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OCTOBERNEWSLETTER
Official newsletter of Meriden Public Library, October 2019
The friends are now raising funds for the upcoming library renovation!
$5.00 Coupons for Boscov's are available for purchase at the Reference Desk.
NEWS FROM THE FRIENDS
Fundraising (See page 2 for details)
News from the Friends: Page 2 Adult: Page 3-5 Monthly Programs: 4 Children's: Page 7-8 Teens: Page 8
I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E
Trick or Treat with Kiwanis!Saturday, October 26, 20191:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Passport on WheelsSaturday, October 19th10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
NEXT MONTHLY MEETING: Tuesday , October 15th 4:30 p.m.Marion Cook Room
Monday: 9am to 8:30pmTuesday: 9am to 8:30pmWednesday: 9am to 8:30pmThursday: 9am to 5 pmFriday: 9am to 5 pmSaturday: 9am to 5 pm
F A L L H O U R S
105 Miller Street, Meriden, CT 06450 (203) 238-2344
H I G H L I G H T S :
The semi-annual Friends Book Sale will take place October 21-26 during the
normal Bookstore hours. The sale will be $5.00 per bag of books, CD’s, tapes,
etc. We will provide the bags for this sale. All other promotional offers
including the frequent buyer program will be suspended during this sale.
Our Library Renovation Campaign is now underway. To date we have begun
talking with businesses and civic groups. We thank Frank Cirillo and The
Home Store Real Estate (Joe Criscuolo) for their generous donations.
More information will be available in the coming months regarding
contributions from individuals. If you wish information immediately please
contact Frank W. Ridley, President at [email protected]
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NEWS FROM THE FRIENDSFundraising:
105 Miller Street, Meriden, CT 06450 (203) 238-2344
Save the dates: February 9, 2020We will hold the “I Love my Library Dinner”.This event will be held at a new location and feature a new,expanded menu! More information will be available nextmonth. May 15-16, 2020: The annual mini-golf event.
The friends are selling coupons for a special sales day at Boscov's. the sale takes place on Wednesday,
October 16th and gives you 25 % off most items in the store on that day. Coupons are $5.00 and the
entire amount goes to the Friends of the Meriden Public Library. Coupons are available at the
information desk in the library or in our Bookstore.
Please support us!
Boscov's Coupon
QUALITY SENIOR BENEFITS
Educational information session on social
security, medicare, and retirement planning.
RetirementWorkshop
MONDAY, OCTOBER 7TH
&
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29TH
5:15 PM
COOK ROOM
Trick or Treat with Kiwanis!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 , 2019
1 :00 P .M. – 3 :00 P .M.
GRIFFIN ROOM
Wear your Halloween costumes and join us
for:
Parade!
Magic
Show!
Crafts!
Snacks!
Special Programs
105 Miller Street, Meriden, CT 06450 (203) 238-2344
Self-care after domestic abuseAwareness Event
SATURDAY,OCTOBER 5TH
1 :00 - 4 :00 P M
COOK ROOM
Come join us to learn aboutthe helpful tips and techniques on not only howto survive, but to thrive after domesticviolence. Listen to REAL stories from REAL women like: Asst. Dir. of Field Ed. at Springfield CollegeSchool of Social Work, Sharlene Kerelejza, MSWExecutive Director of Meriden-WallingfordChrysalis Domestic Violence Agency, LinseyWalters, MS and State Representative andDeputy Majority Leader, Hilda Santiago
DRESS FOR SUCESS
Meriden HistoricalSociety
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8TH
6 :00 P M
GRIFFIN ROOM
Connecticut has 169 towns and as many
community-based historical museums. Most are
small. Many are run by volunteers. No two are
alike. They preserve & present great local stuff
and stories. They collect. They offer public
programs. They advocate for preservation. They
serve schools and greet tourist. They are a civic
miracle. This is their story and why they matter.
Descendants 3CHILDREN'S MOVIE
OCTOBER 5TH
2 PM
GRIFFIN ROOM
MOVIE AT THE LIBRARY
Needles and Hooks
Meriden Poetry Society
Scrabble
Monthly Programs
Do you enjoy knitting or crochet? Are you
a novice or an expert? Need help with a
pattern or just want to chat with others
who enjoy the same craft? Come to the
Needles and Hooks Group at the Library.
They meet monthly on a Wednesday
morning. The next meetings will be held on
Oct. 2nd, Oct. 16th and Oct. 30th at 10 am
to noon. The group always welcomes
donations of yarn.
The Meriden Poetry Society will meet on
Saturday, Ocr. 5th at 9:30 am and on
Wednesday, Ocr. 16 at 1:30 pm. All who are
interested in writing and/or reading poetry
are welcome to attend.
Do you enjoy playing Scrabble? Stop into
the Library on Monday, Oct. 7 at 2:00 pm
and play a game or two.
Boards are provided, but you are welcome
to bring your own.
All skill levels are welcome.
105 Miller Street, Meriden, CT 06450 (203) 238-2344
Mal and her friends face their biggest challenge yet when an
unfathomable dark force threatens the people of Auradon.
The ClassicBook Club The Classic Book Club will meet on
Thursday, October 10 at 1:30 pm in the
Marion Cook Room to discuss Brighton
Rock by Graham Greene.
Octobers selection is Babbitt by Sinclair
Lewis. All are welcome!
Writer's NetworkAre you writing a book or interested in
writing? Join the Writer’s Network at the
Meriden Public Library. They meet monthly
on a Tuesday evening. The September meeting
will be held on Tuesday, October 22nd from
7:00 to 8:00 pm. Come discuss writing, get
encouragement and help others with their
writing.
Need to renew or get a new passport? Stop
into the Meriden Public Library and
bypass that line at the Post Office. The
Post Office holds a passport application
service at the library each month from 10
am to 2 pm and will hold the next one on
Saturday, October 19th.
For more information and forms, visit
http://travel.state.gov.
Passport on Wheels
Castle Craig Adult Learning Center Programs
105 Miller Street, Meriden, CT 06450 (203) 238-2344
Deserts, Mountains, and Joshua Trees
October 30th at 1pm Griffin Room
Eight National Parks in Arizona, California,
and Nevada are visited showing snow-capped
mountains, red mountains, and deserts in
bloom. The story of the Hoover Dam and its
construction is also on the agenda. The visual
aspects to this talk will be magnificent.
Presenters: Barbara and Jack Brooks
The Connecticut Civilian ConservationCamps: History, Memories,and Legacy
October 8th at 1pm Cook Room
Under President Roosevelt's New Deal, the CCC
began on March 31, 1933 to relieve the poverty
and unemployment of the Depression. There
were 21 such camps set up throughout
Connecticut to build trails and roads, to stock
fish, to maintain fire towers and telephone lines,
and other constructive tasks.
Presenter: Martin Podskoch
October 2nd at 1pm, Room
A Different Kind of War Hero,Vietnam 1968My Lai Massacre was the mass shooting of
unarmed men, women, and children by US
ground troops in Vietnam, March 1968. This
is the story of the pilot and two crewmen who
intervened on behalf of the innocent civilians,
and how their heroic actions were suppressed
for years.
Presenter: Paul Scollan
October 9th at 1pm Cook Room
Baywatch...Fun on the Fundy Trailin CanadaCanada's Bay of Fundy is known for its
amazing tides and beautiful formations. This
presentation will give a glimpse of its rich
geological and maritime history.
Presenter: Bruce Burchsted
October 17th at 1pm Griffin Room
Book Discussion II: Fifty ThingsThat Aren't My Fault by CathyGuisewiteThis is written by the woman who brought us
humor in her well-known "Cathy" comic
strip. Her collection of essays deals with
change and is designed to make you laugh,
cry, reflect, and most of all, appreciate living!
Presenter: Mary Willmott
October 23rd at 1pm Griffin Room
Beyond the Bicep: The RealStory of Rosie the RiveterHere, we are told the real story of Rosie the
Riveter! We will trace her journey from the
propaganda poster to feminist icon, while
uncovering the real-life Rosies and their work
in wartime industries during WWII.
Presenter: Amanda Goodheart Parks
Check out a Museum Pass from the Meriden Public Library!Did you know that you can check free or discounted admissions to parks, zoos, and museums in the
area with your Library Card!? Check out our website to find out more information about our
discounted Museum Pass program: https://meridenlibrary.org/children/museumpasses/
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