MERIDEN CHILDREN’S LIBRARYCome party with us!We are excited to be green so we are having a party with St. Patrick's Day stories, games, green and crafts. This party will be on March 12th at 6:30 pm. for children ages 3 & up. To register please call us at (203) 630-6347.
Meriden Public Library News
C.J. GOLDEN TO SIGN COPIES OF “THE TAO OF THE DEFIANT WOMAN” MARCH 14
Meriden Public Library will host a special appearance by C. J. Golden, author of THE TAO OF THE DEFIANT WOMAN on Wednesday, March 14 at 7:00 p.m. Ms. Golden’s appearance is in celebration of Women’s History Month.
Golden will conduct a workshop called “Living Your Life with Tao and Defiance”.
Employing interactive exercises and sharing some personal examples, she will introduce the participants to the concept of Taogirl, a woman who understands the acceptance of the Tao while maintaining a vibrant and youthful spirit. She exemplifies the Tao and defiant attitude which forms the foundation of Golden’s philosophy.
Transcending age and gender, the message within hold strong and true for all of us as we travel life’s path—learning to negotiate the stumbling blocks we find along the way.
Together we explore those principles of Taoism which will aid us in meeting the challenges women face in today’s culture. The interaction between leader and participants help us all to understand how this ancient philosophy of acceptance can work hand in hand with a defiant attitude – one that defies the archetypical stereotypes, negativity and limitations which try to hinder our personal growth.
At the end of the workshop series the participants – men and women, teens to centenarians—come away with the understanding that it is possible to hold on to joy and vitality as we go through our years. And they will possess the skills to do so.
Continually reinventing herself, C. J. Golden has enjoyed successful careers as a speech and hearing therapist as well as the head of the group sales department of an Equity playhouse in New England. She has also acted in both New York and Los Angeles and published poetry, short stories and essays. THE TAO OF THE DEFIANT WOMAN, her first book, was born out of her love of writing and personal desire to share her quest for her own life journey—one that is filled with acceptance and joy.
OLSON TO PRESENT TRAVEL PROGRAM ON ANTARCTICA MARCH 18
Meriden Public Library will host a special appearance by retired schoolteacher Kathryn Olson on Sunday, March 18 at 2:00 p.m. Olson will present a PowerPoint program on her recent trip to Antarctica. Everyone is invited to attend.
Olson experience rough seas and dazzling sights while traveling on the M. S. National Geographic ENDEAVOR. She saw humpback whales, elephant seals, chin-strapped penguins, icebergs, and other exciting features.
Olson has now completed her quest to travel the seven continents of the world. She began her travels in 1987 on a reindeer safari to Lapland in Norway above the Arctic Circle.
The program is free and the public is invited to attend. Since seating is limited, free registration is requested by calling (203) 630-6349, sending an email to: comsvc@hotmail.com or by signing up online at the library calendar at www.meridenlibrary.org
MERIDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY TO CONCLUDE 4-PART BOOK DISCUSSION SERIES ON “TERRORISM & TAKEOVERS” MARCH 21
Meriden Public Library will conclude its four-part book discussion series called “Terrorism & Takeovers” on Monday, March 21 at 7:00 p.m. The series is co-sponsored by the Augusta Curtis Cultural Center and the Connecticut Humanities Council and will be moderated by Lynn Faria, Director of Community Relations and Community Wellness at MidState Medical Center.
THE HANDMAID’S TALE, by Margaret Atwood will be the topic of discussion.
Multiple copies of all of the series books are available at the library for borrowing. The series is free and the public is invited to register by calling 203 630-6349 or send an email to: comsvc@hotmail.com or sign up at the online calendar at www.meridenlibrary.org
BURCH TO PRESENT TRAVEL PROGRAM ON AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND MARCH 25
Meriden Public Library will host a special travel program on Australia and New Zealand on Sunday, March 25 at 2:00 p.m. World traveler Peter Burch will be the guest speaker.
“Crikey!” We’re headed ‘down under’ to Australia & New Zealand”. Come join the fun as we travel together to this welcoming land “Down Under.” We’ll see exotic (and often dangerous) wildlife, glorious vistas, dramatic snow-covered mountains and the spectacular Outback. Let’s also meet the friendly folks who call this home.
Peter Burch, M.D. practiced ophthalmology in the greater Meriden area until his retirement in 2000. He is currently active locally with a variety of volunteer positions. He lives in Meriden with his wife Sharon and their cat Holly. Peter and Sharon traveled to Australia and New Zealand for 20 days in October 2006.
The program is free and the public is invited to attend. Since seating is limited, free registration is requested by calling (203) 630-6349 or by sending an email to: comsvc@hotmail.com or by signing up online at the library’s calendar located at www.meridenlibrary.org
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