Library News and Events - May 1st 2011

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NEWS AND EVENTS FROM WALLINGFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
All Programs, Movies, and Events at the Wallingford Public Library are free and open to the public! The Library is located at 200 N. Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492.


BOOKS AND AUTHORS!
Cooking with Chef Silvio: Stories and Authentic Recipes of Campania by Anthony Riccio
Wednesday, May 11 7:00 p.m. Community Room


Author, historian and photographer Anthony Riccio and award-winning Chef Silvio Suppa traveled to the farmlands of Campania, Italy, where they researched the origins of true Mediterranean cuisine. Join co-author Anthony Riccio and learn about life on Chef Silvio’s family farm in Sant'Agata de' Goti, and how Chef Silvio learned "l'arte della cucina," the art of cooking, from his grandmother. With its original recipes and first-hand research, the book presents the fascinating history of Campanian gastronomy, beginning with the ancient Samnites to the present-day dishes offered at Chef Silvio's Cafe Allegre in Madison, Connecticut. Join us for an author presentation and book signing.


The Gettysburg Chronicle: A Dramatic Change in Command by Matthew Bartlett


Thursday, May 12 7:00 p.m. Collins Room


Personifying the horrors of the Civil War, this volume of the Gettysburg Chronicle deals with the opening shots and early hours of the battle. Ranging from Willoughby Run to McPherson’s Ridge and the death of Major General John Reynolds, it is action-packed. From Doubleday, to General Archer, to John Buford and others you may not have heard about, this volume offers a great insight to the first parts of the battle of Gettysburg. Join us for an author presentation and book signing.


ROOTS MUSIC!
Alex Caton & Peter Winne In Concert
Wednesday, May 25 7:00 p.m. Community Room


The Virginia-based roots music duo Alex Caton and Peter Winne will perform a dynamic mix of energetic Appalachian fiddle tunes, classic country, gospel, and original songs. In the year-and-a-half they’ve been playing together, Alex and Pete have quickly established themselves as the newest link in central Virginia’s unusually rich acoustic music lineage.


Individually, the two have no shortage of kudos. Winne is a 2010 Berea College Appalachian music fellow and a former winner on A Prairie Home Companion’s “People in their Twenties” competition on NPR. Caton is an Orange County, VA Champion fiddler and was nominated for a 2009 Virginia Commission for the Arts Heritage Award. Together, the duo plays music that feels as much at home in a modern big-city venue as it would have at the Grand Ole Opry in the 1940s. Alex plays fiddle and guitar and Pete plays guitar and banjo. Both musicians sing, delivering harmonies that recall the singing of fellow girl-guy roots music duo Gillian Welch and David Rawlings. Although based in Virginia, Pete grew up in Wethersfield, CT.


E-Books At Your Library!
Monday, May 23 7:00 p.m. Collins Room
If you have an e-reader or are interested in e-book options, you won’t want to miss this informative program. Various types of compatible e-readers for library books will be discussed. How to checkout and download e-books from the Library web site will be demonstrated. Advance registration is appreciated; please contact the Library to reserve your seat.


Read and Discuss!
Mystery Alla Italiana
3:30 p.m. Collins Room Tuesday, May 10


Back to Bologna by Michael Dibdin
Tuesday, May 24
Death at La Fenice by Donna Leon


In each mystery, Italy is not just the backdrop of the story but in some ways, a participant in it. Discussion is led by Dr. Carole Shmurak. Books are available from the Information Desk. This program is co-sponsored by the Connecticut Humanities Council.


Thursday Night Book Club:
A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius by Dave Eggers
Thursday, May 19 7:00 p.m. Collins Room


The Thursday Night Book Club is an informal gathering open to all who love to read and discuss fiction and popular nonfiction. Ask at the Information Desk for a copy of this book and join us for the discussion. Discussions are held the third Thursday of each month excluding August.


Healthy Living
Lunch and Learn: Chiropractic 101 Tuesday, May 17 12:00 p.m. Community Room


Please join us for a complimentary lunch as Dr. Kurt Marschner, of Advanced Spine & Sports Medicine in Wallingford, provides an introduction to chiropractic care and its health benefits. He will be available for a question and answer period at the conclusion of the program. Please register prior to May 11.


Women’s and Girls’ Self-Defense Workshop
Tuesday, May 24 6:00 p.m. Community Room


Women and girls twelve years and older are welcome to this introductory course on self-defense. Learn how to defend yourself using simple and easy techniques. Wear comfortable clothing and call ahead to register. This program is co-sponsored by Soroptimist International of Meriden, a non-profit women’s service organization dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls in our local communities and around the world.


Saturday Mornings with Poetry
10:00 a.m. – 12: 30 p.m. Board Room May 14


In addition to sharing poems written since the April 30th meeting, a poetry walk through downtown Wallingford is planned, weather permitting.


May 28
The poetry of Frank O’Hara and the New York School of Poets will be featured. As always, everyone is invited to share their poems with option to receive comments and suggestions for further development. SMWP meets semi-monthly with the exception of July and August, is open to teenagers and adults, and is moderated by Al Mueller.


Wallingford Writers Community
Saturday, May 28 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Collins Room


This month’s topic is “Attending Writer’s Conferences: Members Discuss Personal Experience.” In addition, we’ll also have time for Open Mic at which time members may read up to 500 words of a current work. Open to all adults and teens interested in creative writing.


Friday Night Flicks: All films are shown in the Library’s Community Room


The Illusionist Rated PG May 13 6:30 p.m. Run time 80 minutes


Gnomeo & Juliet Rated G May 27 6:30 p.m. Run time 102 minutes


Cinema Club


The King’s Speech Rated R Monday, May 16 6:30 p.m .Run time 118 minutes Discussion to follow movie.


Solo Finding Peace: a documentary film Wednesday, May 18 6:30 p.m.


Teen Zone


Movie: Breakin’ Wednesday, May 11th 3:15 p.m. Community Room


Catch a glimpse of the break-dancing culture in this classic 80’s flick. Jump back in time and see the fashion and fast paced moves of 1984! This film is rated PG.


Break-dancing!! Thursday, May 12th


6:00-7:00 p.m. Community Room


Come and watch a break-dancing exhibition and try it yourself. Gain confidence and empowerment while having fun. Presented by Green Street Arts Center through the generosity of the Middlesex County Community Foundation and the George A. and Grace L. Long Foundation


Open to all teens in grades 6-12. Please register for this event.


STAR2 - Saturday, May 7 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Collins Room


The Wallingford STAR2 Club is the perfect way to share your love for robotics, rocketry and science with others. Open to all Wallingford students in grades K-12. This month’s theme is kites and hot air balloons. The STAR2 Club is run by Wayne Aguiar and is co-sponsored by the Wallingford Department of Youth and Social Services.


Drawing Workshop


Wednesday, May 20 3:30-4:30 p.m. Collins Room


Presented by Green Street Arts Center through the generosity of the Middlesex County Community Foundation and the George A. and Grace L. Long Foundation. Open to all teens in grades 6-12. Please sign up in advance; spaces are limited.


Wii Sports Resort Tournament


Wednesday, May 18 3:15-4:30 p.m. Community Room


Come to Wuhu Island where you can compete in island themed adventures. Open to all Teens in grades 6-12. Registration is required.


Anime Night:


Thursday, May 26 6:00-8:00 p.m. Community Room


Rozen Maiden and sushi - perfect combination. All teens in grades 6-12 are welcome to come watch and discuss anime, manga, artwork and cosplay. Open to beginner and expert manga fans.


New Schedule for Computer Tutoring Sessions at Wallingford Public Library


The Wallingford Public Library is offering free, one-on-one computer tutoring sessions through May 24 according to the following schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons at 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.; and Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Each hour-long appointment gives individuals the opportunity to work on a computer with a volunteer and learn about email, on-line job applications, internet searching, word processing and various software programs. Appointments are free and open to the public. To schedule an appointment, please call the library at 203-265-6754 and specify your topic of interest.




Wallingford Public Children’s Library Events and Fun


Children’s Library Summer Volunteer Applications Available


If you are a Wallingford student going into grades 5, 6, or 7 in the fall of 2011, you are eligible to volunteer to help us run our summer reading program in the Children’s Library of the Wallingford Public Library. This summer kids will be exploring the wonders of Ancient Egypt and we will have a fantastic new game setup as well as an online program. We are expecting many enthusiastic players and we need our volunteers to help us run the game.


Volunteers commit to working two hours each day for one week. If you have the time to commit, please pick up an application at the library or print one out from our website. Read the application carefully with your parent or guardian, fill it out and return to us by June 8.


Famiy Night- Fiesta Time!


Friday May 6, 2011 7:00 PM until 8:00 PM


Join us in the Story Room for a fun filled evening of rhymes, stories and activities for families with children ages three to eight. Wallingford residents may register beginning April 21st. Non-residents are welcome to register the day before the program if space is available.


Free Drop-In Homework Help in English and Spanish


If you need help with homework, stop by and see Ms. Cabrera any Monday or Wednesday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Children’s Library. This program is available while school is in session thanks to the Wallingford Board of Education.


The National Children’s Book Week Book Swap


Don’t forget the Children’s Library’s National Children’s Book Week Book Swap will take place on Saturday, May 7th in the Wallingford Public Library’s Community Room from 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.


This is the only time you can redeem the coupons you’ve received for children’s books you’ve brought in for the swap. We will be accepting children’s books until 9:00 p.m. on Friday, May 6th.


This is a great event and there are lots of great books waiting for you – so please join the fun and get your books in to the Children’s Library before May 7th


Me Gustan los Libros! For children ages 3-8


What could be better than storytime in English? Storytime in both English AND Spanish!


Join Maria Ruiz for a storytime in two languages for twice the fun at the Wallingford Public Library on Friday, May 6th at 10:00 a.m. . Everyone is welcome to join us.








MERIDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY EVENTS


WRITERS NETWORK April 27 And May 11


The Writers Network will meet on Wednesdayat 7:00 pm in the Friends Room and on Wednesday, May 11 in the Griffin Room Anyone who is serious about writing fiction or nonfiction, wants to learn the process of getting published, or needs support for writing a book proposal or query letter is welcome to attend. If you are interested in joining the Writers Network, contact the Community Services Department at (203) 630-6349 or email us comsvc@hotmail.com.


ANIME CLUB May 6


The Teen Anime Club at the Meriden Public Library will meet on Friday, May 6th at 2:30 pm in the Griffin Room. We will be folding origami. Afterwards we will be watching Hayao Miyazaki's classic movie about warrior/pacifist Princess Nausicaä who desperately struggles to prevent two warring nations from destroying themselves and their dying planet. Snacks and drinks will be provided. This program is for teens age 13-18. Sign up is not required but if you would like to be put on our mailing list or would like more information contact Melissa at mmurphy@ci.meriden.ct.us or call (203) 238-2347.


FREE COMPUTER CLASSES IN MAY AT MERIDEN LIBRARY


Sign up for one of the free computer classes at Meriden Public Library and learn how to use a computer, Word, email, and search the internet. The class schedule is as follows:


Introduction to Word –Saturday, May 14 at 9:30 a.m.;


Email – Monday, May 23 at 6:30 p.m.;


Basic Computers – Monday, May 16 at 6:30 p.m.;


Internet Searching – Monday, May 9 at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, May 28 at 9:30 a.m.


Computer classes in Spanish on Saturday, May 7, May 14, May 21, and May 28 at 10:00 am to 11:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. to noon.


Class size is limited. Contact the Community Services Department at (203) 630-6349 or the Information Desk at (203) 238-2346 to reserve a seat.


SCRABBLE SESSIONS AT MERIDEN LIBRARY


Meriden Public Library hosts sessions for people who enjoy playing Scrabble. The sessions will be on Monday, May 9 and May 23 at 2:00 p.m. in the Griffin Room. All skill levels are welcome. Scrabble boards will be provided, but people are welcome to bring their own boards. Contact the Community Services Department at (203) 630-6349 if you have any questions about the library programs


SCRAPBOOKING ON A SHOESTRING May 9


Want to scrapbook but think you can’t afford to? Come to our scrapbooking session on Monday, May 9 at 5:00 p.m. in the Griffin Room of Meriden Public Library. Bring your pictures, pages, and adhesive and join Kitt Dunk to learn how to shape up your scrapbook using our decorative scissors, stencils, punches, and sticker maker machine.


There will be free handouts and free demonstrations along with hands-on one-to-one help. Come join us at this monthly program where you can learn how to quickly and easily turn boxes of photos and your memories into a keepsake photo album. Please contact the Community Services Department at (203) 630-6349, email comsvc@hotmail.com or log onto the library’s website at www.meridenlibrary.org to view the adult events calendar to reserve a table.






BOOKMOBILE


The Meriden Public Library Bookmobile will be visiting the following facilities:


Friday, April 29 – St. Stan’s 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.; Carriage House Day Care 10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.;


Saturday, April 30 – Daffodil Festival 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.


Sunday, May 1 – Daffodil Festival 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.


Monday, May 2 – Meriden Child Care Center 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; Midstate Christian Academy 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.;


Tuesday, May 3 – Lil Rascals 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.; Sunshine Day Care 10:15 a.m to 10:30 a.m.; YMCA Kid’s Campus pickup 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.;


Wednesday, May 4 – Headstart (Liberty St.) 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.;


Thursday, May 5 – Connecticut Baptist Home 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.;


Friday, May 6 – Stork Club 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; Miller Memorial 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.;


Tuesday, May 10 – Catholic Charities 9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.; Kinder Garden Learning Center 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.;


Wednesday, May 11 – Easter Seals 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.; Bradley Home 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.;


Thursday, May 12 – Kindercare 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; The Right Place 10:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.;


Friday, May 13 – St. Stan’s 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.; St. John’s Nursery School pickup 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.;


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