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New Autumn Hours for PML

October 1, 20241216 Views Library Hours

Plumb Memorial Library will be open an extra hour on Tuesday and Thursday this Fall!

The new hours will be:

9:00^am – 5:00^pmMonday

9:00^am – 8:00^pmTuesday

9:00^am – 5:00^pmWednesday

9:00^am – 8:00^pmThursday

9:00^am – 5:00^pmFriday

9:00^am – 3:00^pmSaturday

Main Number
203-924-1580

Extensions
x 1 Adult Circulation
x 2 Reference Department
x 3 Children’s Circulation
x 4 Staff Member by Last Name

Wowbrary Service

Sign up for the Wowbrary Service, which allows you to see which materials are purchased for each library via a weekly email. You will have to sign up separately for each library.

You can see this week’s listings below:

New Items at the
Plumb Memorial Library

Afraid

Apartment 7A

Curb Your Enthusiasm: The Complete Twelfth Season

Curb Your Enthusiasm: The Complete Twelfth Season

Dragonkeeper

Hotel Portofino: Season Three

Hotel Portofino: Season Three

Mayor of Kingstown: Season Three

Mayor of Kingstown: Season Three

Sight

The Tiger's Apprentice

The Tiger's Apprentice

Trap

Brothers

Citizen: My Life After the White House

Citizen: My Life After the White House

Cher: The Memoir, Part One

Cher: The Memoir, Part One

10 to 25: A Groundbreaking Approach to Leading the Next Generation―And Making Your Own Life Easier

10 to 25: A Groundbreaking Approach to Leading the Next Generation―And Making Your Own Life Easier

The Blue Hour

Trial by Fire

Heartbreak Is the National Anthem: How Taylor Swift Reinvented Pop Music

Heartbreak Is the National Anthem: How Taylor Swift Reinvented Pop Music

How to Let Things Go: 99 Tips from a Zen Buddhist Monk to Relinquish Control and Free Yourself Up for What Matters

How to Let Things Go: 99 Tips from a Zen Buddhist Monk to Relinquish Control and Free Yourself Up for What Matters

The Hidden Power of the Five Hearts: Empower Your Thoughts, Balance Your Emotions, and Unlock Vibrant Health and Abundance

The Hidden Power of the Five Hearts: Empower Your Thoughts, Balance Your Emotions, and Unlock Vibrant Health and Abundance

A Fine Sight to See: Leading Because You Were Made for It (Electronic Format)

A Fine Sight to See: Leading Because You Were Made for It (Electronic Format)

Cherished Belonging: The Healing Power of Love in Divided Times

Cherished Belonging: The Healing Power of Love in Divided Times

Afraid

DVDs

The Curtis' family is selected to test a new home device: a digital assistant called AIA. AIA learns the family's behaviors and begins to anticipate their needs. And she can make sure nothing - and no one - gets in her family's way.

Apartment 7A

DVDs

New York City, 1965. What happened in the apartment before Rosemary moved in? A struggling dancer finds herself drawn into dark forces by a peculiar couple promising her fame.

Curb Your Enthusiasm: The Complete Twelfth Season

DVDs

Curb Your Enthusiasm: The Complete Twelfth Season

Larry accidentally champions an important political cause, takes part in a country club controversy, and attempts to restore his public image in the 12th and final season of this hit HBO comedy series.

Dragonkeeper

DVDs

Dragons, the mystical creatures once revered and loved across the land, are now being hunted to extinction in ancient China. But high on the mountaintops, one young girl's fiery spirit yearns for rebellion. After she frees the last living dragon from captivity, the unlikely duo sets off on a dangerous

Hotel Portofino: Season Three

DVDs

Hotel Portofino: Season Three

The daughter of a wealthy industrialist moves to Italy in the 1920s to set up a quintessentially British hotel in the beautiful town of Portofino as Benito Mussolini's brand of fascism was on the rise.

Mayor of Kingstown: Season Three

DVDs

Mayor of Kingstown: Season Three

A series of explosions rock Kingstown and its citizens, as a new face of the Russian mob sets up shop in the city, and a drug war rages inside and outside prison walls. The pressure is on Mike McLusky (Jeremy Renner) to end the war but things get complicated when a familiar face from his incarcerated

Sight

DVDs

The true story of Dr. Ming Wang, a Chinese immigrant who defies all odds to become a world-renowned eye surgeon. Dr. Wang sets out to restore the sight of a blind orphan.

The Tiger's Apprentice

DVDs

The Tiger's Apprentice

In San Francisco's Chinatown, Tom discovers his family's legacy: they guard the phoenix egg, a powerful artifact that can either create or destroy. Stepping into this role, Tom teams up with a savvy tiger and zodiac warriors who can shift forms. Together, they dive into a high-stakes adventure, battling

Trap

DVDs

A father and teen daughter attend a pop concert, where they realize they’re at the center of a dark and sinister event.

Brothers

Biographies & Memoirs

By Alex van Halen. In this intimate and open account—nothing like any rock-and-roll memoir you’ve ever read—Alex Van Halen shares his personal story of family, friendship, music and brotherly love in a remarkable tribute to his beloved brother and band mate.Told with acclaimed New Yorker writer Ariel

Citizen: My Life After the White House

Biographies & Memoirs

Citizen: My Life After the White House

By Bill Clinton. A powerful, candid, and richly detailed memoir from an American icon, revealing what life looks like after presidency: triumphs, tribulations, and all.On January 20th, 2001, after nearly thirty years in politics—eight of them as President of the United States—Bill Clinton was suddenly

Cher: The Memoir, Part One

Biographies & Memoirs

Cher: The Memoir, Part One

By Cher. The extraordinary life of Cher can be told by only one person . . . Cher herself.After more than seventy years of fighting to live her life on her own terms, Cher finally reveals her true story in intimate detail, in a two-part memoir.Her remarkable career is unique and unparalleled.

10 to 25: A Groundbreaking Approach to Leading the Next Generation―And Making Your Own Life Easier

Business & Investing

10 to 25: A Groundbreaking Approach to Leading the Next Generation―And Making Your Own Life Easier

By David Yeager. Imagine a world in which Gen Xers, millennials, and boomers interact with young people in ways that leave them feeling inspired, enthusiastic, and ready to contribute—rather than disengaged, outraged, or overwhelmed. That world may be closer than you think. In this book based on cutting

The Blue Hour

Audiobooks & Courses

By Paula Hawkins. The propulsive and powerful new novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Girl on the TrainWelcome to Eris: an island with only one house, one inhabitant, one way out. Unreachable from the Scottish mainland for twelve hours each day.Once home to Vanessa: A famous artist

Trial by Fire

Audiobooks & Courses

By Danielle Steel. In this inspiring novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle Steel, the life of a Parisian woman changes in a heartbeat when she's trapped by wildfires in Napa Valley.Born to a French mother and American father, graceful Dahlia de Beaumont has been sole owner and CEO

Heartbreak Is the National Anthem: How Taylor Swift Reinvented Pop Music

Entertainment

Heartbreak Is the National Anthem: How Taylor Swift Reinvented Pop Music

By Rob Sheffield. An intimate look at the life and music of modern pop’s most legendary figure, Taylor Swift, from leading music journalist Rob Sheffield.A cultural phenomenon. A worldwide obsession. An agent of emotional chaos. There’s no parallel to Taylor Swift in history: a teenage girl who turns

How to Let Things Go: 99 Tips from a Zen Buddhist Monk to Relinquish Control and Free Yourself Up for What Matters

Health, Mind & Body

How to Let Things Go: 99 Tips from a Zen Buddhist Monk to Relinquish Control and Free Yourself Up for What Matters

By Shunmyo Masuno. Feeling overwhelmed? Step away from life's demands and free yourself up for what matters with this succinct and sensible guide by the Zen Buddhist author of the international bestsellers The Art of Simple Living and Don't Worry.Amid the relentless cycle of news, social media, emails,

The Hidden Power of the Five Hearts: Empower Your Thoughts, Balance Your Emotions, and Unlock Vibrant Health and Abundance

Health, Mind & Body

The Hidden Power of the Five Hearts: Empower Your Thoughts, Balance Your Emotions, and Unlock Vibrant Health and Abundance

By Kimberly Snyder. Does your mind need a rest? Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and stuck in a cycle of low energy, anxiety, and fear? The root might be the repetitive thoughts you think on a day-to-day basis. Overthinking often leads to excessive worry, anxiety, and a sense of not being

A Fine Sight to See: Leading Because You Were Made for It (Electronic Format)

Religion & Spirituality

A Fine Sight to See: Leading Because You Were Made for It (Electronic Format)

By Sophie Hudson. In Electronic Format With relatable stories and disarming grace, popular podcaster and author Sophie Hudson cuts through the confusing, differing stances on Christian women in leadership and offers a resource that empowers women to embrace their roles as leaders. Drawing from the book

Cherished Belonging: The Healing Power of Love in Divided Times

Religion & Spirituality

Cherished Belonging: The Healing Power of Love in Divided Times

By Gregory Boyle. At a time when society is more fractured than ever before, beloved Jesuit priest Gregory Boyle invites us to see the world through a new lens of connection and build the loving community that we long to live in—a perfect message for readers of Anne Lamott, Mary Oliver, and Richard Rohr.Over

New Items at the
Huntington Branch Library

PBS KIDS: Barnyard Buddies

PBS KIDS: Barnyard Buddies

AI Snake Oil: What Artificial Intelligence Can Do, What It Can’t, and How to Tell the Difference

AI Snake Oil: What Artificial Intelligence Can Do, What It Can’t, and How to Tell the Difference

A Hell of a Storm: The Battle for Kansas, the End of Compromise, and the Coming of the Civil War

A Hell of a Storm: The Battle for Kansas, the End of Compromise, and the Coming of the Civil War

When the Ice Is Gone: What a Greenland Ice Core Reveals About Earth's Tumultuous History and Perilous Future

When the Ice Is Gone: What a Greenland Ice Core Reveals About Earth's Tumultuous History and Perilous Future

War

Aebleskiver: A New Take on Traditional Danish Pancakes

Aebleskiver: A New Take on Traditional Danish Pancakes

The Art of Mixology Mocktails: Flavorful Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Recipes

The Art of Mixology Mocktails: Flavorful Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Recipes

Travels of Terror: Strange and Spooky Spots Across America

Travels of Terror: Strange and Spooky Spots Across America

A Fine Sight to See: Leading Because You Were Made for It (Electronic Format)

A Fine Sight to See: Leading Because You Were Made for It (Electronic Format)

Eleanore of Avignon

Eleanore of Avignon

Napalm in the Heart

Napalm in the Heart

Shred Sisters

The City and Its Uncertain Walls

The City and Its Uncertain Walls

The Life Impossible

The Life Impossible

The World She Edited: Katharine S. White at The New Yorker

The World She Edited: Katharine S. White at The New Yorker

The Mermaid Mystery

The Mermaid Mystery

What Are the Odds

What Are the Odds

Narwhal: Unicorn of the Arctic

Narwhal: Unicorn of the Arctic

The Dictionary Story

The Dictionary Story

The Life Impossible

The Life Impossible

PBS KIDS: Barnyard Buddies

DVDs

PBS KIDS: Barnyard Buddies

Enjoy fun-filled barnyard adventures with favorite PBS Kids characters! Arthur and Buster take a trip to the farm for Great-Grand Uncle Theo's 85th birthday and learn what it truly means to be family. Daniel Tiger and Miss Elaina play with animals at the Neighborhood farm.

AI Snake Oil: What Artificial Intelligence Can Do, What It Can’t, and How to Tell the Difference

Computers & Internet

AI Snake Oil: What Artificial Intelligence Can Do, What It Can’t, and How to Tell the Difference

By Arvind Narayanan and Sayash Kapoor. From two of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in AI, what you need to know about AI—and how to defend yourself against bogus AI claims and productsConfused about AI and worried about what it means for your future and the future of the world? You’re not alone. AI

A Hell of a Storm: The Battle for Kansas, the End of Compromise, and the Coming of the Civil War

History

A Hell of a Storm: The Battle for Kansas, the End of Compromise, and the Coming of the Civil War

By David S. Brown. From popular historian and author of the “marvelous” (The New York Times Book Review) The Last American Aristocrat comes the fascinating story of how in 1854, a new law—the Kansas-Nebraska Act—unexpectedly became the greatest miscalculation in American history, dividing North and South,

When the Ice Is Gone: What a Greenland Ice Core Reveals About Earth's Tumultuous History and Perilous Future

Science

When the Ice Is Gone: What a Greenland Ice Core Reveals About Earth's Tumultuous History and Perilous Future

By Paul Bierman. Paul Bierman’s realization that Greenland’s ice sheet melted when Earth was no warmer than today sounds an alarm for our planet.In 2018, frozen soil from the bottom of the world’s first deep ice core, lost for decades, reappeared in Denmark. When geologist Paul Bierman and his team analyzed

War

Audiobooks & Courses

By Bob Woodward. Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Bob Woodward tells the revelatory, behind-the-scenes story of three wars—Ukraine, the Middle East and the struggle for the American Presidency.War is an intimate and sweeping account of one of the most tumultuous periods in presidential politics and American

Aebleskiver: A New Take on Traditional Danish Pancakes

Cooking, Food & Wine

Aebleskiver: A New Take on Traditional Danish Pancakes

By Pim Pauline Overgaard. Æbleskiver presents 70 delicious twists on the classic Danish pancake, offering everything from sweet delights to savory bites. These versatile treats are ideal for any meal, especially a brunch gathering with family and friends."Even if you have never eaten æbleskiver, these

The Art of Mixology Mocktails: Flavorful Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Recipes

Cooking, Food & Wine

The Art of Mixology Mocktails: Flavorful Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Recipes

By Parragon Books. From the creators of the best-selling and classic favorite Art of Mixology cocktail book comes our Mocktails recipe book. A mocktail is the perfect choice for the sober-curious, expectant mothers, those with an alcohol-free lifestyle, and anyone just looking for an alternative to booze!

Travels of Terror: Strange and Spooky Spots Across America

Travel

Travels of Terror: Strange and Spooky Spots Across America

By Kelly Florence and Meg Hafdahl. Grab your flashlight, garlic, and ghost hunting equipment. We're taking you on the ultimate road trip of the spookiest places around the U. S.Horror lovers, lifelong best friends, and co-hosts of the Horror Rewind podcast, Kelly Florence and Meg Hafdahl, have traveled

A Fine Sight to See: Leading Because You Were Made for It (Electronic Format)

Religion & Spirituality

A Fine Sight to See: Leading Because You Were Made for It (Electronic Format)

By Sophie Hudson. In Electronic Format With relatable stories and disarming grace, popular podcaster and author Sophie Hudson cuts through the confusing, differing stances on Christian women in leadership and offers a resource that empowers women to embrace their roles as leaders. Drawing from the book

Eleanore of Avignon

Literature & Fiction

Eleanore of Avignon

By Elizabeth DeLozier. Rich with unforgettable characters, gorgeously drawn, and full of captivating historical drama, Eleanore of Avignon is the story of a healer who risks her life, her freedom, and everything she holds dear to protect her beloved city from the encroaching Black DeathProvence, 1347.

Napalm in the Heart

Literature & Fiction

Napalm in the Heart

By Pol Guasch. Survival is a moral quandary in this jagged, otherworldly debut charting forbidden love during an apocalypse.In a near future devastated by war and unspecified natural disaster, a young man and his mother cling to survival at the edge of a forest. Society is militarized and dangerous,

Shred Sisters

Literature & Fiction

By Betsy Lerner. No one will love you more or hurt you more than a sister.“I love this book. It moves like a souped-up pickup truck."— Patti Smith, author of Just Kids and M TrainFrom Betsy Lerner, celebrated author of The Bridge Ladies, comes a wry and riveting debut novel about family, mental illness,

The City and Its Uncertain Walls

Literature & Fiction

The City and Its Uncertain Walls

By Haruki Murakami. The long-awaited new novel from Haruki Murakami, his first in six years, revisits a Town his readers will remember, a place where a Dream Reader reviews dreams and where our shadows become untethered from our selves. A love story, a quest, an ode to books and to the libraries that

The Life Impossible

Literature & Fiction

The Life Impossible

By Matt Haig. The remarkable next novel from Matt Haig, the author of #1 New York Times bestseller The Midnight Library, with more than nine million copies sold world wideGrace Winters is a widow and retired math teacher whose life seems to be getting smaller and smaller. She keeps out of the way of

The World She Edited: Katharine S. White at The New Yorker

Literature & Fiction

The World She Edited: Katharine S. White at The New Yorker

By Amy Reading. A lively and intimate biography of trailblazing and era-defining New Yorker editor Katharine S. White, who helped build the magazine’s prestigious legacy and transform the 20th century literary landscape for women.In the summer of 1925, Katharine Sergeant Angell White walked into The

The Mermaid Mystery

Mysteries & Thrillers

The Mermaid Mystery

By Tamar Myers. Tidal Shores, a small seaside town in South Carolina, has seen its fortunes nose-dive. But not for much longer! The 'Big Ten' on the town council have come up with range of ingenious ideas to get tourists flocking back, from buried pirate treasure to beauty pageants, but it's handsome

What Are the Odds

Mysteries & Thrillers

What Are the Odds

By David List. The debut novel from screenwriter and producer David List, What Are the Odds, is an entertaining, binge-worthy, and addictive crime thriller.Ray Dawson--a former NYPD detective unfairly forced into early retirement--never thought he would get another chance to be with his second wife,

Narwhal: Unicorn of the Arctic

Children's Books

Narwhal: Unicorn of the Arctic

By Candace Fleming. Venture to the Arctic Ocean and discover real life underwater unicorns--narwhals--in this stunningly illustrated nonfiction picture book.You are a narwhal.Shy... Swift... Small...Humans call you unicorn of the Arctic.When winter ice covers the Arctic Ocean, a narwhal pokes his head

The Dictionary Story

Children's Books

The Dictionary Story

By Oliver Jeffers and Sam Winston. The much-anticipated new picture book from the best-selling, award-winning creators of A Child of Books.Dictionary wishes she could tell a story like other books. So one day, she decides to bring her words to life. How exciting it is to finally have an adventure on

The Life Impossible

Large Print

The Life Impossible

By Matt Haig. The remarkable next novel from Matt Haig, the author of #1 New York Times bestseller The Midnight Library, with more than nine million copies sold worldwide“What looks like magic is simply a part of life we don’t understand yet…”When retired math teacher Grace Winters is left a run-down

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