
For more information about September 25 please click  HERE.
 
Contact: Katryna Pierce, (860) 447-1411, kpierce@plnl.org
Teen Tuesday
For more information about October 2 please click  HERE.
 
Contact: Katryna Pierce, (860) 447-1411, kpierce@plnl.org
 
CHILDREN'S EVENTS

Family Fun
For more information please click  HERE.
 
Contact: Katryna Pierce, (860) 447-1411, kpierce@plnl.org
Read, Sing, Play
For more information please click  HERE.
 
Contact: Katryna Pierce, (860) 447-1411, kpierce@plnl.org
Bilingual Story Time
For more information please click  HERE.
 
Contact: Katryna Pierce, (860) 447-1411, kpierce@plnl.org
Read To a Therapy Dog
For more information please click  HERE.
 
Contact: Katryna Pierce, (860) 447-1411, kpierce@plnl.org
Brick Builders
For more information please click  HERE.
 
Contact: Katryna Pierce, (860) 447-1411, kpierce@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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