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Help support the library by adopting one (or more!) of our new books. There are options for all ages and interests!
Adopt-a-Book supports the library through a purchase for the library collection. The book(s) you choose to adopt can be marked with a commemorative bookplate with your name or the name of someone you wish to memorialize. Donors have the opportunity to be the first person to borrow the book selected!
You can visit the library to adopt in person, or you can visit https://plnl.org/news/adopt-a-book-2023/ to purchase books online!
Available Kits: Hot Chocolate Mugs, Melted Snowmen, Mini Yarn Hats, S.T.E.A.M. Fake Snow
Hot Chocolate Mugs: Brrrr! Getting chilly? This hot chocolate craft will warm you right up! An easy craft for younger kids.
Melted Snowmen: Oh no! It looks like this snowman got a little too toasty! A simple craft for all ages.
Mini Yarn Hats: These hats are simple and fun! Turn them into ornaments, or give one to your favorite stuffed animal! A fun craft for older kids.
S.T.E.A.M. Fake Snow: Bring the fun of a snow day, without the cold of one, inside! A S.T.E.A.M. activity for all ages.
Help us support our community by donating food for the holidays.
We will be partnering with the New London Food Pantry.
Please donate canned goods and non-perishable items to the library during our open hours.
Visit www.plnl.org/ for more information.
Interactive Movie Kits are fun for the whole family! Kits include a list of prompts for your family to do throughout the movie plus props and crafts! Each kit comes with enough supplies for 4 people. DVD's are available to check out on a first come first serve basis, but kits can be taken with or without the movie if you use a streaming service or have the movie at home.
December Lineup:
Home Alone: When 8 year old Kevin McCallister acts out the night before a family trip to Paris, his mother makes him sleep in the attic. After the McCallister family mistakenly leave for the airport without Kevin, he awakens to an empty house and assumes his wish to have no family has come true. But his excitement sours when he realizes that two con men plan to rob the McCallister residence, and that he alone must protect the family home.
The Polar Express: When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.
The Children's Room has turned into a Winter Workshop! Join us all month long!
Snowflake Central: Help us decorate the Children's Room with tons of snowflakes! Each one is unique!
Card Making Station: Make holiday cards for your friends, family, or leave them at the library and we'll distribute them to the community!
Letters to Santa: Did you write Santa a letter yet? Write one at the library and we'll send them to the North Pole!
Location: Children's Room
Help support the library by adopting one (or more!) of our new books. There are options for all ages and interests!
Adopt-a-Book supports the library through a purchase for the library collection. The book(s) you choose to adopt can be marked with a commemorative bookplate with your name or the name of someone you wish to memorialize. Donors have the opportunity to be the first person to borrow the book selected!
You can visit the library to adopt in person, or you can visit https://plnl.org/news/adopt-a-book-2023/ to purchase books online!
Available Kits: Hot Chocolate Mugs, Melted Snowmen, Mini Yarn Hats, S.T.E.A.M. Fake Snow
Hot Chocolate Mugs: Brrrr! Getting chilly? This hot chocolate craft will warm you right up! An easy craft for younger kids.
Melted Snowmen: Oh no! It looks like this snowman got a little too toasty! A simple craft for all ages.
Mini Yarn Hats: These hats are simple and fun! Turn them into ornaments, or give one to your favorite stuffed animal! A fun craft for older kids.
S.T.E.A.M. Fake Snow: Bring the fun of a snow day, without the cold of one, inside! A S.T.E.A.M. activity for all ages.
Help us support our community by donating food for the holidays.
We will be partnering with the New London Food Pantry.
Please donate canned goods and non-perishable items to the library during our open hours.
Visit www.plnl.org/ for more information.
Show off your Gingerbread House making skills! Make a gingerbread house at home and submit a photo to Miss Zoe's email, or swing by the library to make one out of popsicle sticks!
Location: Children's Room
Interactive Movie Kits are fun for the whole family! Kits include a list of prompts for your family to do throughout the movie plus props and crafts! Each kit comes with enough supplies for 4 people. DVD's are available to check out on a first come first serve basis, but kits can be taken with or without the movie if you use a streaming service or have the movie at home.
December Lineup:
Home Alone: When 8 year old Kevin McCallister acts out the night before a family trip to Paris, his mother makes him sleep in the attic. After the McCallister family mistakenly leave for the airport without Kevin, he awakens to an empty house and assumes his wish to have no family has come true. But his excitement sours when he realizes that two con men plan to rob the McCallister residence, and that he alone must protect the family home.
The Polar Express: When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.
The Children's Room has turned into a Winter Workshop! Join us all month long!
Snowflake Central: Help us decorate the Children's Room with tons of snowflakes! Each one is unique!
Card Making Station: Make holiday cards for your friends, family, or leave them at the library and we'll distribute them to the community!
Letters to Santa: Did you write Santa a letter yet? Write one at the library and we'll send them to the North Pole!
Location: Children's Room
We will be screening a Documentary on the first Monday of every month. Titles will be announced closer to the event. We hope to see you there!
For November and December Make-It Mondays, join us each week to make a different Pipe Cleaner Craft! We'll be making animals, snowflakes, flowers, and more!
Location: Children's Room
With the weather getting colder, enjoy some time indoors hanging our and baking cookies with other teens!
Join this semi-monthly virtual meetup to explore the diary of New London tradesman Joshua Hempstead, and learn about colonial life in New England. To register and request your copy of the Hempstead Diary, please call us at (860) 447-1411 ext 5. or email us at ktreadwell@PLNL.org.
Help support the library by adopting one (or more!) of our new books. There are options for all ages and interests!
Adopt-a-Book supports the library through a purchase for the library collection. The book(s) you choose to adopt can be marked with a commemorative bookplate with your name or the name of someone you wish to memorialize. Donors have the opportunity to be the first person to borrow the book selected!
You can visit the library to adopt in person, or you can visit https://plnl.org/news/adopt-a-book-2023/ to purchase books online!
Available Kits: Hot Chocolate Mugs, Melted Snowmen, Mini Yarn Hats, S.T.E.A.M. Fake Snow
Hot Chocolate Mugs: Brrrr! Getting chilly? This hot chocolate craft will warm you right up! An easy craft for younger kids.
Melted Snowmen: Oh no! It looks like this snowman got a little too toasty! A simple craft for all ages.
Mini Yarn Hats: These hats are simple and fun! Turn them into ornaments, or give one to your favorite stuffed animal! A fun craft for older kids.
S.T.E.A.M. Fake Snow: Bring the fun of a snow day, without the cold of one, inside! A S.T.E.A.M. activity for all ages.
Help us support our community by donating food for the holidays.
We will be partnering with the New London Food Pantry.
Please donate canned goods and non-perishable items to the library during our open hours.
Visit www.plnl.org/ for more information.
Show off your Gingerbread House making skills! Make a gingerbread house at home and submit a photo to Miss Zoe's email, or swing by the library to make one out of popsicle sticks!
Location: Children's Room
Interactive Movie Kits are fun for the whole family! Kits include a list of prompts for your family to do throughout the movie plus props and crafts! Each kit comes with enough supplies for 4 people. DVD's are available to check out on a first come first serve basis, but kits can be taken with or without the movie if you use a streaming service or have the movie at home.
December Lineup:
Home Alone: When 8 year old Kevin McCallister acts out the night before a family trip to Paris, his mother makes him sleep in the attic. After the McCallister family mistakenly leave for the airport without Kevin, he awakens to an empty house and assumes his wish to have no family has come true. But his excitement sours when he realizes that two con men plan to rob the McCallister residence, and that he alone must protect the family home.
The Polar Express: When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.
The Children's Room has turned into a Winter Workshop! Join us all month long!
Snowflake Central: Help us decorate the Children's Room with tons of snowflakes! Each one is unique!
Card Making Station: Make holiday cards for your friends, family, or leave them at the library and we'll distribute them to the community!
Letters to Santa: Did you write Santa a letter yet? Write one at the library and we'll send them to the North Pole!
Location: Children's Room
Jessica Vargas, the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer for the CT Paid Leave Authority, will be at the Public Library of New London to share information about CT Paid Leave. CT Paid Leave is a program that most workers of private sector employers in our state are eligible for and are already paying into through a payroll deduction. It provides them with up to 12 weeks of income replacement benefits if they need to be out of work for a qualifying health or family reason.
She will be giving a breif, informative presentation and staying later to help with applicaitons and answer question. Please join us if you or anyone you know could benifit from this information!
Are you interested in writing? Join our Creative Writing Club for Kids! We meet every other Tuesday, and we'll be playing word games and working with writing prompts to help develop creative writing skills. This workshop is geared for kids in 3rd grade and up, but strong and ambitious writers are encouraged to stop by! No registration required.
Location: Children's Room
Help support the library by adopting one (or more!) of our new books. There are options for all ages and interests!
Adopt-a-Book supports the library through a purchase for the library collection. The book(s) you choose to adopt can be marked with a commemorative bookplate with your name or the name of someone you wish to memorialize. Donors have the opportunity to be the first person to borrow the book selected!
You can visit the library to adopt in person, or you can visit https://plnl.org/news/adopt-a-book-2023/ to purchase books online!
Available Kits: Hot Chocolate Mugs, Melted Snowmen, Mini Yarn Hats, S.T.E.A.M. Fake Snow
Hot Chocolate Mugs: Brrrr! Getting chilly? This hot chocolate craft will warm you right up! An easy craft for younger kids.
Melted Snowmen: Oh no! It looks like this snowman got a little too toasty! A simple craft for all ages.
Mini Yarn Hats: These hats are simple and fun! Turn them into ornaments, or give one to your favorite stuffed animal! A fun craft for older kids.
S.T.E.A.M. Fake Snow: Bring the fun of a snow day, without the cold of one, inside! A S.T.E.A.M. activity for all ages.
Help us support our community by donating food for the holidays.
We will be partnering with the New London Food Pantry.
Please donate canned goods and non-perishable items to the library during our open hours.
Visit www.plnl.org/ for more information.
Show off your Gingerbread House making skills! Make a gingerbread house at home and submit a photo to Miss Zoe's email, or swing by the library to make one out of popsicle sticks!
Location: Children's Room
Interactive Movie Kits are fun for the whole family! Kits include a list of prompts for your family to do throughout the movie plus props and crafts! Each kit comes with enough supplies for 4 people. DVD's are available to check out on a first come first serve basis, but kits can be taken with or without the movie if you use a streaming service or have the movie at home.
December Lineup:
Home Alone: When 8 year old Kevin McCallister acts out the night before a family trip to Paris, his mother makes him sleep in the attic. After the McCallister family mistakenly leave for the airport without Kevin, he awakens to an empty house and assumes his wish to have no family has come true. But his excitement sours when he realizes that two con men plan to rob the McCallister residence, and that he alone must protect the family home.
The Polar Express: When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.
The Children's Room has turned into a Winter Workshop! Join us all month long!
Snowflake Central: Help us decorate the Children's Room with tons of snowflakes! Each one is unique!
Card Making Station: Make holiday cards for your friends, family, or leave them at the library and we'll distribute them to the community!
Letters to Santa: Did you write Santa a letter yet? Write one at the library and we'll send them to the North Pole!
Location: Children's Room
Join us for an all-ages storytime and play group! We will have a short storytime, sing some songs, and then take out some toys for time to socialize and play. A great opportunity for parents to meet and children to play!
With a little bit of cork, and a whole lot of string, you can make an adorable string art project for yourself, or a friend!
Location: Children's Room
Make Holiday Cards with us! We will supply the materials, you supply your ideas and sense of style.
-While Supplies Last-
Join our beginner-friendly Dungeons & Dragons game for teens! No worries if you don't have dice or miniatures on hand, we'll have everything you'll need! If you are new, just arrive 15 minutes early!
Stop by the library for a concert and visual art program from local band, Pocket Vinyl! They will be playing a set and creating art to go along with it, plus they will be talking a little bit about their new graphic novel, How to Completely Lose Your Mind. It covers a 2019 tour where they were determined to play at least one show in every single US state. Copies will be available to purchase with the band after their program!
For more information about Pocket Vinyl, check out their website here: https://pocketvinyl.com/
Help support the library by adopting one (or more!) of our new books. There are options for all ages and interests!
Adopt-a-Book supports the library through a purchase for the library collection. The book(s) you choose to adopt can be marked with a commemorative bookplate with your name or the name of someone you wish to memorialize. Donors have the opportunity to be the first person to borrow the book selected!
You can visit the library to adopt in person, or you can visit https://plnl.org/news/adopt-a-book-2023/ to purchase books online!
Celebrate Hanukkah with the Children's Room! Stop by to see our displays, learn about Hanukkah, and make some crafts related to the holiday!
Location: Children's Room
Available Kits: Hot Chocolate Mugs, Melted Snowmen, Mini Yarn Hats, S.T.E.A.M. Fake Snow
Hot Chocolate Mugs: Brrrr! Getting chilly? This hot chocolate craft will warm you right up! An easy craft for younger kids.
Melted Snowmen: Oh no! It looks like this snowman got a little too toasty! A simple craft for all ages.
Mini Yarn Hats: These hats are simple and fun! Turn them into ornaments, or give one to your favorite stuffed animal! A fun craft for older kids.
S.T.E.A.M. Fake Snow: Bring the fun of a snow day, without the cold of one, inside! A S.T.E.A.M. activity for all ages.
Help us support our community by donating food for the holidays.
We will be partnering with the New London Food Pantry.
Please donate canned goods and non-perishable items to the library during our open hours.
Visit www.plnl.org/ for more information.
Show off your Gingerbread House making skills! Make a gingerbread house at home and submit a photo to Miss Zoe's email, or swing by the library to make one out of popsicle sticks!
Location: Children's Room
Interactive Movie Kits are fun for the whole family! Kits include a list of prompts for your family to do throughout the movie plus props and crafts! Each kit comes with enough supplies for 4 people. DVD's are available to check out on a first come first serve basis, but kits can be taken with or without the movie if you use a streaming service or have the movie at home.
December Lineup:
Home Alone: When 8 year old Kevin McCallister acts out the night before a family trip to Paris, his mother makes him sleep in the attic. After the McCallister family mistakenly leave for the airport without Kevin, he awakens to an empty house and assumes his wish to have no family has come true. But his excitement sours when he realizes that two con men plan to rob the McCallister residence, and that he alone must protect the family home.
The Polar Express: When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.
The Children's Room has turned into a Winter Workshop! Join us all month long!
Snowflake Central: Help us decorate the Children's Room with tons of snowflakes! Each one is unique!
Card Making Station: Make holiday cards for your friends, family, or leave them at the library and we'll distribute them to the community!
Letters to Santa: Did you write Santa a letter yet? Write one at the library and we'll send them to the North Pole!
Location: Children's Room
Come share a love of knitting and crocheting with friends in the comfort of our local history room! Bring your project and materials, and socialize with others.
Trying a new stitch? Someone might be able to guide you. All are welcome, from beginners to advanced.
No registration is required, but for questions, please contact tkramer@PLNL.org.
Join us in the Teen Room as we learn to make healthy meals for teens!
Make your own watercolor painting of December's dominant Zodiac constellation, Sagittarius. Materials will be provided.
Looking for some tutoring assistance? Conn College students will be offering Homework Help at the Public Library of New London on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30pm-5:30pm. No registration required!
Location: Children's Room
Help support the library by adopting one (or more!) of our new books. There are options for all ages and interests!
Adopt-a-Book supports the library through a purchase for the library collection. The book(s) you choose to adopt can be marked with a commemorative bookplate with your name or the name of someone you wish to memorialize. Donors have the opportunity to be the first person to borrow the book selected!
You can visit the library to adopt in person, or you can visit https://plnl.org/news/adopt-a-book-2023/ to purchase books online!
Celebrate Hanukkah with the Children's Room! Stop by to see our displays, learn about Hanukkah, and make some crafts related to the holiday!
Location: Children's Room
Available Kits: Hot Chocolate Mugs, Melted Snowmen, Mini Yarn Hats, S.T.E.A.M. Fake Snow
Hot Chocolate Mugs: Brrrr! Getting chilly? This hot chocolate craft will warm you right up! An easy craft for younger kids.
Melted Snowmen: Oh no! It looks like this snowman got a little too toasty! A simple craft for all ages.
Mini Yarn Hats: These hats are simple and fun! Turn them into ornaments, or give one to your favorite stuffed animal! A fun craft for older kids.
S.T.E.A.M. Fake Snow: Bring the fun of a snow day, without the cold of one, inside! A S.T.E.A.M. activity for all ages.
Help us support our community by donating food for the holidays.
We will be partnering with the New London Food Pantry.
Please donate canned goods and non-perishable items to the library during our open hours.
Visit www.plnl.org/ for more information.
Show off your Gingerbread House making skills! Make a gingerbread house at home and submit a photo to Miss Zoe's email, or swing by the library to make one out of popsicle sticks!
Location: Children's Room
Interactive Movie Kits are fun for the whole family! Kits include a list of prompts for your family to do throughout the movie plus props and crafts! Each kit comes with enough supplies for 4 people. DVD's are available to check out on a first come first serve basis, but kits can be taken with or without the movie if you use a streaming service or have the movie at home.
December Lineup:
Home Alone: When 8 year old Kevin McCallister acts out the night before a family trip to Paris, his mother makes him sleep in the attic. After the McCallister family mistakenly leave for the airport without Kevin, he awakens to an empty house and assumes his wish to have no family has come true. But his excitement sours when he realizes that two con men plan to rob the McCallister residence, and that he alone must protect the family home.
The Polar Express: When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.
The Children's Room has turned into a Winter Workshop! Join us all month long!
Snowflake Central: Help us decorate the Children's Room with tons of snowflakes! Each one is unique!
Card Making Station: Make holiday cards for your friends, family, or leave them at the library and we'll distribute them to the community!
Letters to Santa: Did you write Santa a letter yet? Write one at the library and we'll send them to the North Pole!
Location: Children's Room
The Arc - Activities
Join us for a story time and play group! Baby + Me is designed for babies to socialize and for caregivers to meet each other! We will do a short lap story and then turn on the music and take out the toys for time to socialize. A great opportunity for new parents to meet and babies to play!
Join us in the Teen Room and enjoy a film over hot chocolate!
Help support the library by adopting one (or more!) of our new books. There are options for all ages and interests!
Adopt-a-Book supports the library through a purchase for the library collection. The book(s) you choose to adopt can be marked with a commemorative bookplate with your name or the name of someone you wish to memorialize. Donors have the opportunity to be the first person to borrow the book selected!
You can visit the library to adopt in person, or you can visit https://plnl.org/news/adopt-a-book-2023/ to purchase books online!
Celebrate Hanukkah with the Children's Room! Stop by to see our displays, learn about Hanukkah, and make some crafts related to the holiday!
Location: Children's Room
Available Kits: Hot Chocolate Mugs, Melted Snowmen, Mini Yarn Hats, S.T.E.A.M. Fake Snow
Hot Chocolate Mugs: Brrrr! Getting chilly? This hot chocolate craft will warm you right up! An easy craft for younger kids.
Melted Snowmen: Oh no! It looks like this snowman got a little too toasty! A simple craft for all ages.
Mini Yarn Hats: These hats are simple and fun! Turn them into ornaments, or give one to your favorite stuffed animal! A fun craft for older kids.
S.T.E.A.M. Fake Snow: Bring the fun of a snow day, without the cold of one, inside! A S.T.E.A.M. activity for all ages.
Help us support our community by donating food for the holidays.
We will be partnering with the New London Food Pantry.
Please donate canned goods and non-perishable items to the library during our open hours.
Visit www.plnl.org/ for more information.
Show off your Gingerbread House making skills! Make a gingerbread house at home and submit a photo to Miss Zoe's email, or swing by the library to make one out of popsicle sticks!
Location: Children's Room
Interactive Movie Kits are fun for the whole family! Kits include a list of prompts for your family to do throughout the movie plus props and crafts! Each kit comes with enough supplies for 4 people. DVD's are available to check out on a first come first serve basis, but kits can be taken with or without the movie if you use a streaming service or have the movie at home.
December Lineup:
Home Alone: When 8 year old Kevin McCallister acts out the night before a family trip to Paris, his mother makes him sleep in the attic. After the McCallister family mistakenly leave for the airport without Kevin, he awakens to an empty house and assumes his wish to have no family has come true. But his excitement sours when he realizes that two con men plan to rob the McCallister residence, and that he alone must protect the family home.
The Polar Express: When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.
The Children's Room has turned into a Winter Workshop! Join us all month long!
Snowflake Central: Help us decorate the Children's Room with tons of snowflakes! Each one is unique!
Card Making Station: Make holiday cards for your friends, family, or leave them at the library and we'll distribute them to the community!
Letters to Santa: Did you write Santa a letter yet? Write one at the library and we'll send them to the North Pole!
Location: Children's Room
Join us in the Adult Reading Room for our weekly Chess Club! All skill levels welcome.
Chess Club is now available in the Children's Room! Children are still welcome to participate in the Adult Reading Room, but this space is reserved for just children and their families. All skill levels welcome!
Looking to get into one of the most popular TCGs ever? Stop by the Teen Activity Room and learn how to play, how to get started, play casual games, and where to play more!
Help support the library by adopting one (or more!) of our new books. There are options for all ages and interests!
Adopt-a-Book supports the library through a purchase for the library collection. The book(s) you choose to adopt can be marked with a commemorative bookplate with your name or the name of someone you wish to memorialize. Donors have the opportunity to be the first person to borrow the book selected!
You can visit the library to adopt in person, or you can visit https://plnl.org/news/adopt-a-book-2023/ to purchase books online!
Celebrate Hanukkah with the Children's Room! Stop by to see our displays, learn about Hanukkah, and make some crafts related to the holiday!
Location: Children's Room
Available Kits: Hot Chocolate Mugs, Melted Snowmen, Mini Yarn Hats, S.T.E.A.M. Fake Snow
Hot Chocolate Mugs: Brrrr! Getting chilly? This hot chocolate craft will warm you right up! An easy craft for younger kids.
Melted Snowmen: Oh no! It looks like this snowman got a little too toasty! A simple craft for all ages.
Mini Yarn Hats: These hats are simple and fun! Turn them into ornaments, or give one to your favorite stuffed animal! A fun craft for older kids.
S.T.E.A.M. Fake Snow: Bring the fun of a snow day, without the cold of one, inside! A S.T.E.A.M. activity for all ages.
Help us support our community by donating food for the holidays.
We will be partnering with the New London Food Pantry.
Please donate canned goods and non-perishable items to the library during our open hours.
Visit www.plnl.org/ for more information.
Show off your Gingerbread House making skills! Make a gingerbread house at home and submit a photo to Miss Zoe's email, or swing by the library to make one out of popsicle sticks!
Location: Children's Room
Interactive Movie Kits are fun for the whole family! Kits include a list of prompts for your family to do throughout the movie plus props and crafts! Each kit comes with enough supplies for 4 people. DVD's are available to check out on a first come first serve basis, but kits can be taken with or without the movie if you use a streaming service or have the movie at home.
December Lineup:
Home Alone: When 8 year old Kevin McCallister acts out the night before a family trip to Paris, his mother makes him sleep in the attic. After the McCallister family mistakenly leave for the airport without Kevin, he awakens to an empty house and assumes his wish to have no family has come true. But his excitement sours when he realizes that two con men plan to rob the McCallister residence, and that he alone must protect the family home.
The Polar Express: When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.
The Children's Room has turned into a Winter Workshop! Join us all month long!
Snowflake Central: Help us decorate the Children's Room with tons of snowflakes! Each one is unique!
Card Making Station: Make holiday cards for your friends, family, or leave them at the library and we'll distribute them to the community!
Letters to Santa: Did you write Santa a letter yet? Write one at the library and we'll send them to the North Pole!
Location: Children's Room
Help support the library by adopting one (or more!) of our new books. There are options for all ages and interests!
Adopt-a-Book supports the library through a purchase for the library collection. The book(s) you choose to adopt can be marked with a commemorative bookplate with your name or the name of someone you wish to memorialize. Donors have the opportunity to be the first person to borrow the book selected!
You can visit the library to adopt in person, or you can visit https://plnl.org/news/adopt-a-book-2023/ to purchase books online!
Celebrate Hanukkah with the Children's Room! Stop by to see our displays, learn about Hanukkah, and make some crafts related to the holiday!
Location: Children's Room
Available Kits: Hot Chocolate Mugs, Melted Snowmen, Mini Yarn Hats, S.T.E.A.M. Fake Snow
Hot Chocolate Mugs: Brrrr! Getting chilly? This hot chocolate craft will warm you right up! An easy craft for younger kids.
Melted Snowmen: Oh no! It looks like this snowman got a little too toasty! A simple craft for all ages.
Mini Yarn Hats: These hats are simple and fun! Turn them into ornaments, or give one to your favorite stuffed animal! A fun craft for older kids.
S.T.E.A.M. Fake Snow: Bring the fun of a snow day, without the cold of one, inside! A S.T.E.A.M. activity for all ages.
Help us support our community by donating food for the holidays.
We will be partnering with the New London Food Pantry.
Please donate canned goods and non-perishable items to the library during our open hours.
Visit www.plnl.org/ for more information.
Show off your Gingerbread House making skills! Make a gingerbread house at home and submit a photo to Miss Zoe's email, or swing by the library to make one out of popsicle sticks!
Location: Children's Room
Interactive Movie Kits are fun for the whole family! Kits include a list of prompts for your family to do throughout the movie plus props and crafts! Each kit comes with enough supplies for 4 people. DVD's are available to check out on a first come first serve basis, but kits can be taken with or without the movie if you use a streaming service or have the movie at home.
December Lineup:
Home Alone: When 8 year old Kevin McCallister acts out the night before a family trip to Paris, his mother makes him sleep in the attic. After the McCallister family mistakenly leave for the airport without Kevin, he awakens to an empty house and assumes his wish to have no family has come true. But his excitement sours when he realizes that two con men plan to rob the McCallister residence, and that he alone must protect the family home.
The Polar Express: When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.
The Children's Room has turned into a Winter Workshop! Join us all month long!
Snowflake Central: Help us decorate the Children's Room with tons of snowflakes! Each one is unique!
Card Making Station: Make holiday cards for your friends, family, or leave them at the library and we'll distribute them to the community!
Letters to Santa: Did you write Santa a letter yet? Write one at the library and we'll send them to the North Pole!
Location: Children's Room
Stop by the lobby of the library to learn more about public health education and services available in your community!
For November and December Make-It Mondays, join us each week to make a different Pipe Cleaner Craft! We'll be making animals, snowflakes, flowers, and more!
Location: Children's Room
Join our mystery book club via Zoom every month! Discussions are led by local author Faye Ringel.
This month's selection: Veil of Lies by Jeri Westerson.
Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk at the Public Library of New London.
Registration is required so that we can supply you with the Zoom link. Please email Angela at adilella@plnl.org or call the information desk at (860) 447-1411 ext 5 for more information.
Help support the library by adopting one (or more!) of our new books. There are options for all ages and interests!
Adopt-a-Book supports the library through a purchase for the library collection. The book(s) you choose to adopt can be marked with a commemorative bookplate with your name or the name of someone you wish to memorialize. Donors have the opportunity to be the first person to borrow the book selected!
You can visit the library to adopt in person, or you can visit https://plnl.org/news/adopt-a-book-2023/ to purchase books online!
Celebrate Hanukkah with the Children's Room! Stop by to see our displays, learn about Hanukkah, and make some crafts related to the holiday!
Location: Children's Room
Available Kits: Hot Chocolate Mugs, Melted Snowmen, Mini Yarn Hats, S.T.E.A.M. Fake Snow
Hot Chocolate Mugs: Brrrr! Getting chilly? This hot chocolate craft will warm you right up! An easy craft for younger kids.
Melted Snowmen: Oh no! It looks like this snowman got a little too toasty! A simple craft for all ages.
Mini Yarn Hats: These hats are simple and fun! Turn them into ornaments, or give one to your favorite stuffed animal! A fun craft for older kids.
S.T.E.A.M. Fake Snow: Bring the fun of a snow day, without the cold of one, inside! A S.T.E.A.M. activity for all ages.
Help us support our community by donating food for the holidays.
We will be partnering with the New London Food Pantry.
Please donate canned goods and non-perishable items to the library during our open hours.
Visit www.plnl.org/ for more information.
Interactive Movie Kits are fun for the whole family! Kits include a list of prompts for your family to do throughout the movie plus props and crafts! Each kit comes with enough supplies for 4 people. DVD's are available to check out on a first come first serve basis, but kits can be taken with or without the movie if you use a streaming service or have the movie at home.
December Lineup:
Home Alone: When 8 year old Kevin McCallister acts out the night before a family trip to Paris, his mother makes him sleep in the attic. After the McCallister family mistakenly leave for the airport without Kevin, he awakens to an empty house and assumes his wish to have no family has come true. But his excitement sours when he realizes that two con men plan to rob the McCallister residence, and that he alone must protect the family home.
The Polar Express: When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.
The Children's Room has turned into a Winter Workshop! Join us all month long!
Snowflake Central: Help us decorate the Children's Room with tons of snowflakes! Each one is unique!
Card Making Station: Make holiday cards for your friends, family, or leave them at the library and we'll distribute them to the community!
Letters to Santa: Did you write Santa a letter yet? Write one at the library and we'll send them to the North Pole!
Location: Children's Room
Run run as fast as you can! Can you catch that Gingerbread Man? Swing by the Children's Room and disguise a Gingerbread Man! Then, it's time to hide him in the Children's Room! How many Gingerbread Men do you think you'll find?
Location: Children's Room
Looking to start getting an afterschool job and don't know where to start? Stop by the Teen Room and get started writing your own resume!
New London Trees aims to restore New London’s tree population through community planting and care, education, and advocacy. The organization will hold its in-person, monthly meeting in the Community Room at the Public Library of New London. Meetings are open to the public. For more information, please contact Maggie Redfern at 860-439-5060 or mredfern@conncoll.edu.
Join us to learn how to cook easy, affordable, and healthy meals for you and your family. If you participate in the program, you will receive a bag with recipe ingredients to make the recipe at home with your family. December's recipes are TBD.
Please remember to register for this program, as it is required to receive the Zoom link for this virtual program!
This program is made possible by the UConn Husky Nutrition & Sport program and Catalina Quesada, their Community Education Specialist.
Help support the library by adopting one (or more!) of our new books. There are options for all ages and interests!
Adopt-a-Book supports the library through a purchase for the library collection. The book(s) you choose to adopt can be marked with a commemorative bookplate with your name or the name of someone you wish to memorialize. Donors have the opportunity to be the first person to borrow the book selected!
You can visit the library to adopt in person, or you can visit https://plnl.org/news/adopt-a-book-2023/ to purchase books online!
Celebrate Hanukkah with the Children's Room! Stop by to see our displays, learn about Hanukkah, and make some crafts related to the holiday!
Location: Children's Room
Available Kits: Hot Chocolate Mugs, Melted Snowmen, Mini Yarn Hats, S.T.E.A.M. Fake Snow
Hot Chocolate Mugs: Brrrr! Getting chilly? This hot chocolate craft will warm you right up! An easy craft for younger kids.
Melted Snowmen: Oh no! It looks like this snowman got a little too toasty! A simple craft for all ages.
Mini Yarn Hats: These hats are simple and fun! Turn them into ornaments, or give one to your favorite stuffed animal! A fun craft for older kids.
S.T.E.A.M. Fake Snow: Bring the fun of a snow day, without the cold of one, inside! A S.T.E.A.M. activity for all ages.
Help us support our community by donating food for the holidays.
We will be partnering with the New London Food Pantry.
Please donate canned goods and non-perishable items to the library during our open hours.
Visit www.plnl.org/ for more information.
Interactive Movie Kits are fun for the whole family! Kits include a list of prompts for your family to do throughout the movie plus props and crafts! Each kit comes with enough supplies for 4 people. DVD's are available to check out on a first come first serve basis, but kits can be taken with or without the movie if you use a streaming service or have the movie at home.
December Lineup:
Home Alone: When 8 year old Kevin McCallister acts out the night before a family trip to Paris, his mother makes him sleep in the attic. After the McCallister family mistakenly leave for the airport without Kevin, he awakens to an empty house and assumes his wish to have no family has come true. But his excitement sours when he realizes that two con men plan to rob the McCallister residence, and that he alone must protect the family home.
The Polar Express: When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.
The Children's Room has turned into a Winter Workshop! Join us all month long!
Snowflake Central: Help us decorate the Children's Room with tons of snowflakes! Each one is unique!
Card Making Station: Make holiday cards for your friends, family, or leave them at the library and we'll distribute them to the community!
Letters to Santa: Did you write Santa a letter yet? Write one at the library and we'll send them to the North Pole!
Location: Children's Room
Join us for an all-ages storytime and play group! We will have a short storytime, sing some songs, and then take out some toys for time to socialize and play. A great opportunity for parents to meet and children to play!
We sure love our slimy friends! Learn what amphibians are, meet live frogs and find out why amphibians are important contributors to the environment.
Come join us and get into the holiday spirit with Mama Randy's Treats as we decorate our very own cookie kits! You will be able to take them home to share!
Help support the library by adopting one (or more!) of our new books. There are options for all ages and interests!
Adopt-a-Book supports the library through a purchase for the library collection. The book(s) you choose to adopt can be marked with a commemorative bookplate with your name or the name of someone you wish to memorialize. Donors have the opportunity to be the first person to borrow the book selected!
You can visit the library to adopt in person, or you can visit https://plnl.org/news/adopt-a-book-2023/ to purchase books online!
Celebrate Hanukkah with the Children's Room! Stop by to see our displays, learn about Hanukkah, and make some crafts related to the holiday!
Location: Children's Room
Available Kits: Hot Chocolate Mugs, Melted Snowmen, Mini Yarn Hats, S.T.E.A.M. Fake Snow
Hot Chocolate Mugs: Brrrr! Getting chilly? This hot chocolate craft will warm you right up! An easy craft for younger kids.
Melted Snowmen: Oh no! It looks like this snowman got a little too toasty! A simple craft for all ages.
Mini Yarn Hats: These hats are simple and fun! Turn them into ornaments, or give one to your favorite stuffed animal! A fun craft for older kids.
S.T.E.A.M. Fake Snow: Bring the fun of a snow day, without the cold of one, inside! A S.T.E.A.M. activity for all ages.
Help us support our community by donating food for the holidays.
We will be partnering with the New London Food Pantry.
Please donate canned goods and non-perishable items to the library during our open hours.
Visit www.plnl.org/ for more information.
Interactive Movie Kits are fun for the whole family! Kits include a list of prompts for your family to do throughout the movie plus props and crafts! Each kit comes with enough supplies for 4 people. DVD's are available to check out on a first come first serve basis, but kits can be taken with or without the movie if you use a streaming service or have the movie at home.
December Lineup:
Home Alone: When 8 year old Kevin McCallister acts out the night before a family trip to Paris, his mother makes him sleep in the attic. After the McCallister family mistakenly leave for the airport without Kevin, he awakens to an empty house and assumes his wish to have no family has come true. But his excitement sours when he realizes that two con men plan to rob the McCallister residence, and that he alone must protect the family home.
The Polar Express: When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.
The Children's Room has turned into a Winter Workshop! Join us all month long!
Snowflake Central: Help us decorate the Children's Room with tons of snowflakes! Each one is unique!
Card Making Station: Make holiday cards for your friends, family, or leave them at the library and we'll distribute them to the community!
Letters to Santa: Did you write Santa a letter yet? Write one at the library and we'll send them to the North Pole!
Location: Children's Room
Come share a love of knitting and crocheting with friends in the comfort of our local history room! Bring your project and materials, and socialize with others.
Trying a new stitch? Someone might be able to guide you. All are welcome, from beginners to advanced.
No registration is required, but for questions, please contact tkramer@PLNL.org.
Join us in the Teen Room as we learn to make healthy meals for teens!
Do you love reading and talking about books? Join the Children's Bookclub! We meet every 2nd Thursday of the month during the school year from 5pm-6pm. Books are geared for grades 3-5, but strong readers are encouraged to join! Copies of the monthly book, snacks, and crafts provided.
This month we're reading: Hoot by Carl Hiaasen
Location: Children's Room
Author Miosotys Santiago will be showing her short documentary "Your Pain Becomes Purpose," hosting a book talk on her memoir God's Diamond, and running a writing workshop afterwards.
Help support the library by adopting one (or more!) of our new books. There are options for all ages and interests!
Adopt-a-Book supports the library through a purchase for the library collection. The book(s) you choose to adopt can be marked with a commemorative bookplate with your name or the name of someone you wish to memorialize. Donors have the opportunity to be the first person to borrow the book selected!
You can visit the library to adopt in person, or you can visit https://plnl.org/news/adopt-a-book-2023/ to purchase books online!
Available Kits: Hot Chocolate Mugs, Melted Snowmen, Mini Yarn Hats, S.T.E.A.M. Fake Snow
Hot Chocolate Mugs: Brrrr! Getting chilly? This hot chocolate craft will warm you right up! An easy craft for younger kids.
Melted Snowmen: Oh no! It looks like this snowman got a little too toasty! A simple craft for all ages.
Mini Yarn Hats: These hats are simple and fun! Turn them into ornaments, or give one to your favorite stuffed animal! A fun craft for older kids.
S.T.E.A.M. Fake Snow: Bring the fun of a snow day, without the cold of one, inside! A S.T.E.A.M. activity for all ages.
Help us support our community by donating food for the holidays.
We will be partnering with the New London Food Pantry.
Please donate canned goods and non-perishable items to the library during our open hours.
Visit www.plnl.org/ for more information.
Interactive Movie Kits are fun for the whole family! Kits include a list of prompts for your family to do throughout the movie plus props and crafts! Each kit comes with enough supplies for 4 people. DVD's are available to check out on a first come first serve basis, but kits can be taken with or without the movie if you use a streaming service or have the movie at home.
December Lineup:
Home Alone: When 8 year old Kevin McCallister acts out the night before a family trip to Paris, his mother makes him sleep in the attic. After the McCallister family mistakenly leave for the airport without Kevin, he awakens to an empty house and assumes his wish to have no family has come true. But his excitement sours when he realizes that two con men plan to rob the McCallister residence, and that he alone must protect the family home.
The Polar Express: When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.
Have you ever wondered what happens at the library at night? Your Teddy Bear is about to find out! Swing by the Children's Room on Friday, December 15th to make a new teddy bear, or drop off one of your friends from home! Miss Zoe will take extra good care of all the fuzzy friends that night, and will take pictures of all their shenanigans! Come back on Saturday morning after 11am to pick up your friend! Then later, keep an eye out on the library's social media pages to see what hijinks the bears got up to!
Registration is required for this program.
Location: Children's Room
The Children's Room has turned into a Winter Workshop! Join us all month long!
Snowflake Central: Help us decorate the Children's Room with tons of snowflakes! Each one is unique!
Card Making Station: Make holiday cards for your friends, family, or leave them at the library and we'll distribute them to the community!
Letters to Santa: Did you write Santa a letter yet? Write one at the library and we'll send them to the North Pole!
Location: Children's Room
The Arc - Activities
Join us for a story time and play group! Baby + Me is designed for babies to socialize and for caregivers to meet each other! We will do a short lap story and then turn on the music and take out the toys for time to socialize. A great opportunity for new parents to meet and babies to play!
Join us in the Teen Room and enjoy both classic and contemporary films over popcorn!
Help support the library by adopting one (or more!) of our new books. There are options for all ages and interests!
Adopt-a-Book supports the library through a purchase for the library collection. The book(s) you choose to adopt can be marked with a commemorative bookplate with your name or the name of someone you wish to memorialize. Donors have the opportunity to be the first person to borrow the book selected!
You can visit the library to adopt in person, or you can visit https://plnl.org/news/adopt-a-book-2023/ to purchase books online!
Available Kits: Hot Chocolate Mugs, Melted Snowmen, Mini Yarn Hats, S.T.E.A.M. Fake Snow
Hot Chocolate Mugs: Brrrr! Getting chilly? This hot chocolate craft will warm you right up! An easy craft for younger kids.
Melted Snowmen: Oh no! It looks like this snowman got a little too toasty! A simple craft for all ages.
Mini Yarn Hats: These hats are simple and fun! Turn them into ornaments, or give one to your favorite stuffed animal! A fun craft for older kids.
S.T.E.A.M. Fake Snow: Bring the fun of a snow day, without the cold of one, inside! A S.T.E.A.M. activity for all ages.
Help us support our community by donating food for the holidays.
We will be partnering with the New London Food Pantry.
Please donate canned goods and non-perishable items to the library during our open hours.
Visit www.plnl.org/ for more information.
Interactive Movie Kits are fun for the whole family! Kits include a list of prompts for your family to do throughout the movie plus props and crafts! Each kit comes with enough supplies for 4 people. DVD's are available to check out on a first come first serve basis, but kits can be taken with or without the movie if you use a streaming service or have the movie at home.
December Lineup:
Home Alone: When 8 year old Kevin McCallister acts out the night before a family trip to Paris, his mother makes him sleep in the attic. After the McCallister family mistakenly leave for the airport without Kevin, he awakens to an empty house and assumes his wish to have no family has come true. But his excitement sours when he realizes that two con men plan to rob the McCallister residence, and that he alone must protect the family home.
The Polar Express: When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.
Have you ever wondered what happens at the library at night? Your Teddy Bear is about to find out! Swing by the Children's Room on Friday, December 15th to make a new teddy bear, or drop off one of your friends from home! Miss Zoe will take extra good care of all the fuzzy friends that night, and will take pictures of all their shenanigans! Come back on Saturday morning after 11am to pick up your friend! Then later, keep an eye out on the library's social media pages to see what hijinks the bears got up to!
Registration is required for this program.
Location: Children's Room
The Children's Room has turned into a Winter Workshop! Join us all month long!
Snowflake Central: Help us decorate the Children's Room with tons of snowflakes! Each one is unique!
Card Making Station: Make holiday cards for your friends, family, or leave them at the library and we'll distribute them to the community!
Letters to Santa: Did you write Santa a letter yet? Write one at the library and we'll send them to the North Pole!
Location: Children's Room
Join us in the Adult Reading Room for our weekly Chess Club! All skill levels welcome.
Chess Club is now available in the Children's Room! Children are still welcome to participate in the Adult Reading Room, but this space is reserved for just children and their families. All skill levels welcome!
Need a last minute holiday gift? Want to make something fun? Come make ornaments, bookmarks, cards, and more! Fun for the whole family!
Help support the library by adopting one (or more!) of our new books. There are options for all ages and interests!
Adopt-a-Book supports the library through a purchase for the library collection. The book(s) you choose to adopt can be marked with a commemorative bookplate with your name or the name of someone you wish to memorialize. Donors have the opportunity to be the first person to borrow the book selected!
You can visit the library to adopt in person, or you can visit https://plnl.org/news/adopt-a-book-2023/ to purchase books online!
Available Kits: Hot Chocolate Mugs, Melted Snowmen, Mini Yarn Hats, S.T.E.A.M. Fake Snow
Hot Chocolate Mugs: Brrrr! Getting chilly? This hot chocolate craft will warm you right up! An easy craft for younger kids.
Melted Snowmen: Oh no! It looks like this snowman got a little too toasty! A simple craft for all ages.
Mini Yarn Hats: These hats are simple and fun! Turn them into ornaments, or give one to your favorite stuffed animal! A fun craft for older kids.
S.T.E.A.M. Fake Snow: Bring the fun of a snow day, without the cold of one, inside! A S.T.E.A.M. activity for all ages.
Help us support our community by donating food for the holidays.
We will be partnering with the New London Food Pantry.
Please donate canned goods and non-perishable items to the library during our open hours.
Visit www.plnl.org/ for more information.
Interactive Movie Kits are fun for the whole family! Kits include a list of prompts for your family to do throughout the movie plus props and crafts! Each kit comes with enough supplies for 4 people. DVD's are available to check out on a first come first serve basis, but kits can be taken with or without the movie if you use a streaming service or have the movie at home.
December Lineup:
Home Alone: When 8 year old Kevin McCallister acts out the night before a family trip to Paris, his mother makes him sleep in the attic. After the McCallister family mistakenly leave for the airport without Kevin, he awakens to an empty house and assumes his wish to have no family has come true. But his excitement sours when he realizes that two con men plan to rob the McCallister residence, and that he alone must protect the family home.
The Polar Express: When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.
The Children's Room has turned into a Winter Workshop! Join us all month long!
Snowflake Central: Help us decorate the Children's Room with tons of snowflakes! Each one is unique!
Card Making Station: Make holiday cards for your friends, family, or leave them at the library and we'll distribute them to the community!
Letters to Santa: Did you write Santa a letter yet? Write one at the library and we'll send them to the North Pole!
Location: Children's Room
Help support the library by adopting one (or more!) of our new books. There are options for all ages and interests!
Adopt-a-Book supports the library through a purchase for the library collection. The book(s) you choose to adopt can be marked with a commemorative bookplate with your name or the name of someone you wish to memorialize. Donors have the opportunity to be the first person to borrow the book selected!
You can visit the library to adopt in person, or you can visit https://plnl.org/news/adopt-a-book-2023/ to purchase books online!
Available Kits: Hot Chocolate Mugs, Melted Snowmen, Mini Yarn Hats, S.T.E.A.M. Fake Snow
Hot Chocolate Mugs: Brrrr! Getting chilly? This hot chocolate craft will warm you right up! An easy craft for younger kids.
Melted Snowmen: Oh no! It looks like this snowman got a little too toasty! A simple craft for all ages.
Mini Yarn Hats: These hats are simple and fun! Turn them into ornaments, or give one to your favorite stuffed animal! A fun craft for older kids.
S.T.E.A.M. Fake Snow: Bring the fun of a snow day, without the cold of one, inside! A S.T.E.A.M. activity for all ages.
Help us support our community by donating food for the holidays.
We will be partnering with the New London Food Pantry.
Please donate canned goods and non-perishable items to the library during our open hours.
Visit www.plnl.org/ for more information.
Interactive Movie Kits are fun for the whole family! Kits include a list of prompts for your family to do throughout the movie plus props and crafts! Each kit comes with enough supplies for 4 people. DVD's are available to check out on a first come first serve basis, but kits can be taken with or without the movie if you use a streaming service or have the movie at home.
December Lineup:
Home Alone: When 8 year old Kevin McCallister acts out the night before a family trip to Paris, his mother makes him sleep in the attic. After the McCallister family mistakenly leave for the airport without Kevin, he awakens to an empty house and assumes his wish to have no family has come true. But his excitement sours when he realizes that two con men plan to rob the McCallister residence, and that he alone must protect the family home.
The Polar Express: When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.
The Children's Room has turned into a Winter Workshop! Join us all month long!
Snowflake Central: Help us decorate the Children's Room with tons of snowflakes! Each one is unique!
Card Making Station: Make holiday cards for your friends, family, or leave them at the library and we'll distribute them to the community!
Letters to Santa: Did you write Santa a letter yet? Write one at the library and we'll send them to the North Pole!
Location: Children's Room
For November and December Make-It Mondays, join us each week to make a different Pipe Cleaner Craft! We'll be making animals, snowflakes, flowers, and more!
Location: Children's Room
Join us in the Teen Room for a discussion about our favorite manga series! Read as much or as little as you like, but feel free to bring hot takes, theories, and discussions about your fav characters!
This month's series: One Piece
Join this semi-monthly virtual meetup to explore the diary of New London tradesman Joshua Hempstead, and learn about colonial life in New England. To register and request your copy of the Hempstead Diary, please call us at (860) 447-1411 ext 5. or email us at ktreadwell@PLNL.org.
Help support the library by adopting one (or more!) of our new books. There are options for all ages and interests!
Adopt-a-Book supports the library through a purchase for the library collection. The book(s) you choose to adopt can be marked with a commemorative bookplate with your name or the name of someone you wish to memorialize. Donors have the opportunity to be the first person to borrow the book selected!
You can visit the library to adopt in person, or you can visit https://plnl.org/news/adopt-a-book-2023/ to purchase books online!
Available Kits: Hot Chocolate Mugs, Melted Snowmen, Mini Yarn Hats, S.T.E.A.M. Fake Snow
Hot Chocolate Mugs: Brrrr! Getting chilly? This hot chocolate craft will warm you right up! An easy craft for younger kids.
Melted Snowmen: Oh no! It looks like this snowman got a little too toasty! A simple craft for all ages.
Mini Yarn Hats: These hats are simple and fun! Turn them into ornaments, or give one to your favorite stuffed animal! A fun craft for older kids.
S.T.E.A.M. Fake Snow: Bring the fun of a snow day, without the cold of one, inside! A S.T.E.A.M. activity for all ages.
Help us support our community by donating food for the holidays.
We will be partnering with the New London Food Pantry.
Please donate canned goods and non-perishable items to the library during our open hours.
Visit www.plnl.org/ for more information.
Interactive Movie Kits are fun for the whole family! Kits include a list of prompts for your family to do throughout the movie plus props and crafts! Each kit comes with enough supplies for 4 people. DVD's are available to check out on a first come first serve basis, but kits can be taken with or without the movie if you use a streaming service or have the movie at home.
December Lineup:
Home Alone: When 8 year old Kevin McCallister acts out the night before a family trip to Paris, his mother makes him sleep in the attic. After the McCallister family mistakenly leave for the airport without Kevin, he awakens to an empty house and assumes his wish to have no family has come true. But his excitement sours when he realizes that two con men plan to rob the McCallister residence, and that he alone must protect the family home.
The Polar Express: When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.
The Children's Room has turned into a Winter Workshop! Join us all month long!
Snowflake Central: Help us decorate the Children's Room with tons of snowflakes! Each one is unique!
Card Making Station: Make holiday cards for your friends, family, or leave them at the library and we'll distribute them to the community!
Letters to Santa: Did you write Santa a letter yet? Write one at the library and we'll send them to the North Pole!
Location: Children's Room
Are you the type of person who likes to work on a project with other people around? Then come to the Public Library of New London! Bring whatever craft you are working on and come and chat with your fellow crafters.
Are you interested in writing? Join our Creative Writing Club for Kids! We meet every other Tuesday, and we'll be playing word games and working with writing prompts to help develop creative writing skills. This workshop is geared for kids in 3rd grade and up, but strong and ambitious writers are encouraged to stop by! No registration required.
Location: Children's Room
Help support the library by adopting one (or more!) of our new books. There are options for all ages and interests!
Adopt-a-Book supports the library through a purchase for the library collection. The book(s) you choose to adopt can be marked with a commemorative bookplate with your name or the name of someone you wish to memorialize. Donors have the opportunity to be the first person to borrow the book selected!
You can visit the library to adopt in person, or you can visit https://plnl.org/news/adopt-a-book-2023/ to purchase books online!
Available Kits: Hot Chocolate Mugs, Melted Snowmen, Mini Yarn Hats, S.T.E.A.M. Fake Snow
Hot Chocolate Mugs: Brrrr! Getting chilly? This hot chocolate craft will warm you right up! An easy craft for younger kids.
Melted Snowmen: Oh no! It looks like this snowman got a little too toasty! A simple craft for all ages.
Mini Yarn Hats: These hats are simple and fun! Turn them into ornaments, or give one to your favorite stuffed animal! A fun craft for older kids.
S.T.E.A.M. Fake Snow: Bring the fun of a snow day, without the cold of one, inside! A S.T.E.A.M. activity for all ages.
Help us support our community by donating food for the holidays.
We will be partnering with the New London Food Pantry.
Please donate canned goods and non-perishable items to the library during our open hours.
Visit www.plnl.org/ for more information.
Interactive Movie Kits are fun for the whole family! Kits include a list of prompts for your family to do throughout the movie plus props and crafts! Each kit comes with enough supplies for 4 people. DVD's are available to check out on a first come first serve basis, but kits can be taken with or without the movie if you use a streaming service or have the movie at home.
December Lineup:
Home Alone: When 8 year old Kevin McCallister acts out the night before a family trip to Paris, his mother makes him sleep in the attic. After the McCallister family mistakenly leave for the airport without Kevin, he awakens to an empty house and assumes his wish to have no family has come true. But his excitement sours when he realizes that two con men plan to rob the McCallister residence, and that he alone must protect the family home.
The Polar Express: When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.
The Children's Room has turned into a Winter Workshop! Join us all month long!
Snowflake Central: Help us decorate the Children's Room with tons of snowflakes! Each one is unique!
Card Making Station: Make holiday cards for your friends, family, or leave them at the library and we'll distribute them to the community!
Letters to Santa: Did you write Santa a letter yet? Write one at the library and we'll send them to the North Pole!
Location: Children's Room
Join us for an all-ages storytime and play group! We will have a short storytime, sing some songs, and then take out some toys for time to socialize and play. A great opportunity for parents to meet and children to play!
Join the Children's Room for an Ugly Sweater Party! Wear your favorite ugly sweater and have a photo op with Miss Zoe and Miss Tori, and also make a mini sweater craft!
Location: Children's Room
The Niantic Children's Museum will be coming to the library for a Star Lab! Come join us and learn about our planets, constellations, and beyond! It is interactive and will give children an out of this world experience! Contact our Event Coordinator to check the availabilty.
Join us for our Teen Book Club as we talk about each month's books over snacks! Each month's selection will be available for checkout at the Circulation Desk.
This month's book: Looking for Alaska by John Green
Help support the library by adopting one (or more!) of our new books. There are options for all ages and interests!
Adopt-a-Book supports the library through a purchase for the library collection. The book(s) you choose to adopt can be marked with a commemorative bookplate with your name or the name of someone you wish to memorialize. Donors have the opportunity to be the first person to borrow the book selected!
You can visit the library to adopt in person, or you can visit https://plnl.org/news/adopt-a-book-2023/ to purchase books online!
Available Kits: Hot Chocolate Mugs, Melted Snowmen, Mini Yarn Hats, S.T.E.A.M. Fake Snow
Hot Chocolate Mugs: Brrrr! Getting chilly? This hot chocolate craft will warm you right up! An easy craft for younger kids.
Melted Snowmen: Oh no! It looks like this snowman got a little too toasty! A simple craft for all ages.
Mini Yarn Hats: These hats are simple and fun! Turn them into ornaments, or give one to your favorite stuffed animal! A fun craft for older kids.
S.T.E.A.M. Fake Snow: Bring the fun of a snow day, without the cold of one, inside! A S.T.E.A.M. activity for all ages.
Help us support our community by donating food for the holidays.
We will be partnering with the New London Food Pantry.
Please donate canned goods and non-perishable items to the library during our open hours.
Visit www.plnl.org/ for more information.
Interactive Movie Kits are fun for the whole family! Kits include a list of prompts for your family to do throughout the movie plus props and crafts! Each kit comes with enough supplies for 4 people. DVD's are available to check out on a first come first serve basis, but kits can be taken with or without the movie if you use a streaming service or have the movie at home.
December Lineup:
Home Alone: When 8 year old Kevin McCallister acts out the night before a family trip to Paris, his mother makes him sleep in the attic. After the McCallister family mistakenly leave for the airport without Kevin, he awakens to an empty house and assumes his wish to have no family has come true. But his excitement sours when he realizes that two con men plan to rob the McCallister residence, and that he alone must protect the family home.
The Polar Express: When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.
The Children's Room has turned into a Winter Workshop! Join us all month long!
Snowflake Central: Help us decorate the Children's Room with tons of snowflakes! Each one is unique!
Card Making Station: Make holiday cards for your friends, family, or leave them at the library and we'll distribute them to the community!
Letters to Santa: Did you write Santa a letter yet? Write one at the library and we'll send them to the North Pole!
Location: Children's Room
Come share a love of knitting and crocheting with friends in the comfort of our local history room! Bring your project and materials, and socialize with others.
Trying a new stitch? Someone might be able to guide you. All are welcome, from beginners to advanced.
No registration is required, but for questions, please contact tkramer@PLNL.org.
Hang out in the Teen Room with some hot cider and cheese before the holidays!
Help support the library by adopting one (or more!) of our new books. There are options for all ages and interests!
Adopt-a-Book supports the library through a purchase for the library collection. The book(s) you choose to adopt can be marked with a commemorative bookplate with your name or the name of someone you wish to memorialize. Donors have the opportunity to be the first person to borrow the book selected!
You can visit the library to adopt in person, or you can visit https://plnl.org/news/adopt-a-book-2023/ to purchase books online!
Available Kits: Hot Chocolate Mugs, Melted Snowmen, Mini Yarn Hats, S.T.E.A.M. Fake Snow
Hot Chocolate Mugs: Brrrr! Getting chilly? This hot chocolate craft will warm you right up! An easy craft for younger kids.
Melted Snowmen: Oh no! It looks like this snowman got a little too toasty! A simple craft for all ages.
Mini Yarn Hats: These hats are simple and fun! Turn them into ornaments, or give one to your favorite stuffed animal! A fun craft for older kids.
S.T.E.A.M. Fake Snow: Bring the fun of a snow day, without the cold of one, inside! A S.T.E.A.M. activity for all ages.
Help us support our community by donating food for the holidays.
We will be partnering with the New London Food Pantry.
Please donate canned goods and non-perishable items to the library during our open hours.
Visit www.plnl.org/ for more information.
Interactive Movie Kits are fun for the whole family! Kits include a list of prompts for your family to do throughout the movie plus props and crafts! Each kit comes with enough supplies for 4 people. DVD's are available to check out on a first come first serve basis, but kits can be taken with or without the movie if you use a streaming service or have the movie at home.
December Lineup:
Home Alone: When 8 year old Kevin McCallister acts out the night before a family trip to Paris, his mother makes him sleep in the attic. After the McCallister family mistakenly leave for the airport without Kevin, he awakens to an empty house and assumes his wish to have no family has come true. But his excitement sours when he realizes that two con men plan to rob the McCallister residence, and that he alone must protect the family home.
The Polar Express: When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.
The Children's Room has turned into a Winter Workshop! Join us all month long!
Snowflake Central: Help us decorate the Children's Room with tons of snowflakes! Each one is unique!
Card Making Station: Make holiday cards for your friends, family, or leave them at the library and we'll distribute them to the community!
Letters to Santa: Did you write Santa a letter yet? Write one at the library and we'll send them to the North Pole!
Location: Children's Room
The Arc - Activities
Join us for a story time and play group! Baby + Me is designed for babies to socialize and for caregivers to meet each other! We will do a short lap story and then turn on the music and take out the toys for time to socialize. A great opportunity for new parents to meet and babies to play!
Help support the library by adopting one (or more!) of our new books. There are options for all ages and interests!
Adopt-a-Book supports the library through a purchase for the library collection. The book(s) you choose to adopt can be marked with a commemorative bookplate with your name or the name of someone you wish to memorialize. Donors have the opportunity to be the first person to borrow the book selected!
You can visit the library to adopt in person, or you can visit https://plnl.org/news/adopt-a-book-2023/ to purchase books online!
Available Kits: Hot Chocolate Mugs, Melted Snowmen, Mini Yarn Hats, S.T.E.A.M. Fake Snow
Hot Chocolate Mugs: Brrrr! Getting chilly? This hot chocolate craft will warm you right up! An easy craft for younger kids.
Melted Snowmen: Oh no! It looks like this snowman got a little too toasty! A simple craft for all ages.
Mini Yarn Hats: These hats are simple and fun! Turn them into ornaments, or give one to your favorite stuffed animal! A fun craft for older kids.
S.T.E.A.M. Fake Snow: Bring the fun of a snow day, without the cold of one, inside! A S.T.E.A.M. activity for all ages.
Help us support our community by donating food for the holidays.
We will be partnering with the New London Food Pantry.
Please donate canned goods and non-perishable items to the library during our open hours.
Visit www.plnl.org/ for more information.
Interactive Movie Kits are fun for the whole family! Kits include a list of prompts for your family to do throughout the movie plus props and crafts! Each kit comes with enough supplies for 4 people. DVD's are available to check out on a first come first serve basis, but kits can be taken with or without the movie if you use a streaming service or have the movie at home.
December Lineup:
Home Alone: When 8 year old Kevin McCallister acts out the night before a family trip to Paris, his mother makes him sleep in the attic. After the McCallister family mistakenly leave for the airport without Kevin, he awakens to an empty house and assumes his wish to have no family has come true. But his excitement sours when he realizes that two con men plan to rob the McCallister residence, and that he alone must protect the family home.
The Polar Express: When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.
The Children's Room has turned into a Winter Workshop! Join us all month long!
Snowflake Central: Help us decorate the Children's Room with tons of snowflakes! Each one is unique!
Card Making Station: Make holiday cards for your friends, family, or leave them at the library and we'll distribute them to the community!
Letters to Santa: Did you write Santa a letter yet? Write one at the library and we'll send them to the North Pole!
Location: Children's Room
Join us in the Adult Reading Room for our weekly Chess Club! All skill levels welcome.
Chess Club is now available in the Children's Room! Children are still welcome to participate in the Adult Reading Room, but this space is reserved for just children and their families. All skill levels welcome!
Watch Jim Henson's "The Muppet Christmas Carol" with us in the Community Room.
Help us support our community by donating food for the holidays.
We will be partnering with the New London Food Pantry.
Please donate canned goods and non-perishable items to the library during our open hours.
Visit www.plnl.org/ for more information.
Help us support our community by donating food for the holidays.
We will be partnering with the New London Food Pantry.
Please donate canned goods and non-perishable items to the library during our open hours.
Visit www.plnl.org/ for more information.
Help support the library by adopting one (or more!) of our new books. There are options for all ages and interests!
Adopt-a-Book supports the library through a purchase for the library collection. The book(s) you choose to adopt can be marked with a commemorative bookplate with your name or the name of someone you wish to memorialize. Donors have the opportunity to be the first person to borrow the book selected!
You can visit the library to adopt in person, or you can visit https://plnl.org/news/adopt-a-book-2023/ to purchase books online!
Available Kits: Hot Chocolate Mugs, Melted Snowmen, Mini Yarn Hats, S.T.E.A.M. Fake Snow
Hot Chocolate Mugs: Brrrr! Getting chilly? This hot chocolate craft will warm you right up! An easy craft for younger kids.
Melted Snowmen: Oh no! It looks like this snowman got a little too toasty! A simple craft for all ages.
Mini Yarn Hats: These hats are simple and fun! Turn them into ornaments, or give one to your favorite stuffed animal! A fun craft for older kids.
S.T.E.A.M. Fake Snow: Bring the fun of a snow day, without the cold of one, inside! A S.T.E.A.M. activity for all ages.
Help us support our community by donating food for the holidays.
We will be partnering with the New London Food Pantry.
Please donate canned goods and non-perishable items to the library during our open hours.
Visit www.plnl.org/ for more information.
Interactive Movie Kits are fun for the whole family! Kits include a list of prompts for your family to do throughout the movie plus props and crafts! Each kit comes with enough supplies for 4 people. DVD's are available to check out on a first come first serve basis, but kits can be taken with or without the movie if you use a streaming service or have the movie at home.
December Lineup:
Home Alone: When 8 year old Kevin McCallister acts out the night before a family trip to Paris, his mother makes him sleep in the attic. After the McCallister family mistakenly leave for the airport without Kevin, he awakens to an empty house and assumes his wish to have no family has come true. But his excitement sours when he realizes that two con men plan to rob the McCallister residence, and that he alone must protect the family home.
The Polar Express: When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.
Time for school vacation! Join the Children's Room each day for a different activity!
Tuesday: Paper Airplanes
Wednesday: Sock Puppets
Thursday: Straw Rockets
Friday: Reading Pointers
Location: Children's Room
The Children's Room has turned into a Winter Workshop! Join us all month long!
Snowflake Central: Help us decorate the Children's Room with tons of snowflakes! Each one is unique!
Card Making Station: Make holiday cards for your friends, family, or leave them at the library and we'll distribute them to the community!
Letters to Santa: Did you write Santa a letter yet? Write one at the library and we'll send them to the North Pole!
Location: Children's Room
Are you the type of person who likes to work on a project with other people around? Then come to the Public Library of New London! Bring whatever craft you are working on and come and chat with your fellow crafters.
Help support the library by adopting one (or more!) of our new books. There are options for all ages and interests!
Adopt-a-Book supports the library through a purchase for the library collection. The book(s) you choose to adopt can be marked with a commemorative bookplate with your name or the name of someone you wish to memorialize. Donors have the opportunity to be the first person to borrow the book selected!
You can visit the library to adopt in person, or you can visit https://plnl.org/news/adopt-a-book-2023/ to purchase books online!
Available Kits: Hot Chocolate Mugs, Melted Snowmen, Mini Yarn Hats, S.T.E.A.M. Fake Snow
Hot Chocolate Mugs: Brrrr! Getting chilly? This hot chocolate craft will warm you right up! An easy craft for younger kids.
Melted Snowmen: Oh no! It looks like this snowman got a little too toasty! A simple craft for all ages.
Mini Yarn Hats: These hats are simple and fun! Turn them into ornaments, or give one to your favorite stuffed animal! A fun craft for older kids.
S.T.E.A.M. Fake Snow: Bring the fun of a snow day, without the cold of one, inside! A S.T.E.A.M. activity for all ages.
Help us support our community by donating food for the holidays.
We will be partnering with the New London Food Pantry.
Please donate canned goods and non-perishable items to the library during our open hours.
Visit www.plnl.org/ for more information.
Interactive Movie Kits are fun for the whole family! Kits include a list of prompts for your family to do throughout the movie plus props and crafts! Each kit comes with enough supplies for 4 people. DVD's are available to check out on a first come first serve basis, but kits can be taken with or without the movie if you use a streaming service or have the movie at home.
December Lineup:
Home Alone: When 8 year old Kevin McCallister acts out the night before a family trip to Paris, his mother makes him sleep in the attic. After the McCallister family mistakenly leave for the airport without Kevin, he awakens to an empty house and assumes his wish to have no family has come true. But his excitement sours when he realizes that two con men plan to rob the McCallister residence, and that he alone must protect the family home.
The Polar Express: When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.
Time for school vacation! Join the Children's Room each day for a different activity!
Tuesday: Paper Airplanes
Wednesday: Sock Puppets
Thursday: Straw Rockets
Friday: Reading Pointers
Location: Children's Room
The Children's Room has turned into a Winter Workshop! Join us all month long!
Snowflake Central: Help us decorate the Children's Room with tons of snowflakes! Each one is unique!
Card Making Station: Make holiday cards for your friends, family, or leave them at the library and we'll distribute them to the community!
Letters to Santa: Did you write Santa a letter yet? Write one at the library and we'll send them to the North Pole!
Location: Children's Room
Join us for an all-ages storytime and play group! We will have a short storytime, sing some songs, and then take out some toys for time to socialize and play. A great opportunity for parents to meet and children to play!
We'll be cutting out paper snowflakes, join us!
Join us for a book club focused on all those classics we feel like we should have read in school, but didn't! Every month we'll be tackling a classic book and discussing it together. This month's book will be C.S. Lewis's fantasy The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
We will have limited copies available at the circulation desk for anyone who asks.
Join our beginner-friendly Dungeons & Dragons game for teens! No worries if you don't have dice or miniatures on hand, we'll have everything you'll need! If you are new, just arrive 15 minutes early!
Help support the library by adopting one (or more!) of our new books. There are options for all ages and interests!
Adopt-a-Book supports the library through a purchase for the library collection. The book(s) you choose to adopt can be marked with a commemorative bookplate with your name or the name of someone you wish to memorialize. Donors have the opportunity to be the first person to borrow the book selected!
You can visit the library to adopt in person, or you can visit https://plnl.org/news/adopt-a-book-2023/ to purchase books online!
Available Kits: Hot Chocolate Mugs, Melted Snowmen, Mini Yarn Hats, S.T.E.A.M. Fake Snow
Hot Chocolate Mugs: Brrrr! Getting chilly? This hot chocolate craft will warm you right up! An easy craft for younger kids.
Melted Snowmen: Oh no! It looks like this snowman got a little too toasty! A simple craft for all ages.
Mini Yarn Hats: These hats are simple and fun! Turn them into ornaments, or give one to your favorite stuffed animal! A fun craft for older kids.
S.T.E.A.M. Fake Snow: Bring the fun of a snow day, without the cold of one, inside! A S.T.E.A.M. activity for all ages.
Help us support our community by donating food for the holidays.
We will be partnering with the New London Food Pantry.
Please donate canned goods and non-perishable items to the library during our open hours.
Visit www.plnl.org/ for more information.
Interactive Movie Kits are fun for the whole family! Kits include a list of prompts for your family to do throughout the movie plus props and crafts! Each kit comes with enough supplies for 4 people. DVD's are available to check out on a first come first serve basis, but kits can be taken with or without the movie if you use a streaming service or have the movie at home.
December Lineup:
Home Alone: When 8 year old Kevin McCallister acts out the night before a family trip to Paris, his mother makes him sleep in the attic. After the McCallister family mistakenly leave for the airport without Kevin, he awakens to an empty house and assumes his wish to have no family has come true. But his excitement sours when he realizes that two con men plan to rob the McCallister residence, and that he alone must protect the family home.
The Polar Express: When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.
Time for school vacation! Join the Children's Room each day for a different activity!
Tuesday: Paper Airplanes
Wednesday: Sock Puppets
Thursday: Straw Rockets
Friday: Reading Pointers
Location: Children's Room
The Children's Room has turned into a Winter Workshop! Join us all month long!
Snowflake Central: Help us decorate the Children's Room with tons of snowflakes! Each one is unique!
Card Making Station: Make holiday cards for your friends, family, or leave them at the library and we'll distribute them to the community!
Letters to Santa: Did you write Santa a letter yet? Write one at the library and we'll send them to the North Pole!
Location: Children's Room
Come share a love of knitting and crocheting with friends in the comfort of our local history room! Bring your project and materials, and socialize with others.
Trying a new stitch? Someone might be able to guide you. All are welcome, from beginners to advanced.
No registration is required, but for questions, please contact tkramer@PLNL.org.
Create your own designs using perler beads in the Teen Room!
Help support the library by adopting one (or more!) of our new books. There are options for all ages and interests!
Adopt-a-Book supports the library through a purchase for the library collection. The book(s) you choose to adopt can be marked with a commemorative bookplate with your name or the name of someone you wish to memorialize. Donors have the opportunity to be the first person to borrow the book selected!
You can visit the library to adopt in person, or you can visit https://plnl.org/news/adopt-a-book-2023/ to purchase books online!
Available Kits: Hot Chocolate Mugs, Melted Snowmen, Mini Yarn Hats, S.T.E.A.M. Fake Snow
Hot Chocolate Mugs: Brrrr! Getting chilly? This hot chocolate craft will warm you right up! An easy craft for younger kids.
Melted Snowmen: Oh no! It looks like this snowman got a little too toasty! A simple craft for all ages.
Mini Yarn Hats: These hats are simple and fun! Turn them into ornaments, or give one to your favorite stuffed animal! A fun craft for older kids.
S.T.E.A.M. Fake Snow: Bring the fun of a snow day, without the cold of one, inside! A S.T.E.A.M. activity for all ages.
Help us support our community by donating food for the holidays.
We will be partnering with the New London Food Pantry.
Please donate canned goods and non-perishable items to the library during our open hours.
Visit www.plnl.org/ for more information.
Interactive Movie Kits are fun for the whole family! Kits include a list of prompts for your family to do throughout the movie plus props and crafts! Each kit comes with enough supplies for 4 people. DVD's are available to check out on a first come first serve basis, but kits can be taken with or without the movie if you use a streaming service or have the movie at home.
December Lineup:
Home Alone: When 8 year old Kevin McCallister acts out the night before a family trip to Paris, his mother makes him sleep in the attic. After the McCallister family mistakenly leave for the airport without Kevin, he awakens to an empty house and assumes his wish to have no family has come true. But his excitement sours when he realizes that two con men plan to rob the McCallister residence, and that he alone must protect the family home.
The Polar Express: When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.
Time for school vacation! Join the Children's Room each day for a different activity!
Tuesday: Paper Airplanes
Wednesday: Sock Puppets
Thursday: Straw Rockets
Friday: Reading Pointers
Location: Children's Room
The Children's Room has turned into a Winter Workshop! Join us all month long!
Snowflake Central: Help us decorate the Children's Room with tons of snowflakes! Each one is unique!
Card Making Station: Make holiday cards for your friends, family, or leave them at the library and we'll distribute them to the community!
Letters to Santa: Did you write Santa a letter yet? Write one at the library and we'll send them to the North Pole!
Location: Children's Room
The Arc - Activities
Join us for a story time and play group! Baby + Me is designed for babies to socialize and for caregivers to meet each other! We will do a short lap story and then turn on the music and take out the toys for time to socialize. A great opportunity for new parents to meet and babies to play!
Time to ring in the Noon Year! Swing by the Children's Room and make a festive hat, then get ready for a countdown to noon that ends with a balloon drop!
Location: Children's Room
Join us for an all-ages program in the board room! We will be writing our resolutions for 2024 down to keep throughout the year to remind ourselves of our goals! Reading resolutions will go on our open book shapes, and general resolutions will go down on star shapes. Drop in any time from 2-4 to make your resolutions.
Please note that children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
Available Kits: Hot Chocolate Mugs, Melted Snowmen, Mini Yarn Hats, S.T.E.A.M. Fake Snow
Hot Chocolate Mugs: Brrrr! Getting chilly? This hot chocolate craft will warm you right up! An easy craft for younger kids.
Melted Snowmen: Oh no! It looks like this snowman got a little too toasty! A simple craft for all ages.
Mini Yarn Hats: These hats are simple and fun! Turn them into ornaments, or give one to your favorite stuffed animal! A fun craft for older kids.
S.T.E.A.M. Fake Snow: Bring the fun of a snow day, without the cold of one, inside! A S.T.E.A.M. activity for all ages.
Interactive Movie Kits are fun for the whole family! Kits include a list of prompts for your family to do throughout the movie plus props and crafts! Each kit comes with enough supplies for 4 people. DVD's are available to check out on a first come first serve basis, but kits can be taken with or without the movie if you use a streaming service or have the movie at home.
December Lineup:
Home Alone: When 8 year old Kevin McCallister acts out the night before a family trip to Paris, his mother makes him sleep in the attic. After the McCallister family mistakenly leave for the airport without Kevin, he awakens to an empty house and assumes his wish to have no family has come true. But his excitement sours when he realizes that two con men plan to rob the McCallister residence, and that he alone must protect the family home.
The Polar Express: When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.
The Children's Room has turned into a Winter Workshop! Join us all month long!
Snowflake Central: Help us decorate the Children's Room with tons of snowflakes! Each one is unique!
Card Making Station: Make holiday cards for your friends, family, or leave them at the library and we'll distribute them to the community!
Letters to Santa: Did you write Santa a letter yet? Write one at the library and we'll send them to the North Pole!
Location: Children's Room
Join us in the Adult Reading Room for our weekly Chess Club! All skill levels welcome.
Chess Club is now available in the Children's Room! Children are still welcome to participate in the Adult Reading Room, but this space is reserved for just children and their families. All skill levels welcome!
Want to make your own Snow Globe? Swing by the Children's Room to make a waterless one!
Location: Children's Room
Join this semi-monthly virtual meetup to explore the diary of New London tradesman Joshua Hempstead, and learn about colonial life in New England. To register and request your copy of the Hempstead Diary, please call us at (860) 447-1411 ext 5. or email us at ktreadwell@PLNL.org.
Are you the type of person who likes to work on a project with other people around? Then come to the Public Library of New London! Bring whatever craft you are working on and come and chat with your fellow crafters.
When living at home becomes unmanageable, Veterans of all ages would prefer to remain in a home-like environment rather than transfer to a nursing home. The Medical Foster Home (MFH) Program is a National VA program, new to CT, that offers Veterans an innovative community-based housing option to support their long-term care needs. We are actively seeking loving caregivers willing to be paid to provide supervision and care for Veterans in their private homes. To learn more about the VA Medical Foster Program, please attend this informative event.
The Arc - Activities
The Public Library of New London is proud to host a fasincating talk by Steven Manuel about the HMS Resolute. Hear about this historic vessels connection to New London, the Resolute Desk in the Oval office and see the historic artifacts that Steven will bring. Don't miss it!
Join our mystery book club via Zoom every month! Discussions are led by local author Faye Ringel.
This month's selection is The Poacher's Son by Paul Doiron.
Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk at the Public Library of New London.
Registration is required so that we can supply you with the Zoom link. Please email Angela at adilella@PLNL.org or call the information desk at (860) 447-1411 ext 5 for more information.
Are you the type of person who likes to work on a project with other people around? Then come to the Public Library of New London! Bring whatever craft you are working on and come and chat with your fellow crafters.
We will discuss “Henry” from By Love Possessed by Lorna Goodison. This story is available online on our Libby App and free with your LION/Public Library of New London Library card.
This prorgam will take place over zoom. Registration is required to obtain Zoom link.
Are you a part of a nonprofit that's wrestling with its tech? This Tech Fundamentals program, hosted by Karen Graham of Karen Graham Consulting, will help nonprofit members identify tech needs in their organizations and how to implement successful strategies for handling those needs. Please note that this program is virtual, and you must register for it to receive its Zoom code.
Karen Graham is a nonprofit technology strategist with over 20 years experience in nonprofit leadership, consulting, and capacity building. Her work focuses on the intersection of technology, leadership, and culture for mission-based organizations, and how to make that intersection work with the greatest positive impact. You can learn more about her work here: https://www.karengrahamconsulting.com/
Do you love reading and talking about books? Join the Children's Bookclub! We meet every 2nd Thursday of the month during the school year from 5pm-6pm. Books are geared for grades 3-5, but strong readers are encouraged to join! Copies of the monthly book, snacks, and crafts provided.
This month we're reading: Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell by Chris Colfer
Location: Children's Room
In this presentation, local history researcher Tom Schuch will cover 300 years of New London’s history, through the lens of a single street corner …. that no longer exists! The corner of Shapley and Huntington Streets, adjacent to the original Town Square, bears witness to a veritable tapestry of New London history: from the earliest settlement days, through the West Indies trade, slavery, Revolution, emancipation, Black mariners, the struggle of the Black community for abolition, education and civil rights, and continuing through Civil War, Reconstruction, Jim Crow, the Green Book, and urban renewal. The presentation will include newly discovered information, some of which will be revealed for the first time, about the Anderson and the Harris families, and their descendants, who lived on that corner for 94 years, and the significant role they played in the history of the Black community throughout the critical period 1840-1940, when New London was a microcosm of American history.
Bio:
Tom Schuch is a New London native and a graduate of Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., with a longstanding interest in social justice issues. He retired after 38 years as executive director of a local residential facility for troubled adolescent males. He has an avid interest in history, particularly John Brown, the Civil War, and, as a lifelong Sherlock Holmes fan, he has a special interest in unknown, forgotten, hidden or suppressed local history. This interest led to the discovery of several of the sites that are now part of the New London Black Heritage Walking Trail. He has given over 50 presentations and podcasts of his findings, including published articles in Connecticut Explored Magazine, and several local newspapers. He has plans in the works to help Freedom Fighter, and local hero, David Ruggles gain the recognition he deserves, which may include a number of presentations, publications and a Symposium in the near future.
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Join this semi-monthly virtual meetup to explore the diary of New London tradesman Joshua Hempstead, and learn about colonial life in New England. To register and request your copy of the Hempstead Diary, please call us at (860) 447-1411 ext 5. or email us at ktreadwell@PLNL.org.
Are you the type of person who likes to work on a project with other people around? Then come to the Public Library of New London! Bring whatever craft you are working on and come and chat with your fellow crafters.
Come to the Public Library of New London to talk to a representative from OIC, an organization with so many amazing resources to offer! OIC provides its consumers with local and national job certifications, offers Train to Work Programs and employment skills training, and so much more! So if you or someone you know are looking for resources to help you navigate the workforce or are getting back to the work force, please stop by, we'd love to talk to you!
We will be showing a Documentary on the third Thursday of every month in the evening. Titles will be announced closer the the event.
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Make your own paper luminary. No registration is required but supplies are limited. First come, first served.
Are you the type of person who likes to work on a project with other people around? Then come to the Public Library of New London! Bring whatever craft you are working on and come and chat with your fellow crafters.
Looking for legal advice, but having trouble paying lawyer fees? If you have questions or a case that involves immigration law, family law, consumer rights, personal injury, or a landlord/tenant conflict, you can sign up to meet with a volunteer attorney for 20 minutes regarding your case. To book your appointment, please call the Information Desk at (860) 447-1411 ext 5 or email us at adilella@PLNL.org
Please bring any case-related materials you have to the meeting so that the attorney can provide their best assistance.
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We will be celebrating National Puzzle day in the Adult Reading Room. We're a little puzzled! Join us!
Are you the type of person who likes to work on a project with other people around? Then come to the Public Library of New London! Bring whatever craft you are working on and come and chat with your fellow crafters.
We will discuss “Circe” by Madeline Miller in our first meeting of the Mythic Retelling book club.
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Monday January 29 at 6:30 over zoom.
Registration is required to obtain zoom link. Copies are available on LION library shelves and through the Libby App.
Join us for a book club focused on all those classics we feel like we should have read in school, but didn't! Every month we'll be tackling a classic book and discussing it together. This month's book will be Jack London's arctic epic White Fang.
We will have limited copies available at the circulation desk for anyone who asks.
Join us for Board Member Bootcamp, where newly appointed nonprofit board members or serving board members that have never received formal board training will learn about the ten basic responsibilities of nonprofit boards as well as the duties of individual board members, relationship between board and staff, and common issues facing nonprofit boards. Come with your questions! Please note that this is a virtual program, and you must register to receive the Zoom link.
Board Member Bootcamp is being presented by Mae Maloney, the senior program director at Leadership Greater Hartford. She has many years of experience working in the nonprofit organization management industry. To learn more about Leadership Greater Hartford and her work, please go to: https://leadershipgh.org/
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Join this semi-monthly virtual meetup to explore the diary of New London tradesman Joshua Hempstead, and learn about colonial life in New England. To register and request your copy of the Hempstead Diary, please call us at (860) 447-1411 ext 5. or email us at ktreadwell@PLNL.org.
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Everyone knows the Red Cross helps people during emergencies. But you may not know that it’s also part of our mission to help you help yourself! Becoming “Red Cross Ready” for an emergency means following our simple steps in advance to ensure you can weather a crisis safely and comfortably. Being prepared may not prevent a disaster, but it will give you confidence to meet the challenge.
Join us in the Community Room for an informative presentation from the American Red Cross for a double presentation on how to be prepared for a variety of emergencies, as well as preparedness for winter storms specifically. There will be a Q&A session at the end of the presentation.
Historian and Scholar Philip Devlin will be giveing a lecture that explores four connections between J. Robert Oppenheimer and Connecticut residents. These connections include a Harvard classmate of his, Dr. Ettore F. Carniglia, a New London resident named Harry Daghlian, who died of radiation poisoning at Los Alamos, Connecticut Senator Brien McMahon, and physicist John Midney of West Hartford, who worked on the Plutonium bomb at Los Alamos. All four knew Oppenheimer personally and have interesting stories to tell.
Do you love reading and talking about books? Join the Children's Bookclub! We meet every 2nd Thursday of the month during the school year from 5pm-6pm. Books are geared for grades 3-5, but strong readers are encouraged to join! Copies of the monthly book, snacks, and crafts provided.
This month we're reading: Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo
Location: Children's Room
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Martin Luther King, Jr. once said "The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice." This program examines that arc as it relates to African American history enshrined in American Art. From colonial era portraits to 19th century and Jim Crow-era prints to 1960s Civil Rights photography, this program will provide a visual overview of African American oppression, struggle and progress towards equality.
You can register for this virtual program here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RsFTrbh7QYqoXMLz0KiO3A
This program is cohosted by the Mystic & Noank Library, Public Library of New London, Otis Library, Stonington Free Library, Waterford Public Library, and Groton Public Library.
Presenter Bio
Jane Oneail curates and delivers art appreciation programs to audiences throughout New England. Jane holds a master's in Art History from Boston University and a master's in Education from Harvard University. Born and raised in NH, she has worked at some of the state's most esteemed cultural institutions, including the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, where she served as Executive Director, and the Currier Museum of Art, where she held the role of Senior Educator. Jane has also taught at the college level for more than a decade, most recently at Southern New Hampshire University.
Join our mystery book club via Zoom every month! Discussions are led by local author Faye Ringel.
This month's selection is Murder With Puffins by Donna Andrews. Copies of the book will be available at the circulation desk at the Public Library of New London.
Registration is required so that we can supply you with the Zoom link. Please email Angela at adilella@PLNL.org or call the information desk at (860) 447-1411 ext 5 for more information.
We will be showing a Documentary on the third Thursday of every month in the evening. Titles will be announced closer the the event.
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Join this semi-monthly virtual meetup to explore the diary of New London tradesman Joshua Hempstead, and learn about colonial life in New England. To register and request your copy of the Hempstead Diary, please call us at (860) 447-1411 ext 5. or email us at ktreadwell@PLNL.org.
Make your own trinket tray out of polymer clay! Registration is not required but supplies are limited. First Come, First Served
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Albert Ruggiero will be at the Public Library of New London to talk to us about "Pearls from Carol", a sweet and hilarious complelation of his late wife's writings. Come for the joy, laughs and stories, stay for saxophones and singing! (He's also going to play the Saxophone!)
Visit the website here!
"This little volume has been both written by and is dedicated to my late wife, Carol Ann Ruggiero For twenty years she lovingly attended and wrote for a writing group known as “Writers Unlimited.” These are her words, her thoughts, her humorous outlooks on life. This book is meant to be enjoyed by anyone of any age or social background. It is real and utterly without pretense. The author possessed no hidden agenda nor did she ever aspire to be anything but what she which was a genuine lady. Her life experiences endowed her with a healthy respect for humanity along with a large dose of common sense and humor. This book can be read cover to cover but it also can be read and savored in small doses over a long period of time. Each story centers on one brief moment. Each story is a tiny world of its own. Early on, Carol was taught to “show” not just tell. This lesson well learned, is the key to understanding and enjoying “Pearls from Carol” It is my firm hope that you the reader will both enjoy and pass on these pages for the enjoyment of many. This is a timeless gem. In our troubled, complex and anxiety ridden society this book will provide many a smile and no small amount of comfort."
–Albert J. Ruggiero
Join us for a book club focused on all those classics we feel like we should have read in school, but didn't! Every month we'll be tackling a classic book and discussing it together. This month's book will be Chinua Achebe's debut Things Fall Apart.
We will have limited copies available at the circulation desk for anyone who asks.
Stress happens to all of us. Up to 90% of all visits to the doctor’s office are stress-related, according to Harvard. Stress can be considered as much a risk factor for disease as smoking. Why can two people be in the same situation and respond to stress differently? Can going through stressful times without stress be a learned skill? Whatever your age or situation, this presentation will provide 10 tips to manage stress. Everyone will learn a technique to minimize stress and maximize vitality.
About Dr. Wendy Hurwitz: A graduate of Yale University School of Medicine, Dr. Wendy Hurwitz is a nationally recognized expert on stress. A former medical researcher for ABC News, Dr. Hurwitz is an expert in two fields: Mind/Body Medicine and Energy Medicine. She has a forthcoming book on stress. Dr. Hurwitz helps organizations and individuals achieve peak performance by enhancing vitality and wellness. She translates the latest and most sophisticated scientific research into practical, easy-to-use techniques people can use to maintain and enhance vitality even under the most trying circumstances. Dr. Hurwitz has provided training for AT&T, Unilever, Lowe Worldwide, the FDNY, and has been an invited guest speaker at the United Nations.
Please Note: Out of respect for those with allergies, we request audience members to refrain from wearing perfume or cologne if possible. Thank you for your kind consideration.
Looking for legal advice, but having trouble paying lawyer fees? If you have questions or a case that involves immigration law, family law, consumer rights, personal injury, or a landlord/tenant conflict, you can sign up to meet with a volunteer attorney for 20 minutes regarding your case. To book your appointment, please call the Information Desk at (860) 447-1411 ext 5 or email us at adilella@PLNL.org
Please bring any case-related materials you have to the meeting so that the attorney can provide their best assistance.
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Join this semi-monthly virtual meetup to explore the diary of New London tradesman Joshua Hempstead, and learn about colonial life in New England. To register and request your copy of the Hempstead Diary, please call us at (860) 447-1411 ext 5. or email us at ktreadwell@PLNL.org.
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Women have long been the subject of art, often depicted as nothing more than objects of desire. How do images of women change when women become the creators? This program examines the history of women in art in brief and then explores the lives, careers and works of several major women artists from the Renaissance to the twentieth century, including Artemisia Gentileschi and Mary Cassatt.
You can register for this virtual program here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RsFTrbh7QYqoXMLz0KiO3A
This program is cohosted by the Mystic & Noank Library, Public Library of New London, Otis Library, Stonington Free Library, Waterford Public Library, and Groton Public Library.
Presenter Bio
Jane Oneail curates and delivers art appreciation programs to audiences throughout New England. Jane holds a master's in Art History from Boston University and a master's in Education from Harvard University. Born and raised in NH, she has worked at some of the state's most esteemed cultural institutions, including the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, where she served as Executive Director, and the Currier Museum of Art, where she held the role of Senior Educator. Jane has also taught at the college level for more than a decade, most recently at Southern New Hampshire University.
Join our mystery book club via Zoom every month! Discussions are led by local author Faye Ringel.
This month's selection is Death in the Off-Season by Francine Matthews. Copies of the book will be available at the circulation desk at the Public Library of New London.
Registration is required so that we can supply you with the Zoom link. Please email Angela at adilella@PLNL.org or call the information desk at (860) 447-1411 ext 5 for more information.
Do you love reading and talking about books? Join the Children's Bookclub! We meet every 2nd Thursday of the month during the school year from 5pm-6pm. Books are geared for grades 3-5, but strong readers are encouraged to join! Copies of the monthly book, snacks, and crafts provided.
This month we're reading: The Wild Robot by Peter Brown
Location: Children's Room
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Join this semi-monthly virtual meetup to explore the diary of New London tradesman Joshua Hempstead, and learn about colonial life in New England. To register and request your copy of the Hempstead Diary, please call us at (860) 447-1411 ext 5. or email us at ktreadwell@PLNL.org.
We will be showing a Documentary on the third Thursday of every month in the evening. Titles will be announced closer the the event.
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Join us for a book club focused on all those classics we feel like we should have read in school, but didn't! Every month we'll be tackling a classic book and discussing it together. This month's book will be the genre-creating Frankenstein by Mary Shelley.
We will have limited copies available at the circulation desk for anyone who asks.
Looking for legal advice, but having trouble paying lawyer fees? If you have questions or a case that involves immigration law, family law, consumer rights, personal injury, or a landlord/tenant conflict, you can sign up to meet with a volunteer attorney for 20 minutes regarding your case. To book your appointment, please call the Information Desk at (860) 447-1411 ext 5 or email us at adilella@PLNL.org
Please bring any case-related materials you have to the meeting so that the attorney can provide their best assistance.
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Marc Chagall’s colorful, abstracted paintings integrate a variety of elements from the modernist movements of the early twentieth century. His work is singular among his peers for its incorporation of Jewish themes, reflecting the artist’s cultural roots. This program provides an introduction to Chagall’s personal and professional resilience, his work and favorite subjects.
You can register for this virtual program here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RsFTrbh7QYqoXMLz0KiO3A
This program is cohosted by the Mystic & Noank Library, Public Library of New London, Otis Library, Stonington Free Library, Waterford Public Library, and Groton Public Library.
Presenter Bio
Jane Oneail curates and delivers art appreciation programs to audiences throughout New England. Jane holds a master's in Art History from Boston University and a master's in Education from Harvard University. Born and raised in NH, she has worked at some of the state's most esteemed cultural institutions, including the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, where she served as Executive Director, and the Currier Museum of Art, where she held the role of Senior Educator. Jane has also taught at the college level for more than a decade, most recently at Southern New Hampshire University.