Library Events, News and Activities for Wallingford, Meriden and all of Central Connecticut - from the July 2007 issue of The Peoples' Press – The Number 1 Single Copy Newspaper serving Wallingford, Meriden and all of Central Connecticut.
Wallingford Public Library’s Teen Summer Reading Program:
Read 3 Get 1 Free
Read 3 Get 1 Free is the new Teen Summer Reading Program for local teens in grades 6 through 12. Beginning Monday, June 25th, teens can stop by the library’s Information Desk and pick up a brochure describing this exciting program in which they can read 3 books, fill out and turn in book report slips for each, and then select a free paperback book from a huge assortment. In addition, throughout the summer there will be weekly drawings for additional fun prizes including CDs, sports memorabilia, and posters.
Remember, you can also get your school summer reading books at the library, read them, and use them toward the Library’s Teen Summer Reading Program. Need help finding a title? Ask a librarian.
The program ends on Friday, August 17th. Stop by the Information Desk or call 265-6754 for more information.
“Read ‘Em and Eat: Wallingford Public Library’s Summer Reading Club for Adults”
Beginning June 28th adults are welcome to participate in the summer reading program, “Read “Em & Eat” at the Wallingford Public Library and earn chances to win $25.00 gift certificates to local restaurants. To enter, participants read any book(s) of their choosing and fill out a form for each book including the name of the book and how well it was liked or disliked. Each week beginning July 5, forms will be entered into a random drawing and a gift certificate will be awarded to the winner. Subsequent drawings will be held July 12, 19, 26, and August 2, 9, 16. A grand prize drawing will be held on August 23 when the forms from all the past weeks will be entered into a drawing for a $50.00 gift certificate to one of the participating restaurants. This year’s participating restaurants are: Archie Moores, Gaetano’s Tavern on Main, Half Moon Coffee Café and Grill, Laskara Restaurant, 99 Restaurant, Tata’s Restaurant, and The Yankee Silversmith Inn. Participants must be a minimum of 18 years old to enter. Forms and additional information can be obtained at the library and by calling 203-265-6754.
Meriden Public Library News and Events
NEW LIBRARY HOURS STARTING JULY 2
Meriden Public Library has announced new hours starting Monday, July 2.
The new hours will be Monday through Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Thursday and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. The library will be closed on Fridays and Sundays.
BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE
The Bookmobile, or Library on Wheels, will be visiting Meriden communities according to the following schedule for July and August:
Monday, July 16 - Center Congregational Nursery School 9:30 to 10:00 AM; Women and Families Center 10:15 to 11:30 AM; Village at Kensington Place 1:30 to 2:15 PM;
Tuesday, July 17 - Catholic Charities 9:00 to 10:00 AM; Kinder Garden Learning Center 10:15 to 11:30 AM;
Wednesday, July 18 – Easter Seals (Broad Street) 9:00 to 10:00 AM; Bradley Home 10:15 to 11:15 AM; Lourdes Court/Chamberlain Heights 3:30 to 4:15 PM;
Thursday, July 19 – Children’s Discovery Center 9:30 to 10:15 AM; The Right Place 10:30 to 11:00 AM;
Friday, July 20 - Stork Club 9:30 to 10:30 AM; Miller Memorial 10:45 to 11:30 AM; Home deliveries 2:30 to 3:00 PM;
Wednesday, July 25 - Easter Seals (Broad Street) 9:00 to 10:00 AM; Bradley Home 10:15 to 11:15 AM;
Monday, July 30 - Center Congregational Nursery School 9:30 to 10:00 AM; Women and Families Center 10:15 to 11:30 AM; Village at Kensington Place 1:30 to 2:15 PM;
Tuesday, July 31 - Catholic Charities 9:00 to 10:00 AM; Connecticut Baptist Homes 3:00 to 3:30 PM;
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SINGER TOM SIELING PERFORMS “BUGS, SLUGS AND BEAVER CHEWS – WILD THING TUNES, WILD THING CLUES” JULY 23 AT MERIDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
Tom Sieling, widely acclaimed singer and songwriter from Newfield, New York, will perform a very participatory family program called “Bugs, Slugs and Beaver Chews – Wild Thing Tunes, Wild Thing Clues” at the Meriden Public Library on Monday, July 23, 2007 at 11:00 AM. This show consists of humorous songs about our natural world that are guaranteed to engage everyone. Tom accompanies himself with guitar, banjo, and harmonica, and all songs include parts for the whole family.
This program is free but tickets are required. Tickets may be picked up at the children’s department. For more information, contact the Community Affairs Department at 630-6349 or email comsvc@hotmail.com.
MERIDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY SATELLITE BRANCHES WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE SUMMER
The Meriden Public Library satellite branches at Nathan Hale, Hanover, and John Barry Schools as well as the Boys and Girls Club will be closed this summer starting June 18. Students are encouraged to visit the main library on Miller Street for their summer reading books.
The Community Affairs Department can be reached at 630-6349 or comsvc@hotmail.com to answer any questions regarding the satellite branches.
Wednesday, August 1 - Easter Seals (Broad Street) 9:00 to 10:00 AM; Bradley Home 10:15 to 11:15 AM; Lourdes Court/Chamberlain Heights 3:30 to 4:15 PM;
Thursday, August 2 - Children’s Discovery Center 9:30 to 10:15 AM; The Right Place 10:30 to 11:00 AM;
Friday, August 3 - Stork Club 9:30 to 10:30 AM; Miller Memorial 10:45 to 11:30 AM; Home deliveries 2:30 to 3:00 PM;
Monday, August 20 - Center Congregational Nursery School 9:30 to 10:00 AM; Women and Families Center 10:15 to 11:30 AM; Village at Kensington Place 1:30 to 2:15 PM;
Tuesday, August 21 - Catholic Charities 9:00 to 10:00 AM; Kinder Garden Learning Center 10:15 to 11:30 AM;
Wednesday, August 22 - Easter Seals (Broad Street) 9:00 to 10:00 AM; Bradley Home 10:15 to 11:15 AM; Lourdes Court/Chamberlain Heights 3:30 to 4:15 PM;
Thursday, August 23 - Children’s Discovery Center 9:30 to 10:15 AM; The Right Place 10:30 to 11:00 AM;
Friday, August 24 - Stork Club 9:30 to 10:30 AM; Miller Memorial 10:45 to 11:30 AM; Home deliveries 2:30 to 3:00 PM.
MERIDEN-SPEND YOUR SUMMER HAVING A GREAT TIME WATCHING STORYTELLERS, WONDERS OF MAGIC, ANIMALS & BEYOND, ALL FOR FREE.SEATING IS LIMITED. SOME AGE RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY. FREE TICKETS AVAILABLE. THESE PROGRAMS WILL BE MONDAY EVENINGS AT 6:30 PM. & THURSDAY MORNINGS AT 10:30 AM.
July 12- Laugh. listen to stories and sing with "Kiki the Clown". Program begins at 10:30 AM. for ages 3 & up.
July 16-"Curious Creatures"- A hands-on program with a variety of live animals. Program begins at 6:30 PM. for ages 4 & up.
July 19- "Rainforest Animals Show"- Beardsley Zoo will bring a variety of live animals. Program begins at 10:30 AM. grades Kindergarten & up.
July 23- "Magic with Jonathan Jacques"-A statewide teen magician who has been performing professionally for several years. The magic begins at 6:30 PM. for ages 4 & up.
July 26- Hear a story, meet a "New Britain Rockcats" baseball player, get an autograph. Also a photo-op, don't forget your cameras. Program begins at 1:00 PM. for all ages.
July 30- "Monday Night at the Movies"- Watch a movie on our big screen with surround sound! FREE drawing for the latest Harry Potter book. Popcorn provided-you bring a clear drink and blanket. Movie begins at 6:30 PM. for all ages children under 8 need a aprent to attend.
Aug 2- Music and nature stories with "John Root". Program begins at 10:30 AM. for ages 4 & up.
Story Hours will be as follows:
Tuesdays at 11:15 AM. for 3-4 years old.
Tuesdays at 6:30 PM. for 3-4 years old.
Wednesdays at 10:30 AM. for 2-3 years old with parent or caregiver.
Wednesdays at 2:00 PM. for children going into kindergarten through grade 2. (Stories and crafts)
Sign-ups start on June 18th. Children need to be of age as of July 1st. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL US AT (203) 630-6347 AT THE MERIDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY IN THE CHILDREN'S LIBRARY.
Our Museum Passes borrowed with an adult library card and valid driver's library or picture I.D. Passes circulate for 2 days.
Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport, CT. Pass admits 2 adults & 4 children free.Children's Museum of Southeastern CT. in Niantic, CT. Pass admits a family of 4 free.Discoverery Museum & Planetarium in Bridgeport, CT. Pass admits a family of 4 free.Earthplace in Westport, CT. Pass admits a family of 4 free.Imagine Nation Musuem in Bristol, CT. Pass admits a family of 4 free.Kidcity Children's Museum in Middletown, CT. Admits children ages 1-8 & adults from 1 household free.Mystic Aquarium in Mystic, CT. June1st-Sept 4th Discounted admission for 2 adults at $16.75 each & 2 children at $12.25 each.Peabody Museum in New Haven, CT. $5.00 off admission.Roger Williams Zoo in Providence, R.I. Jan-June & Sept.-Dec. Adults $6.00 & Children $3.00.July & August –adults $9.00 & children $5.00. Admits up to 4 people.Science Center of CT/Roaring Brook Nature Center in West Hartford, CT. Pass admits 1 child free with free every paid adult.State Parks & Forests Day Pass-This pass is valid only at CT. State Parks & Forest Recreations areas. Admits 2 adults & 4 children. Valid April through October 8th.Mark Twain House in Hartford, CT. Pass admits 1 adult or (children's tickets with the purchase of a adult ticket). Pass not valid on holidays.Mattatuck Museum in Waterbury, CT.-Pass admits 4 adults free.New Britain Museum of Art in New Britain, CT. Pass admits family of 4 free.Wadsworth Athenaeum Museum in Hartford, CT. Pass admits 2 adults & 2 children ages 6-17.
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