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Public Library of New London
Monthly Newsletter
April 2011
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National Library Week April 10 - April 16 The City Council of New London awarded this proclamation to the New London Public Library in recognition of the excellent service they provide to the residents of our city. To view said document: 
Local History with Sally Ryan Tuesdays 2-4 pm  repeated 7-9 pm March 24 - April 28
This series is free but registration is requested.
Thursday,March 24 The Connecticut Colony and the Pequot War Thursday, March 31 New London's Early Years, 1646-1775 Thursday, April 7 The Revolutionary War Thursday, April 14 Whaling, 1820-1860 Thursday, April 21 Railroads and the Industrial Revolution Thursday, April 28 1930 Hurricane to the Present
For more details, click here:
Irish Heritage Film Movies about Irish culture or heritage
 Saturday, April 2, 9 10:30 - 12:00 April 9: US Navy film about John P. Holland Introduction to Facebook 
Friday, April 29
11:00 am
Adult Computer Area Are you interested in social networking, but don't know where to begin? Are you curious about Facebook and wonder why it's so popular? This workshop will introduce you to the basics of social networking, get you into Facebook for some hands-on learning and generate plenty of discussion about the advantages and disadvantages of this phenomenally popular website. Please call (860) 447-1411 ext.3 to register. Health and Healing Arts with Morris Burch Monday, April 4 6:00-7:00 pm For more details, click here: 
Community Knit Thursdays (an ongoing weekly program) 10-11 am Learn the healing and calming effects of knitting. Socialize with others with the same interests. 
Supper Book Club Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel Gracia Marquez April 14, 5:30-7:00 pm Must sign up in advance so you can order supper! Book Discussion The Good Earth by Pearl Buck April 19, 2 pm
April is National Poetry Month
Any healthy man can go without food for two days-but not without poetry
Charles Baudelaire
Inaugurated by the Academy of American Poets in 1996, National Poetry Month is now held every April, when publishers, booksellers, literary organizations, libraries, schools and poets around the country band together to celebrate poetry and its vital place in American culture. Thousands of businesses and non-profit organizations participate through readings, festivals, book displays, workshops, and other events.
Poem in Your Pocket Day
Thursday, April 14
All Day!
Celebrate National Poetry Month by writing your own poem or borrowing one from your favorite poet.
Join in the excitement by carrying a poem in your pocket to share with your friends, family, classmates and colleagues.
Be sure to bring your poem to the library to share with the staff!
Poetry Reading - April 1
for details, click here: 
Chess Knight First Tuesday of every month
Tuesday April 5, 5-6:45 pm
Play chess at the library!
for more details, click here
Scrabble Evening
Tuesday, April 26, 5-6:45 pm
Last Tuesday of every month
Gather your friends and play Scrabble!
Book Sale
Saturday, May 28
hosted by Friends of the Library
Book donations welcome!
for more details, click here
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CHILDREN'S EVENTS Kody, the reading dog, visits the library on the first Saturday of the month. Next visit - April 2 at 10:30 
Come and read to Kody. He is a great listener! Readers of all levels welcome!
For a flier about Kody, click here:
WEEKLY TODDLER PROGRAM
 TODDLER TIME
Bring your toddler to discover the magic of libraries: rhymes, stories, playtime and new friends.
For toddlers with a parent or caregiver.
No registration necessary.
Mondays, 10:30-11:00 am
Every week! April 4, 11, 18, 25 and continues in May
WEEKLY PRESCHOOL PROGRAM 
CIRCLE TIME
Listen and explore stories using sounds and movement. Play with letters and numbers, color and make new friends. For all preschool children with parent or caregiver.
No registration necessary
Tuesdays,10:30-11:15 am Every week! April 5, 12,19, 26 and continues in May DAILY AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES FOR SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN sponsored by PROJECT ASPIRE After School Programs I n 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
4-5 PM
Every week!
FUN WITH NATURE
Denison Pequotsepos
Nature Center
Target Audience: Grades K-5
Programs will be held in the Children's Activity Room downstairs.
(And free Homework Help from 3-5 upstairs in Children's Room.)
TUESDAYS
3:30 - 4:30 PM
Every week!
ARTS AND CRAFTS
Come and see what you can create with Miss Sue, library artist! Programs will be held in the Children's Activity Room downstairs.
(And free Homework Help from 3-5 upstairs in Children's Room.)
WEDNESDAYS
4 - 5 PM
Every week!
FUN WITH SCIENCE
Children's Museum of Southeastern Connecticut Have fun while learning about science. (And free Homework Help from 3-5 upstairs in Children's Room.)
THURSDAYS
4 - 5 PM
April 28 & continues in May
MANGA
Learn to draw anime with Conam from the
Mystic Arts Center
(And free Homework Help from 3-5 upstairs in Children's Room.)
FRIDAYS
4 - 5 PM
April 8, 15, 29 & May 6
PRE-COURT TENNIS SERIES
(And free Homework Help from 3-5 upstairs in Children's Room.)
WEEKLY SATURDAY AFTERNOON PROGRAMS AT THE LIBRARY 1-3 pm All materials are supplied free of charge. No need to register unless you are bringing a large group of children. April 2 -- International Children's Book Day! Make an illustration for your favorite children's book. April 9 -- Collage Day Use various papers and magazine clippings to create a picture or a design. April 16 -- Earth Day Craft Use leaf shapes to create an picture.Learn how to save trees! April 23 -- Lego Fun Are you a creative engineer? Come show us what you can do with Legos. April 30 - Paper Flowers Make tissue paper flowers for May Day! For a flier, click here: 
Build it with Legos Saturday, April 23, 1-3, Children's upstairs Free! Home Work Help at the Library Mondays-Fridays 3-5 pm with student volunteers from Connecticut College |
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Library
Hours
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9:30-7
Fri 9:30-5
Sat 10-4
Sun 1-4
Thanks to increased funding from the City of New London (2010-2011) and the James P. and Mary
E. Shea Perpetual Trust, Sunday hours will continue through April 17.
Did you know that on Sundays, patrons borrow more books per hour than any other day of the week?
A comment from a library user on our Facebook page:
With all the bad stuff going on the world, you just can't beat a seven-day-a-week library. And if you live downtown, why it's just up the street. No carbon foot or even a toe.
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April 10-16
Join us for coffee and treats every morning in front of the new books as we celebrate libraries and the pleasures of reading.
Friends Annual Book Sale
Sat., May 28
9:00 - 3:00 Do you have books to donate to the upcoming library book sale? Please drop them off at the lowest level of the library any time when the library is open.
DVD Express
The following DVDs wlere recently added:
Skyllne
The Tourist
How Do You Know
Made in Dageham
All Good Things
Black Swan
National Voluntaeer Month
Earth Fest!
at the Arboretum at Conn College Sat., April 16 11-3 Visit the library table.  Activities for guests of all ages. Earth Fest brings the community together to celebrate and benefit the environment.
Remember
You can now renew books and other items from your home computer, anytime. You can also place holds on any items that are listed in the catalog. If you would like an explanation on how to do this, please ask at the Information Desk in the Reading Room.
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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, Ebooks
Free computer & WIFI access
Fax, photocopier, notary service
Community room meeting space available
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