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CONNECTICUT PARANORMAL RESEARCH SOCIETY

Are you interested in the paranormal? Come to the Library on Wednesday, November 7 at 6:30 pm and let the Connecticut Paranormal Research Society explain the subject of paranormal phenomena. Founded in 1995 by veteran paranormal researchers Joseph Franke and Orlando Ferrante, the Connecticut Paranormal Research Society is a serious, non-profit organization led by highly skilled, ethical professionals with over 57 years of combined knowledge and experience. Joe and Orlando have worked on hundreds of cases over the years helping frightened fam-ilies understand and overcome their fears of the unknown.

The CPRS team is deeply committed to the scientific research and study of paranormal phenomena and is intent on helping people find viable solutions to their problems. Therefore, it is the mission of the Connecticut Paranormal Research Society to offer education and assistance to those experiencing paranormal disturbances and to present to the world the truth regarding facts and evidence of paranormal activity obtained through skillful scientific investigation and tireless research and documen-tation.

All are welcome to this free program. Contact the library at (203) 630-6349 or (203) 238-2346 or visit www.meridenlibrary.org and click on Events if you would like to reserve a seat. Funding for this program is provided by the Friends of the Meriden Public Library.

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS

Come celebrate Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with the Meriden Public Library on Thursday, Novem-ber 1 from 4 to 6 pm in the Griffin Room. Día de los Muertos is a holiday celebrated in Mexico and other parts of Latin America that honors family and friends who have died. Traditions include building private altars called ofrendas, honoring the deceased using calaveras (skulls), marigolds, papel picado, (colorful cut-paper designs), the favorite foods and beverages of the departed, and visiting graves with these as gifts. The holiday is not morbid, but a time of celebration and joy, filled with talk and memories of those who have passed. Our celebration includes face-painting (for the first 35 attendees), crafts for children and adults, a traditional Mexican sweet bread called pan de muerto, and fresh local cider. All are welcome to this free program.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Food for Fines ......................... 2

Origami ................................... 3

History of Police Dept ............. 3

Friends News........................... 4

Monthly Programs .................. 5

Children’s Programs………….7/8

Teen Programs ........................ 9

COMING IN DECEMBER

Dec. 1—Cuentacuentos/Bilingual Story Hour

Dec. 1—Movie: Incredibles 2

Dec. 3—Movie: Ant-Man and the Wasp

Dec. 7—Calendar Workshop

Dec. 10—Connecticut Yuletide Carolers

Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller Street, Meriden, CT 06450

“I cannot remember the books I’ve read any more than the meals I have eaten; even so, they have made me.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Dr. David DeRosa will be at the Library on Monday, November 5 at 6:30 pm to present the program “Gut Reaction: Natural Solutions for Normalizing Digestive Functions.”

Are you one of the 30 million people suffering with digestive prob-lems? The cost to society in terms of direct medical expenses and indirect costs associated with loss of productivity and work absentee-ism is considerable – estimates range from 21 billion or more annual-ly. The only solution seems to be medication that will only, at best, give temporary relief. There is hope! The solution lies in a few simple steps. You will learn why your current approach hasn’t helped with your digestive problems, what your pain and discomfort is really tell-ing you, and three simple ways to restore your digestive function back to normal.

All are welcome to this free program. Contact the library at (203) 630-6349 or (203) 238-2346 if you would like to reserve a seat.

FOOD FOR FINES

GUT REACTION

Meriden Public Library will hold its annual “Food for Fines” month beginning Friday, November 23, 2018 through Monday, December 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, tomato items, juices and cereals. Contact the Library at (203) 238-2345 or (203) 630-6349 if you have questions.

The psychobiotic revolution:

mood, food, and the new science

of the gut-brain connection by

Scott C. Anderson (2017)

Gut: The Inside Story of Our

Body's Most Underrated Organ

by Giulia Enders (2018)

Available on HOOPLA

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NOVEMBER LIBRARY CLOSINGS

Monday, November 12—Closed for Veteran’s Day

Wednesday, November 21—Closing at 5:00 pm

Thursday, November 22—Closed for Thanksgiving

ADULT CRAFT NIGHT—ORIGAMI WITH DAY

Day Panyasith will be back at the Library on Wednesday, November 14 at 6:00 pm for more Origami. Learn how to make a beautiful origami bird and flowers. Seating is limited – registration required. Contact the library at (203) 630-6349 or (203) 238-2346 or visit www.meridenlibrary.org and click on events to register. Funding for this program is provided by the Friends of the Meriden Public Library.

The art and craft of geometric

origami by Mark Bolitho

(2017)

Hello, origami: 30 fun & easy

origami designs for secret notes

& special messages by

Mizutama (2017)

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INVESTING CONCEPTS SIMPLIFIED

Louis Czerwinski, Vice President of Northeast Wealth Solutions, LLC in Wallingford, will present the workshop Investing Concepts Simplified on Thursday, November 29 at 6:30 pm. You don't need to be an expert or a stock market whiz to put an investment strategy into place. Focusing on just a few fundamentals, you can have a solid investment plan for your retirement or other goals. This engaging seminar will explain investing concepts in plain English and provide simple, practical ways to help you invest with confidence. All are welcome to this free program. If you would like to reserve a seat, contact the Library at (203) 630-6349 or (203) 238-2346 or visit www.meridenlibrary.org and click on Events

HISTORY OF THE MERIDEN POLICE DEPARTMENT

Deputy Chief Mark Walerysiak of the Meriden Police Department will present a historical account of the Meriden Police Department and its 150 years of service to the community on Thursday, November 8 at 6:30 pm at the Library. This program is sponsored by the Meriden Historical Society.

Deputy Chief Walerysiak is a 22 year veteran of the Meriden Police Department. More than half of his career has been with the Detective Division. He was promoted to Detective in 2005, promoted to Detective Sergeant in 2007, promoted to Detective Lieutenant in 2011, and promot-ed to Deputy Chief in 2017. He is also the author of the 2005 The School Resource Officer Handbook.

All are welcome to this free program. Contact the library at (203) 630-6349 or (203) 238-2346 if you would like to reserve a seat.

2018 Holiday Ornament—Ring of Daffodils

FRIENDS NEWS

The Meriden Poetry Society meets monthly at the Library. The next meeting will be on held Wednesday, November 14 at 1:30 pm in the Cook Room. There will be a poetry reading by poets Lois Fay and Ruth Kahn. The topic is Thanksgiving. Anyone who is interested in poetry is welcome to attend.

Thanks to all who made our fall bag of books sale such a success. We especially wish to thank Hancock Pharmacy for providing the bags for the sale. Through the efforts of our volunteers and customers, we raised nearly $1000 during this sale. On Saturday, November 24, the Friends will be with the library staff selling this year’s holiday ornament at the first downtown Meriden Yuletide event on Colony Street in Meriden. We will be located with Santa at 5 Colony Street. See the city website for details—www.meridenct.gov Christmas merchandise on sale—we will have a “half-price” sale on all Christmas merchandise on

Friday, November 23 and Saturday, November 24. Stop by the bookstore to find your treasures. The next Friends monthly meet-ing will be Tuesday, November 20 at 4:30 pm in the Marion Cook Room. Stop by to learn about all the work the Friends are doing. Did you know that the Friends have established a fund for the Library renovation? We have established a fund to be used only for Library renovation/building with the Community Fund of Central Connecticut. Donations may be sent to us specifying this fund.

CLASSICS BOOK CLUB

MERIDEN POETRY SOCIETY

The Classics Book Club at the Meriden Public Library will discuss the book Lord Jim by Joseph Conrad on Thursday, November 8 at 1:30 pm. December’s selection is Moll Flanders by Daniel DeFoe All are welcome for some lively discussion.

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A good cry : what we learn from tears and laughter by Nikki Giovanni (2017)

Available at the Library

Wade in the Water:

Poems by Tracy K.

Smith (2018)

WRITER’S NETWORK

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 November 27 at 7:00 pm in the Cook Room at the Library. They are working with a video course on Building Great Sentences presented by Professor Brooks Landon of the University of Iowa. Each course is approximately 30 minutes in length allowing time for writing prompts to put into practice what is learned. Takeaways will be available for reference during your own personal writing sessions. All are welcome.

If information is the currency of democracy, the libraries are its banks. - Wendell H. Ford

Need to apply for a passport or renew your current one? Stop into the Meriden Public Library on Saturday, November 10 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 Passport service will be offered monthly at the library. Check the library’s calendar at www.meridenlibrary.org for the next date.

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

will meet on Wednesday mornings from 10 am to 12 noon on November 7 and November 28.

Contact the Community Services Department at (203) 630-6349 if you have questions.

PASSPORTS AT THE LIBRARY

NEEDLES AND HOOKS GROUP

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CHESS CLUB SCRABBLE

Wednesday,

November 28

6:30 pm

Tuesday, Nov. 13

and

Monday Nov.26

2:00 pm

It's all a game: the

history of board

games from

Monopoly to

Settlers of Catan

(2017)

By Tristan Donovan

MOVIES AT THE LIBRARY

Momma

Mia,

Here We

Go Again

Thursday,

Nov. 15 at

6:00 pm

Uncle

Drew

Friday,

Nov. 23 at

11:00 am

Solo: A

Star Wars

Story

Saturday,

Nov. 24 at

1:00 pm

CASTLE CRAIG ADULT LEARNING CENTER

Friday, November 1 at 1:00 pm – Movie: “Magnificent Obsession”

The 1929 block buster story of anonymous philanthropy. An engaging and dramatic story of personal redemption and private sacrifice. Starring Rock Hudson and Jane Wyman. Directed by Douglas Sirk. You read the book, now come and see the film.

Tuesday, November 13 at 1:00 pm – “Religion and Science: At Odds or Not?”

Religion or science, which has the truth? Are they at war with each other or perfect together? Join the conversation as leaders of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam facilitate reflections on spiritual teachings in conjunction with the hard evidence of science. Enjoy enlightening proposals by a panel of interfaith clergy, ask the questions you've been itching to ask and draw your own conclusions.

Presenters:

Rabbi Michael Kohn of Meriden's Temple B'nai Abraham

Pastor Peter Blossom of South Meriden Trinity United Methodist Church

Miyan Zahir Muhammed Mannan, Meriden Muslim Community, CT, Baitul Aman 'House of Peace' Mosque Meriden

Wednesday, November 14 at 1:00 pm – “Tour of Sri Lanka” presented by Richard Boynton

Exotic Sri Lanka boasts 2000 year old Buddhist temples where mon-keys run wild, caves high on rocky cliffs contain ancient religiou paint-ings, and trained elephants do the heavy work.

Friday, November 16 at 1:00 pm – “Gillette Castle and the Creation of Sherlock Holmes”

Erik Ofgang, Senior Writer/Author, Connecticut Magazine, will talk about how a Connecticut actor named William Gillette helped create our modern image of Sherlock Holmes and made enough money to build a spectacular Connecticut castle in the process.

Meriden Public Library 105 Miller Street

Meriden, CT 06450

Phone: 203-238-2344 Www.meridenlibrary.org

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The Library is Open:

Monday—9 AM to 8:30 PM

Tuesday– 9 AM to 8:30 PM

Wednesday-9 AM to 8:30 PM

Thursday– 9 AM to 8:30 PM

Friday—9 AM to 5 PM

Saturday—9 AM to 5 PM

Closed Sunday

Fall Storytime Session ends November 15. Winter Storytime Session will start on January 14.

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

Early Literacy Storytimes Birth to 2—Tuesdays at 10:30 am—Start on Stories

2’s & 3’s—Tuesdays at 6:30 pm—Bedtime Storytime

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

Library Hours: Mon-Thurs: 9 am to 8:30 pm,

Fri-Sat: 9 am to 5 pm

Morning Storytimes meet in Cook Room, evenings in Children’s Room.

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 Meriden Public Library will be closed for Veterans Day on Monday, November 12.

The Library will close at 5 pm on Wednesday, November 21,. and will be closed for Thanksgiving

on Thursday, November 22. Regular hours resume Friday, November 23.

During an adventure into the criminal

underworld, Han Solo meets his future

co-pilot Chewbacca and encounters

Lando Calrissian years before joining

the Rebellion.

Rated PG-13; 2 hr 15 min.

Saturday, November 24th, 1 pm

This basketball comedy revolves around

a young black man and his dream of

winning the Rucker Classic street ball

tournament in Harlem. After losing his

team to his arch-rival, he turns to a crew

of septuagenarians in his last bid for

victory.

Rated PG-13; 1 hr 43 min

Friday, November 23rd, 11 am

November 2018

Meriden Public Library 105 Miller Street, Meriden, CT 06450