 New London History with Sally Ryan
Mondays, September 12 - October 3 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm Monday, September 19
New London's Early Years, 1646-1775 For more details: |
Sally Ryan, municipal historian for the City of New London, will teach a six-week series on New London history. The series will be presented on Mondays beginning September 12 in the Community Room. Each lecture will be given twice, from 2- 4 pm and again from 7 - 9 pm. This series is free and open to the public, but registration is requested. Please contact the library at 860.447.411, Extension 3 to register or for more information.
Location: Community Room
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New! Specialized Book Clubs Launch For more details: 
Mystery Book Club TONIGHT! Monday, September 19 6:00 - 7:30 pm Calling all mystery readers!
Whether you like cozies or classics, nutty or noir....
the library is launching a Mystery Book Club.
Join fellow readers and special guest, Dr. Faye Ringel, retired professor of the humanities, for the kick-off gathering and discussion.
Refreshments will be served.
Romance Book Club
Tuesday, September 20
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Addicted to the HEA (Happy Ever After)? Like your reading sweet....or spicy?
The library is launching a book club for Romance lovers! Join fellow romance fans for dessert and discussion. Bring a favorite romance book and suggestions for future reads. Refreshments will be served.
Young Adult Readers' Circle
Wednesday, October 12
6:00 - 7:30 pm
YA .....not just for teens anymore!
Young Adult novels contain some of the most original & well-crafted writing in Contemporary Fiction.
Join YA lovers of all ages for a kick-off by Prof. Lisa Rowe Fraustino from Eastern Connecticut State University.
Fraustino is the author of "Ash: A Novel", named an American Library Association Best Book for Young Adults, as well as other titles for young readers and adults. The evening will begin with an overview of the current boom in young adult literature, followed by a discussion of "Feed", by M.T. Anderson. Copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk.
Bring ideas for future books to read as a group. Refreshments will be served.
And our ongoing book clubs continue:
Monthly Book Discussion
September 20
3:00 pm
Come join us for an informal, peer led discussion of this month's book selection, "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" by Jonathan Safran Foer.
Supper Book Club
Thursday, October 6
5:30 - 7:00 pm
"Pomegranate Soup: A Novel" by Marsha Mehran
Books are available to borrow at the Circulation Desk.
A menu from a local restaurant is also at the Circulation Desk. Please pre-pay for your supper selection and leave the money at the Circulation Desk before October 6 at 1:00 p.m. The food will be delivered to the library at 5:30. Bring your own meal if you prefer. Beverages will be provided.
Drawing for Absolute Beginners
Thursdays, September 8 - 29
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Have you ever wanted to draw?
Drawing for Absolute Beginners can provide the foundation tools and understanding necessary to draw successfully. Each 2 hour class will build on the previous class through simple, effective drawing exercises, in-class drawing projects and exercises for your own home study. Join us each week and uncover your hidden drawing ability!
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Chess Knight
TUESDAYS,September 6 - 27, 5-6:45 pm
Play chess at the library! Boards and chess pieces provided.
Scrabble Evening
WEDNESDAYS,September 7-28, 5-6:45 pm
Gather your friends and play Scrabble.
Games provided.
Community Knit
THURSDAYS 10-11 am
(this is an ongoing weekly program)
Learn the healing and calming effects of knitting.
Socialize with others with the same interests.
Hispanic Heritage Film Festival
Latin Music USA (Two nights) Tuesday, September 27 and Wednesday, September 28 6:30 - 8:30 pm Features stories of some of the most memorable Latin music artists, from salsa to Latin jazz to the new generation who infuse rock, R&B, and even rap into their music, creating whole new genres. Includes how Latin music also influenced some of the music of the Motown era, the '70s, and the Latin pop explosion of today. Light refreshments will be served. Complete program:
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