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February 16, 2011
Public Library of New London
Library Matters
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EVENTS THIS MONTH AT THE LIBRARY
For children's events click here. Shorebirds of Connecticut Wed., February 16 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Did you know that winter is the best time to look for waterfowl off the coast of New London? Many ducks that spend the summers in the Arctic spend their winters off our coast - Brandt geese, Eiders, Mergansers and many more. The experts from Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center will teach you how to identify these shorebirds.
This event is perfect for the whole family!
This program is sponsored by the New London Water Authority Community Fund.
To see a flier with more details, click here.
Two Film Festivals This Month!
Black Film Fest
with Lonnie Braxton
Fridays, February 18, 25 - 7 p.m.
To see a flier of this series, click here.
Foreign Film Fest
Sundays at 2 p.m.
Feb. 20 Alamar (Mexico)
Feb. 27 Only When I Dance (UK)
To see a flier of this series, click here.
Scrabble Evening
Tuesday, February 22 5 - 6:45 p.m.
Play Scrabble at the Library on the last Tuesday of every month.
To see a flier with more details, click here.
"That's Weird!"
Investigators from Connecticut's own Smoking Gun Research Agency present a brand-new multimedia program on paranormal activity.
Tuesday, February 22 - 6 p.m.
To see a flyer with more details, click here:
Get Growing! Gardening Series
Wednesdays, Feb. 23, March 2, March 9 & March 16
Urban Gardening
with Renee Beaulieu
of the New London Beautification Committee
Starting with Seeds
Wed. Feb. 23 - 7:00 p.m. Learn the secrets of growing herbs, vegetables and flowers from seed. This introduction will offer tips and techniques for success. We'll look at the best varieties & find out which ones need a head start indoors.
What products are really necessary to succeed?
You don't need to spend a lot to have a garden. Community Room.
For a flier listing all programs in the series, click here.
Health Healing Arts with Morris Burch
Mondays, February 28 - April 4 6-7 p.m.
Do you want to improve your energy level and the vitality of your body? Check out our 6-week series.
To see a flyer with more details, click here:
Community Knit
Thursdays (an on-going weekly program)
February 17, 24 - 10 - 11 a.m.
Learn the healing and calming effects of knitting.
Socialize with others with the same interests. 
Work on on-going projects for local non-profit organizations.
Last week these caps were donated to cancer patients at the Lawrence & Memorial Hospital.
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 CHILDREN'S EVENTS
See sections below for: 1. Preschool Programs 2. School Vacation Event 3. Daily after-school programs for School-Age Children 4. Free! Homework Help everyday after school 5. Saturday Afternoons at the Library
1. PRESCHOOL
PROGRAMS
 STORY CIRCLE
with author JASON DEEBLE
Age 2 and up with adult Tuesdays February 22 10:30 A.MStories,rhymes,and playtime fun for preschoolers and their grown ups!
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3. DAILY AFTER-SCHOOL
PROGRAMS FOR
SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN
sponsored by PROJECT ASPIRE* After School Programs In Reaching Excellence
All programs are free to the public.
Please notify the library if you plan to bring a large group: 860-447-1411.
MONDAYS: Fun With Nature
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
Mondays, February 14, 28 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Target Audience: Grades K-5
Have fun learning about nature.
Programs will be held in the Children's Activity Room downstairs.
TUESDAYS: Arts and Crafts
Tuesdays, February 15 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Materials and instructions for various crafts that can be completed within one hour. Children should be able to use scissors and drawing implements or bring an adult to assist them. Come and see what you can create!
Programs will be held in the Children's Activity Room downstairs.
WEDNESDAYS: Fun with Science
Children's Museum of Southeastern Connecticut Wednesdays, February 16 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Hands-on learning experience at the library.
Program held in Children's Activity Room downstairs.
THURSDAYS : Meet the Masters: Fun with Art
Mystic Arts Center
Thursdays, February 17 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Program held in Children's Activity Room downstairs. FRIDAYS: Telling Tales (the good kind)
led by Ceclia Whitehead from Connecticut College Fridays, February 18, March 4 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Storytelling workshop for kids of all ages. To see a flier with more details, click here.
4. FREE ! HOME WORK HELP
AT THE LIBRARY
Mondays - Fridays 3 - 5 p.m.
with student volunteers from Connecticut College
To see a flier with more details, click here.
5. SATURDAY AFTERNOONS
AT THE LIBRARY
All materials are supplied free of charge. No need to register unless you are bringing a large group of children. ALL SATURDAY PROGRAMS ARE 2 - 4 p.m. February 19 - Make Peanut Butter & Pine Cone Birdfeeders George Washington Carver, a black scientist, invented peanut butter. Since February is Black History month & National Wild Bird Feeding month, why not feed the birds peanut butter? Pine cones, peanut butter and seeds supplied by the library. And -- enjoy a peanut butter cookie yourself. Thank you George Washington Carver!!! February 26 - Lego Fun Are you a creative engineer? Come show us what you can do with Legos. (4th Saturday of every month) March 5 - Get Ready for Mardi Gras String some beads for a Mardi Gras necklace. March 12 - Come Enjoy the Green Make a collage using papers with various shades of green. March 19 - Spring Equinox - Celebrate the coming of Spring! Plant a seed, take it home and watch it grow! March 26 -- Lego Fun Are you a creative engineer? Come show us what you can do with Legos. (4th Saturday of every month)
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Library
Hours
M - Th
9:30 -7
Fri. 9:30-5
Sat. 10-4
Sun 1-4
The library will be closed February 21, 2011, in observance of Presidents' Day.
It has been busier than ever!
Do you know that more than 10,000 people visit the library each month?
Last year there were 387 programs sponsored by the library. In addition, 285 meetings of community groups were held here.
Tax forms now at the library.
The 1040 booklets have arrived, along with the 1040, 1040EZ and 1040A forms.
CT tax forms are also available.
You can download forms at
Federal Forms Link and
CT Forms Link
After-school programs for school-aged children are held every day at the library at 4:00 p.m.
A complete list of programs is included in this email. Free E-books are here!
You need a library card to access these materials.
Ongoing Book Sale
There is a selection of hard cover books in good condition in the downstairs lobby for only $2 each.
Paperbacks and older videos are located upstairs, near the copy machines, at bargain prices.
All sales benefit the Friends of the Public Library of New London.
Museum Passes Discounted passes or free passes are available for many local museums. For a complete list of available passes, click here to go to the library website.
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Public Library of New London63 Huntington Street, New London, CT 06320 Phone: 860.447.1411  Books, DVDs, Videos, CDs & Downloadable books
Free computer & WIFI access, E-Books
Fax, photocopier, notary service
Community room meeting space available
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