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Wallingford Public Library
Family Night –Wallingford Public Library
Friday, November 3rd 7:00p.m. Costello brings his background in theater to the stage in a one-man variety show. Join us for a stomping good time with stories, rhymes and activities about dinosaurs. This program is for families with children ages 3 to 8 but younger, interested siblings are welcome. Wallingford residents may register beginning Thursday, October 23. Non-residents are welcome to call the day before the program to see if there is space available. For further information, or to register for this program, stop by or call the Children's Library at 284-6436.
Polymer Clay Turkey Pin Program
Saturday, November 8th 2:00p.m.
Kids, ages 8-12, will create a cute turkey pin out of polymer clay to wear on Thanksgiving-or any time of year you want to celebrate the turkey. Wallingford residents may register beginning Saturday, October 25. Non-residents may register beginning Friday, November 7. To register, stop by or call the library at: 284-6436. For further information, or to register for this program, stop by or call the Children's Library at
284-6436.
Live Chess Match Planned
The Wallingford Youth Chess Club, directed by Wayne Aguiar, will hold a meeting on Saturday, October 18th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Community Room of the Wallingford Public Library. Kids grades K-12 are welcome to participate in this month’s Live Chess Match!
Attention all kings, queens, knights and pawns…celebrate Halloween a little early and come dressed as a chess piece if you like for this special Live Chess Event. There will be lots to see and do, as well as learn, during this meeting. Please call the Children’s Room at 284-6436 to register for this event.
Wallingford Library Increases Computer Tutoring Sessions
The library is excited to announce an expansion in their computer tutoring program. Free, one-on-one, basic computer instruction will now be available on Thursday nights, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Friday mornings, 10:00 a.m. to noon. The new sessions are in addition to the library's regular computer tutoring sessions occurring on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Computer novices are encouraged sign up to learn keyboard or mouse skills, word processing, internet searching, online job applications, or e-mail. Instruction is free and open to the public; however due to high demand, sessions fill up quickly. Registration and more information is available by calling the Library at 203-265-6754, or stop by the Information Desk for more information.
Wallingford Public Library: Our Shelves are Full of Thanksgiving Traditions
Jalapeno-cranberry relish anyone? If you are finding the giblet gravy and stuffing, green bean casserole and candied sweet potatoes are lacking inspiration this year, why not head over to the stacks at the Wallingford Public Library and see what's cooking. Head to 641.5 and start browsing. If you are a first time turkey roaster, or just need to refresh you turkey culinary skills, you might want to check out 641.6659Butterball and take a look at "The Butterball Turkey Cookbook," expert advice from the experts! Our huge collection of cookbooks is extensive and inspirational for chefs of every skill level. In addition to cookbooks, ask a librarian where you can find information on Thanksgiving stories, poems, history, and crafts. Celebrate your holiday traditions and make some new memories this year.
Vintage Wallingford
There is still time to purchase your tickets to the library's annual fundraiser, Vintage Wallingford! Please join us November 5th at Gouveia Vineyards from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Appetizers, wine-tasting, beautiful Book Baskets, and friendly conversation await you. Tickets are $25.00 each and all proceeds benefit the Wallingford Public Library Association's Development Fund. Bring your friends and have an enjoyable evening with the library's board members, president, patrons and supporters.
Programs Galore
From authors to organizers and from itty bitty babies to seniors, the Wallingford Public Library has a variety of programs and services to be enjoyed by all. This month the library welcomes two authors for your enjoyment. First, best selling author, Lisa Lelas will present "Simple Steps to Getting Organized" on November 6th at 6:30 p.m. In addition to being an author, Lisa is a professional organizer who will share her techniques for tackling everyday clutter challenges as well as organizing for the upcoming holiday season. Be sure to stop by the library and see our display of books on this subject.
The Wallingford Youth Chess Club, directed by Wayne Aguiar, will hold a meeting on Saturday, October 18th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Community Room of the Wallingford Public Library. Kids grades K-12 are welcome to participate in this month’s Live Chess Match!
Attention all kings, queens, knights and pawns…celebrate Halloween a little early and come dressed as a chess piece if you like for this special Live Chess Event. There will be lots to see and do, as well as learn, during this meeting. Please call the Children’s Room at 284-6436 to register for this event.
Wallingford Library Increases Computer Tutoring Sessions
The library is excited to announce an expansion in their computer tutoring program. Free, one-on-one, basic computer instruction will now be available on Thursday nights, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Friday mornings, 10:00 a.m. to noon. The new sessions are in addition to the library's regular computer tutoring sessions occurring on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Computer novices are encouraged sign up to learn keyboard or mouse skills, word processing, internet searching, online job applications, or e-mail. Instruction is free and open to the public; however due to high demand, sessions fill up quickly. Registration and more information is available by calling the Library at 203-265-6754, or stop by the Information Desk for more information.
Wallingford Public Library: Our Shelves are Full of Thanksgiving Traditions
Jalapeno-cranberry relish anyone? If you are finding the giblet gravy and stuffing, green bean casserole and candied sweet potatoes are lacking inspiration this year, why not head over to the stacks at the Wallingford Public Library and see what's cooking. Head to 641.5 and start browsing. If you are a first time turkey roaster, or just need to refresh you turkey culinary skills, you might want to check out 641.6659Butterball and take a look at "The Butterball Turkey Cookbook," expert advice from the experts! Our huge collection of cookbooks is extensive and inspirational for chefs of every skill level. In addition to cookbooks, ask a librarian where you can find information on Thanksgiving stories, poems, history, and crafts. Celebrate your holiday traditions and make some new memories this year.
Vintage Wallingford
There is still time to purchase your tickets to the library's annual fundraiser, Vintage Wallingford! Please join us November 5th at Gouveia Vineyards from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Appetizers, wine-tasting, beautiful Book Baskets, and friendly conversation await you. Tickets are $25.00 each and all proceeds benefit the Wallingford Public Library Association's Development Fund. Bring your friends and have an enjoyable evening with the library's board members, president, patrons and supporters.
Programs Galore
From authors to organizers and from itty bitty babies to seniors, the Wallingford Public Library has a variety of programs and services to be enjoyed by all. This month the library welcomes two authors for your enjoyment. First, best selling author, Lisa Lelas will present "Simple Steps to Getting Organized" on November 6th at 6:30 p.m. In addition to being an author, Lisa is a professional organizer who will share her techniques for tackling everyday clutter challenges as well as organizing for the upcoming holiday season. Be sure to stop by the library and see our display of books on this subject.
The following week, mystery author, Karen E. Olson will be speaking about her latest book in the Annie Seymour mystery series, "Shot Girl." Using New Haven as the setting Ms. Olson features local restaurants and neighborhoods throughout all the Annie Seymour books. Readers will enjoy the local flavor and sense of place evident in the many scrapes Annie gets into as a police reporter. Join us on November 13th at 7:00 p.m. for this special author event.
Also on November 13th, a special offering for parents, teachers and childcare providers, will feature Best Books for Kids, sponsored by the library and WECARE. Join the library's children's librarians for a discussion of why certain books are best for kids at different ages and stages. Registration is required.
Price of m
ovies got you down? The library offers two free movie events each month: Cinema Club and Family Movie Night. Cinema Club features classic films geared for mature audiences who are interested in viewing and discussing a film. This month Gallipoli will be shown on November 6th at 6:30 p.m. Family Movie Night is scheduled for November 20th at 6:30 p.m. and will feature the film Wall-E. (Rated G). Please call the library for more information.
Calling all Teens: the results are in! This year's Top Ten Favorite Books are:
Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling
Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney
Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
Maximum Ride: Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports by James Patterson
City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
The Sweet Far Thing by Libba Bray
Extras by Scott Westerfeld
Before I Die by Jenny Downham
Twisted by Laurie Halse Anderson
Thank you to all Wallingford Teens who participated in the Teen's Top 10 voting this year. More than 8,000 teens voted around the country.
More for Teens: it's time to dance! November 12th at 6:00 p.m., the library will be hosting a Nintendo Wii Dance Dance Revolution Tournament. All teens are welcome to come and strut their stuff and possibly win a prize. Be sure to wear your dancing socks! Love Anime and /or Manga? Come to the library's Anime/Manga Swap on Tuesday, November 18th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. All teens welcome. The Mother-Daughter Book Club will meet on November 12th at 7:30 p.m. to discuss the novel Wildwood Dancing by Juliet Marillier. The club will meet again on December 3rd to discuss Meg Cabot's book Jinx. The Mother Daughter Book Club is a group composed of teen girls and their mothers or other adult female friends who meet monthly to discuss young adult books.
Storytimes, Chess Club, Family Night, and Homework Help are a few of the ongoing programs featured by our Children's Department. This month additional children's programming includes a Thanksgiving Craft. Create a cute turkey pin out of polymer clay to wear on Thanksgiving or any time of the year you want to celebrate the turkey! This free program will take place November 8th at 2:00 p.m. and is open to children 8 to 12 years of age. Advance registration is required.
More Computer Help!
The library is excited to announce an expansion in our computer tutoring program. Free one-on-one basic computer instruction will continue on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. through November 20th. Additionally, one-hour sessions will be available on Thursday nights, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Friday mornings, from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Computer novices are encouraged to sign up to learn keyboard or mouse skills, word processing, internet searching, online job applications, or e-mail. Instruction is free and open to the public, however due to high demand, sessions fill up quickly. Call the library to sign up!
Learn to Search Online Databases
Learn how to use powerful online databases at our November computer class. Topics include census and auction records, automobile repair procedures, business directories, encyclopedia entries, and newspaper, magazine, and journal articles. The class will run from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 20th in the Board Room of the Main Library. Seating is limited and advance registration is required.
Your Library Card: don't leave home without it.
Most of us carry our up-to-date library cards in our wallets and can whip it out at a moments' notice to borrow books, magazines, museum passes, cds, dvds and other materials at any public library in the state. Your library card will enable you to access databases from the library's website and use public access computers too. This is a timely reminder that your card is required for the above applications. Periodically you should check the status of your card to be sure it has not expired. It takes only a few minutes to renew it at the library's circulation desk. Be sure you are aware of any fines you might have on your account. You can view your account information by logging onto http://www.wallingford.lioninc.org/. Always feel free to ask a staff member for help on any of the above or other aspects of our library technology.
Library Notes
The grand opening of the library expansion project was five months ago, but the work of the Building Committee goes on. New office furniture for the staff, additional tabletop outlets for laptop computers and a new public access catalog table have appeared in the last month. One of the last phases of any project is signage, and the library is no exception. In September the Committee awarded the bid for interior and exterior signs to Lauratano Signs of Terryville, CT. Delivery is expected this month. The other major construction activity will be the upgrade of the 1982 elevator to meet 2008 sprinkler and emergency standards. These improvements will unfortunately mean that the elevator will be out of service for several days, probably in late November or early December. During those days, handicapped access will be through the front door only.
The mission of the Wallingford Public Library is to acquire, organize and make available books and other resources for the educational, informational, recreational, and inspirational needs of the entire Wallingford Community. Library locations and hours are as follows: Main Library, 200 North Main Street, Monday through Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Yalesville Branch located at 400 Church Street, is open on Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Please note the libraries will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th in observance of Veteran's Day and Thursday and Friday, November 27th and 28th in observance of Thanksgiving. For more information on any of the above information and/or events, please call the library at 203-265-6754 or email bdevlin@lioninc.org.
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Meriden Public Library
MORTGAGE CRISIS JOB TRAINING PROGRAM NOVEMBER 4 AT MERIDEN LIBRARY
Are you behind on your mortgage payments? A new program in Connecticut might be what you need to increase your earnings. The Mortgage Crisis Job Training Program helps borrowers increase their job skills by providing employment assistance. Come to the Meriden Public Library on Tuesday, November 4 at 6:30 pm to learn more about this program.
A project of The WorkPlace, Inc., in partnership with the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Capital Workforce Partners, and Connecticut’s workforce system, this program helps borrowers gain the skills they need to be able to earn more money to become more financially stable. The program staff will work in partnership with credit counselors and other support agencies to help improve your financial standing with lenders.
Connecticut residents who meet the following requirements are eligible for this program: 60 days or more past due on their mortgage; mortgage is for primary residence in Connecticut; household income is less than $120,000; referred by the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, or can demonstrate an imminent need for services.
This program is free but seating is limited. Contact the Meriden Library Community Services Department at (203) 630-6349, email comsvc@hotmail.com, or visit our website at http://www.meridenlibrary.org/ and click on “Adult events” to register.
CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAM NOVEMBER 19 AT MERIDEN LIBRARY
“The Stranger You Know…” a child sexual abuse prevention program for parents sponsored by The Children’s Trust Fund, will be presented at the Meriden Public Library on Wednesday, November 19 at 6:00 pm. The speaker will be Commander Robert F. Kenary (Ret.).
This program gives parents precise and up to date information on how child molesters successfully offend against children. Knowing how they think, act and operate is the best protection we have against sexual offenders.
Commander Kenary is the recipient of the Martin A. Burnham Award for child abuse prevention and two official citations from the Connecticut General Assembly for child sexual abuse prevention (2006, 2007). He spent 33 years with the East Hartford Police Department, 30 of those years in the detective division. He was assigned to the FBI for three years investigating sexual offenses against children. Commander Kenary is a graduate of the prestigious FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. Among his many professional affiliations are the Institute of Living and the Department of Psychiatry at UCONN School of Medicine.
This program is free but seating is limited. Contact the Meriden Public Library Community Services Department at (203) 630-6349, email comsvc@hotmail.com, or visit our website at http://www.meridenlibrary.org/ and click on “Adult events” to reserve a seat.
COOKING PROGRAM NOVEMBER 22 AT MERIDEN LIBRARY
You are cordially invited to the Meriden Public Library on Saturday, November 22 at 2:00 pm to see Chef Kashia Cave prepare an “Italian Holiday Fare.” The menu will be Pumpkin Soup, Pizzette with Tomato and Basil, Penne Pasta with Veggie and Chicken, and Stuffed Cannoli with Ricotta Cheese. The recipes and samples of the menu items will be available at the end of the program.
Chef Kashia Cave is a native of the island of Trinidad and Tobago, a graduate from the Connecticut Culinary Institute and an American Culinary Federation Award winner. Ms. Cave recently returned from Italy where she completed an extensive Italian Culinary program at the Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners and worked at the Mistral Restaurant in the G.H. Villa Serbelloni in Bellagio, Italy.
The program is free but seating is limited. Contact the Community Services Department at (203) 630-6349, email comsvc@hotmail.com, or visit our website at http://www.meridenlibrary.org/ and click on “Adult events” to reserve a seat.
PLAYAWAYS ARE AT THE MERIDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
Playaways have arrived! Playaways are small, portable, self-playing talking books. You can check out a Playaway just like any other audio book. It’s very simple to use. The book is pre-loaded on the device. There’s nothing to download – simply plug in your favorite earphones and start listening. You can even use an FM transmitter or cassette tape adaptor with a standard headphone plug to use the Playaways in your car.
The Library will provide a preloaded complimentary battery for use in the Playaways. However, you will need to provide your own earphones. Ear-buds are available for purchase at the library in our vending machine.
Playaways are borrowed for 21 days with your library card. The overdue fine is ten cents per day.
There is a limit of one per person and they cannot be renewed nor are you able to place a hold on them. If you have any questions about Playaways, contact the Library at (203) 238-2347.
UPDATING COMMUNITY INFORMATION DATABASE AT MERIDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
Calling all local non-profit organizations, clubs, and service organizations: the Meriden Public Library is compiling information which will be entered into the “Community Information” file found on our online catalog. This free database is accessible through the Meriden Public Library’s online catalog located at http://www.meridenlibrary.org/. It allows the public easy access to locating agencies that provide help with issues such as health, housing, legal aid, or genealogy along with service clubs and organizations in Meriden.
Local non-profit agencies, clubs, and organizations are invited to participate by listing their agency on this database. Each agency record will include the agency’s name and address, contact information, a description of the organization, services offered, and a link to their website.
Fill out the form found on the library’s website located in the Room Booking information and send it to the Meriden Public Library, Attn: Community Services Dept., 105 Miller St., P.O. Box 868, Meriden, CT 06450 or contact the Community Services Dept. at 630-6349 if you would like form mailed to you.
Library Expanded Baby Items
Through the generous donation of “The Friends of the Meriden Public Library” several educational toys have be added to the Children’s Library. An activity cube and activity circle table offers various manipulative panels and sections to challenge and help develop eye-hand coordination, logical thinking, visual tracking and perception skills. We have also implemented the use of “Look and See Crawl Thru” and “Slide-in and Play Yard” for our baby program “Start On Stories”. These two new additions help to develop gross motor skills, creative play and sensory integration. Our next program for babies will be October 30 at 10:30. Please feel to call the library for m ore information.
HISTORY OF THE MERIDEN SCHUETZEN (SHOOTING) CLUB
NOVEMBER 12 AT MERIDEN LIBRARY
The Meriden Historical Society and Meriden Public Library invite the public to “The History of the Meriden Schuetzen (Shooting) Club” presented by Max (Robert) Scheller on Wednesday, November 12 at 6:30 pm in the Griffin Room at the Library. Mr. Scheller will discuss the who, what, when, where, and why of the traditions of German target shooting which came to Meriden and other towns in Connecticut and the U.S. beginning in the 1800s. He will have some interesting memorabilia for the public to view.
Mr. Scheller has been collecting antique firearms since he was a teen. He joined the Army National Guard at 17 and began to participate in the National Rifle Matches on Lake Erie. In 1969 the Army National Guard asked him to be on their All Guard Team which consisted of the top shooters from all over the country and by the 1970s he was on the CT National Guard Team winning matches all over the country. Mr. Scheller won a National Match called the Presidents Hundred at Camp Perry in 1979 and has earned the coveted Distinguished Rifle Medal while in the National Guard.
Mr. Scheller belongs to many clubs that honor the shooting sport. These include the Hartford Schuetzen Verein, the Brooklyn Schuetzen Corps, The New York Schuetzen Corps where he became the Shooting King in 2006, the Massachusetts Schuetzen Verein, the East Windsor Sportsmens Club where he is Range Manager, the Oerlinghausen Schuetzen in Germany where he has family, the German Gun Collectors Association, The National Rifle Association, the Hartford Saegerbund, the Hartford Liederkranz, and the Student Prince Gruppe of Stein Collectors International. He and his wife Ginny were schuplattler and folk dancers.
The program is free but seating is limited. Contact the Community Services Department at (203) 630-6349, email comsvc@hotmail.com, or visit our homepage at http://www.meridenlibrary.org/ and click on “Adult events” to reserve a seat.
CELEBRATING THE POLISH COMMUNITY IN MERIDEN
The Meriden Public Library will be celebrating the Polish culture and community in Meriden as we participate in the World of Words program in May 2009. The purpose of the program is to learn about our community’s cultural roots and explore our ethnic similarities and differences. Residents who would like to participate in the activities or have ideas for activities are invited to a meeting at the Library in the Griffin Room on Friday, November 14 from 2:00 to 3:00 pm. Please contact the Community Services Department at 630-6349 if you would like to participate but are unable to make the meeting.
CALLING ALL CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS…
Calling all local non-profit organizations, clubs, and service organizations: the Meriden Public Library is compiling information which will be entered into the “Community Information” file found on our online catalog. This free database is accessible through the Meriden Public Library’s online catalog located at http://www.meridenlibrary.org/. It allows the public easy access to locating agencies that provide help with issues such as health, housing, legal aid, or genealogy along with service clubs and organizations in Meriden.
Local non-profit agencies, clubs, and organizations are invited to participate by listing their agency on this database. Each agency record will include the agency’s name and address, contact information, a description of the organization, services offered, and a link to their website.
ovies got you down? The library offers two free movie events each month: Cinema Club and Family Movie Night. Cinema Club features classic films geared for mature audiences who are interested in viewing and discussing a film. This month Gallipoli will be shown on November 6th at 6:30 p.m. Family Movie Night is scheduled for November 20th at 6:30 p.m. and will feature the film Wall-E. (Rated G). Please call the library for more information.
Calling all Teens: the results are in! This year's Top Ten Favorite Books are:
Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling
Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney
Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
Maximum Ride: Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports by James Patterson
City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
The Sweet Far Thing by Libba Bray
Extras by Scott Westerfeld
Before I Die by Jenny Downham
Twisted by Laurie Halse Anderson
Thank you to all Wallingford Teens who participated in the Teen's Top 10 voting this year. More than 8,000 teens voted around the country.
More for Teens: it's time to dance! November 12th at 6:00 p.m., the library will be hosting a Nintendo Wii Dance Dance Revolution Tournament. All teens are welcome to come and strut their stuff and possibly win a prize. Be sure to wear your dancing socks! Love Anime and /or Manga? Come to the library's Anime/Manga Swap on Tuesday, November 18th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. All teens welcome. The Mother-Daughter Book Club will meet on November 12th at 7:30 p.m. to discuss the novel Wildwood Dancing by Juliet Marillier. The club will meet again on December 3rd to discuss Meg Cabot's book Jinx. The Mother Daughter Book Club is a group composed of teen girls and their mothers or other adult female friends who meet monthly to discuss young adult books.
Storytimes, Chess Club, Family Night, and Homework Help are a few of the ongoing programs featured by our Children's Department. This month additional children's programming includes a Thanksgiving Craft. Create a cute turkey pin out of polymer clay to wear on Thanksgiving or any time of the year you want to celebrate the turkey! This free program will take place November 8th at 2:00 p.m. and is open to children 8 to 12 years of age. Advance registration is required.
More Computer Help!
The library is excited to announce an expansion in our computer tutoring program. Free one-on-one basic computer instruction will continue on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. through November 20th. Additionally, one-hour sessions will be available on Thursday nights, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Friday mornings, from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Computer novices are encouraged to sign up to learn keyboard or mouse skills, word processing, internet searching, online job applications, or e-mail. Instruction is free and open to the public, however due to high demand, sessions fill up quickly. Call the library to sign up!
Learn to Search Online Databases
Learn how to use powerful online databases at our November computer class. Topics include census and auction records, automobile repair procedures, business directories, encyclopedia entries, and newspaper, magazine, and journal articles. The class will run from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 20th in the Board Room of the Main Library. Seating is limited and advance registration is required.
Your Library Card: don't leave home without it.
Most of us carry our up-to-date library cards in our wallets and can whip it out at a moments' notice to borrow books, magazines, museum passes, cds, dvds and other materials at any public library in the state. Your library card will enable you to access databases from the library's website and use public access computers too. This is a timely reminder that your card is required for the above applications. Periodically you should check the status of your card to be sure it has not expired. It takes only a few minutes to renew it at the library's circulation desk. Be sure you are aware of any fines you might have on your account. You can view your account information by logging onto http://www.wallingford.lioninc.org/. Always feel free to ask a staff member for help on any of the above or other aspects of our library technology.
Library Notes
The grand opening of the library expansion project was five months ago, but the work of the Building Committee goes on. New office furniture for the staff, additional tabletop outlets for laptop computers and a new public access catalog table have appeared in the last month. One of the last phases of any project is signage, and the library is no exception. In September the Committee awarded the bid for interior and exterior signs to Lauratano Signs of Terryville, CT. Delivery is expected this month. The other major construction activity will be the upgrade of the 1982 elevator to meet 2008 sprinkler and emergency standards. These improvements will unfortunately mean that the elevator will be out of service for several days, probably in late November or early December. During those days, handicapped access will be through the front door only.
The mission of the Wallingford Public Library is to acquire, organize and make available books and other resources for the educational, informational, recreational, and inspirational needs of the entire Wallingford Community. Library locations and hours are as follows: Main Library, 200 North Main Street, Monday through Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Yalesville Branch located at 400 Church Street, is open on Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Please note the libraries will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th in observance of Veteran's Day and Thursday and Friday, November 27th and 28th in observance of Thanksgiving. For more information on any of the above information and/or events, please call the library at 203-265-6754 or email bdevlin@lioninc.org.
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Meriden Public Library
MORTGAGE CRISIS JOB TRAINING PROGRAM NOVEMBER 4 AT MERIDEN LIBRARY
Are you behind on your mortgage payments? A new program in Connecticut might be what you need to increase your earnings. The Mortgage Crisis Job Training Program helps borrowers increase their job skills by providing employment assistance. Come to the Meriden Public Library on Tuesday, November 4 at 6:30 pm to learn more about this program.
A project of The WorkPlace, Inc., in partnership with the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Capital Workforce Partners, and Connecticut’s workforce system, this program helps borrowers gain the skills they need to be able to earn more money to become more financially stable. The program staff will work in partnership with credit counselors and other support agencies to help improve your financial standing with lenders.
Connecticut residents who meet the following requirements are eligible for this program: 60 days or more past due on their mortgage; mortgage is for primary residence in Connecticut; household income is less than $120,000; referred by the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, or can demonstrate an imminent need for services.
This program is free but seating is limited. Contact the Meriden Library Community Services Department at (203) 630-6349, email comsvc@hotmail.com, or visit our website at http://www.meridenlibrary.org/ and click on “Adult events” to register.
CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAM NOVEMBER 19 AT MERIDEN LIBRARY
“The Stranger You Know…” a child sexual abuse prevention program for parents sponsored by The Children’s Trust Fund, will be presented at the Meriden Public Library on Wednesday, November 19 at 6:00 pm. The speaker will be Commander Robert F. Kenary (Ret.).
This program gives parents precise and up to date information on how child molesters successfully offend against children. Knowing how they think, act and operate is the best protection we have against sexual offenders.
Commander Kenary is the recipient of the Martin A. Burnham Award for child abuse prevention and two official citations from the Connecticut General Assembly for child sexual abuse prevention (2006, 2007). He spent 33 years with the East Hartford Police Department, 30 of those years in the detective division. He was assigned to the FBI for three years investigating sexual offenses against children. Commander Kenary is a graduate of the prestigious FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. Among his many professional affiliations are the Institute of Living and the Department of Psychiatry at UCONN School of Medicine.
This program is free but seating is limited. Contact the Meriden Public Library Community Services Department at (203) 630-6349, email comsvc@hotmail.com, or visit our website at http://www.meridenlibrary.org/ and click on “Adult events” to reserve a seat.
COOKING PROGRAM NOVEMBER 22 AT MERIDEN LIBRARY
You are cordially invited to the Meriden Public Library on Saturday, November 22 at 2:00 pm to see Chef Kashia Cave prepare an “Italian Holiday Fare.” The menu will be Pumpkin Soup, Pizzette with Tomato and Basil, Penne Pasta with Veggie and Chicken, and Stuffed Cannoli with Ricotta Cheese. The recipes and samples of the menu items will be available at the end of the program.
Chef Kashia Cave is a native of the island of Trinidad and Tobago, a graduate from the Connecticut Culinary Institute and an American Culinary Federation Award winner. Ms. Cave recently returned from Italy where she completed an extensive Italian Culinary program at the Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners and worked at the Mistral Restaurant in the G.H. Villa Serbelloni in Bellagio, Italy.
The program is free but seating is limited. Contact the Community Services Department at (203) 630-6349, email comsvc@hotmail.com, or visit our website at http://www.meridenlibrary.org/ and click on “Adult events” to reserve a seat.
PLAYAWAYS ARE AT THE MERIDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
Playaways have arrived! Playaways are small, portable, self-playing talking books. You can check out a Playaway just like any other audio book. It’s very simple to use. The book is pre-loaded on the device. There’s nothing to download – simply plug in your favorite earphones and start listening. You can even use an FM transmitter or cassette tape adaptor with a standard headphone plug to use the Playaways in your car.
The Library will provide a preloaded complimentary battery for use in the Playaways. However, you will need to provide your own earphones. Ear-buds are available for purchase at the library in our vending machine.
Playaways are borrowed for 21 days with your library card. The overdue fine is ten cents per day.
There is a limit of one per person and they cannot be renewed nor are you able to place a hold on them. If you have any questions about Playaways, contact the Library at (203) 238-2347.
UPDATING COMMUNITY INFORMATION DATABASE AT MERIDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
Calling all local non-profit organizations, clubs, and service organizations: the Meriden Public Library is compiling information which will be entered into the “Community Information” file found on our online catalog. This free database is accessible through the Meriden Public Library’s online catalog located at http://www.meridenlibrary.org/. It allows the public easy access to locating agencies that provide help with issues such as health, housing, legal aid, or genealogy along with service clubs and organizations in Meriden.
Local non-profit agencies, clubs, and organizations are invited to participate by listing their agency on this database. Each agency record will include the agency’s name and address, contact information, a description of the organization, services offered, and a link to their website.
Fill out the form found on the library’s website located in the Room Booking information and send it to the Meriden Public Library, Attn: Community Services Dept., 105 Miller St., P.O. Box 868, Meriden, CT 06450 or contact the Community Services Dept. at 630-6349 if you would like form mailed to you.
Library Expanded Baby Items
Through the generous donation of “The Friends of the Meriden Public Library” several educational toys have be added to the Children’s Library. An activity cube and activity circle table offers various manipulative panels and sections to challenge and help develop eye-hand coordination, logical thinking, visual tracking and perception skills. We have also implemented the use of “Look and See Crawl Thru” and “Slide-in and Play Yard” for our baby program “Start On Stories”. These two new additions help to develop gross motor skills, creative play and sensory integration. Our next program for babies will be October 30 at 10:30. Please feel to call the library for m ore information.
Fill out the form found on the library’s website located in the Room Booking information and send it to the Meriden Public Library, Attn: Community Services Dept., 105 Miller St., P.O. Box 868, Meriden, CT 06450 or contact the Community Services Dept. at 630-6349 if you would like a form mailed to you.
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