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CCALC - The Climate Crisis: It's Much Worse Than We Thought

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Castle Craig Adult Learning Center, Education, Nature/Wildlife
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Richard will talk about all sorts of things that have happened that we did not expect to happen, and that have brought us past the tipping point. 

Cancelled
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Castle Craig Adult Learning Center, Education, Nature/Wildlife
Event Details:

Richard will talk about all sorts of things that have happened that we did not expect to happen, and that have brought us past the tipping point. 

A picture of a loteria board of a Pura Belpre's books

Lotería : Pura Belpré

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Education, Games
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Like Bingo? You'll love Lotería! Join us for a special version of the popular Mexican card game as we celebrate the work of pioneer Children's Librarian Pura Belpré.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bilingual, Education, Games
Required
Event Details:

Like Bingo? You'll love Lotería!

Join us for a special version of the popular Mexican card game as we celebrate the work of pioneer Children's Librarian Pura Belpré.

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Instructional Chess Program

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Games
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Please register here. An instructional chess program offered for an eight week summer session will feature a premier area instructor. The program is for players of all...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Education, Games
Required
Event Details:

Please register here.

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UConn Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Tabling

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Entrance Hallway at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Community
Event Details:

This is a monthly informational session about the UConn Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program.  The goal is to answer general questions about nutrition ( "UConn EFNEP ...

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Entrance Hallway
Age Group: Community
Program Type: Education, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

This is a monthly informational session about the UConn Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program.  The goal is to answer general questions about nutrition ( "UConn EFNEP Nutrition Corner") and to sign up those who are interested in UConn

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Practice English Conversation

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us to practice speaking English in a fun and comfortable environment! Some knowledge of English is recommended. ¡Únete a nosotros para prac...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Bilingual, Education
Required
Event Details:

Join us to practice speaking English in a fun and comfortable environment!
Some knowledge of English is recommended.

Castle Craig Adult Learning over a white grey background

CCALC - The Climate Crisis: Although Past the Tipping Point, There are Still Things we Must do

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Castle Craig Adult Learning Center, Education, Nature/Wildlife
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Richard will talk about how new technologies and increasing readiness to respond may help save us.

Cancelled
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Castle Craig Adult Learning Center, Education, Nature/Wildlife
Event Details:

Richard will talk about how new technologies and increasing readiness to respond may help save us.

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Instructional Chess Program

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Games
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Please register here. An instructional chess program offered for an eight week summer session will feature a premier area instructor. The program is for players of all...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Education, Games
Required
Event Details:

Please register here.

Castle Craig Adult Learning over a white grey background

CCALC - Solar Eclipses: The Good, the Bad & the Cloudy

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Castle Craig Adult Learning Center, Education, Nature/Wildlife
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Now that the Great American Eclipse Part II is in the history books, let's take a behind-the-scenes look at what went right (millions of people successfully observing the eclipse),...

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Castle Craig Adult Learning Center, Education, Nature/Wildlife
Event Details:

Now that the Great American Eclipse Part II is in the history books, let's take a behind-the-scenes look at what went right (millions of people successfully observing the eclipse), what went wrong (massive traffic in New England) and what was just

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Meet and Greet with Connecticut's 2024 Kid Governor

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Education
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Event Details:

Students, parents, teachers, and the general public are invited to meet Kid Governor Cristiano and learn about his “Getting Fit 4 Fun” platform. Attendees will learn about what it’...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Civics & Community, Education
Required
Event Details:

Students, parents, teachers, and the general public are invited to meet Kid Governor Cristiano and learn about his “Getting Fit 4 Fun” platform.

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Instructional Chess Program

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Games
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Please register here. An instructional chess program offered for an eight week summer session will feature a premier area instructor. The program is for players of all...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Education, Games
Required
Event Details:

Please register here.

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Anti-Bullying Techniques with Leadership Martial Arts

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Learn all about bullying defenses and how to safely remove yourself from the situation with Sensei Rick from Leadership Martial Arts. This program is open to tweens and teens.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Education, Health & Wellness
Required
Event Details:

Learn all about bullying defenses and how to safely remove yourself from the situation with Sensei Rick from Leadership Martial Arts.

This program is open to tweens and teens.

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Bewitched : Styles at the Times of the Salem Witch Trials

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Holiday, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you love learning about the Salem Witch Trials of the 1690's? Join us for an afternoon of discovering what the folks of Salem, MA were wearing during this time and how their ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education, Holiday, Special Event
Required
Event Details:

Do you love learning about the Salem Witch Trials of the 1690's?

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Fat Attack

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Food/Cooking
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Community Health Network of Connecticut will be giving a fun and educational presentation on fat and its effects on the human body.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education, Food/Cooking
Required
Event Details:

The Community Health Network of Connecticut will be giving a fun and educational presentation on fat and its effects on the human body.

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Money 101: Reality Check

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Tax & Finance
Age Group:
High School
Event Details:

How far does your dollar really go? Are your future expectations realistic or is it time for a reality check?

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Education, Tax & Finance
Required
Event Details:

How far does your dollar really go?

Are your future expectations realistic or is it time for a reality check?

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The Manson Family: Questions, Answers, and More Questions

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Other, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Public School history teacher and UConn adjunct instructor Patrick Richardson explores the legacy and myths surrounding Charles Manson, the Manson Family, and the "H...

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education, Other, Special Event
Required
Event Details:

Public School history teacher and UConn adjunct instructor Patrick Richardson explores the legacy and myths surrounding Charles Manson, the Manson Family, and the "Helter Skelter" murders of 1969.

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10 Tips to Manage Stress

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Stress happens to all of us. Up to 90% of all visits to the doctor’s office are stress-related, according to Harvard. Stress can be considered as much a risk...

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education, Health & Wellness
Required
Event Details:

Stress happens to all of us.

Up to 90% of all visits to the doctor’s office are stress-related, according to Harvard. Stress can be considered as much a risk factor for disease as smoking.

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CCALC - The Mariel Boatlift: A Cuban-American Journey

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Castle Craig Adult Learning Center, Education, History & Genealogy, Travel & Culture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Set against the sweeping backdrop of one of the most dramatic refugee crises of the twentieth century, The Mariel Boatlift presents the stories of Cuban immigrants to the...

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Castle Craig Adult Learning Center, Education, History & Genealogy, Travel & Culture
Event Details:

Set against the sweeping backdrop of one of the most dramatic refugee crises of the twentieth century, The Mariel Boatlift presents the stories of Cuban immigrants to the United States who overcame frightening circumstances to b

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Money 101: Student Loans

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Tax & Finance
Age Group:
High School
Event Details:

Learn important information about student loans. Like how to apply for them, how interest and deferment works, and different repayment options.

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Education, Tax & Finance
Required
Event Details:

Learn important information about student loans.

Like how to apply for them, how interest and deferment works, and different repayment options.

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Tapping Into the Past: Tavern Life in Early Connecticut

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Taverns in early Connecticut were more than just a place to drink. Travelers and locals alike saw taverns as a place to be entertained, spread news and gossip, have a good meal, an...

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education, History & Genealogy
Required
Event Details:

Taverns in early Connecticut were more than just a place to drink. Travelers and locals alike saw taverns as a place to be entertained, spread news and gossip, have a good meal, and get a night’s lodging.

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Practice English Conversation

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us to practice speaking English in a fun and comfortable environment! Some knowledge of English is recommended. ¡Únete a nosotros para practicar inglés en un ambiente div...

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Bilingual, Education
Required
Event Details:

Join us to practice speaking English in a fun and comfortable environment! Some knowledge of English is recommended.

Two women with cards in their hands reading, one on either side of the flyer.

Practice English Conversation

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

  Join us to practice speaking English in a fun and comfortable environment! Some knowledge of English is recommended. ¡Únete a nosotros para practicar inglés en un am...

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Bilingual, Education
Required
Event Details:

 

Join us to practice speaking English in a fun and comfortable environment! Some knowledge of English is recommended.