To read The People’s Press in image or pdf form go to http://www.peoplespressnews.com/ . We are Wallingford and Meriden Connecticut’s Community Newspaper.
Library News and Events – January 2009
Wallingford Public Library News and Events
Happy New Year from the Wallingford Public Library
This year like most years, the ever popular New Year Resolutions will surface and the Wallingford Public Library wants to help you keep yours! Whether it’s to enjoy life more, read twelve books, continue your education, lose weight, eat healthy, improve relationships, find a new job, show more patriotism, or participate in volunteer work, the library may be just the place to gain support for your resolutions. Join us for our programs, explore our stacks of books, magazines, and audio - visual materials and make 2009 a satisfying and successful year. Remember, make sure your library card is up to date and if you don’t have one, come on in and get one, just like all of our library programs, library cards are free.
LIBRARY PROGRAMS
Poetry
Poetry fans will want to take note as the Wallingford Public Library welcomes the New Year with some old standby’s and contemporary favorites. A new poetry series: American Poets, Part II focuses on the poetry of four American writers whose work represents both the tradition of American poetry and its evolution into the 20th Century and beyond. This new four-part series is presented as independent discussions of Robert Frost, Langston Hughes, Elizabeth Bishop, and Rita Dove. Within each separate session, themes common to all will be discussed, as well as the influence on each by the “mother” and “father” of American poetry: Emily Dickinson and Walt Whitman. This series is one of the Literature for a Lifetime programs from the Connecticut Humanities Council. All discussions will take place in the library’s Community Room. Please note the alternating afternoon and evening meeting times:
Tuesday, January 13, 2009 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 pm.
Robert Frost: Perhaps the most quoted of twentieth century American poets; Frost is part of a long literary tradition evolving out of the New England landscape. Frost’s plain language, familiar speech, and sensitivity to his surroundings have rendered his poetry an eloquent statement on nature, philosophy, and the human condition.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Langston Hughes: Hughes was in the forefront of the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s and 1930s, a literary and artistic movement that had a great impact on African-American arts and letters. His work has also been greatly influential in the civil rights movements of the mid-twentieth century and beyond.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Elizabeth Bishop: Perhaps the most highly regarded of twentieth century American women poets; Bishop holds a pre-eminent place in contemporary literature. A Poet Laureate of the United States and a recipient of the Pulitzer Prize and many other honors and awards, Bishop writes sparingly, subtly and eloquently of the beauties of nature and the intricacies of the human heart.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Rita Dove: Dove became Poet Laureate of the United States in 1993, the youngest person to be so named. She has received many honors and awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for Thomas and Beulah, loosely based on her grandparents’ lives. She is a storyteller who continues to write powerful poems that cover a very wide range of subjects: politics, social mores, history, and the everyday lives of women and men.
Texts for American Poets, Part II are available from the library’s Information Desk and feature the following titles. For more information and a list of specific poems to be discussed, please call the library or visit the library’s website at http://www.wallingford.lioninc.org/.
More Poetry! January 3rd in the boardroom
Poetry 811.54: a workshop co-sponsored by the Meriden Poetry Society and the Meriden and Wallingford Public Libraries will meet in the Wallingford Public Library’s boardroom from 10:00 a.m. to noon on Saturday, January 3rd. Youth through seniors are encouraged to attend and participate in their poetic journey through writing exercises, sharing personal writing experiences and poetry resources.
Get a Healthy Start to the New Year January 8th
The library and the Wallingford Family YMCA present an introductory workshop: “Healthy Balance: The First Steps.” In this workshop you will learn how nutrition, fitness, and stress reduction can be managed to achieve a healthier lifestyle. Specifically this workshop will teach you: why diets don’t work and what does work; how to really burn fat; how to improve your eating habits by making small changes; and how to easily incorporate more effective, calorie-burning activity into your already busy lifestyle.
Join our Thursday Night Book Club: January 15th at 7:00 p.m.
Here is your opportunity to become a member of our very own book club! Meeting on a monthly basis, our Thursday Night Book Club meets to discuss the many elements of fiction and popular nonfiction.
This month we will be discussing Stephanie Kallos’ debut novel, “Broken for You.” From the book jacket: This is a novel of infinite charm and tremendous heart that explores the risks and rewards of human connection, and the hidden strength behind things that only seem fragile. With a riotous energy that recalls the works of John Irving and Anne Tyler, Kallos brings to life a delightful set of characters—among them an old woman who converses regularly with her porcelain collection; a young woman who can fix a leaky sink but can’t stop her own tears from falling; a Yeats-loving bowling enthusiast; and a woman who survived a world war with her sense of humor (and her affinity for Hawaiian shirts) intact.
All are welcome to read and offer their reviews and interpretations of the selected title. Copies of this month’s book are available from the library’s catalog.
The American Government: How it Affects You: Thursday, January 22nd at 6:30 p.m.
As we celebrate the inauguration of our new President this month, take some time to get to know your government and what it means to be a citizen of the United States of America. Get to know more about how the state and federal governments affect our daily lives. Volunteer attorneys will facilitate this two-hour workshop in which participants will engage in discussions of real life legal scenarios and small group activities. This is an interactive presentation where issues such as wiretapping, the death penalty, the right to die, and eminent domain will be discussed.
Showing on the Big Screen this Month
If you have not yet experienced our new big screen, surround-sound movie equipment, then perhaps January might be the time to come and be wowed. Our Cinema Club features films for mature audiences followed by discussion. It’s the movie equivalent to a book club, sort of !
Cinema Club: Schindler’s List. Tuesday, January 6th at 6:00 p.m. This film has an MPAA rating of R.
Family Movie Night: Mamma Mia! Friday, January 30th at 6:30 p.m. The delirious sight of Meryl Streep leading a river of multigenerational women singing Dancing Queen is one of the high points of Mamma Mia!, the musical built around the songs of the hugely popular pop group ABBA. This film has an MPAA rating of PG-13.
Computers and Navigating the Internet
Computer Tutoring Sessions: Tuesday and Thursday afternoons 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., January 6th through February 19th: Flash Drives, Internet Searching, E-Mail, and more are covered in our Computer Tutoring Sessions. Don’t let computer jargon throw you, our free, one-on-one basic computer tutoring sessions are offered on a first come, first served basis so hurry and call the library to make a reservation: 203-265-6754.
LIBRARY TEEN ZONE
Anime Club Art Extravaganza (and Death Note)
All Teens are welcome to Anime Night at the Library. Our next gathering will be on Monday, January 12th at 6pm. Bring your artwork to share! Have you written any manga? Bring that too! Or just come to hang out and watch Death Note on our high definition surround sound stereo system.
Wiiiiiiiii !
Throughout the month of December Teens participated in a poll on the Wallingford Teen Zone Blog to determine the game choice for the next Wii Event which will be held on Monday, January 26th at 6pm. Registration is required and these events do fill up quickly so sign up today! Visit the blog via our web site or by going to http://www.wallingfordteens.blogspot.com/ to find out the winner. Let’s Wii!
Mother- Daughter Book Club
Now that the holiday rush is over why not join a book club? The Wallingford Library Mother Daughter Book Club is a group of Teen girls and their mothers or other adult females who gather monthly to discuss a selected book. Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Library’s Board Room. Refreshments are served and a great time is had by all. Upcoming titles: January- Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr, February- Just Listen by Sarah Dessen, March- Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney, April- Hush by Jacqueline Woodson. Books are obtained through the Library and may be reserved online or by calling/stopping by the Information Desk.
Yoga for Teens
All 6th-12th graders are invited to Yoga for Teens at the Wallingford Library. Learn relaxation and breathing with a certified yoga instructor. Zorayda Cocchi is a licensed occupational therapist and certified YogaKids instructor. She is offering an 8 week course at no cost to you!
Yoga practice encourages self-esteem and body awareness by using physical activity. Increase your flexibility, balance, and strength. Promote concentration and self awareness. Yoga for Teens begins on January 9th and runs through March 27th. Sessions will be held in the Library’s Charlotte Collins Meeting Room on Fridays from 3:30 to 4:15 pm. Please bring a yoga mat or beach towel. Registration is required. You may sign up online at http://www.wallingford.lioninc.org/ or enroll in person at the Library’s Information Desk and also by phone at 203-265-6754.
FROM THE CHILDREN’S LIBRARY:
Wallingford Early Child Education and Information Fair
On Saturday, January 31st, parents and caregivers of young children are invited to the Library’s Community Room between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to visit with representatives of many of Wallingford’s finest preschools and childcare centers, as well as town agencies, with programs for Wallingford’s preschool population.
Choosing the right setting that offers quality programming, age appropriate instruction and a caring environment is every parent’s goal. Come to the fair and meet the people who provide them! This is your chance to come to one location and ask all the questions you have about the different childcare and child education offerings in town. With the information you gather, you will be positioned to make the best choices for your child. This program, sponsored by The Wallingford Public Library and WECARE, is free and open to all. If you have questions about this program please contact the Children’s Library at 284-6436.
Winter Story times
Brrrr! It’s cold out there…. But it’s nice and cozy in the Children’s Library and we hope you will join us for lots of great story times.
Itty Bitty Babies
Bundle up those babies and come on in for a program of songs, rhymes, books and more. This program, which introduces babies and their grown-ups to the library and each other, is a favorite for new moms and dads as it gives participants a chance to meet other parents and caregivers. Stories and songs are chosen for children under 12 months of age but older siblings are welcome to attend.
Itty Bitty Babies will be offered on:
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. from January 15th through February 5th and Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. from February 12th through March 5th
Musical Mother Goose
This lively program for children ages one and two is back and filled with music, movement and more as always! Musical Mother Goose is offered as a small program requiring pre-registration, as well as a drop-in program that does not require pre-registration.
Wallingford residents may register for the program offered on Mondays at 1:30 p.m., which will run from January 12th through March 2nd. Registration for this program begins Monday, December 29th.
Our drop-in Musical Mother Goose programs, which do not require preregistration, will be offered on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. January 13th through March 3rd and Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. from January 14th through March 4th.
Preschool Story Time
Books, flannelboard stories, rhymes, songs and more are offered in these fun, drop-in programs for preschoolers. Join us: Tuesdays, at 10:00 a.m. starting January 13th, Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. starting January 14th, and Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. starting January 15th
Family Night
Walk like a penguin and you’ll be right in style for Family Night on Friday, January 9th from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. when we will share lots of stories and activities all about Penguins.
Wallingford residents may register for this program beginning on Monday, December 29th and non-residents are welcome to register the day before if space is available. This is a popular program so please call early… and remember… if you are registered for the program, and then find that you can’t make it, please call us to let us know so we can alert someone on the waiting list.
WE WANT YOU TO KNOW
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. The Library will provide service in a pleasant, accessible, well equipped facility and utilize current technology to offer convenient access to resources from remote locations. The Library will provide all service with the assistance of an experienced, professional and helpful staff.
Winter Hours at the Wallingford Public Library
The library is open Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The library will be closed Monday, January 19th in observance of Martin Luther King Day. Any questions or additional information is available by calling the library at 203-265-6754 or visiting the library’s website at http://www.wallingford.lioninc.org/.
The Wallingford Public Library is located at 200 North Main Street in Wallingford and the Yalesville Branch is located at 400 Church Street in Yalesville. The Yalesville Branch may be reached at 203-269-3688 and it is open 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.
Meriden Public Library News and Events
FOSTER PARENT PROGRAM JANUARY 28 AT MERIDEN LIBRARY
Have you ever thought about being a foster parent? Would you like to know more about it? If so, come to the Meriden Public Library on Wednesday, January 28 at 6:00 pm for a program by the Children’s Community Programs of CT, Inc. You will learn about foster parenting and if you are interested, Children’s Community Programs will help you become qualified as a foster parent. This program is free and all are invited. Contact the Community Services Department at (203) 630-6349 to reserve a seat or for more information.
BEGINNER KNITTING CLASS JANUARY 21 AT MERIDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
Have you ever wanted to know how to knit? If so, join us on Wednesday, January 21 at 7:00 pm in the Friends Room at the Meriden Public Library. Instructor Mary Ann Reyes will show you how to get started and knit a simple project. You will need to bring your own supplies – one pair of size US 8 knitting needles 10 or 14 inch lengths and a skein of Redheart Super Saver yarn, worsted weight, any ounce or color.
Ms. Reyes is a resident of Meriden and has been knitting since the age of 8. She enjoys sharing this timeless craft with others and hopes you will join her for a fun evening. Class size is limited. Contact the Community Services Department at 630-6349, email comsvc@hotmail.com or go to our webpage http://www.meridenlibrary.org/ and click on “Adult events” to reserve a place.
“ASK THE ORGANIZER PANEL” JANUARY 20 AT MERIDEN LIBRARY
January is “GO (Get organized) Month! On Tuesday, January 20 at 7:00 pm in the Griffin Room of the Meriden Public Library, members of the Connecticut Chapter of NAPO (National Association of Professional Organizers) will speak on a variety of topics including the “Myths of Professional Organizing,” “Time Management,” and “Kids in Klutter Chaos.” NAPO is a not-for-profit association with fifty professional organizers dedicated to making the lives of their clients easier by transferring organizing skills. The program is free and all are invited. Contact the Community Services Department at (203) 630-6349 to reserve a seat.
BOOK CLUB STARTING IN JANUARY AT MERIDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
Meriden Public Library will begin a new book club starting in January. Each month will feature a different title. The current month’s book can be found on a display near the Information Desk. The discussions will be led by Laura Hartwig, a reference staff member, and held on Saturdays at noon in the Griffin Room. Enjoy your lunch while discussing the featured book. Coffee and water will be provided.
The books to be discussed are as follows:
January 10 – The Road by Cormac McCarthy
February 21 – Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See
March 21 – Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri
April 18 – Bel Canto by Ann Patchett
May 16 – Quo Vadis by Henryk Sienkiewicz
June 13 - Plainsong by Kent Haruf
The program is free and all are invited. Sign up by calling the Community Services Department at (203) 630-6349, email comsvc@hotmail.com, or log onto the library’s webpage at http://www.meridenlibrary.org/ and click on “Adult events.”
EXERCISE PROGRAM JANUARY 21 AT MERIDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
With the start of the New Year, resolutions to begin exercise programs are on everyone’s mind. But how do you know what exercise program is right for you? On Wednesday, January 21 at 7:00 pm, Michelle Thibeault, PT of Diversified Physical Therapy, LLC, will discuss how you can safely design an exercise program for yourself. She will also discuss the benefits of exercise and how to work around physical limitations.
Michelle Thibeault, PT, graduated from the University of Hartford with a B.S. in Physical Therapy. She has owned Diversified Physical Therapy, LLC, an outpatient physical therapy clinic in Meriden for the past 10 years. In addition to providing traditional orthopedic therapy, Michelle enjoys teaching exercise classes and speaking to groups. She specializes in treatment of pelvic floor disorders in both men and women.
The program is free but seating is limited. Contact the Community Services Department at (203) 630-6349, email comsvc@hotmail.com, or log onto the library’s homepage at http://www.meridenlibrary.org/ and click on “Adult events” to reserve a seat.
WINTER STORY HOURS AT THE MERIDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
Our winter story hour registration will begin on December 15th. Story hours will begin the week of January 5th. All first time participants must show proof of age.Story will be as follows: Mondays at 6:30 PM. for kindergarten to 2nd grade (stories and crafts)Tuesdays at 10:15 AM. for independent 2 years old, 11:15 AM. for 3 to 4 years old, 1:15 PM. for 3 to 4 years old, and 6:30 PM. for 3 to 4 years old.Wednesdays at 10:15 AM. for 2 to 3 years old with parent or guardian, 11:15 AM. for 3 to 4 years old, and 6:30 PM. for 2 years old with parent or guardian.Our Start on Stories program for under 2 years old and their parent or guardian are invited to join us for stories, finger plays, music, and socialization. Registration for this program begins December 15th. These programs will be held on the following Thursday mornings at 10:30 AM. January 8 and 22, February 5 and 19th, and March 5, and 19th.
All these programs are FREE. Please call us for more information or to sign-up at (203) 630-6347.
To read The People’s Press in image or pdf form go to http://www.peoplespressnews.com/ . We are Wallingford and Meriden Connecticut’s Community Newspaper.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Elizabeth Bishop: Perhaps the most highly regarded of twentieth century American women poets; Bishop holds a pre-eminent place in contemporary literature. A Poet Laureate of the United States and a recipient of the Pulitzer Prize and many other honors and awards, Bishop writes sparingly, subtly and eloquently of the beauties of nature and the intricacies of the human heart.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Rita Dove: Dove became Poet Laureate of the United States in 1993, the youngest person to be so named. She has received many honors and awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for Thomas and Beulah, loosely based on her grandparents’ lives. She is a storyteller who continues to write powerful poems that cover a very wide range of subjects: politics, social mores, history, and the everyday lives of women and men.
Texts for American Poets, Part II are available from the library’s Information Desk and feature the following titles. For more information and a list of specific poems to be discussed, please call the library or visit the library’s website at http://www.wallingford.lioninc.org/.
More Poetry! January 3rd in the boardroom
Poetry 811.54: a workshop co-sponsored by the Meriden Poetry Society and the Meriden and Wallingford Public Libraries will meet in the Wallingford Public Library’s boardroom from 10:00 a.m. to noon on Saturday, January 3rd. Youth through seniors are encouraged to attend and participate in their poetic journey through writing exercises, sharing personal writing experiences and poetry resources.
Get a Healthy Start to the New Year January 8th
The library and the Wallingford Family YMCA present an introductory workshop: “Healthy Balance: The First Steps.” In this workshop you will learn how nutrition, fitness, and stress reduction can be managed to achieve a healthier lifestyle. Specifically this workshop will teach you: why diets don’t work and what does work; how to really burn fat; how to improve your eating habits by making small changes; and how to easily incorporate more effective, calorie-burning activity into your already busy lifestyle.
Join our Thursday Night Book Club: January 15th at 7:00 p.m.
Here is your opportunity to become a member of our very own book club! Meeting on a monthly basis, our Thursday Night Book Club meets to discuss the many elements of fiction and popular nonfiction.
This month we will be discussing Stephanie Kallos’ debut novel, “Broken for You.” From the book jacket: This is a novel of infinite charm and tremendous heart that explores the risks and rewards of human connection, and the hidden strength behind things that only seem fragile. With a riotous energy that recalls the works of John Irving and Anne Tyler, Kallos brings to life a delightful set of characters—among them an old woman who converses regularly with her porcelain collection; a young woman who can fix a leaky sink but can’t stop her own tears from falling; a Yeats-loving bowling enthusiast; and a woman who survived a world war with her sense of humor (and her affinity for Hawaiian shirts) intact.
All are welcome to read and offer their reviews and interpretations of the selected title. Copies of this month’s book are available from the library’s catalog.
The American Government: How it Affects You: Thursday, January 22nd at 6:30 p.m.
As we celebrate the inauguration of our new President this month, take some time to get to know your government and what it means to be a citizen of the United States of America. Get to know more about how the state and federal governments affect our daily lives. Volunteer attorneys will facilitate this two-hour workshop in which participants will engage in discussions of real life legal scenarios and small group activities. This is an interactive presentation where issues such as wiretapping, the death penalty, the right to die, and eminent domain will be discussed.
Showing on the Big Screen this Month
If you have not yet experienced our new big screen, surround-sound movie equipment, then perhaps January might be the time to come and be wowed. Our Cinema Club features films for mature audiences followed by discussion. It’s the movie equivalent to a book club, sort of !
Cinema Club: Schindler’s List. Tuesday, January 6th at 6:00 p.m. This film has an MPAA rating of R.
Family Movie Night: Mamma Mia! Friday, January 30th at 6:30 p.m. The delirious sight of Meryl Streep leading a river of multigenerational women singing Dancing Queen is one of the high points of Mamma Mia!, the musical built around the songs of the hugely popular pop group ABBA. This film has an MPAA rating of PG-13.
Computers and Navigating the Internet
Computer Tutoring Sessions: Tuesday and Thursday afternoons 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., January 6th through February 19th: Flash Drives, Internet Searching, E-Mail, and more are covered in our Computer Tutoring Sessions. Don’t let computer jargon throw you, our free, one-on-one basic computer tutoring sessions are offered on a first come, first served basis so hurry and call the library to make a reservation: 203-265-6754.
LIBRARY TEEN ZONE
Anime Club Art Extravaganza (and Death Note)
All Teens are welcome to Anime Night at the Library. Our next gathering will be on Monday, January 12th at 6pm. Bring your artwork to share! Have you written any manga? Bring that too! Or just come to hang out and watch Death Note on our high definition surround sound stereo system.
Wiiiiiiiii !
Throughout the month of December Teens participated in a poll on the Wallingford Teen Zone Blog to determine the game choice for the next Wii Event which will be held on Monday, January 26th at 6pm. Registration is required and these events do fill up quickly so sign up today! Visit the blog via our web site or by going to http://www.wallingfordteens.blogspot.com/ to find out the winner. Let’s Wii!
Mother- Daughter Book Club
Now that the holiday rush is over why not join a book club? The Wallingford Library Mother Daughter Book Club is a group of Teen girls and their mothers or other adult females who gather monthly to discuss a selected book. Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Library’s Board Room. Refreshments are served and a great time is had by all. Upcoming titles: January- Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr, February- Just Listen by Sarah Dessen, March- Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney, April- Hush by Jacqueline Woodson. Books are obtained through the Library and may be reserved online or by calling/stopping by the Information Desk.
Yoga for Teens
All 6th-12th graders are invited to Yoga for Teens at the Wallingford Library. Learn relaxation and breathing with a certified yoga instructor. Zorayda Cocchi is a licensed occupational therapist and certified YogaKids instructor. She is offering an 8 week course at no cost to you!
Yoga practice encourages self-esteem and body awareness by using physical activity. Increase your flexibility, balance, and strength. Promote concentration and self awareness. Yoga for Teens begins on January 9th and runs through March 27th. Sessions will be held in the Library’s Charlotte Collins Meeting Room on Fridays from 3:30 to 4:15 pm. Please bring a yoga mat or beach towel. Registration is required. You may sign up online at http://www.wallingford.lioninc.org/ or enroll in person at the Library’s Information Desk and also by phone at 203-265-6754.
FROM THE CHILDREN’S LIBRARY:
Wallingford Early Child Education and Information Fair
On Saturday, January 31st, parents and caregivers of young children are invited to the Library’s Community Room between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to visit with representatives of many of Wallingford’s finest preschools and childcare centers, as well as town agencies, with programs for Wallingford’s preschool population.
Choosing the right setting that offers quality programming, age appropriate instruction and a caring environment is every parent’s goal. Come to the fair and meet the people who provide them! This is your chance to come to one location and ask all the questions you have about the different childcare and child education offerings in town. With the information you gather, you will be positioned to make the best choices for your child. This program, sponsored by The Wallingford Public Library and WECARE, is free and open to all. If you have questions about this program please contact the Children’s Library at 284-6436.
Winter Story times
Brrrr! It’s cold out there…. But it’s nice and cozy in the Children’s Library and we hope you will join us for lots of great story times.
Itty Bitty Babies
Bundle up those babies and come on in for a program of songs, rhymes, books and more. This program, which introduces babies and their grown-ups to the library and each other, is a favorite for new moms and dads as it gives participants a chance to meet other parents and caregivers. Stories and songs are chosen for children under 12 months of age but older siblings are welcome to attend.
Itty Bitty Babies will be offered on:
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. from January 15th through February 5th and Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. from February 12th through March 5th
Musical Mother Goose
This lively program for children ages one and two is back and filled with music, movement and more as always! Musical Mother Goose is offered as a small program requiring pre-registration, as well as a drop-in program that does not require pre-registration.
Wallingford residents may register for the program offered on Mondays at 1:30 p.m., which will run from January 12th through March 2nd. Registration for this program begins Monday, December 29th.
Our drop-in Musical Mother Goose programs, which do not require preregistration, will be offered on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. January 13th through March 3rd and Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. from January 14th through March 4th.
Preschool Story Time
Books, flannelboard stories, rhymes, songs and more are offered in these fun, drop-in programs for preschoolers. Join us: Tuesdays, at 10:00 a.m. starting January 13th, Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. starting January 14th, and Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. starting January 15th
Family Night
Walk like a penguin and you’ll be right in style for Family Night on Friday, January 9th from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. when we will share lots of stories and activities all about Penguins.
Wallingford residents may register for this program beginning on Monday, December 29th and non-residents are welcome to register the day before if space is available. This is a popular program so please call early… and remember… if you are registered for the program, and then find that you can’t make it, please call us to let us know so we can alert someone on the waiting list.
WE WANT YOU TO KNOW
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. The Library will provide service in a pleasant, accessible, well equipped facility and utilize current technology to offer convenient access to resources from remote locations. The Library will provide all service with the assistance of an experienced, professional and helpful staff.
Winter Hours at the Wallingford Public Library
The library is open Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The library will be closed Monday, January 19th in observance of Martin Luther King Day. Any questions or additional information is available by calling the library at 203-265-6754 or visiting the library’s website at http://www.wallingford.lioninc.org/.
The Wallingford Public Library is located at 200 North Main Street in Wallingford and the Yalesville Branch is located at 400 Church Street in Yalesville. The Yalesville Branch may be reached at 203-269-3688 and it is open 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.
Meriden Public Library News and Events
FOSTER PARENT PROGRAM JANUARY 28 AT MERIDEN LIBRARY
Have you ever thought about being a foster parent? Would you like to know more about it? If so, come to the Meriden Public Library on Wednesday, January 28 at 6:00 pm for a program by the Children’s Community Programs of CT, Inc. You will learn about foster parenting and if you are interested, Children’s Community Programs will help you become qualified as a foster parent. This program is free and all are invited. Contact the Community Services Department at (203) 630-6349 to reserve a seat or for more information.
BEGINNER KNITTING CLASS JANUARY 21 AT MERIDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
Have you ever wanted to know how to knit? If so, join us on Wednesday, January 21 at 7:00 pm in the Friends Room at the Meriden Public Library. Instructor Mary Ann Reyes will show you how to get started and knit a simple project. You will need to bring your own supplies – one pair of size US 8 knitting needles 10 or 14 inch lengths and a skein of Redheart Super Saver yarn, worsted weight, any ounce or color.
Ms. Reyes is a resident of Meriden and has been knitting since the age of 8. She enjoys sharing this timeless craft with others and hopes you will join her for a fun evening. Class size is limited. Contact the Community Services Department at 630-6349, email comsvc@hotmail.com or go to our webpage http://www.meridenlibrary.org/ and click on “Adult events” to reserve a place.
“ASK THE ORGANIZER PANEL” JANUARY 20 AT MERIDEN LIBRARY
January is “GO (Get organized) Month! On Tuesday, January 20 at 7:00 pm in the Griffin Room of the Meriden Public Library, members of the Connecticut Chapter of NAPO (National Association of Professional Organizers) will speak on a variety of topics including the “Myths of Professional Organizing,” “Time Management,” and “Kids in Klutter Chaos.” NAPO is a not-for-profit association with fifty professional organizers dedicated to making the lives of their clients easier by transferring organizing skills. The program is free and all are invited. Contact the Community Services Department at (203) 630-6349 to reserve a seat.
BOOK CLUB STARTING IN JANUARY AT MERIDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
Meriden Public Library will begin a new book club starting in January. Each month will feature a different title. The current month’s book can be found on a display near the Information Desk. The discussions will be led by Laura Hartwig, a reference staff member, and held on Saturdays at noon in the Griffin Room. Enjoy your lunch while discussing the featured book. Coffee and water will be provided.
The books to be discussed are as follows:
January 10 – The Road by Cormac McCarthy
February 21 – Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See
March 21 – Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri
April 18 – Bel Canto by Ann Patchett
May 16 – Quo Vadis by Henryk Sienkiewicz
June 13 - Plainsong by Kent Haruf
The program is free and all are invited. Sign up by calling the Community Services Department at (203) 630-6349, email comsvc@hotmail.com, or log onto the library’s webpage at http://www.meridenlibrary.org/ and click on “Adult events.”
EXERCISE PROGRAM JANUARY 21 AT MERIDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
With the start of the New Year, resolutions to begin exercise programs are on everyone’s mind. But how do you know what exercise program is right for you? On Wednesday, January 21 at 7:00 pm, Michelle Thibeault, PT of Diversified Physical Therapy, LLC, will discuss how you can safely design an exercise program for yourself. She will also discuss the benefits of exercise and how to work around physical limitations.
Michelle Thibeault, PT, graduated from the University of Hartford with a B.S. in Physical Therapy. She has owned Diversified Physical Therapy, LLC, an outpatient physical therapy clinic in Meriden for the past 10 years. In addition to providing traditional orthopedic therapy, Michelle enjoys teaching exercise classes and speaking to groups. She specializes in treatment of pelvic floor disorders in both men and women.
The program is free but seating is limited. Contact the Community Services Department at (203) 630-6349, email comsvc@hotmail.com, or log onto the library’s homepage at http://www.meridenlibrary.org/ and click on “Adult events” to reserve a seat.
WINTER STORY HOURS AT THE MERIDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
Our winter story hour registration will begin on December 15th. Story hours will begin the week of January 5th. All first time participants must show proof of age.Story will be as follows: Mondays at 6:30 PM. for kindergarten to 2nd grade (stories and crafts)Tuesdays at 10:15 AM. for independent 2 years old, 11:15 AM. for 3 to 4 years old, 1:15 PM. for 3 to 4 years old, and 6:30 PM. for 3 to 4 years old.Wednesdays at 10:15 AM. for 2 to 3 years old with parent or guardian, 11:15 AM. for 3 to 4 years old, and 6:30 PM. for 2 years old with parent or guardian.Our Start on Stories program for under 2 years old and their parent or guardian are invited to join us for stories, finger plays, music, and socialization. Registration for this program begins December 15th. These programs will be held on the following Thursday mornings at 10:30 AM. January 8 and 22, February 5 and 19th, and March 5, and 19th.
All these programs are FREE. Please call us for more information or to sign-up at (203) 630-6347.
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