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Name: Lotería : Pura Belpré
Start: 2024-09-18T16:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-09-18T17:00:00-04:00
Location: Meriden Public Library

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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

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.

Feria del Libro Book Fair

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 11:00am - 3:00pm

Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Art & Crafts, Bilingual, Games, Special Event

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Join us for our first-ever Feria del Libro (Book Fair): Must-read classics and the latest work from Latin American and Latino authors. Books for all ages. Scavenger Hunt, StoryWalk...

Open

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Art & Crafts, Bilingual, Games, Special Event

Required

Event Details:

Join us for our first-ever Feria del Libro (Book Fair): Must-read classics and the latest work from Latin American and Latino authors. Books for all ages. Scavenger Hunt, StoryWalk®, Photo Booth, and other activities.

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Matinee Monday : Dead Poets Society (1989)

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Film

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

A staid but well-respected prep school is enlivened by a newly-arrived, charismatic English teacher, who inspires his students with unconventional methods and philosophies.

Open

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Film

Required

Event Details:

A staid but well-respected prep school is enlivened by a newly-arrived, charismatic English teacher, who inspires his students with unconventional methods and philosophies.

Border frame with multi-colored craft supplies and an example of papel picado in the center.

Monthly Adult Craft Night - Papel Picado

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Art & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

National Hispanic Heritage Month is annually celebrated from September 15th to October 15th in the United States. Papel Picado is a traditional craft from Mexico, whi...

Open

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Art & Crafts

Required

Event Details:

National Hispanic Heritage Month is annually celebrated from September 15th to October 15th in the United States.

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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

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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Images of Spain : A Concert for Guitar

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Music, Travel & Culture

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Experience the soul of 19th century Spain in the evocative concert, Images of Spain. This program showcases iconic works by Isaac Albeniz, Enrique Granados and Joaquin Turina, alon...

Open

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Music, Travel & Culture

Required

Event Details:

Experience the soul of 19th century Spain in the evocative concert, Images of Spain.

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Time	Tue (9/17)	Thu (9/19)
3 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group. Queer Quetzals Book Club 3:30pm - 4:30pm Teens Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Open Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Book Club, LGBTQ+ Required Event Details: Join our discussion of Mexican-inspired fantasy, ‘The Sunbearer Trials’ by Aiden Thomas. At the start of each decade the Sunbearer Trials are hosted. One will be crowned winner and one will be sacrificed.
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6 pm	This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. This event is in the "High School" group. Cancelled Graphic Godzilla 6:00pm - 7:00pm Teens, Middle School, High School Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. This event is in the "High School" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join our discussion of Invisible by Christina Diaz Gonzalez. Follow the story of five students, who believe they have nothing in common, as they are forced to complete community service.

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