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Public Library of New London
Weekly E-Notes
June 24, 2011
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Public Library of New London
partners with
Custom House Maritime Museum
for
Sentinels on the Sound:
New London's Lighthouse
Heritage Weekend, July 1 - July 3
Pre-weekend event at the library! THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 6:30 pm Hank Savin, Storyteller Tales of the Sea in the Community Room Downloadable movies, eBooks andTV on-demand have not replaced the magic of books and storytelling. Join us for tales of howling winds, turbulent waters, shipwrecks and more. FREE! FRIDAY, JULY 1, 2:00 pm Children's Room Craft Program: Make a Lighthouse
LIGHTHOUSE CONTEST!
July 1 - July 30
While you are in library, check out the collection on display in the main Reading Room. Ask the Reference desk for an entry form and write down where each lighthouse is geographically located.
All entries with correct answers will be entered in a drawing on July 30 for a gift certificate to Border's.
Lighthouse collection on loan from Alma Peterson.
Complete list of Sentinels on the Sound events:
Chess Knight
TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 5-6:45 pm
Play chess at the library! Boards provided.
Scrabble Evening
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 5-6:45 pm
Gather your friends and play Scrabble.
Games provided.
Community Knit
THURSDAY, 10-11 am, June 30
(this is an ongoing weekly program)
Learn the healing and calming effects of knitting.
Socialize with others with the same interests.
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CHILDREN'S EVENTS
WEEKLY PRESCHOOL PROGRAM 
PRESCHOOL SUMMER CIRCLE TIME
Listen and explore stories, using sounds and movement. Play with letters and numbers and make new friends. For all preschool children with parent or caregiver.
No registration necessary
TUESDAYS, 10:30-11:15 am Every week! June 28 SATURDAY AFTERNOON PROGRAM AT THE LIBRARY June 25, 1-3 pm All materials are supplied free of charge. No need to register unless you are bringing a large group of children. Make a postcard of your dream vacation!  Summer Reading sign-ups have begun! 
Magic Jim Goes Around the World
Friday, June 24
10:30 Magic Show - All Ages
11:30 Magic Workshop!
Ages 8 and up
Programs sponsored by MetroCast
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Library Hours | Mon -Thur
9:30-7
Fri 9:30-5
Sat 10-4
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DVD Express
The following DVDs were recently added:
Big Mommas Like Father, Like Son
Biutiful
Company Man
Drive Angry
Just go With It
Sanctum
True Grit
Corazon Salvaje
Dulce desafio
Lazos de Amor
BOOK NOOK
The Friends of the Library Book Sale continues in the BOOK NOOK in the main Reading Room. There is a great selection of recent hardcover fiction by popular authors. Also browse nonfiction books, including history, biography, cookbooks, travel and good quality paperback books for $1.00.
In addition there are
some selected paperbacks on a table at the lower level entrance of the library for the bargain price of 50cents.
The Friends of the Library provide many services to the library, including the popular Museum Passes for free or discounted admission to area museums.
For a complete list of Museum Passes:
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
NEW! Wireless printing directly from your laptop Fax, photocopier, notary service
Community room meeting space available
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