Click here to register for the Middle School Summer Reading program Click here to register for the High School Summer Reading program Click here to register for the Adult Summer Reading Program

Get rewarded for the reading you are already doing this summer! This summer the Meriden Public Library will again host our Summer Reading Challenge for teens and adults. Log your books as you read them this summer and be entered into our weekly

raffle with prizes from l o c a l b u s i n e s s e s

including Café Dolce, Nardelli’s, Huxley’s and others. Register anytime and start logging your books. Our grand prize drawing of a Kindle Fire will be held August 21

st.

Summer Reading Challenge

Free Summer Movies at the Library

The Meriden Public Library will be showing the following movies on Thursday evenings at 6:00 pm in July and August:

July 2 – Stuart Little

July 9 – Babe

July 16 – Maleficent

July 23 – Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

July 30 – Pete’s Dragon

August 6 – Home

August 13 – Frozen

August 20 – Charlotte’s Web

August 27 – American Tail

September 3 – Insurgent

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Mark your Calendars

Sep. 8—Meriden Historical

Society program on Silver

Sep. 12—Meet Mark Zinni

from WFSB

Sep. 19—”Tony Bennett and

Bill Evans: the legendary

recordings” by Joel Zelnik

Sep. 26—”Sinatra and me:

the very good years” by au-

thor Franz Douskey

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Check the calendar for more

programs for the fall

Inside this issue:

Summer Hours

Scrabble, Chess

2

Classics Book Club

Anime

2

Monday Night Card

Duels

2

Friends News 3

Writer’s Network

3D printing

3

Museum Passes 3

Summer Children’s

Programs

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Library CLOSED July 3, 4, and 5

Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller Street, Meriden, CT 06450 (203) 238-2344

You could win a Kindle Fire!

Updated 7/2/15

Monday, July 13 & 27

2:00 pm in the Griffin Room

Monday, August 10 & 24

2:00 pm in the Cook Room

Wednesday, July 29

And August 26

6:00 pm

In the Seminar Room

Computer classes in Spanish

are held on Wednesday

evenings. Beginner class at

5:30 pm and Returning

students at 6:30 pm.

July 15, 22, and 29

August 5, 12 and 19

Sign up at the information

desk or online through the

calendar.

Friday, July 17 and

Friday, August 14

2:30 pm in the Griffin Room

Monday, July 20 at 6:00

pm in the Cook Room

Monday, August 17 at 6:00

pm in the Griffin Room

Scrabble Chess Club

Monday Night Card Duels

Classics Book Club

Thursday, July 9 at 1:30 pm in the Griffin Room

July’s selection is One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez Thursday, August 13 at 1:30

pm in the Griffin Room. August’s selection is Death Comes for the Archbishop by Willa Cather August

July

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Computer Class

in Spanish

Anime Club

Summer Hours June 29 to Sep. 5

Monday: 9:00am—8:30 pm Tuesday: 9:00 am—8:30 pm Wednesday: 9:00 am—8:30 pm Thursday: 9:00 am—8:30 pm Friday: 9:00 am—5:00 pm Closed Saturday and Sunday

Bookstore specials for July

will include beach reads

(paperback and trades) 2

for $1 and barbeque, picnic

fare and summer dining

books at half price.

Authors of the month will be

Nora Roberts and Danielle

Steele at half price.

Our annual Friends Social

Picnic will be held

on Friday, September 11,

from 5 to 8 PM at the

library. A sign-up sheet for

people willing to bring

salad, appetizer or dessert

will be posted in the book-

store where picnic tickets

w i l l a l s o b e

available. Tickets are $10

for adults and $5 for

ch i ldren under 12.

Reminder: The bookstore

will be closed all Saturdays

of July and August in

conjunction with the library

closures on those days.

The Meriden Public Library has a 3D printer available for public use. Whether you have a design you made yourself or one found online, you can reserve a time to come in and print it out for free. Printer sessions are available daily. More information about our 3D printer can be found on our website at meridenlibrary.org or contact the Information Desk at (203) 238-2346.

Friends of the Library News

3D Printing

Writer’s Network

getting published, or needs support for writing a book proposal or query letter is welcome to attend. The Writer’s Network will meet on Wednesday, July 29 at 7:00 pm in the Cook Room and on Wednesday, August 26 at 7:00 pm in the Cook Room.

Contact the Community Services Department at (203) 630-6349 if you have questions about the Writer’s Network.

Are you writing a book? Just getting started or n e e d s o m e encouragement to finish? Join the Writer’s Network at Meriden Public Library. The Writer’s Network invites anyone who is serious about writing fiction or nonfiction, wants to learn the process of

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Authors of the Month

Half Price Books

Nora Roberts Danielle

Steel

Print on Demand Museum Passes

Don’t forget you can print passes for reduced or free admission to 19 museums from our website. Just check out the museum page and plan your summer! If you have any questions about museum passes, contact the Children’s library at (203) 630-6347.

Meriden Public Library

Monday June 29 6:30pm StoryFaces: Hero Tales! • Storytelling and face painting collide to create a

riveting show for all ages. Great family show! All ages.

Friday July 3 LIBRARY CLOSED FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY

Monday July 6 6:30pm Garden of Beats with Conga J • A forty-five minute adventure in drumming.

With hand drums of every size we introduce the world of rhythm to kids. K-2.

Space is limited.

Friday July 10 10:30am Meet the Animals! • Meet creatures that live in our forests, ponds, fields and

even some from the farm. You’ll have a chance to meet them eyeball to eyeball

and touch a few too! Presented by the Stamford Museum and Nature Center.

All ages.

Monday July 13 6:30pm Brave Little Tailor: a Puppet Show • A handful of interesting characters adds

up to a fantastic journey that one young tailor must make to become a royal

knight. Presented by Lionheart Puppet. Ages 4-11.

Friday July 17 10:30am Turtle Dance Music • Turtle Dance Music presents a wonderful, zany and

gentle program that is sure to have children moving and grooving. All ages.

Monday July 20 6:30pm Magic of Christopher • Prepare to be amazed! Prepare to be astounded! And,

well…be prepared to laugh a lot! Amazing tricks, hilarious jokes, and fun for

the whole family! All ages.

Friday July 24 10:30am Robert Messore • Sing along and dance to classics and new favorites during

this program for our youngest patrons! Birth- 6 yrs old.

Monday July 27 6:30pm Heroes of the Animal Kingdom • Come meet a diversity of animals who lead

heroic lives: Chinchillas, Rose Hair Tarantula, Red-eyed Tree Frogs, Solomon

Island Monkey-tailed Skink, or others! Ages 4+. Space is limited.

Friday July 31 10:30am Rockin’ and Readin’ with Pete the Cat • A highly interactive musical

performance that promotes the joy of reading and Al will bring Pete and his

adventures to life while strumming out Pete’s very cool and groovy songs on his

guitar. All ages.

Monday August 3 6:30pm Frisbee Fun! • Two-time Freestyle Frisbee Champion, Todd Brodeur,

educates, entertains and motivates his audience with captivating Frisbee shows

and interactive playshops. All ages. Space is limited.

Friday August 7 10:30am Mr. Magic • Mr. Magic will wow you with this fun, magical performance!

Great family show! All ages.

Monday August 10 6:30pm Flow Circus • Not all superheroes are born with special powers. Join performer

Paul Miller as he learns that super skills like juggling and magic can be

mastered. All ages.

Friday August 14 10:30am Incredible Edible Insects! • Discover the who, what, where and why behind

eating bugs. From mealworm spaghetti to roasted tarantula, we’ll find out why

people have been eating insects and invertebrates for hundreds of years. Brave

participants will have a chance to try an edible insect snack, if desired. All ages.

All programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Meriden Public Library.

Meriden Public Library Tomie dePaola Children’s Library presents

Every Hero Has a Story (June 22—August 21)

• Thursday evening drop-in crafts (June 25—August 13) • • Visit the library to participate in a Look and Find Challenge (July 6—July 31) •

Tomie dePaola Children’s Library Meriden Public Library • 105 Miller Street • Meriden, CT 06450

(203) 630-6347 • juvmrd@hotmail.com

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Wednesday, July 1 4:00pm Rainbow Loom Meetup.

Thursday, July 2 3:30pm Paws to Read. Children, K to 4, are invited to practice reading aloud with a trained therapy dog. Registration requested.

Monday, July 6 6:30pm Garden of Beats with Conga J. A forty-five minute adventure in drumming. With hand drums of every size, we introduce the world of rhythm to kids. K-2. Space is limited.

Tuesday, July 7 6:30pm Life in a Smashbook. 4-8. A smashbook is a journal with pictures, personal memories, stuff you love, notes, favorite quotes and souvenirs. This quick and easy scrapbooking technique is a great way to “tell your story”! Each participant will go home with a scrapbook at the end of the 6-week session. Registration is required.

Wednesday, July 8 4:00pm Science Lab: Thrill Ride! Design a crazy roller coaster ride for a marble—but make sure it doesn’t fly off the track! K-3.

Thursday, July 9 3:30pm Paws to Read. K-4. (See above.)

Friday, July 10 10:30am Meet the Animals! Meet creatures that live in our forests, ponds, fields, and even some form the farm. You’ll have a chance to meet them eyeball to eyeball and touch a few too! Presented by the Stamford Museum and Nature Center. All ages.

Monday, July 13 6:30pm Brave Little Tailor: A Puppet Show. A handful of interesting characters adds up to a fantastic journey that one young tailor must make to become a royal knight. Presented by Lionheart Puppet. Ages 4-11.

Tuesday, July 14 6:30pm Life in a Smashbook. 4-8. (See above.)

Wednesday, July 15 4:00pm Tween Craft. Sharpie Pen Tie-dye! Create colorful art for your bedroom with basic supplies! Open to kids ages 10-14. Registration is required. Space is limited.

Thursday, July 16 3:30pm Paws to Read. K-4. (See above.)

Friday, July 17 10:30am Turtle Dance Music. Turtle Dance Music presents a wonderful, zany, and gentle program that is sure to have children moving and grooving. All ages.

Monday, July 20 6:30pm Magic of Christopher. Prepare to be amazed! Prepare to be astounded! And, well… be prepared to laugh a lot! Amazing tricks, hilarious jokes, and fun for the whole family! All ages.

Tuesday, July 21 6:30pm Life in a Smashbook. 4-8. (See above.)

Wednesday, July 22 4:00pm LEGO Club. K+. Use the library’s LEGOs to build whatever you can imagine! Drop-in.

Thursday, July 23 3:30pm Paws to Read. K-4. (See above.)

Friday, July 24 10:30am Robert Messore. Sing along and dance to classics and new favorites during this program for our youngest patrons. Birth – 6 years old.

Monday, July 27 6:30pm Heroes of the Animal Kingdom. Come meet a diversity of animals who lead heroic lives: Chinchillas, Rose Hair Tarantula, Red-eyed Tree Frogs, Solomon Island Monkey-tailed Skink, or others. Ages 4+. Space is limited.

Tuesday, July 28 6:30pm Life in a Smashbook. 4-8. (See above.)

Wednesday, July 29 4:00pm Bilingual Loteria. Come play a fun bilingual game similar to BINGO. All ages.

Thursday, July 30 3:30pm Paws to Read. K-4. (See above.)

Friday, July 31 10:30am Rockin’ and Readin’ with Pete the Cat. A highly interactive musical performance that promotes the joy of reading. Al will bring Pete and his adventures to life while strumming out Pete’s very cool and groovy songs on his guitar. All ages.

STORYTIMES

Tuesdays 10:15am 2’s with parent 11:15am 3-4 years old 2:00pm Grades 3-4 Wednesdays 10:30am 2-3’s with parent/caregiver 11:15am 3-4 years old 2:00pm Grades K-2 6:30pm 3-4 years old Thursdays 10:30am Birth-2 years old with parent

Thursdays 10:30am birth to 2’s

Drop-In Crafts Thursdays 4:30-8:00pm

July 2 - Mask July 9 - Superhero Door Hanger July 16 - Armcuffs July 23 - Paper Peacock July 30 - Watermelon Slice

Monday, August 3 9:00am Scavenger Hunt Begins.

Monday, August 3 6:30pm Frisbee Fun. Two-time Freestyle Frisbee Champion, Todd Brodeur, educates, entertains, and motivates his audience with captivating Frisbee shows and interactive playshops. All ages. Space is limited.

Wednesday, August 5 4:00pm Science Lab: Canine House of Cards. Build a two-story building for Ruff out of index cards, using just one shape—a square, an arch, or a triangle. Then see if it can support the weight of a jumbo dog biscuit on top! K-3.

Thursday, August 6 3:30pm Paws to Read. Children, K to 4, are invited to practice reading aloud with a trained therapy dog. Registration requested.

Thursday, August 6 4:30pm Drop-In Crafts: Polka Dot Toadstool

Friday, August 7 10:30am Mr. Magic. Mr. Magic will wow you with this fun, magical performance! Great family show! All ages.

Monday, August 10 6:30pm Flow Circus. Not all superheroes are born with special powers. Join performer Paul Miller as he learns that super skills like juggling and magic can be mastered. All ages.

Wednesday, August 12 4:00pm LEGO Club. K+. Use the library’s LEGOs to build whatever you can imagine! Drop-in.

Thursday, August 13 3:30pm Paws to Read. K-4. (See above.)

Thursday, August 13 4:30pm Drop-In Crafts: Captain America Shield

Friday, August 14 10:30am Incredible Edible Insects. Discover the who, what, where, and why behind eating bugs. From mealworm spaghetti to roasted tarantula, we’ll find out why people have been eating insects and invertebrates for hundreds of years. Brave participants will have a chance to try an edible insect snack, if desired. All ages.

Friday, August 14 5:00pm Scavenger Hunt Ends.

Monday, August 17 9:30am Rocket Club. Children will build, decorate and launch their own rocket. Registration begins July 27. *Rocket Club made possible through the generous support of the Meriden Healthy Youth Coalition.* Registration is required.

Tuesday, August 18 9:30am Rocket Club. (See above.)

Wednesday, August 19 9:30am Rocket Club. (See above.)

Wednesday, August 19 4:00pm Tween Craft: Styrofoam Stamping

Thursday, August 19 9:30am Rocket Club. (See above.)

Friday, August 20 9:30am Rocket Club. (See above.)

Friday, August 20 5:00pm Summer Reading Challenge Ends.

STORYTIMES

Tuesdays 10:15am 2’s with parent/caregiver 11:15am 3-4 years old 2:00pm Grades 3-4 Wednesdays 10:30am 2-3’s with parent/caregiver 11:15am 3-4 years old 2:00pm Grades K-2 6:30pm 3-4 years old Thursdays 10:30am Birth-2 years old with parent/caregiver