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LIBRARY E-NOTES: January 30 - February 11                                  
           
Sunday Winter Hours!    


We are open Sundays, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, until March 29, thanks to the generosity of the James P. & Mary E. Shea Perpetual Trust.   

  

Check out our upcoming Sunday programs:

    

February 1 at 2:00 pm - Learn How to Interview Effectively   

February 8 at 2:00pm - Colonel Washington Is In Town. Up From Virginia!   

February 15 at 1:30 pm - Yoga Workshop For Kids    

February 22 at 2:00 pm - The Logbooks: Connecticut's Slave Ships and Human Memory.  Author event with Anne Farrow

March 15 at 2:30 pm - Beautiful Architectural Details in Downtown New London: A Virtual Walking Tour   

March 22 at 2:30 pm - Purposeful Destiny: Overcoming Obstacles presented by author Joan Hoey      

 

  

 


  ADULT PROGRAMSadultprograms         

 

            
Community Knit 
Every Thursday, 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Learn the healing and calming effects of knitting and crocheting.  Socialize with others with the same interest.

Help others by either teaching someone to knit or
making something needed by a child, a senior citizen,
or a homeless person.

Bring your knitting materials!  Some materials may be
provided. 

Location: Board Room.



         
Email Class
Friday, January 30    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

  

Learn the basics of email and set up your own email account at a free website. Mouse and keyboarding skills are a prerequisite. Seats limited to 5. 
To register, please click here.

Contact: Madhu Gupta - mgupta@plnl.org, 860-447-1411 x3

Location: Adult Reading Room
 
 
 

  


         
How To Interview Effectively  
Sunday, February 1     
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

  

This free talk gives participants key tips on interviewing:  what to do, how to prepare, traps to avoid, and how to come across as the best candidate. Whether you're in transition or are hoping to find a better job, learning to interview well is one of the key steps to landing your next opportunity. We'll cover common challenges, preparation tips, how to get yourself out
of a tight corner, why asking questions is critical, the physical side of
interviewing (handshake, posture, gestures, eye contact and voice), and
wrap up with an overview. Please join us for this highly interactive talk that
will help you ace your next interview.

Jean Baur has worked for 20 years as a career coach in the outplacement
industry and has written two books published by major career presses: 
"Eliminated! Now What?" and "The Essential Job Interview Handbook."
This book is now being used as a text book at Mitchell College. She is
the member of the National Speakers Association and has earned the
highest credential as a career counselor.  Copies of Jean's two books
will be for sale after the talk.

To register, please click here.

Contact: Madhu Gupta - 860-447-1411x3, mgupta@plnl.org

Location: Community Room 
 

  

            
Downton Abbey Tea and Talk  
Monday, February 2 & 9
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

 

This is a four week opportunity for passionate Downton Abbey fans to share their thoughts about the program.

 

Tea and light snacks will be served.

 

Discussion Topics:

 

February 2 - Best & Worst Downton Moments

February 9 - Favorite Characters & Fashion

February 23 - Plot & Deaths

March 2 - Final Episode & Season 6

 

Feel free to wear your favorite tea party attire such as pearls, gloves, and of course...hats!

 

Discussion Leader: Lady Catherine Treadwell-Hill

 

To register, please click here. 

  

Contact: Kate Treadwell-Hill - ktreadwell@plnl.org, 860-447-1411 x3 

 

 



      
Tobacco Free LLHD
Tuesday, February 3 & 10 
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

  

A 7-Week program to help you become tobacco-free!

Funded by the Tobacco and Health Trust Fund by the CT Department of Public Health

 

The program is free and includes free nicotine replacement therapy!

 

For more information or to register, call or email Carolyn Wilson.

 

Pre-registration is required

  

Contact: Carolyn Wilson - 860-448-4882 x318, cwilson@llhd.org 


Location: Local History Room. 
 

  

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Friday Afternoon Classic Film 
Friday, February 6
12:15 pm - 2:00 pm

 

A recently widowed man's son calls a radio talk-show in an attempt to find  

his father a partner. Event is free. 

Stars: Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan

PG, 105 minutes

 

 

Location: Community Room

 

Contact: Madhu Gupta - mgupta@plnl.org, 860-447-1411 x3 

 


            
Black History Month Film Festival   
Friday, February 6
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

 

Avid Black Film historian Lonnie Braxton will be leading an after-hours film series as part of the Library's celebration of Black History Month. This event is free and open to all.

 

Rated PG

104 minutes

 

 


            
COLONEL WASHINGTON IS IN TOWN. UP FROM VIRGINIA!  
Sunday, February 8
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

 

Helen Farrell Allen has published and conducted programs on the history of  

George Washington since 1991. Through extensive research, she has uncovered  

many previously unknown facts about Washington's journey through New England  

and the New London area.

 

Ms. Farrell Allen will give a brief talk followed by question and answers from the
audience. Light refreshments will be served.

This program is free. Registration is requested, but not required.

To register, please click here.

Contact: Madhu Gupta - 860-447-1411 x 3, mgupta@plnl.org

Location: Community Room

 


            
Introduction To Grant Seeking For Individuals   
Monday, February 9
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

 


Did you know that the library has access to information on 100,000 grantmakers and 2.3 million grants?  Grant funds for individual endeavors  

such as education, research and business pursuits are not that easy to find.   

Attend this class to learn about the Foundation Grants to Individuals database,  

GrantSpace.org and other helpful resources.  A working knowledge of the  

Internet and Windows are needed for this hands-on session.  Space is  

limited to 10 people and preregistration is required.

 

To register please click here.

Contact: Madhu Gupta - 860-447-1411 x 3, mgupta@plnl.org

Location: Community Room

 


            
Supper Book Club - The Glass Castle    
Monday, February 9
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

 

The club usually meets the second Monday on the month, from 5:30 - 7:00 pm.  Book selections are chosen by members a few months ahead of the meeting date. Copies of the book for January  are available for checkout at the Circulation Desk,  beginning January 12.    

Each month the club chooses a local restaurant that fits the theme of book to order dinner.   Menus are available at the Circulation Desk.  Beverages are  

provided by the library. You may also bring your own supper. 

 

February Title:    The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls   

Restaurant:       TBD

 

Contact: Suzanne Maryeski - 860-447-1411 ext 5, smaryeski@plnl.org  

 

 

Location: Third Floor Office Area

 



  TEEN PROGRAMSTEENPROGRAMS         

 


         
Teen Maker Tuesdays  
Tuesday, February 3
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm      

  

Activity: Pixel-it! Wall Hanging Art:  Make your own pixel art project.  We will provide the materials, you provide your imagination!   

 

Registration required.  To register, please click here.  

 

Contact: Maritza Vargas - 860-447-1411 x6, mvargas@plnl.org  

 
 

  

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  CHILDREN'S PROGRAMSKIDSPROGRAMS           
Art Behind The Story   
Every Thursday in January & February              
10:30 am - 11:30 am 

 

Ms. Christa will read a story and kids and parents can create a related craft!  

 

Ages 3 and up with adult supervision required.  

 

Contact:  Christa Sieburg - cseiburg@plnl.org  

 

 

Storytime Friends                     
Every Tuesday in February
10:30 am - 11:30 am

 

Bring a cuddly friend to introduce to the group and listen to new and exciting stories each week! Informal playtime with storytime friends following the readings. Registration is recommended but not required.

 

Contact: Julie Bartley - 860-447-1411 x4, jholzworth@plnl.org 

 

Location: Children's Room 

 

Homework Helpers                      
Weekdays Monday - Thursday
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

 

Our tutors are back!  Free, drop-in tutoring program Mondays through Thursdays in the Children's Room. Students from Connecticut College will be available to assist children of all ages with homework in various subjects. No registration is required.

 

Contact: Julie Bartley - 860-447-1411 x4, jholzworth@plnl.org 

 

Location: Children's Room 

 

Take Your Child To The Library Day                       
Saturday, February 7
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

 

What is Take Your Child to The Library Day? TYCLD is an international initiative that encourages families everywhere to take their children to their local library. Launched in 2011 right here in Connecticut, TYCLD  

raisies community awareness about the importance of the library in the life of a  

child, and promotes library services and programs for children and families.

Join us for the 4th annual TYCLD here in the Children's Room.  

We will have story time, crafts, snacks and prizes. Children or families  

who sign up for a new library card or renew an expired card can enter to  

win raffle prizes!

 

This event is free and no registration is required.  

 

Contact: Julie Bartley - 860-447-1411 x4, jholzworth@plnl.org 

 

Location: Children's Room 

 



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