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 fridley@cox.net

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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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