Www.meridenlibrary.org March 2017 Meriden Public Library News
Coming in April Celebrating 300 Years of Connecticut’s April 5—Cut the Cord! Remarkable Women How to end the high cost of cable tv and phone service with James Join us on Monday, March Watson. Gifford 27 at 7:00 pm in the Griffin Room for an interactive multi This presentation will April 8—Build your own -media program by the introduce you to the Hall, its chocolate bark & flour- Connecticut Women’s Hall mission and programs, and less chocolate tart demo of Fame and learn about give you a panoramic view with Alissa Monteleone some of our state’s most of some of its 109 Inductees remarkable women! from across all fields of April 13—Advertising endeavor, from politics and Glass with Ruth Ann Be inspired as you learn sports to the arts and Davis about well-known figures sciences. April 20—Origami: Spring like Ella Grasso, Katharine flowers with Day Hepburn and Marian All are welcome to this free Anderson and lesser known program. To reserve a seat, heroines like Maria contact the Community Sanchez, Barbara Services Department at McClintock and Hannah (203) 630-6349.
Inside this issue: Bridgeport Poltergeist on Lindley Street
Stroll Down Memory 2 Lane with Linda Furniture jumping, floating discuss the missing link to magician, he knows how to Ipanema refrigerators, attacking the paranormal, how create and recognize entities – was this done by a negative hauntings work, illusions. He is also an Highlights of the 2 experienced researcher of Meriden Police Dept. poltergeist? William J. Hall and a paranormal flap where will discuss The Bridgeport all forms of phenomena the unexplained, from The Electoral College 2 Poltergeist on Lindley Street converge. folklore and urban legend on Thursday, March 9 at Willliam J. Hall is the author to fortune telling, the CT Old State House 3 6:30 pm in the Griffin Room. of the paranormal best-seller pyramids and is an active Doctors without Borders The Worlds’ Most Haunted investigator of the Mr. Hall’s House: the True Story of the paranormal. Meriden Poetry 3 presentation Bridgeport Poltergeist on Society includes Lindley Street, and also The All are welcome to this free witness Haunted House diaries: The program. Cosponsored by Toastmasters Club 4 testimony true story of a quiet the Meriden Historical Friends News 5 from police, Connecticut town at the Society. Contact the reporters, center of a paranormal Community Services Children’s Programs 6/7 priests, and mystery. Department at (203) 630- others on 6349 if you would like to Teen programs 8/9 the best Mr. Hall is professionally reserve a seat. documented and equipped to recognize witnessed haunting in trickery. After more than 25 Friends application 10 modern history. He will years as a performing
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Stroll Down Memory Lane
Take a Stroll Down business most of her life, 1994. The band members Memory Lane on appearing in stage come from the best Dixie- Saturday, March 25 at Broadway musicals as well land players in the 2:30 pm with Linda as leading films and Metropolitan area. Ipanema and the Dixie television shows. Cats in the Griffin Room. This program is free and You will hear music from Linda is a longtime all are welcome. Funding the 20’s to the 80’s from member of the prestigious is provided by the Friends artists such as Sophie Actor Studio and has of Meriden Public Library Tucker, Helen O’Conner, entertained her peers with and the Meriden Founda- Theresa Brewer, Harry her music and comedy tion. Belafonti, 3 Dog Night, and skills. Her experience Mamas and the Papas. It includes cabaret If you would like to reserve Linda Ipanema will be a fun filled hour! performances and opening a seat, contact the for Ray Romano and other Community Services Linda Ipanema, also comedians at the Department at (203) 630- known as the “Queen of legendary comedy club 6349. Dixieland” is considered The Improv in the early one of the foremost 1990’ s. Linda formed her singers of Dixieland Jazz. own band, Linda Ipanema She has been in show and the Dixie Cats, in Highlights of the Meriden Police Department - Then and Now
Retired Police Chief Room. Chief Kosienski will This program is Robert E. Kosienski Sr. will talk about the many events sponsored by the Castle present “Highlights of the of his forty year career with Craig Adult Learning Meriden Police the Meriden Police Center. All are welcome to Department – Then and Department and discuss this free program. Now” on Monday, March how police work has 20 at 1:00 pm in the Griffin changed since 1961. The Electoral College
Lisa Moody, Community College, will need it? Hillary Clinton Professor of discuss “The Electoral might say no. George W. American College” on Wednesday, Bush might say yes. What Government March 22 at 1:00 pm in the say you? and State and Griffin Room. This program is sponsored Local Why did our Founding by the Castle Craig Adult Government at Fathers think it was so Learning Center. All are Middlesex important? Do we still welcome to this free program.
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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
Meriden Public Library will 2000 to make an appoint- March 8, March 15, March program can stop in the host the Volunteer Income ment. 22, March 29, April 5, and library and pick up a list of Tax Assistance Program April 12 the necessary documents through April 15, 2017. The sessions will all take you will need to bring. V.I.T.A., sponsored by the place in Meriden Public SATURDAYS from 9:30 Internal Revenue Service, Library’s Marion Cook AM TO 1:00 PM – March provides free help to tax- Room. The schedule is as 4, March 11, March 18, payers who cannot afford follows: March 25, April 1, April 8, professional assistance or and April 15. who have tax MONDAYS from 5:00 TO questions. Assistance in 8:00 PM –March 6, March V.I.T.A. volunteers alert preparing Connecticut 13, March 20, and March taxpayers to special state tax forms will also be 27 credits and deductions for available. which they may be WEDNESDAYS from 5:00 eligible. People interested You must call (860) 356- TO 8:00 PM – March 1, in attending the V.I.T.A. Connecticut’s Old State House
As a seat of government House on Friday, March and PT Barnum served in from 1796 – 1878, 24 at 1:00 pm in the Griffin the legislature. Connecticut’s Old State Room. House housed all three Today, it is a museum that branches of government. Significant stories have brings a lively mixture of played out in its halls, history and civics. This Brian Cofrancesco, Head including the first Amistad program is sponsored by of Education at Trials and legislative the Castle Craig Adult Connecticut’s Old State activities related to State Learning Center. All are House, will discuss the Heroine Prudence welcome to this free importance of the State Crandall. Noah Webster program. Doctors Without Borders
Kelly Grimshaw, Service 1:00 pm in the Griffin work in very different and Line Educator for the Room. sometimes dangerous Transplant Services at places. Yale New Haven Hospital, This will be a brief will describe her ten years overview of the Médecins This program is sponsored living in the world’s most Sans Frontières (MSF) by the Castle Craig Adult fabulous places with and its activities along with Learning Center. All are Doctors without Borders what it's like to live and welcome to this free on Friday, March 31 at program. Meriden Poetry Society
The Meriden Poetry Society photographer will make his write poems. These All poets and those will meet Wednesday, return visit to the poems were sent to Paul interested in poetry are March 15, 2017 at 1:30 in group. Last March Paul and he has created new invited to attend this exciting the Marion Cook Room. displayed photographs masterpieces which meeting. Paul Ott, a renowned about which members of combine his photography the society were invited to and the poems.
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Toastmasters Club
Toastmasters Club will supportive and positive millions around the world. begin meeting twice a environment where mem- Toastmasters International month at Meriden Public bers have the opportunity is a worldwide nonprofit Library. The first meeting to develop their communi- educational organization that dates are March 9 and cation and leadership empowers individuals to March 23 at 6:30 pm. skills. This proven, self- become more effective paced program has helped communicators and leaders. Toastmasters provides a All are welcome. Writer’s Network If you are interested in The March meeting will take writing, join the Writer’s place on Wednesday, March Network at Meriden Public 22 at 7:00 pm in Griffin Library. The group meets Room A at Meriden Public monthly to discuss writing Library. and assist each other with their projects. Computer Classes
Meriden Public Library offers free computer classes. The classes are held on Wednesday afternoons from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
The schedule for March is:
March 1 – Job searching on the internet March 8 – Internet searching March 15 – Email 1 March 29 – Email 2 Class size is limited. Contact the Information Desk at (203) 238-2346 to register. Basic computer instruction in Spanish
The library offers basic computer instruction in Spanish. Classes are on an individual basis. For more information or to set up an appointment, speak to Barbara on the Information Desk.
La biblioteca ofrece clases de computación para principiantes. Estas clases son individ- uales. Para más información, favor de hablar con Barbara (203) 238-2346. Did you know…? You can get museum passes for free or reduced admission to over 25 museums, zoos, and other attractions from the library? Just go to the children’s page.
Print from Anywhere -Send prints from home to our printer.
Notary Services—available free. Check with the Information Desk (203) 238-2346 for this week’s schedule.
Check out meridenlibrary.org for more free books, magazines, music, and movies to download.
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Friends of the Library
February Friends of the and the public for programs We encourage members of Library meeting. and meetings. the Friends to come to the library on Saturday, March The Friends of the library Karen Roesler, library 25 from 9:00 am to noon. approved funds for a new director, will schedule the Meriden is hosting this projector, screen, and blue- installation of the new region’s Friends of the ray player for the Griffin equipment. Library meetup. Room at the library. A donation was made by Frank Internet sales were very The next meeting of the and Phyllis Donovan to help brisk this month. Many Friends of the Meriden fund the new equipment. thanks to our internet Public Library will be held on The current equipment is 16 volunteers who daily log in Tuesday, March 21 at 4:30 years old and is beginning new books to the Amazon pm in the Cook Room. We to fail. This equipment is site as well as mail out encourage all Friends to heavily used by the library orders. attend.
Tea for Two Tuesday Coloring and Coffee
Celebrate Friday, March 3 “Tea for Two from 12:30 to Tuesday” 2:00 pm with us on and Tuesday, Tuesday, March March 21st. 21 from 6:30 to Come enjoy a cup of tea in the afternoon 8:00 pm. from 12:30 to 2:30 pm. Coloring supplies and Then come back for another cup from refreshments provided. 6:00 to 8:00 pm and try some coloring too.
Scrabble Chess Club Wednesday, March 22 Monday, March 13 6:30 pm And March 27 Seminar Room 2:00 pm Cook Room
Classic Book Club Thursday, March 9 at 1:30 pm March selection is :
Fathers and Sons by Ivan Turgenev
Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller Street, Meriden, CT 06450 (203) 238-2344 La Biblioteca Pública de Meriden presenta Cuentacuentos/Bilingual Spring Session Story Hour (March 20—May 18) Sábado a 10:30 am Saturday at 10:30 am 11 y 25 de marzo March 11 and 25 MONDAYS 6:30pm Grades K-2 Yoga Storytime La hora del cuento es un programa divertido TUESDAYS 10:30am Terrific 2’s & 3’s (with caregiver) para familias y niños. Leyendo juntos los niños se preparan para ir a la escuela y tener éxito. 11:15am 3’s & 4’s Preschool Storytime Todos están invitados a celebrar cuentos y jue- 1:30 pm 3’s & 4’s Explorers! gos divertidos en español y en inglés. Habrá re- 2’s & 3’s Bedtime Storytime 6:30 pm frescos y bocadillos. (with caregiver) 2’s & 3’s Wiggles, Rhymes Story hour is a fun program for families and chil- WEDNESDAYS 10:30 am & Storytime (with caregiver) dren. Reading together helps prepare children 6:30 pm 3’s & 4’s Reading Stars! for success in school. Everyone is invited to listen to stories in English and Spanish and participate THURSDAYS 10:30 am Start on Stories Birth to 2 yrs old in games and crafts. Refreshments and All first time participants may be asked snacks will be served. to show proof of age. Storytimes will end week of May 18
Meriden Public Library ● Tomie dePaola Children’s Library ● 105 Miller St. Meriden, CT 06450 Phone: (203) 630-6347 ● E-mail: [email protected] MONDAY Family Movies At the NIGHT Meriden Public Library CARD DUELS March 20 Saturday, March 18 at 10:30 a.m. 6-7:30 pm in the Griffin Room Cook Room In Ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse incurred by the Demigod Maui reaches Do you play Yu-Gi-Oh!, Pokemon or an impetuous Magic: The Gathering? Come play with your friends at our monthly Chieftain's card duel. Bring your own deck or daughter's island, she learn how to play from one of our answers the Ocean's members. If you have any questions call to seek out the contact Melissa at Demigod to set things [email protected] or call right. (203) 238-2346. Rated PG;1 hr. 47 min.
MINECRAFT MEETUP Save the date! Saturday, April 1 Thursday, March 16 4-5 p.m. Griffin Room Come play Minecraft with others in person or virtually on our LION Libraries server. We will have a few laptops available or bring your own. Sign up not required unless you want to reserve a computer. Reserve computer online through our event calendar. Parent Workshop Open to ages 5-17. 3—4 p.m. Sign up online through our event calendar.
Receive free or reduced admission to over 25 museums, zoos, and other attractions through the Meriden Public Library’s Museum Pass program. Passes are available in either printable or non-printable form. Visit our website at meridenlibrary.org; hover over the Children Tab, choose Museum Passes; or call 203-630-6347 for more information.
Library Monday—Thursday: 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday—Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours: Sunday: CLOSED March 2017
TWEEN/TEEN PROGRAMMING AT THE MERIDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY Barbie Bungee Jump Monday, March 6 6:30-8pm Griffin Room
Your Challenge: Create the most thrilling bungee jump possible for Barbie and her furry friend without messing up her hair. Also, design a durable crash helmet for just in case. Open to grades 6- 12. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Space is limited. Sign up online through the Event Calendar or call (203) 630-6347.
Teen Parent Cooking Class Teen Anime Club Tuesday, March 14 Friday, March 17 2:30-4:30pm Griffin Room 6-7:30pm Griffin Room Are you a fan of anime, manga or just like Come and learn how to make your own baby Japanese culture? All are welcome food from a professional chef! Kashia Cave whether you’re an otaku or just from My City Kitchen will be here to teach us discovering anime and manga. This some easy and inexpensive recipes. All items month we’re watching Wolf Children, will be provided. Open to grades 6-12. Space decorating our own pocky. Open to 13-18 is limited. Sign up online through the Event year olds. Snacks and drinks are provided. Calendar or call (203) 630-6347.
Meriden Public Library 105 Miller Street, Meriden, CT 06450 203-630-6347 Teen Advisory Group Movie Night Thursday, March 9 Thursday, March 16 4-5pm Cook Room 6-8 pm Griffin Room
WE WANT YOUR INPUT! Join the Teen Advisory Group of the Meriden Public Library “Dr. Strange” for your chance to help plan programs, suggest books and other items for the Teen Popcorn and drinks Center and make the library a better place! will be provided Open to anyone in grades 6-12. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Sign up online through the Library’s Event Calendar or call (203) 630-6347.
Sun Catcher Workshop Thursday, March 30 6-8 pm Cook Room
Make your own sun catcher using glass paints. Karen Rossi will guide us through creating our own original design on Plexiglas and painting it in. Snacks and drinks provided. Open to anyone in grades 6-12. Space is Limited. Sign up online through the library’s event calendar or call (203) 630-6347.
Minecraft Meetups Monday Night Card Duels Thursday , March 16 Monday, March 20 4-5pm Griffin Room 6-7:30pm Griffin Room
We will have a few laptops available or you Do you play Yu-Gi-Oh!, Pokémon or can bring your own laptop or device. Be sure Magic: The Gathering? Come and play to bring your account login information to with your friends at our monthly Trading sign into Minecraft. Open to K-12 graders. Card Game Night. Snacks and drinks will Sign up online through the Library’s Event be provided. Bring your own deck or learn Calendar or call (203) 630-6347 to reserve a how to play from one of our members. laptop for the use during the program. Drop-in! Open to grades 4-12. Snacks and drinks will be provided.
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Friends of the Meriden Public Library
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