Mid December Wallingford and Meriden Library News and Events

Meriden Library News and Events
MERIDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY TO HOLD FINE FREE MONTH IN DECEMBER
Meriden Public Library is holding a fine free month in December. People are welcome to return their overdue books and materials during this period and donate one item of non-perishable food per title returned instead of paying a monetary fine.
Borrowers may visit the circulation desk to take advantage of the opportunity to clear their library records.
The food is being stored in a bin in the lobby. All food collected will be delivered to local food pantries which supply food to needy residents. Foods most needed are tuna, dry milk, pasta, tomato items, juices and cereals.
For further information, call Meriden Public Library at 238-2344.
SANTA WILL BE VISITING MERIDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY'S BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB ROTARY BRANCH DECEMBER 22
The Meriden Public Library Boys and Girls Club Rotary Branch will be visited by Santa on Friday, December 22 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Children of all ages are welcome to visit with Santa and tell him their holiday wishes. This event is free and open to the public. For further information about Santa's visit and the Meriden Public Library's satellite branches, contact the Community Affairs Department at 630-6349 or comsvc@hotmail.com
MERIDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY ANNOUNCES HOLIDAY CLOSING SCHEDULE
MERIDEN—Meriden Public Library will observe the following schedule of holiday closings:
Sunday December 24 CLOSED
Monday, December 25 CLOSED
The library will reopen for business on Tuesday, December 26.
The library will be open for business on Sunday, December 31 but closed Monday, January 1, 2007. The library will reopen for business on Tuesday, January 2.
The library’s regular hours are: Monday through Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Thursday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, 1-5 p.m.
MERIDEN-MOVIES! MOVIES! MOVIES!Meriden Public Library presents Movies on December 26 & December 27! We will be showing these on our big screen with surround sound. At 11:00 AM. All you need to bring is a clear drink & pillow, sleeping bag or blanket to curl up with. We will provide the popcorn! Come, relax, and enjoy yourselves. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Call to sign-up & find out our feature movies titles at (203) 630-6348.
ST. ROSE HISPANIC CHOIR TO PRESENT “THREE KINGS PROGRAM” JANUARY 7
Meriden Public Library will host a Three Kings Day Program on Sunday, January 7 at 2:00 p.m. The St. Rose Hispanic Choir will present a holiday concert for people of all ages. Everyone is invited to attend.
The St. Rose Hispanic Choir will present traditional Puerto Rican ‘aguisnaldos’ or Christmas carols, followed by a visit from the Three Wise Men.
Donations of unwrapped gifts, suitable for boys and girls up to the age of 10, will be collected at a specially marked box inside the library during the month of December.
The event is free and everyone is invited to attend. For further information, call Meriden Public Library at 203 630-6349.

Wallingford Public Library News and EventsThe Town of Wallingford is currently under way with major expansion and renovation of the Library. It is anticipated that construction costs will be paid by Town residents through property taxes. The Wallingford Public Library Association is committed to raising $500,000 to furnish and equip the new space through donations.
Here are some of the ways you can contribute to this project:
Named Areas - Major gifts of $20,000 to $50,000 will be used to sponsor, furnish and equip specific areas of the Library. These areas will be named in recognition of the sponsor.
The Story of Wallingford Tile Mural - The Library Association has commissioned ceramic artist Marion Grebow to create a tile mural which will celebrate Wallingford’s past, present, and future. Library supporters can sponsor a tile with their contribution, and help to create a work of art that will be a permanent feature of the new building. Call the Library for details.
Special Events - A variety of fund raising events that will be fun for all ages are planned for 2006-2007. Watch for announcements in the Library and local newspapers. For more information on any of these projects, contact a member of the Fund Raising Committee: Karen Caplan, Co-ChairPeggy Zambrano, Co-ChairRoberta ClouetTarn GranucciMaria McBrideCynara McPhailTony TerziVirginia Towle
Used Cellphone?
If there is a new cell phone in your near future, maybe as a holiday gift or a new year's present to yourself, don't toss your old phone in the trash! Help Wallingford's recycling efforts and the library's expansion by dropping your old cell phone off at the Wallingford Public library or the front lobby at Town Hall. Cell phone recycling boxes are provided at both locations. Winter in the Children's Room
Sometime this winter, we expect to be moving downstairs to the meeting Room, while the upstairs is being renovated. Following the renovations we wll move upstairs to our new quarters on the south side of the building. As a result of these necessary changes, the Children's Room will be unable to offer story times and other programs until we have set up downstairs, and until the additional new small program room becomes available. We will miss all our friends during story times but we hope you will all continue to visit us and take out lots of your favorite books in the meantime. Our smaller temporary Children's Room will be fully functioning and even have a train set, donated by TOYZ of Cheshire, which we know everyone will enjoy. And as always, there will be lots of great books, DVDs, and more waiting for you.
While we are not able to provide the programs we normally have, we can assure patrons that they will still be able to choose from an ever-expanding collection of books, CDs, DVDs and other materials. They will find brand-new titles as well as their old favorites and, of course, the holiday books and music. Many free booklists are available, and staff members are always happy to help find what is needed.Sincerely, Bonnie Strickland-Naczi, Children's Librarian
Homework Help is back! Homework help for kids every Tuesday and Thursday 3:30 to 5:15 p.m. in the Children’s Room will resume beginning Thursday, January 4th and continue through Thursday, February 22nd. Students from Choate Rosemary Hall will be available to help students with their assignments.No need to register, just stop by!