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June 2016
Meriden Public Library
News
Storyteller Rona Levanthal
Summer Hours
July 2—September 3
Monday through Thursday:
9:00 am to 8:30 pm
Friday:
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday:
Closed
Inside this issue:
Maximize your Social
Security Benefits
2
Friends Spotlight/
News; Bookstore
Specials
2
Friends Picnic
Summer Reading
Challenge
3
HOT Thursday Night
Movies
4
Regular monthly
library programs
5
Children’s Summer
Specials
6
Children’s Summer
Activities
6/7
Storyteller Rona Leventhal
will capture your imagination
on Monday, June 20 at 6:30
pm in the Griffin Room with
her presentation Travelin’
Shoes: Stories from Near
and Far! She will take you
around the world and back
with her many voices. You
will be dancing, swaying in
your seats, making funny
no is es , s in gi n g, a n d
laughing, as she shares
stories from the silly to the
serious, from the mysterious
to the monstrous!
For over twenty years Rona
Leventhal has gained a
reputation as an exuberant
and dynamic performer who
brings a cornucopia of
voices and characters in a
fun, engaging and dramatic
fashion. Her performances
of multi-cultural tales and
original stories beautifully
weaving together drama,
movement, songs, and
humor,
encouraging
audience participation, and
creating a joyful sense of
community! Rona is a
Specialist of Improvisational
Theatre and Movement, an
Environmental Educator and
a certified Teacher. She has
been a Visiting Lecturer/
Adjunct Faculty with the
Education Departments at
Columbia and Lesley
Un i v e rs it i es
a nd
the
U n i v e r s i t y
o f
Massachusetts. Add to the
mix her work in Integratingthe-Arts-into-the-Curriculum,
creative writing and her work
in Team Building and group
dynamics and you have a
multi-faceted Educator!
Registration is required.
Tickets are available in the
Children’s library beginning
Monday, June 6.
All ages are welcome.
Funding for this program
has been provided by the
Friends of the Library.
Archaeology in Scotland
D o r o t h y
f r o m
Sc ot Sc ho l ar s .c om
wi ll
pr es ent the program
“Archaeology in Scotland”
on Saturday, June 4 at 2:00
pm in the Griffin Room.
Just before the change of
millennium, Dorothy began
reading about New Year’s
customs in various cultures,
as it’s probably the only
universal holiday. After
reading about Hogmanay,
the ancient New Year
custom of Scotland, one
book lead to another and a
passion for knowledge
about Scotland’s ancient
past took hold.
To prepare herself to be a
fellow of the Society of
Antiquaries of Scotland,
Dorothy learned the basics
of Scotland’s geography,
geology, Ordnance Survey
map
reading,
and
archaeological techniques.
She
will
share
the
i n f orm a t i o n
and experiences she had while researching Scotland’s archaeology. Her goal is to
encourage more people to
become interested in the
topic and form the first North
American group ready to
appreciate and follow the
work of archaeologists in
Scotland. All are welcome to
this free program.
Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller Street, Meriden, CT 06450 (203) 238-2344
Meriden Public Library
Maximize Your Social Security Benefits
The AAA Northeast Motor
Club will conduct an informational workshop for preretirees and the general
public on Tuesday, June
21 at 6:00 pm in the Griffin
Room at Meriden Public
Library. David Cowan,
endorsed AAA retiree
advisor, will discuss how to
navigate
retirement
challenges, ways to safeguard retirement savings
and how to increase Social
Security benefits. Ages 6066 will benefit most. For
more information and to
register, call 1-800-9787953
or
visit
www.aaaretire.com.
Friends Spotlight
Gil Alwang’s involvement
with the Friends of the
Meriden Library dates
back to 1984 before it
even had a bookstore. He
has always enjoyed
reading, even as an
elementary school student
in Queens (NYC) when he
would frequently walk 10
blocks to the Glendale
Public Library to take out
reading material.
Since joining the Friends, he
has
served
as
Secretary, Vice President
and President of the Board
(as well as President of the
Friends of Connecticut
Libraries). Additionally he
has served as Newsletter
editor for many years,
worked in the sorting room,
assisted with grounds care
for the library, and helped
setting up for numerous
book sales.
He notes, “Our local library
does so much, including
providing meeting spaces
and computer access for
so many. I’m a great
proponent of libraries, and
volunteering with the
Friends has given me the
opportunity to help the
library
and
the
community.”
Friends Bookstore Specials
Late spring specials at the
Friends Bookstore include
everything in stock on
gardening and fixing up
your home. Many of these
are large, beautifully
illustrated books with
helpful diagrams and
instructions. All are selling
for half price.
Trade fiction is available
Next Friends
Meeting
The next Friends of the
Library meeting will be
held on Tuesday, June
21 at 6:30 pm in the
Marion Cook Room.
Quick read mysteries are
being sold 3 for a $1 and
we have a great collection
of knitting and crocheting
books for half price.
Friends of the Library News
Friends of the Meriden
Library will receive an
Outstanding Friends of the
Year Award at the Friends
of
C onnecti cut
Libraries annual meeting
on June 11 at Middlesex
Community College.
The Library Board of
Trustees nominated our
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for just 50 cents a book so
when you are tired out from
gardening or fixing up your
premises, you can sit down,
relax and enjoy a good
read.
group in recognition of
the $27,800 donation made
for a new reference desk
and for sponsoring a bus to
Hartford for the Rally for
Libraries last Spring.
Kudos to all who made
these
contributions
possible.
Frank Ridley recently
donated his personal
collection of hard cover
books in pristine condition
to the store. Readers may
want to check out the
many classics, out-of-print
books and collections of
Shak es peare ’s
p la ys
included in this lot.
June 2016
Friends of the Meriden Library Social
When: Friday, June 17, 2016 at 6:00 pm
Where: Meriden Public Library
(enter in front door)
Salads, Cold cuts, Beverages
Provided. Bring a dessert to share.
Members are free. Guests $5.00
RSVP by June 13 to Karen Roesler 203-630-6352 or
kroesler@meridenct.gov
Summer Reading Challenge
Get ready for this year's Summer Reading Challenge for teens and adults at Meriden Public
Library. Starting June 1st you can use the link on our website (meridenlibrary.org) to setup
an account.
Sign up early so you're already to start logging your books June 13th. We will have weekly
drawings with prizes from local businesses each Friday through August 19th when we have
our grand prize drawing of a Kindle Fire. If you have any questions contact the Information
Desk at 203-238-2347.
Minecraft Meetup
Are you into Minecraft? Want to meet up with other Minecraft players? Come to our
Minecraft Meetup on Thursday, June 30 from 4:00 to 5:00 pm in the Griffin Room. Come
play with others in person or virtually on our LION Libraries server. We will have a few computers available with Minecraft or you can bring your own. Open to ages 5-17. Sign up not
required unless you want to reserve a computer. Not signed up yet for our server?
Download the form off our website or get one from the Children's Room or Information
Desk. If you have any questions contact Melissa at 203-238-2347 or at
mmurphy@meridenct.gov.
Homeschool Interest Panel
June 2, 2016
6:00 pm
Griffin Room
Taking those first steps on your homeschooling journey can seem overwhelming.
Never fear… you’ve got questions and we hope we have some of the answers. Our
panel of real-life homeschoolers, including special guests from the CT Chapter of National Home Education Legal Defense and from the CT Homeschool Network will answer your questions about homeschool curricula, philosophies, time management,
state requirements, resources, and more. Light refreshments will be served. Registration requested by calling 203-630-6347 or email childrenslibrary@meriden.lioninc.org.
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Meriden Public Library
HOT Thursday Night Movies
Nothing to do on Thursday evenings? Come to the Meriden Public Library and watch a
great movie on the big screen. All the movies will begin at 6:00 pm in the Griffin Room.
The schedule is:
June 23 – Rocky (with Sylvester Stallone) Rocky Balboa, a small-time boxer, gets a
supremely rare chance to fight the heavy-weight champion, Apollo Creed, in a bout in
which he strives to go the distance for his self-respect.(www.imdb.com)
June 30 – Apollo 13 (with Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, Kevin Bacon) NASA must devise a
strategy to return Apollo 13 to Earth safely after the spacecraft undergoes massive internal damage putting the lives of the three astronauts on board in jeopardy.
(www.imdb.com)
July 7 – Jurassic Park (directed by Steven Spielberg) During a preview tour, a theme
park suffers a major power breakdown that allows its cloned dinosaur exhibits to run
amok. (www.imdb.com)
July 14 – Dead Poets Society (starring Robin Williams) English teacher John Keating
inspires his students to look at poetry with a different perspective of authentic knowledge and feelings. (www.imdb.com)
July 21 – Purple Rain (starring Prince) A young musician, tormented by an abusive
situation at home, must contend with a rival singer, a burgeoning romance, and his own
dissatisfied band, as his star begins to rise. (www.imdb.com)
July 28 – Rear Window (starring James Stewart and Grace Kelly) A wheelchair-bound
photographer spies on his neighbors from his apartment window and becomes convinced one of them has committed murder. (www.imdb.com)
Aug. 4 – Chicago (starring Renée Zellweger, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Richard Gere)
Murderesses Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart find themselves on death row together and
fight for the fame that will keep them from the gallows in 1920s Chicago.
(www.imdb.com)
Aug. 11 – Tootsie (Dustin Hoffman, Jessica Lange, Teri Garr) Michael Dorsey, an unsuccessful actor, disguises himself as a woman in order to get a role on a trashy hospital soap. (www.imdb.com)
Aug. 18 – Stagecoach (John Wayne, Claire Trevor, Andy Devine) A group of people
traveling on a stagecoach find their journey complicated by the threat of Geronimo and
learn something about each other in the process. (www.imdb.com)
Aug. 25 – Ghost (Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, Whoopi Goldberg) After an accident
leaves a young man dead, his spirit stays behind to warn his lover of impending danger,
with the help of a reluctant psychic. (www.imdb.com)
Sep. 1 – Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (Paul Newman, Robert Redford,
Katharine Ross) Two Western bank/train robbers flee to Bolivia when the law gets too
close. (www.imdb.com)
All are welcome. Contact the Community Services Department at (203) 630-6349 if you
have questions.
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June 2016
Free Computer Classes
Coloring and Coffee
Meriden Public Library offers free
computer classes monthly on
Wednesday afternoons from 2:00 to
3:00 pm. The schedule for June is:
Friday, June 3 from 12:00 to
2:00 pm in the Griffin Room
or Monday, June 13 from
6:30 to 8:00 pm in the
Marion Cook Room.
June 1 – Basic computers
June 8 – Email 1
June 15 – Email 2
June 22 – Job searching
on the internet
June 29 – Basic computers.
Pictures, markers and
pencils will be available.
Refreshments served. No
registration needed. Just
stop in.
Class size is limited. To reserve a
seat for a class, contact the
Information Desk at (203) 238-2346.
Wednesday,
June
22 at 6:30 pm in the
Seminar Room.
Monday, June 13 at
2:00 pm in the
Cook Room
and
Monday, June 27 at
2:00 pm in the
Griffin Room
Bring your
boards.
chess
All skill levels are
welcome
All are welcome.
Classic Book Club
Monday Night
Card Duels
Do you play Yu-Gi-Oh!, Pokemon
or Magic: The Gathering? Come
and play with your friends at our
monthly Trading Card Game Night
on Monday, June 27 from 6 - 7:30
pm in the Marion Cook Room.
Bring your own deck or learn how
to play from one of our members. If
you have any
questions contact
M
e
l
i
s
s
a
at mmurphy@meridenct.gov or call
203-238-2347.
Chess Club
Scrabble
Are you a fan of anime, manga or just
like Japanese culture? Then come to
the next meeting of the Teen Anime
Club on Friday, June 24th 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. If
you have any questions contact
M
e
l
i
s
s
a
at mmurphy@meridenct.gov or
call 203-238-2347.
Do you enjoy reading the classics?
Join the Meriden Public Library Classic
Book Club. The book club will meet on
Thursday, June 9 at 1:30 pm in the
Cook Room.
The book selection for
June is Power and the
Glory
by
Graham
Greene.
All
are
welcome.
Writer’s Network
Are you writing a book? Just getting started or need some encouragement to finish? Join the Writer’s Network
at Meriden Public Library. The Writer’s Network invites anyone who is serious about writing fiction or nonfiction, wants to learn the process of getting published, or needs support for writing a book proposal or query
letter is welcome to attend. The Writer’s Network will meet on Wednesday, June 22 at 7:00 pm in the Griffin
Room.
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Museum Passes that give you free or reduced admission for many
places around the state.
Zinio for downloadable magazines
Overdrive for downloadable books
Chilton’s Car Repair that can be accessed on your mobile device
Transparent Language to increase your language skills
Glassdoor Access to find a job
LearningExpress Library for online tutorials, practice tests and
ebooks to help your job search and workplace skills
Connecticut Driver’s Test Free Car and Motorcycle practice tests
and Driver’s Handbooks.
Children’s Movie
Zootopia
Thursday,
June 16
6:15 pm
Griffin Room
Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller Street, Meriden, CT 06450 (203) 238-2344
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FREE
FAMI
LY
FUN
Big Events
Tickets available on Monday, June 6
Monday
June 20
6:30pm
Travelin’ Shoes: Stories from Near and Far! •
Skies talk, turtles sing, and magic happens during this storytelling
concert. Great family show! All ages.
Riverside Reptiles • Explore the wonderful world of reptiles and
amphibians! Learn more about these amazing creatures and have a
chance to pet a lizard, stare into the eyes of a huge toad, and touch
a giant python! All ages.
Sciencetellers • Throw on your lab coat and buckle in — you are
about to experience the science of power and energy through story
and several exciting, hands-on experiments. K-5.
Turtle Dance Music • Turtle Dance Music presents a wonderful,
zany, and gentle program that is sure to have children moving and
grooving. All ages.
Friday
June 24
10:30am
Monday
June 27
6:30pm
Friday
July 1
10:30am
Monday
Friday
July 4
July 8
LIBRARY CLOSED FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY
10:30am Mr. Gym Band • Get ready to rock! (And leap, bend, twist and
stomp!) Mr. Gym leads kids in an active and fun program. PreK-3.
Available on Monday, July 11
Available on Monday, June 27
Monday
July 11
6:30pm
Friday
July 15
10:30am
Monday
July 18
6:30pm
Friday
July 22
10:30am
Monday
July 25
6:30pm
Friday
July 29
10:30am
Monday
August 1
6:30pm
Friday
August 5
10:30am
Animals! Animals! • Meet a variety of live animals from the
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center and discover similarities and
differences between them. All ages.
Blue Moon Raptors • Come learn about several raptors and the
important role they have in our ecosystem. Meet several live birds that
have been rescued and rehabilitated. All ages.
Flea Circus • Prepare to be amazed! Prepare to be astounded!
And, well…prepare to laugh a lot! It’s an entire big top circus
In miniature, with incredible demonstrations by trained fleas! Ages 3+
Justin Mazz Magic • Witness amazing feats of magic and mystery!
Lots of audience participation and fun for the whole family! All ages.
(Program sponsored by the staff of Roger Sherman Elementary School.)
ZUMBA Kids! • Kid-friendly games and movement activities based
on original Zumba® choreography. Come dance along! Ages 4-11.
Space is limited.
The Greg and Axel Show • A totally unique entertainment
experience featuring magic, comedy, audience participation and one
hilarious dog. You will fall in love with Axel as he performs tricks with
Greg the Magician– and maybe causes a little bit of trouble! All ages.
Hoopin’ it Up! • Be amazed by cool hula hooping tricks and try these
special weighted hoops yourself! All ages. Space is limited.
Sparky’s Puppets • Cheer the race between the tortoise and
the hare. Watch Jack's speedy escape from the giant and see more
fast-paced adventures! Ages 3+.
All programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Meriden Public Library.
OTHER GREAT SUMMER ACTIVITIES AT THE LIBRARY!
Tomie dePaola Children’s Library
Meriden Public Library • 105 Miller Street • Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 630-6347 • childrenslibrary@meriden.lioninc.org
Summer 2016 at the Meriden Public Library
Children’s Author
Visit
TUESDAYS
Thurs, June 23
6:30 pm
Cook Room
Author Christine Ieronimo was
inspired to write "A Thirst for Home"
after she found her newly adopted
daughter drinking from a puddle in
her family's driveway shortly after
moving to the United States from
Ethiopia. Christine is passionate
about the problems of unclean water
that exist there and also advocates
for girls education in Ethiopia.
Softcover copies of her book will
be available for sale.
Call for more information.
WEDNESDAYS
THURSDAYS
10:30 am
Terrific 2’s & 3’s w/ caregiver
11:15 am
3-4 years old
2:00 pm
Grades 3-4
6:30 pm
2-3 years old w/caregiver
10:30 am
2-3 years old w/ caregiver
2:00 pm
Grades K-2
6:30 pm
3-4 years old w/ caregiver
10:30am Babies and toddlers w/ caregiver
All first time participants must show proof of age.
Storytimes will begin the week of June 27.
Tuesdays from 3:00 - 4:30 pm
June 21 & 28, July 5, 19, & 26 and August 2 & 9
Griffin Room
When you step into The Lab, you become
an inventor, an engineer, and an artist!
Create a racing robot and a holographic hovercraft!
Learn how to use our 3D printer and make animations!
Some weeks you’ll work as part of a team, and some weeks
you’ll be an independent creator. Come explore technology,
science, engineering, math and art with us.
Participants will explore Squishy Circuits, Arduino,
simple electronics, 3D design and animation.
Registration required. Open to tweens ages 9-14.
Must be able to attend 6 of 7 weeks.
Summer
Crafternoons!
Thursday afternoons
June 23 to August 11
2:00 pm-8:00 pm
Drop-in to create fun and beautiful
art projects from a variety of
different supplies including paper,
cardboard, clay, and more. Each
week, instructions or ideas for a new
arts and crafts will be available.
BOREDOM BUSTERS
@ THE LIBRARY!
Wednesdays at 11:15 am
July 6, 13, 20 & 27
Tomie dePaola Children’s Library
July 1 - August 19
I Spy Display
Can you find all the hidden objects?
July 11 - July 22
Book Review Bonanza
Write a book review and share your
favorite book with other kids!
July 25- August 5
Picture This!
Draw a portrait of yourself reading!
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.
Receive a free book for
participating!
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.
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Call for more information!
Thursdays 4:00 - 6:00 pm
June, July, and August
Tomie dePaola Children’s Room
Read to a REAL dog at the library. One-on-one sessions build
confidence. Children will sign up to read with a therapy dog
for approximately 15 minutes. Time blocks are limited and
registration is required. Open to children in grades K-4.
For more information, or to register, call the
Tomie dePaola Children’s Library at 203-630-6347.
Thursdays 2:00 - 3:00 pm
July 21 & 28 and August 4
Griffin Room
Take a break from the heat! Come
for the refreshing snack, stay for
the awesome games! We’ll provide
some board games but feel free
to bring any favorites along.
Open to children ages 8 and up.
Registration requested.
Meriden Public Library ● 105 Miller St. Meriden, CT 06450
Phone: (203) 630-6347 ● Website: http://www.meridenlibrary.org