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Krall in that she has the ability to access the soul from a song and place it squarely in your emotional wheelhouse. Having said all that, they love having a good time and frequently engage the audience and maybe even a sing along or two. All are invited to this free program. Funding for this program is provided by the Friends of the Meriden Pub-lic Library and the Meriden Foundation. To reserve a seat, contact the Community Services Department at (203) 630-6349,
Join us on Saturday, April 2 at 2:00 pm in the Griffin Room for some great jazz with the “Sweet As Sugar” jazz trio. This trio consists of Bill Shontz on Vocals, Sax, Flute, Clarinet, and Record-ers; Zack Danziger on Guitar, Looper, and Vocals; and Kate Nicolai on vocals. This group of talented eclectic musicians has an ability to come up with unique arrangements of well-known songs that are both beautifully done, and attractively performed. Their voices blend marvelously, and with Zack’s looper, both he and Bill can solo on almost any tune they play while being accompanied by a rhythm track that is recorded live on the spot. Their three part harmony and scat singing add to their original songs and well known “gems”. They love to, as they say, “de-compose”
songs and make them into their own, adding their own scat singing and whatever else fuels the creativity of the moment. Zack Danziger is a masterful guitar player with unusual and creative twists that don’t succumb to “Cliches” and a smooth Michael Franks jazzy type voice. Bill Shontz is as one critic said “a master of wood-winds… literally” and his romantic voice and his biting growl add dynamics that are truly unusual. Kate Nicolai’s tender, sexy voice reminds one of Diana
Sweet As Sugar Jazz Trio
A Brief History of Meriden
Meriden Historical Society will present “A Brief History of Meriden” on Tuesday, April 12 at 6:30 pm in the Marion Cook Room. Join us for a visual presentation of the history of Meriden, starting with
Colonial times and ending almost in the Present. The presentation pays tribute to the companies that operated in Meriden and gained our c i t y a n i m p o r t a n t industrial place on the global manufacturing map. This PowerPoint presentation
w a s p u t together by and will be p r e s e n t e d b y t h e volunteers of the Meriden H i s t o r i c a l S o c i e t y . Refreshments will be served. All are welcome to this free program.
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Library News
Mark Your Calendars
May 2—Survivors Swing
Band
May 9—Backlund: From
All-American Boy to
Professional Wrestling’s
World Champion by Bob
Backlund
M a y 1 4 — O r g a n i c
Gardening for Everyone
with John Root
May 16—”Battleship
Connecticut and the
Great White Fleet” by
Mark Albertson
Inside this issue:
History of 50’s & 60’s
through music;
Under the Spanish Sun
2
Got Spring Fever? 2
Q.U.I.T. Clinic
Friends News
3
Poetry Society 4
Journey to Publication
Burma program;
Climate Change
5
Dash for the Stash
Teen Programs
6
Children’s Library 7/8
Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller Street, Meriden, CT 06450 203-238-2344
Musician Marc Black will sing our way through the “History of the 1950’s and 60’s through popular music” on Saturday, April 16 at 2:00 pm in the Griffin Room.
In the presentation, Marc performs a wide range of popular songs including surprising favorites like Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini, great rock tunes like Blue Suede Shoes and moving
folk songs like Bob Dylan’s Blowin’ in the Wind while you enjoy a slide show that'll slide you right back to your childhood. Marc is an “eclectic folk-rocker who deals with life, and all its social and political challenges…one song at a time.” (http://www.marcblack.com) He has performed with artists such as Art Garfunkel, Rick Danko, Richie Havens, Taj Mahal and
Pete Seeger and was recently named Folk Artist of the Year on ABC Radio. All are invited to this free program. Funding for this program is provided by the Friends of the Meriden Public Library and the Meriden Foundation. To reserve a seat, contact the Community Services Department at (203) 630-6349.
spring is almost here, it’s time to clear your body and mind of winter residues and blocks and prepare for the active warm days ahead. New England colonists looked forward to foraging for wild greens that appeared under melting snow during the first days of spring. Fresh spring greens were not only healthy, but also a welcome treat after a long winter of pickled, salted, and dried foods. Come
Get ready for spring! Velya Jancz-Urban and Ehris Urban will present “Seasonal Intelligence: Got Spring Fever? Simple Spring Tonics from Mother Earth ’s Pantr y” on Monday, April 25 at 6:30 pm in the Griffin Room. Come and concoct a spring tonic tincture featuring the wild edibles of spring, and sample a variety of medicinal organic teas. Now that
explore and discover – your body will thank you. Participants will get to take home their own spring tonic tincture. Reservations required for this free program. Please contact the Community Services Department at (203) 630-6349 to reserve a seat. Funding for this program is provided by the Friends of the Meriden Public Library and the Meriden Foundation.
History of the 50’s & 60’ through popular music
Seasonal Intelligence? Got Spring Fever?
Under the Spanish Sun
about composers’ lives and times together with the ever-lasting charm of familiar melodies of Zapateado, Habanera, Malaguena, Sequidila (and more!) with their haunting melodies and exciting rhythms turned into virtuoso gems by beloved masters including Pablo de S a r a s a t e , E n r i q u e Granados, Eduardo Lalo, Manuel de Falla.
All are invited to this free program. Funding for this program is provided by the Friends of the Meriden Public Library and the Meriden Foundation. To reserve a seat, contact the Community Services Department at (203) 630-6349.
Meriden Public Library is please to host the Karkowska Sisters Duo on Saturday, April 23 at 2:30 pm as they perform their program Under the Spanish Sun. This program brings smiles and a summer- l ike a tm osphere to the dreariest of days! Come and enjoy great stories
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Thinking about quitting? Worried about a friend or family member who smokes, but don’t know how to help?? Come to a QUIT Clinic… Quick Use-ful Info about Tobacco on Thursday, April 7 from 12:00 to 1:00 pm and 6:30 to 7:30 pm at the Meriden Public Library.
In this clinic learn about nicotine addiction vs. unwanted habit, the benefits of quitt ing, strategies for coping with cravings and withdrawal, a p p r o v e d “ t o b a c c o cessation” medications, t h e t r u t h a b o u t e-cigarettes, and meet successful quitters…who
are alumni from “The Be Tobacco Free Program.” Register to attend the clinic by calling 203-630-4003 or email [email protected].
Meriden Public Library in sections (and some parts two or three times), often at night so as not to disrupt the library’s schedule. “I figure I have spent over 1000 hours doing this work.” Larry further notes, “The really good part about the Friends is that every-body is willing to pitch in to help and they feel good about doing it; that’s how I feel.”
Larry Kibner joined the Friends “at least 20 years ago.” He had previously worked in commercial art design, creating advertise-ments for ad agencies for many years, but for the past 20 years has been a house painter, working under his company name “The Paint Shop”. As a volunteer member of the Friends, he has painted the inside of the entire
Q.U.I.T Clinic
Friends of the Library Spotlight
Friends News
children’s books to our city’s preschools, childcare centers, and to the Library’s Bookmobile to instill the joy of reading and the love of books to our youth.
New members to the Friends and volunteers to help in the bookstore are always welcome.
Would you rather receive
this newsletter through email instead of a mailed copy? Please contact P e t e r B u r c h a t [email protected].
The next Friends meeting will be on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at 6:30 pm in the Marion Cook Room.
The Spring $5—a—bag booksale will be held in the Friends Book Store April 11 through April 16.
Did you know that used books in good condition donated to the Friends are first considered for the Library’s collection before being “sent” to the store? In addition, the Friends have donated over a 1,000
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Chess Club
Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at 6:30 pm in the Seminar Room. All are welcome
$5-a-Bag Book Sale April 11—16
Mon– Fri 10 AM—4 PM Sat 10 AM—1 PM In the Book Store
Meriden Public Library will host the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program will end on April 16, 2016. V . I . T . A . , w h i c h i s sponsored by the Internal Revenue Service, provides free help to taxpayers who cannot afford professional assistance or who have tax questions. Assistance in preparing Connecticut state tax forms will also be available. You may call (860) 356-2000 to make an
appointment. The sessions will all take place in Meriden Public Library’s Marion Cook Room. The schedule is as follows: WEDNESDAYS from 5:30 TO 8:00 PM - April 6, April 13 SATURDAYS from 9:30 AM TO 1:00 PM - April 2, April 9, April 16
V.I.T.A. volunteers alert taxpayers to special credits and deductions for which they may be eligible. People interested in attending the V.I.T.A. program can stop in the library and pick up a list of the necessary documents you will need to bring. Contact the Community Services Department at (203) 630-6349 if you have questions about the tax assistance program.
Paul Ott’s exhibition of black and white photographs will continue to be displayed in the Marion Cook Room through the month of April.
The photographs are available for sale — 50% of the proceeds will be donated to the Friends of the Library.
If interested in any of the photographs, contact Paul Ott at [email protected].
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
Photographs by Paul Ott
Meriden Poetry Society
has its source in his professional work, his years of travel in Spanish speaking countries, his experience in the Vietnam War, and his wonderful peculiarities of being from a large Irish-Catholic family. His first book "Liberty Street Hill" was published in 2010 and was a finalist for the
Eric Hoffer Award in 2012. His poems have appeared in many journals. All poets and those interested in poetry are invited to attend this meeting.
The Meriden Poetry Society will meet Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. in the Marion Cook Room. Paul Scollan, a local poet will discuss and read from h i s l a t e s t b o o k "Unaccounted For". Paul is a retired clinical social w o r k e r a n d administrator. His poetry
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Monday, April 11 and April 25 at 2:00 pm In the Seminar Room All are welcome.
Scrabble
A u t h o r S u s a n Schoenberger will be visit ing the Writer’s Net work g r o up o n Wednesday, April 27 at 7:00 pm in the Griffin Room. Her program “Journey to Publication” will take the audience on the journey to publication – from the first idea to the writing of the novel itself to the agent search to publication and beyond. She speaks about the challenge of the blank
pag e , t h e g rad ua l understanding of what it takes to write a successful novel, and the mechanics of finding an agent and getting a book published. From West Hartford, CT, Susan Schoenberger is a writer, editor and copy editor with a long history of w o r k i n g f o r n e w s organizations. She is D i r e c t o r o f Comm unica t ions fo r Hartford Seminary and teaches occasionally at the
Mark Twain House and Museum in Hartford. Her debut novel, A Watershed Year, won the William Faulkner-William Wisdom C r e a t i v e W r i t i n g Competition in 2006 and was short-listed that year for the Peter Taylor Prize. She was the recipient of an Artist Fellowship from the state of Connecticut. All are welcome to this free
program.
Boynton will attempt to summarize the facts on this complex issue, including the arguments of the oil and coal company c l imate deniers on Monday, April 11 at 1:00 pm in the Griffin Room. The solution to this situation is one of the biggest challenges facing
Although most scientists and most world leaders are convinced that burning of fossil fuel has caused the earth to warm, this has become a political issue in the USA, with 84% of Democrats believing the experts, but only 38% of Republicans accepting the opinions of c l imate s c i e n t i s t s . R i c h a r d
the next generation, involving ultimately the probable return to nuclear energy and the restriction of human population growth. All are welcome to this free program, cosponsored by Cast le Craig Adu l t Learning Center.
Journey to Publication
Climate Change– What Should We Believe?
Burma: Not At All What We Expected
rest of the world and offers a unique glimpse into colonial times. In spite of being the home of over 10,000 temples, many of them coated in pure gold, it is one of the poorest countries, with large areas existing as they did in the 12
th century. 70,000
people live on a lake in
homes that are built right over the water, where all travel is by boat. All are welcome to this free program, cosponsored by Castle Craig Adult Learning Center.
Come along with Dick Boynton as he travels t h rough Burm a on Wednesday, April 6 at 1:00 pm in the Griffin Room. Because Burma (now called Myanmar) has been closed to tourists for many years, it has remained relatively unaffected by the
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Stressed? Want to relax for a while? Drop into the Coloring and Coffee sessions at Meriden Public Library on Friday, April 1 from 12:00 to 2:00 pm or Monday, April 11 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Pictures, markers and pencils will be available. Refreshments served. No registration needed. Just stop in.
Coloring and Coffee
Dash for the Stash
Local residents are encouraged to compete in the 2016 DASH for the STASH, an investor education and protection program and contest taking place March 15-May 15, 2016 at Meriden Public Library. One statewide winner will be chosen in a random drawing of eligible participants who logged the correct answer for all four posters. The winner will receive a $1,000 contribution to an existing or new Individual Retirement Account (IRA) for 2016. The DASH for the STASH program is being launched by the Connecticut Department of Banking and the non-profit Investor Protection Institute (IPI). To enter the contest, individuals can visit the Library where a set of four investor education topic posters (and one rules poster) are displayed. Contestants read each poster and then access the quiz question for each poster. The DASH for the STASH posters each have a QR code and a web link to access the quiz. In addition to English language posters, Meriden Public Library will also have posters in Spanish. For more information about DASH for the STASH rules, go to http://www.iinvest.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/DASH-for-the-STASH_2016_Rules.pdf.
Classics Book Club Anime Monday Night Card
Duels
Do you enjoy reading the classics? Join the Classics Book Club. The book club meets on April 14 at 1:30 pm in the Griffin Room. The book selection for April is Warden by Anthony Trollope. May’s selection is
Scarlett Letter by Nathanial Hawthorne. All are welcome.
Do you play Yu-Gi-Oh!, Pokemon or M a g i c : T h e Gathering? Come and play with your friends at our monthly Trading Card Game Night
on Monday, April 25 from 6 - 7:30 pm in the Marion Cook Room. Bring your own deck or learn how to play from one of our members. Any questions contact Melissa at 203-238-2347
Are you a fan of anime, manga or just like Japanese culture? Then come to the Teen Anime Club on Friday, April 15
th at 2:30 pm in
the Griffin Room. All are welcome whether you’re an otaku or just discovering anime and manga. This program is geared towards 13-18 year olds. Food and drink are provided. Any questions contact Melissa at 203-238-2347.
Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller Street, Meriden, CT 06450 203-238-2344
Minecraft
Calling all Minecraft players! Starting this month, teens can register for the Minecraft server provided by LION Libraries. Come and play both creatively and competitively with your friends. To sign up you must have a Meriden library card in good standing and be12-17 years old. Registration forms are available at the Information Desk. Shortly after you sign up you'll get an e-mail with instructions about logging onto the server. If you have any questions contact Melissa at [email protected] or call 203-238-2347.
Meriden Public Library ● Tomie dePaola Children’s Library ● 105 Miller St. Meriden, CT 06450 Phone: (203) 630-6347 ● E-mail: [email protected]
Wednesday, April 27 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Griffin Room GET MOVIN’ with LEGO Cars and Trucks! Create a unique car, truck or racer, then test how far it will
travel…
We’ll provide the LEGO® bricks, you just need to bring your imagination. All finished
creations will be put on display.
Sign up is not required – Late arrivals are welcome.
Contact us if you have any questions: [email protected]
or 203-630-6347
La Biblioteca Pública de Meriden presenta
Cuentacuentos/Bilingual Story Hour La hora del cuento es un programa divertido para
familias y niños. Leyendo juntos los niños se preparan para ir a la escuela y tener éxito. Todos están invitados a celebrar cuentos y juegos divertidos en español y en inglés. Habrá refrescos y bocadillos.
Story hour is a fun program for families and children. Reading together helps prepare children for success in school. Everyone is invited to listen to stories in English and Spanish and participate in games and crafts. Refreshments and snacks will be served.
Sábados a 11:00am 2 y 16 de abril
Saturdays at 11:00am April 2 & 16
Homeschool Social Friday, April
10:30 am
in the Griffin Room
Know Your Bugs with Explorasaurus Science! - What are insects and their physical traits?
What are the differences between insects and true bugs? Learn how to identify true bugs. What are
arachnids and their physical traits? Learn more about ecosystems and the importance of "creepy crawlies"
in maintaining them. Join us for a fun exploration of bugs, a hands-on activity and a selection of books
and activities to enhance further studies. Space is limited (30). Registration required - K-3
Take-Apart Party Tuesday, April 5
6:00 pm Griffin Room
Open to kids 3rd + - Come grab a screwdriver, wire cutters, pliers, or hammer for a fabulous "Take-Apart Party"! We're getting
destructive in the name of earning and recycling! Taking things apart is a great way to examine the objects in our daily
lives. This fun activity also grows your maker insight as you learn about components, assembly, and materials. We'll be
taking apart keyboards, DVD players and lots of other random items. Expert tinkerers and volunteers will be circulating to
help reveal and describe the inner workings! Come explore! (Special thanks to NESIT of Meriden for their generous
support.)
Dia de los Libros/
Dia de los Niños
Saturday, May 7
11:00am - Bilingual storytime with special guest
Edward Leonard. Come hear a story, feel the
rhythm & play percussion instruments.
2pm - Family Fun Activities visit activity centers
and learn about local resources.
Hands on fun for all.
2:30pm - Zumba Kids! Get movin’ & groovin’.
Listen to some music & learn some dance steps.
MONDAYS 6:30pm Grades K-2 Yoga Storytime
TUESDAYS 10:30am 2’s with parent/caregiver
11:15am 3’s & 4’s
6:30 pm 2’s & 3’s Bedtime Storytime
WEDNESDAYS 10:30 am 2’s & 3’s Wiggles, Rhymes
& Storytime
1:30 pm 3’s & 4’s Explorers!
6:30 pm 3’s & 4’s
Spring
All first time participants must show proof of age. Storytimes will begin the week of April 4th.
‘Norm of the North’
Friday, April 22 at 1:00 pm
in the Griffin Room When a real estate development invades
his Arctic home, Norm and his three lemming friends head to New York City,
where Norm becomes the mascot of the
corporation in an attempt to bring it down from the inside and protect his homeland. (PG: Lionsgate, 1 hr. 30 min.)
‘The Good Dinosaur’
Thursday, April 28 at 6:30 pm
in the Griffin Room In a world where dinosaurs and humans
live side-by-side, an Apatosaurus named Arlo makes an unlikely human friend.
(PG: Pixar, 93 min.)
MONDAY NIGHT
CARD DUELS Monday, April 25, 2016
at 6:00 pm In the Griffin Room Snacks and drinks provided. For more
information contact Melissa at [email protected] or
call 203-238-2347
Start on Stories
Thursdays
(beginning April 7)
10:30am
This program is
designed for babies and children through 2
years old accompanied by a
parent/caregiver. Stories, music, and play
are incorporated into an hour-long
program beginning at 10:30 am.
Registration is ongoing.
Register by calling
(203) 630-6347
or e-mail us at
Love to play Minecraft?
A LIBRARY MINECRAFT SERVER
is now available for elementary and middle/
high school students! Come and fill out your
request form.
