March Library News for Wallingford and Meriden

Library News and Events 2008 Irish Music at Wallingford Public Library Connecticut's first "Official State Troubadour", Tom Callinan, will perform at the Wallingford Public Library on Thursday, March 13 at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Callinan has been entertaining Wallingford crowds for the past several years. This year the Wallingford Public Library welcomes Mr. Callinan and his Irish music into their newly renovated Community Room. Callinan is a talented singer, songwriter, storyteller, and multi-instrumentalist. Young and old enjoy his traditional and original songs, humorous stories, and corny sense of humor. Beginning March 1, free tickets are available for this popular program from the Library’s Information Desk. Seating is limited and a limited number of tickets are available on a first come, first served basis. Please contact the library at 203-265-6754 for additional information. Storytime Programs Wallingford Public Library Children’s Librarians are pleased to announce the return of storytime programs! The following programs will be offered to Wallingford residents starting at the end of February: Itty Bitty Babies: February 28, March 13, March 27 Thursday 1:30p.m. This DROP-IN program introduces babies, birth to 12 months, and their grown-ups to the library and each other in a program filled with songs, rhymes, and books. Activities are geared for babies but older siblings welcome. Mother Goose: February 27-April 2 Wednesday 10:00a.m. Join us for a toe-tapping good time in this DROP-IN program. Songs, rhymes, books and more will be shared. Stories and songs are geared for ones and two’s but older siblings welcome. Preschool: February 26-April 1 Tuesday10:00a.m. and 7:00p.m. Books, flannel board stories, rhymes, songs and more are offered in this fun, DROP-IN program for preschoolers. Stories and songs are geared for children ages 3-5 but younger siblings are welcome. PLEASE NOTE: There will be no morning program on Tuesday, March 11th. Bilingual Storytime: March 14, April 4, May 9 Friday 2:00p.m. We are delighted to offer bilingual storytime! Join us for this DROP-IN storytime. Stories, songs, rhymes and more will be shared in English and Spanish. NOTE: STOP BY THE INFORMATION DESK BEFORE A PROGRAM BEGINS AND SHOW YOUR LIBRARY CARD TO GET A NAME TAG. New “Express Collection” at Wallingford Public Library If you like newly released popular books and movies, it could be your lucky day at the Wallingford Public Library. In an effort to satisfy patron demand for popular new books and movies, the new “Express Collection” is debuting in the new materials section of the Library. Effective immediately, this collection of new fiction, nonfiction, and DVDs are being offered with limited circulation times. The items in this special collection may not be reserved and may not be renewed past the original due date. The Express Collection DVD’s circulate for 2 days and overdue fines are $1.00 per day. Books from the Express Collection circulate for seven days and overdue fines are $0.25 per day. Look for the green shamrock at the Library; it will indicate an item is part of the Express Collection. The same books and movies in the Express Collection are also available in the library’s regular collection of circulating materials where reserves and renewals are encouraged. Please stop by the Information Desk with your questions, or call the Library at 203-265-6754 BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE The Bookmobile, or Library on Wheels, will be visiting Meriden communities according to the following schedule for March: Monday, Mar. 3 – Center Congregational Nursery School 9:30 to 10:15 AM; Women and Families Center 10:30 to 11:30 AM; Village at Kensington Place 1:30 to 2:15 PM; Wednesday, Mar. 5 - St. John’s Nursery School 10:00 to 11:00 AM; Thursday, Mar. 6 – Kindercare 9:15 to 10:00 AM; St. John’s Nursery School 10:10 to 10:45 AM; The Right Place 11:00 to 11:30 AM; St. John’s Nursery School 1:00 to 1:30 PM; Connecticut Baptist Homes 3:00 to 3:45; Friday, Mar. 7 - Stork Club 9:30 to 10:30 AM; Miller Memorial 10:45 to 11:30 AM; Home deliveries 2:30 to 3:00; Tuesday, Mar. 11 – Catholic Charities 9:15 to 10:00 AM; Kinder Garden Learning Center 10:15 to 11:30 AM; Wednesday, Mar. 12 – Easter Seals 9:00 to 10:00 AM; Bradley Home 10:15 to 11:30 AM; Thursday, Mar. 13 – HeadStart (Lourdes Court) 9:30 to 10:00 AM; Friday, Mar. 14 – YMCA/Meriden Child Care Center 9:30 to 10:15 AM; Midstate Christian Academy 10:30 to 11:30 AM; Monday, Mar. 17 - First Congregational Nursery School 9:00 to 10:00 AM; Carriage House Day Care Center 10:15 to 11:00 AM; First Congregational Nursery School 1:00 to 1:30 PM; Tuesday, Mar. 18 - First Congregational Nursery School 9:00 to 10:00 AM; Lil’ Rascals Day Care Center 10:30 to 11:00 AM; Wednesday, Mar. 19 – HeadStart (Liberty St.) 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM; Thursday, Mar. 20 - YMCA Kids Campus 10:15 to 11:30 AM and 1:00 to 1:30 PM; Monday, Mar. 24 – Center Congregational Nursery School 9:30 to 10:15 AM; Women and Families Center 10:30 to 11:30 AM; Village at Kensington Place 1:30 to 2:15 PM; Thursday, Mar. 27 – Kindercare 9:30 to 10:15 AM; The Right Place 10:30 to 11:00 AM; Friday, Mar. 28 - Stork Club 9:30 to 10:30 AM; Miller Memorial 10:45 to 11:30 AM; Home deliveries 2:30 to 3:00. BOOK DISCUSSION SERIES AT MERIDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY MERIDEN – Are you a reader? Do you enjoy eating or do you have more fun preparing meals for others to savor? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are invited to join “A Reader’s Feast” discussion series at the Meriden Public Library. The sessions will take place on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. in the Griffin Room. Christopher Brown, an educator from East Haven, will lead the discussion. Join us March 5 to discuss “The Mistress of Spices” by Chitra B. Divakaruni or March 19 to discuss “Chocolat” by Joanne Harris. Contact the Community Services Department at (203) 630-6349 for more information. HISTORIC CONNECTICUT CIVIL AIR PATROL PROGRAM AT MERIDEN LIBRARY MARCH 10 MERIDEN – The Meriden Historical Society and the Meriden Public Library will host the program “Meriden, the Connecticut Civil Air Patrol and German U-Boats in Maine” presented by Colonel Frederick G. Herbert on Monday, March 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the Griffin Room at the library. More than 65 years ago, at a time that the U.S. military was still acquiring equipment and training crews to fight the war, German U-boats were sinking Bath Iron works ships faster than they could be built. A group of Meriden aviators led by Major Ernest L. Markham and all members of the Connecticut Civil Air Patrol, deployed to Maine. They played a significant role in the anti-German submarine warfare. Colonel Frederick G. Herbert, a historian for the CAP, will share his research on this little-heard-of group, its heroes and heroic missions. The program is free and open to the public but seating is limited. Please contact the Community Services Department at 630-6349, email comsvc@hotmail.com or go to the online calendar at www.meridenlibrary.org and click on “Adult events” to reserve a seat. “HOW TO INCREASE YOUR ENERGY” PROGRAM AT MERIDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY MERIDEN –Dr. David DeRosa, a practicing chiropractic physician, will present “How to increase your energy” at the Meriden Public Library on Wednesday, March 26 at 6:30 p.m. in the Griffin Room Dr. DeRosa has been a practicing chiropractic physician for four years. He studied pre-med and graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a BS in Public Health in 1995. Dr. DeRosa completed his degree as Doctor of Chiropractic in 2000 from Life University in Georgia. Specializing in family health care which includes Pediatrics and Geriatrics, Dr. DeRosa is a member of the Foundation for Wellness Professionals organization which is designed to bring disease prevention and wellness lifestyle programs to the communities of their members. On Monday, March 10 2008 6:30 PM at the Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller Street, Meriden, CT The Meriden Historical Society, together with the Meriden Public Library, will present: MERIDEN-ATTENTION PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS, AND CAREGIVERS BRING THOSE LITTLE ONES TO THE LIBRARY FOR SOME FREE FUN! Spring Story Hour Sign-Up is March 17th! Story Hours Will Be As Follows:Mondays at 6:30 PM. for Kindergarten through second grade-stories and crafts,Tuesdays for 3-4 years old at 11:15 AM.,1:15 PM. and 6:30 PM., Wednesdays 11:15 AM. for 2-3 years old with parent or caregiver, and 6:30 PM. for 2 years old with parent or caregiver. All first time participants must show proof of age. Children must be of age by January 1st. Story hours begins the week of April 7th. Start On Stories-For children under the age of 2 with their parent or caregiver are invited to join us for stories, finger plays, music, and socialization. These story hours will be on the following Thursdays at 10:30 AM.March 20, April 3, 17, May 1, 15, and 29.