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Remember when you listened, sang, and danced to the great old tunes of the 1920's through 1940's? Has it been a while? Come to the Meriden Public Library on Tuesday, June 2 at 6:30 pm and let the Survivors Swing Band revive those memories for you. A 7-piece professional jazz band, based in Connecticut, the Survivors Swing Band plays the classic melodies from an era gone by--hot tunes and soothing ballads of the Swing Era-- plus many of the wonderful melodies from the two decades that followed. The "Big Bands" played this
music with a high degree of rigid orchestration. The Survivors render it with a greater tilt towards improvisation, thus giving each pass at a tune somewhat of a new flavor while still keeping true to the original melodies. This program is free and all are welcome. It is funded by the Friends of Meriden Public L ib rar y and the Meriden Foundation. To reserve a seat, contact the C o m m u n i t y S e r v i c e s Department at (203) 630-6349, email [email protected] or sign up through the events calendar
Survivors Swing Band
Drive Only License Seminar
Meriden Public Library has scheduled a Drive Only License seminar on Satur-day, June 13 at 10:00 am in the Cook Room. The Drive Only program is f o r u n d o c u m e n t e d individuals who are 16 and older and cannot establish their legal presence in the US or may not have a Social Security number. The program hopes to improve public safety by trying to
ensure that all drivers are tested, know how to drive and understand the rules and laws of driving. This seminar will assist people with the documents they need to have in order to apply for this license. There will also be computer help to navigate the various sites that are required to be checked before applying for a drivers license permit. You will also have help studying
for the written exam. Contact the Community Services Department at (203-630-6349 if you have questions
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Meriden Public Library
News
Inside this issue:
Financial aid for
college
2
Romance Reading
Group, Writer’s
Network, Scrabble
2
Speaking ill of the
dead
3
Summer Reading
Challenge
3
Chess, Anime, Mon-
day Night Card Duels
3
Friends News 4
Children’s programs 5/6
Summer Hours
June 29—Sep. 5
Monday: 9:00—8:30 pm
Tuesday: 9:00—8:30 pm
Wed: 9:00—8:30 pm
Thursday: 9:00—8:30 pm
Friday: 9:00—5:00 pm
Closed Saturday and Sunday
Library CLOSED
Friday July 3 and Saturday,
July 4.
Margarita Aiken from CONNTAC will present the workshop Basics of Financial Aid for College on Monday, June 8 at 6:00 pm in the Cook Room. This workshop will include a short PowerPoint presentation presenting the differences between grants and student loans, the myths about financial aid and what information is needed to complete a FAFSA/Financia l Aid application. If you have your documents ready, Margarita will help you fill
out the FAFSA form. CONNTAC is a federally f u n d e d e d u c a t i o n a l organization and our pri-mary goal is to help people start or return to college. Their target population are l o w i n c o m e , f i r s t -generation, and under-represented populations. Seventy-five percent of our clients have to be low-income, but people who are not low income can also be helped. CONNTAC offers FREE services to help with the
entire admissions process. This can include: applying to college, helping clients collect all of the necessary documents to start college, helping our clients with their FAFSAs/Financial Aid a p p l i c a t i o n s , a n d CONNTAC can provide college application fee waivers for those who are income eligible. This program is free and all are welcome.
Monday, June 22
3:30 pm
Seminar Room
Wednesday, June 24
7:00 pm
in the Griffin Room.
Financial Aid for College
Romance Readers
Group
Computer Classes
1:45 pm – Internet Search-ing Wednesday, June 17 at 1:45 pm – Basic Computer Skills Wednesday, June 24 at 1:45 pm - Introduction to Email The library also offers computer c lasses in
Spanish. These are held on Wednesdays from 10:00 to 11:00 am and 11:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Meriden Public Library offers free computer classes. To sign up for a class, stop by the Information Desk or call (203) 238-2346. The schedule is as follows: Wednesday June 3 at 1:45 pm – Introduction to Email Wednesday, June 10 at
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Congratulations to library staff member Jan Wilks. Author Susan Mallery wrote the following in her recent book Hold Me: “This book is dedicated by one of my favorite readers: To all Susan Mallery’s readers, may you enjoy her stories as much as I do. — a devoted romance reader, Jan W.”
Writer’s
Network Scrabble
Monday, June 1 & June 15 at 2:00 pm in the
Cook Room
Monday, June 29 at 2:00 pm in the Griffin
Room
Meriden Historical Society and Meriden Public Library rescheduled author Ray Bendici to Tuesday, June 9 at 6:30 pm in the Griffin Room.
He will discuss his book Speaking ill of the dead: jerks in Connecticut h is to ry . Th is book “ f ea tures 15 shor t b i o g r a p h i e s o f
C o n n e c t i c u t ’ s m o s t notorious bad guys, perpetrators of mischief and o the r co lo r f u l antiheroes from the history of the Constitution State.
From nefarious murderers and charming criminals to ruthless industrialists and legendary showmen, Connecticut has withstood its share of misguided and
misunderstood characters, many of whom were critical to the development of the state.” (http://www.raybendici.com/)
This program is free and all are welcome. Contact the Community Services Department at (203) 630-6349 if you would like to reserve a seat.
Friday, June 26
2:30 pm
Griffin Room
Wednesday, June 24
6:30 pm
Seminar Room
Monday, June 15
6:00 pm
Cook Room
Speaking ill of the dead
Anime Club
Summer Reading Challenge
weekly raffle with prizes from local businesses including Café Dolce, Nardelli’s, Huxley’s and others. Registration begins June 1
st and you can start log-
ging your books on June 19
th. Our grand prize draw-
ing of a Kindle Fire will be held August 21
st.
To register for the Teen Summer Reading program go to http://bit.ly/1Ki19M0. To register for the Adult Summer Reading Program go to http://bit.ly/1IOlKpn. If you have any questions contact Melissa at mmur-
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
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Chess Club Monday Night Card
Duels
Notes from the May 19 meeting: Frank Ridley noted that the Connecticut Library Association Advocacy Day turnout at the State Capitol on April 15 was very effective. Though the final budget vote has not yet taken place, most of the library funding has been restored thanks to the calls and letters from library supporters.
The Friends of Connecticut Libraries (our State organization) will hold its annual meeting and awards ceremony on Saturday, June 13, from 9:30 to 1 at Chapman Hall, Middlesex Community College in Middletown. There is no charge for the meeting but a $12 fee for those wanting to stay for lunch. Please let June Vandal know if you would like to attend.
Once again, the Friends will be supporting the Library's Summer Reading Programs by donating two tablets for grand prizes for the Teen and Adult programs. In addition, funds were provided for a museum pass to the Childrens’ Museum of Southeast CT and for an instructor for Spanish computer classes. Save the Date: The Friends Annual Social will be held on Friday, September 11 at 5 p.m. in the Library. All members are welcome. More information will be forthcoming.
The bookstore will be closed Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, May 23rd, May 24th and May 25th. The bookstore will be closed Saturdays from July 4 through Labor Day.
The specials in the bookstore for the month of June will be Gardening/Fix-Up books and the featured author will be James Patterson, so his books will be at 1/2 price for the month of June.
Meriden Public Library
You can get car repair information even if we are closed. Just use your library card and go to And download some music to listen to while you fix your car.
Do you enjoy planting flowers? Have a garden and need to thin out those perennials? Why not donate a
plant or two to the Meriden Public Library. We are looking for assistance with plants for the library grounds, so if you have a plant to spare, we will take it and find a home for it at the library. Or if you would like to help us plant and maintain the library grounds, we will be overjoyed to have your help. Please contact the Community Services Department at (203) 630-6349 if you would like to help or have any questions.
Friends of the Library News
Calling All
Gardeners!
Meriden Public Library 105 Miller Street
Meriden, CT 06450
Main number: 203.238.2344 Circulation Desk: 203.238.2345 Information Desk: 203.238.2346 Children’s Library: 203.630.6347 Community Services/Bookmobile: 203.630.6349
Free information
Even when we are closed Contact
Us!
Meriden Public Library ● Tomie dePaola Children’s Library ● 105 Miller St. Meriden, CT 06450 Phone: (203) 630-6347 ● E-mail: [email protected]
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Wednesday, June 10
4-5 pm Griffin Room
During June’s LEGO® Club, participants are encour-
aged to build anything their mind can imagine.
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 Gretchen if you have any questions: [email protected] or 203-630-6347
Wednesday, June 24 at 4-5pm Griffin Room
Load tinfoil boats with pennies to learn about floating and sinking. Dive in! Open to
K-3rd graders.
All materials provided. Space is limited.
Call 203-630-6347 or e-mail [email protected] for more information or to register.
Read to a real dog at the library!
One-on-one sessions build confidence for
beginning readers!
Thursdays, June 4, 11, 18, 25
at
3:45pm, 4pm, 4:15, 4:30, 4:45pm
Kids in K-4th Grades
Tomie dePaola Children’s Library
Give your child the chance to practice
reading aloud to a gentle and trained
therapy dog. Children will have
approximately 15 minutes to read. Spots are
limited and registration is required.
For more information, call the Children’s
Library at (203)630-6347.
The Meriden Public Library/La Biblioteca Pública de Meriden Presents
Cuentacuentos/Bilingual Story Hour
and special guest Edward Leonard
Tito Puente’s
Fun with Rhythm
Ritmos Alegres
Saturday June 6th
Sábado 6 de junio
11 a.m.
Join Us! ¡Acompañanos!
Call (203) 630-6347 to register or visit the Library.
Para inscribirse, favor de llamar (203) 630 6347 o pasar por la biblioteca.
MONDAY NIGHT CARD DUELS Monday, June 16th at 6 -7:30pm in the Cook Room
Snacks and drinks provided. For more information contact Melissa at [email protected] or call 203-238-2347.
TUESDAYS 10:15am 2’s with parent
11:15am 3-4 years old
2:00pm Grades 3-4
WEDNESDAYS 10:30am 2-3 years old with parent/
caregiver
11:15am 3-4 year olds
2:00pm Grades K-2
6:30pm 3-4 years old
THURSDAYS 10:30am Birth—2 yrs old
with parent
Parents/caregivers may be asked to show proof of age. For more information about
these FREE storytimes, call (203) 630-6347. Storytimes will begin the week of July 6th and end the week of
August 10th.
Summer
June Movies
“The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water” Saturday, June 13 at 2:30pm
Griffin Room
When a diabolical pirate above the sea steals the secret Krabby Patty formula, SpongeBob and his nemesis Plankton
must team up in order to get it back. (PG: Paramount, 92 min.)
“McFarland, USA” Saturday, June 20 at 2:30 pm
Griffin Room
A cross country coach in a small California town transforms
a team of athletes into championship contenders. (PG: Disney, 129 min.)
“Strange Magic” Saturday, June 27 at 2:30 pm
Griffin Room
Goblins, elves, fairies and imps, and their misadventures sparked by the battle over a powerful potion.
(PG: Disney, 99 min.)
La Biblioteca Pública e 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 to-gether 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 6 y 20 de junio
Saturdays at
11:00am
June 6 and 20
Show us your SUPERPOWERS during our 2015 Summer Reading Challenge!
Find out more about the Reading Challenge at:
http://meridenlibrary.org/src2015
FREE PROGRAMS! FREE PRIZES!
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 ad-
ventures 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)
OTHER GREAT SUMMER ACTIVITIES AT THE LIBRARY! STAY TUNED FOR DETAILS! • 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 • [email protected]
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Rocket Club
We will be offering one session for children in grades 4-8.
August 17-21 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Children will meet to 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.
Tomie dePaola Children’s Library
Meriden Public Library • 105 Miller Street • Meriden, CT 06450 (203) 630-6347 • [email protected]
Life in a Smash Book
Tuesdays, June 23, 30, and July 7, 14, 21, 28
from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm for kids in grades 4-8
A “Smash Book” is a journal with pictures, personal memories, stuff you love, ticket stubs, notes, favorite quotes and souvenirs. This quick and easy
scrapbooking technique is a great way to “tell your story”! Be artistic without having to be an artist! Each participant will go home with a scrapbook. Regis-
tration is required and supplies are limited. Registration begins June 8.
“Life in a Smash Book” is made possible through the generous support of the Meriden Healthy Youth Coalition.
Tomie dePaola Children’s Library Meriden Public Library • 105 Miller Street • Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 630-6347 • [email protected]
