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Connecticut Yuletide Carolers Meriden Public Library will be hosting the Connecticut Yuletide Carolers on Monday, December 10 at 6:30 pm. Traditionally garbed Victorian Carolers will fill the winter air with the bright sounds of the season, bringing holiday cheer to young and old alike. Their repertoire includes beautiful holiday music sung a capella in four-part harmony. All are welcome to this free program. Funding for this program is provided by the Friends of the Meriden Public Library

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Holiday Loteria........................ 2

Food for fines .......................... 2

Friends News ........................... 3

Monthly programs ................... 4

Children’s programs………….5/6

Teen programs ........................ 7

Join the Friends ...................... 8

COMING IN JANUARY

1/6– 3 Kings Program

1/9—New Year, New You with Cynthia Mazzaferro

1/14—Calligraphy Class with Debby Reelitz

1/23—Bear Talk by Ginny Apple, Master Wildlife Conservationist

1/30—Coupon Class with Gina Juliano

Photos by Super9 Studios

BILINGUAL CALENDAR WORKSHOP

Create a bilingual calendar and learn how to use the scanner and format images using Microsoft Word on Friday, December 7 from 10 am to 12 pm. Please bring a photo to use for your calendar. We will not be working with digital images in this workshop. If you don’t have an old-fashioned photograph, we have plenty of photos that you can use.

Vamos a crear un calendario bilingue y aprender escanear y formatear fotografías Viernes, 7 de diciembre 10 am– 12 p.m. Este taller es para la fotografía impresa. No se utilizará imagines digitales. Si no tiene una foto impresa, puedes usar nuestras fotografías.

Visit us at 105 Miller Street, Meriden, CT 06450 (203) 238-2344

Holiday Schedule: Dec. 24 close at 3:00 pm,

Dec. 25—closed; Dec. 31 close at 4:00 pm, Jan. 1—Closed

If you like bingo, you’ll love “lotería.” Join us for a holiday version of this popular Mexican card game on Saturday, December 29 from 2 – 3 pm in the Griffin Room at the Meriden Public Library. All are welcome.

FOOD FOR FINES

HOLIDAY LOTERÍA

Meriden Public Library’s annual “Food for Fines” month continues in December to Monday, Decem-ber 31, 2018. You may “pay” for your overdue fines by contributing one non-perishable food item for each dollar you owe in fines. For example, if you owe $3.00 in overdues, you must bring in 3 items.

Food donations do not cover lost or damaged library materials. Bring in those long overdue DVD’s cd’s, books, etc. and clear up those fines. Borrowers must

visit the Circulation Desk in person to take advantage of this opportunity. Please do not donate out-dated food items. All food collected will be delivered to local food pantries. Food items most needed are tuna and other canned meat, dry milk, canned vegetables and fruit, rice, dry and canned beans, canned soups and stews, boxed pasta products, to-mato items, juices and cereals. Contact the Meriden Public Li-brary at (203) 238-2345 or (203) 630-6349 if you have questions.

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COLORING FOR ADULTS

Want to relax a bit before the holiday? Stop in to the Meriden Public Library on Saturday, December 15 anytime between 2 pm and 4 pm to have some fun coloring. Refreshments and coloring supplies will be provided.

PASSPORTS AT THE LIBRARY

Need to apply for a passport or renew your current one? Stop into the Meriden Public Library on Saturday, December 8 between 10 am and 2 pm to submit your passport application to the U.S. Post Office. Please bring your birth certificate or naturalization certificate with front and back photocopy, valid photo identification (such as a driver’s license) with front and back photocopy, personal check/money order for payment of the passport fee. Photos will be offered for $15. For more information and forms, visit http://travel.state.gov. The Pass-port service will be offered monthly at the library. Check the library’s calendar at www.meridenlibrary.org for the next date

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY NEWS

Gift certificates are available in the Bookstore. They make great

stocking stuffers. We also have library notecards available for sale.

The Bookstore will be closed on December 24, December 25, and

January 1. Happy holiday!

Time to renew your membership! We thank all our current members

and encourage you to renew your membership for 2019. We also

welcome new members who wish to support our library. In addition, this

year we invite you to make an additional donation to the Library

Building and Renovation Fund. Please note on your membership form

if you make a donation to this fund.

The December monthly meeting will be a joint meeting with the Library Board of Trustees on December 17 at 4:30 pm at the Library.

Snow on Christmas Eve

For days, the children prayed for snow to come. They dreamed of stars, all Frisbee-sized, to make The biggest balls of white they’d ever seen. They didn’t care if fingers might go numb, Or whether tongues should catch a falling flake, Or winter’s breath came whooshing through this scene. They craved a time for fun, for running through A field of heaven’s dust, for skis and sleds, As well as time for snow-balls and the fight! They longed to play, and yell, build snowmen too, While Christmas angels made their earthly beds, And cherubs dreamed of earth all milky white. Their wish came true, and snow fell Christmas Eve — A heavy feather dusting of the world. Within an hour, a world immaculate Was hung before my eyes, and I could breathe Again the radiant air, which God had purled. I knew, this must be what it’s like at Heaven’s gate. —Eddie Morales, President

of the Meriden Poetry

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MOVIES AT THE LIBRARY

“Incredibles 2”

Saturday, Dec. 1

1:00 pm

“Ant-Man and the

Wasp”

Monday, Dec. 3

6:00 pm

“Mr. Miracle”

Saturday, Dec. 22

2:00 pm

“A Bramble House

Christmas”

Wednesday, Dec. 26

2:00 pm

“The Dog Who

Saved Christmas

Vacation”

Thursday, Dec. 27

10:00 am

“Mamma Mia! Here

We Go Again”

Friday, Dec. 28

1:00 pm

NEW BOOKS

WRITER’S NETWORK

Do you like to knit or crochet? Are you an expert or novice? Do you need help with a pattern or would just like to share your craft with others? All are welcome to join the Needles and Hooks Group at the Meriden Public Library. The group meets on Wednesday mornings from 10 am to 12 noon. The next meeting is on December 12. Contact the Community Services Department at (203) 630-6349 if you have questions.

Do you like to write? Why not join the Writer’s Group at Meriden Public Library. The Group meets monthly on a Tuesday evening. The next meeting will be held on December 19 at 7:00 pm in the Cook Room at the Library. Share some of your writing with others and get feedback to improve your work. All are welcome.

SCRABBLE

NEEDLES AND HOOKS

Drop into the Library on Monday, December 3 and December 17 at 2:00 pm and play a game or two of Scrabble. All skill levels are welcome.

CLASSICS BOOK CLUB

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CHESS CLUB

Would you like to play a game of chess? Come to the Library on Wednesday, December 26 at 6:30 pm and test your chess skills. All are welcome.

The Classics Book Club at the Meriden Public Library will discuss Moll Flanders by Daniel DeFoe on Thursday, December 13 at 1:30 pm.

All are welcome for some lively discussion.

Visit us at 105 Miller Street, Meriden, CT 06450 (203) 238-2344

Sign up online at meridenlibrary.org or call 203-630-6347.

Early Literacy

Storytimes

Birth to 2: Tuesdays-10:30 am—Start on Stories 2’s & 3’s: Tuesdays-6:30 pm—Bedtime Storytime

Thursdays-10:30 am—Terrific 2’s & 3’s 3’s & 4’s: Mondays-10:30 am-Preschool Storytime Wednesdays-6:30 pm—Reading Stars

K-2nd Grade: Mondays-6:30 pm-STEAM Storytime

Winter Storytime Session will start Jan. 14.

Monday, December 3rd at 6 pm Saturday December 1st at 2 pm Thursday December 27th at 10 am

Bob Parr (Mr. Incredible) is left to care for the kids while Helen (Elastigirl) is out saving the world. PG; 1 hr 58 min

As Scott Lang balances being both a Super Hero and a father, Hope van Dyne and Dr. Hank Pym present an urgent new mission that finds the Ant-Man fighting along-side The Wasp to uncover secrets from their past.

PG-13; 1 hr 58 min

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Crime-busting dog Zeus is taken to a remote mountain lodge for his owners' Christmas getaway, where he makes a new friend in the shape of a pampered poodle. The canine duo work togeth-er to foil the plans of two jewel thieves.

PG; 1 hr 29 min

Meriden Public Library ● Tomie dePaola Children’s Library ● 105 Miller St. Meriden, CT 06450 Phone: (203) 630-6347 ● E-mail: childrenslibrary@meriden.lioninc.org

The Library will close at 3 pm on Monday, December 24, and will be closed for Christmas on Tuesday, December 25.

The Library will close at 4 pm on Monday, December 31, and will be closed for New Year’s Day on Tuesday, January 1.

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