Wallingford and Meriden Library News - Early November
Wallingford Public Library News and Events
American Masters - Playwrights
This fall Wallingford Public Library will be celebrating the work of four American masters: Arthur Miller, Tennessee Williams, Sam Shepard, and Tony Kushner. One play by each of these authors will be discussed on every other Monday evening at 7:00 beginning on October 2nd.Mark Johnston, Professor of English at Quinnipiac University, will lead discussions. The schedule for discussions is as follows: ~ November 13th ~ Angels in America. This play, by Tony Kushner, explores “the state of the nation”—the sexual, racial, religious, political, and social issues confronting the country during the Reagan years, as the AIDS epidemic spreads.Copies of the plays will be available at the Information Desk. Call the Library at 203 265-6754, or stop by the Information Desk to sign up for this free series.For those interested, filmed versions of Death of a Salesman, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and Angels in America are also available
Fall in the Children’s Room
This October, the Children's Department will be wrapping up its fall story time series and getting ready for the first of two big moves. In December we expect to be moving downstairs to the meeting Room, while the upstairs is being renovated. Following the renovations we will 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.
Fall Story timesThe story times held in the Library are over for now and we appreciate everyone's patience as we moved the location of all the programs all over the library this fall! We are now going to be able to offer a Wednesday morning story time at a new location! The WE CARE Family Resource Center at Youth and Family Services has offered to let us use their facility for three drop-in story times. This is a drop-in program for kids ages 3 to 5 and younger siblings are welcome to attend. Please join us for stories, songs, finger plays and other activities! For more information call the Children's Room at the Wallingford Public Library. 265-6754. The WE CARE Family Resource Center at Youth and Family Services is located at 6 Fairfield Blvd.
Wallingford Public Library Tile Wall Mural
The Town of Wallingford has provided $12,065,000 to build a state-of-the-art public library and the Wallingford Public Library Association is launching a campaign to raise $500,000 to furnish and equip this wonderful new civic space.
A mural of tiles sponsored by individuals, businesses, and organizations will be a cornerstone of this fund-raising campaign. The tile mural will tell the story of Wallingford – past and present, and will recognize donors to the furnishing fund. Renowned ceramic artist Marion Grebow has been commissioned to create this permanent public art installation.
Sponsor a Tile
Help furnish the expanded Library and celebrate Wallingford's past, present and future! We invite you to help create a work of art to commemorate Wallingford's story from its agricultural beginnings to the modern community it is today. The artist’s hand-sculpted bas-relief picture tiles will be based on historical research and resources. Tiles will depict actual events, places, and native plants and animals that reflect Wallingford, past and present. When you buy a tile, your name or a name of your choice will be permanently glazed under the picture.
To find out how you can purchase a tile, stop by the Reference desk for more information, sizes, costs and suggested titles.
Identity and Self-Respect
This month Wallingford Public Library is offering interested individuals a unique opportunity to participate in a three-part discussion series on the theme of Identity and Self-Respect. Identity and Self-Respect brings together works that explore themes of universal human significance. In this series we will look at three statements on identity and self-respect from Plato, James Baldwin and contemporary Canadian writer Alice Munro.These readings portray characters whose lives and motivations are complex, embody concepts that go beyond simple analysis, and raise many questions to inspire extended reflection. Thursday, November 16th - Apology, by PlatoThursday, November 30th - A Room of One’s Own, by Alice Munro
Librarian Sue Smayda will serve as discussion leader for this series, which will be held on the first floor in the Meeting House next to the First Congregational Church, 23 South Main Street in Wallingford on Thursday, November 2nd, 16th and 30th at 7:00 p.m.Participants may borrow an anthology containing all of the readings and will be expected to read each selection prior to the discussion. This series is limited to 17 participants. Call the Library at (203) 265-6754 to register for this free discussion program.
Meriden Library News and Events
IRVING MOY TO RE-ENACT LIFE OF MERIDEN CIVIL WAR SOLDIER JOSEPH PIERCE IN BICENTENNIAL PERFORMANCE NOVEMBER 8 Meriden Public Library will feature Civil War re-enactor Irving Moy in a special Bicentennial performance on Wednesday, November 8 at 7:00 p.m. Moy will reenact the life of Joseph Pierce, a Chinese Yankee soldier from Meriden who fought in the Civil War. The event, which is free, is co-sponsored by the Friends of Meriden Public Library. There were many immigrants who fought in the Civil War. Regiments were formed to capture the ethnic pride each had to fight for a country they adopted for the cause of Union. There were the Italians and French of the "Garibaldi Guard", the Scottish "Highlanders" and the most famous, "the Irish Brigade." But few people know of the participation of the Chinese with the most famous Chinese soldier being Joseph Pierce, who lived in the City of Meriden. Sold at the age of 10 to a sea captain, fought in the Civil War with the 14th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry, Army of the Potomac at Antietam and Gettysburg, later settling in Meriden as a silver engraver, don't miss this opportunity to see and hear Irving Moy (a Chinese-American Civil War re-enactor) make Joseph Pierce come alive in his presentation, "Joseph Pierce, a Chinese Yankee Soldier." Irving Moy is also the author of a compendium of research on the subject of Joseph Pierce, which is located in the Local History Collection of Meriden Public Library. Moy, a graduate of Washington University and Fairfield University, is a Public Health Services Manager with the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health. His interest in the Civil War is the result of a life long interest in and the study of the life of Abraham Lincoln. He thanks his wife, Julie, who also has an interest in this Nation's history for allowing him to live out his passion and fascination with Lincoln and the Civil War Era. The program is free and the public is invited to attend. Since seating is limited, free registration is requested by calling (203) 630-6349 or sending an email to: comsvc@hotmail.com or signing up at the online calendar at www.meridenlibrary.org
PROGRAM ON HOW SOCIAL SECURITY WORKS SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 15 Meriden Public Library will present a Powerpoint program on how Social Security works on Wednesday, November 15 at 7:00 p.m. Paul Gilfillan, district manager of the Meriden Social Security District Office, will be the guest speaker. Everyone is welcome to attend. What is your stake in Social Security? How does Social Security work? What is the future of Social Security? Although Gilfillan is a newcomer to the Meriden office, he has worked for the Social Security Administration for 30 years, in a variety of positions and locations. The program is free and the public is invited to attend. Since seating is limited, free registration is requested by calling (203) 630-6349 or by sending an email to: comsvc@hotmail.com or by signing up at the online calendar at www.meridenlibrary.org
DONOVANS TO PRESENT TRAVEL PROGRAM ON ITALY ON NOVEMBER 19 Meriden Public Library will host a Powerpoint travel program on Italy called "Volcanoes, Vias, Vineyards and the Vatican" on Sunday, November 19 at 2:00 p.m. Frank and Phyllis Donovan will be the guest speakers. From the splendors of ancient Rome and the Vatican, past the shadow of Vesuvius, along the precipitous cliffs of Amalfi and Capri, then up past Assisi to the lush panoramas near Leonardo Vinci's birthplace, to the puzzling Leaning Tower of Pisa, and onto the Florence of Lorenzo the Magnificent and Michelangelo - the sights and history of central Italy are still compelling! Come, revisit your memories! Frank and Phyllis Donovan of Meriden are recognized world travelers who regularly research, photograph, write and present their adventures to a wide variety of public groups. For 25 years Phyllis was the Features Editor and Theater Critic for the Record-Journal. Frank was the producer and host for Connecticut Public Television's government and political coverage, including head-to-head debates between candidates for major public offices. He regularly emceed CPTV's Annual Auction for three decades. For 15 years Frank and Phyllis also produced the popular thrice weekly, "Donovan on Broadway - All the Music of Broadway and Hollywood, Too", on 50,000 watt 91.1 FM. Frank retired as an executive with General Electric's Corporate Government Relations Operation at GE's Corporate Headquarters in Fairfield, Connecticut. The Donovans have five children and 10 grandchildren. Frank and Phyllis are now contributors to The Peoples' Press. The program is free and the public is invited to attend. Since seating is limited, please call (203) 630-6349 for free registration; or send an email to: comsvc@hotmail.com or sign up at the online calendar at www.meridenlibrary.org
American Masters - Playwrights
This fall Wallingford Public Library will be celebrating the work of four American masters: Arthur Miller, Tennessee Williams, Sam Shepard, and Tony Kushner. One play by each of these authors will be discussed on every other Monday evening at 7:00 beginning on October 2nd.Mark Johnston, Professor of English at Quinnipiac University, will lead discussions. The schedule for discussions is as follows: ~ November 13th ~ Angels in America. This play, by Tony Kushner, explores “the state of the nation”—the sexual, racial, religious, political, and social issues confronting the country during the Reagan years, as the AIDS epidemic spreads.Copies of the plays will be available at the Information Desk. Call the Library at 203 265-6754, or stop by the Information Desk to sign up for this free series.For those interested, filmed versions of Death of a Salesman, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and Angels in America are also available
Fall in the Children’s Room
This October, the Children's Department will be wrapping up its fall story time series and getting ready for the first of two big moves. In December we expect to be moving downstairs to the meeting Room, while the upstairs is being renovated. Following the renovations we will 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.
Fall Story timesThe story times held in the Library are over for now and we appreciate everyone's patience as we moved the location of all the programs all over the library this fall! We are now going to be able to offer a Wednesday morning story time at a new location! The WE CARE Family Resource Center at Youth and Family Services has offered to let us use their facility for three drop-in story times. This is a drop-in program for kids ages 3 to 5 and younger siblings are welcome to attend. Please join us for stories, songs, finger plays and other activities! For more information call the Children's Room at the Wallingford Public Library. 265-6754. The WE CARE Family Resource Center at Youth and Family Services is located at 6 Fairfield Blvd.
Wallingford Public Library Tile Wall Mural
The Town of Wallingford has provided $12,065,000 to build a state-of-the-art public library and the Wallingford Public Library Association is launching a campaign to raise $500,000 to furnish and equip this wonderful new civic space.
A mural of tiles sponsored by individuals, businesses, and organizations will be a cornerstone of this fund-raising campaign. The tile mural will tell the story of Wallingford – past and present, and will recognize donors to the furnishing fund. Renowned ceramic artist Marion Grebow has been commissioned to create this permanent public art installation.
Sponsor a Tile
Help furnish the expanded Library and celebrate Wallingford's past, present and future! We invite you to help create a work of art to commemorate Wallingford's story from its agricultural beginnings to the modern community it is today. The artist’s hand-sculpted bas-relief picture tiles will be based on historical research and resources. Tiles will depict actual events, places, and native plants and animals that reflect Wallingford, past and present. When you buy a tile, your name or a name of your choice will be permanently glazed under the picture.
To find out how you can purchase a tile, stop by the Reference desk for more information, sizes, costs and suggested titles.
Identity and Self-Respect
This month Wallingford Public Library is offering interested individuals a unique opportunity to participate in a three-part discussion series on the theme of Identity and Self-Respect. Identity and Self-Respect brings together works that explore themes of universal human significance. In this series we will look at three statements on identity and self-respect from Plato, James Baldwin and contemporary Canadian writer Alice Munro.These readings portray characters whose lives and motivations are complex, embody concepts that go beyond simple analysis, and raise many questions to inspire extended reflection. Thursday, November 16th - Apology, by PlatoThursday, November 30th - A Room of One’s Own, by Alice Munro
Librarian Sue Smayda will serve as discussion leader for this series, which will be held on the first floor in the Meeting House next to the First Congregational Church, 23 South Main Street in Wallingford on Thursday, November 2nd, 16th and 30th at 7:00 p.m.Participants may borrow an anthology containing all of the readings and will be expected to read each selection prior to the discussion. This series is limited to 17 participants. Call the Library at (203) 265-6754 to register for this free discussion program.
Meriden Library News and Events
IRVING MOY TO RE-ENACT LIFE OF MERIDEN CIVIL WAR SOLDIER JOSEPH PIERCE IN BICENTENNIAL PERFORMANCE NOVEMBER 8 Meriden Public Library will feature Civil War re-enactor Irving Moy in a special Bicentennial performance on Wednesday, November 8 at 7:00 p.m. Moy will reenact the life of Joseph Pierce, a Chinese Yankee soldier from Meriden who fought in the Civil War. The event, which is free, is co-sponsored by the Friends of Meriden Public Library. There were many immigrants who fought in the Civil War. Regiments were formed to capture the ethnic pride each had to fight for a country they adopted for the cause of Union. There were the Italians and French of the "Garibaldi Guard", the Scottish "Highlanders" and the most famous, "the Irish Brigade." But few people know of the participation of the Chinese with the most famous Chinese soldier being Joseph Pierce, who lived in the City of Meriden. Sold at the age of 10 to a sea captain, fought in the Civil War with the 14th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry, Army of the Potomac at Antietam and Gettysburg, later settling in Meriden as a silver engraver, don't miss this opportunity to see and hear Irving Moy (a Chinese-American Civil War re-enactor) make Joseph Pierce come alive in his presentation, "Joseph Pierce, a Chinese Yankee Soldier." Irving Moy is also the author of a compendium of research on the subject of Joseph Pierce, which is located in the Local History Collection of Meriden Public Library. Moy, a graduate of Washington University and Fairfield University, is a Public Health Services Manager with the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health. His interest in the Civil War is the result of a life long interest in and the study of the life of Abraham Lincoln. He thanks his wife, Julie, who also has an interest in this Nation's history for allowing him to live out his passion and fascination with Lincoln and the Civil War Era. The program is free and the public is invited to attend. Since seating is limited, free registration is requested by calling (203) 630-6349 or sending an email to: comsvc@hotmail.com or signing up at the online calendar at www.meridenlibrary.org
PROGRAM ON HOW SOCIAL SECURITY WORKS SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 15 Meriden Public Library will present a Powerpoint program on how Social Security works on Wednesday, November 15 at 7:00 p.m. Paul Gilfillan, district manager of the Meriden Social Security District Office, will be the guest speaker. Everyone is welcome to attend. What is your stake in Social Security? How does Social Security work? What is the future of Social Security? Although Gilfillan is a newcomer to the Meriden office, he has worked for the Social Security Administration for 30 years, in a variety of positions and locations. The program is free and the public is invited to attend. Since seating is limited, free registration is requested by calling (203) 630-6349 or by sending an email to: comsvc@hotmail.com or by signing up at the online calendar at www.meridenlibrary.org
DONOVANS TO PRESENT TRAVEL PROGRAM ON ITALY ON NOVEMBER 19 Meriden Public Library will host a Powerpoint travel program on Italy called "Volcanoes, Vias, Vineyards and the Vatican" on Sunday, November 19 at 2:00 p.m. Frank and Phyllis Donovan will be the guest speakers. From the splendors of ancient Rome and the Vatican, past the shadow of Vesuvius, along the precipitous cliffs of Amalfi and Capri, then up past Assisi to the lush panoramas near Leonardo Vinci's birthplace, to the puzzling Leaning Tower of Pisa, and onto the Florence of Lorenzo the Magnificent and Michelangelo - the sights and history of central Italy are still compelling! Come, revisit your memories! Frank and Phyllis Donovan of Meriden are recognized world travelers who regularly research, photograph, write and present their adventures to a wide variety of public groups. For 25 years Phyllis was the Features Editor and Theater Critic for the Record-Journal. Frank was the producer and host for Connecticut Public Television's government and political coverage, including head-to-head debates between candidates for major public offices. He regularly emceed CPTV's Annual Auction for three decades. For 15 years Frank and Phyllis also produced the popular thrice weekly, "Donovan on Broadway - All the Music of Broadway and Hollywood, Too", on 50,000 watt 91.1 FM. Frank retired as an executive with General Electric's Corporate Government Relations Operation at GE's Corporate Headquarters in Fairfield, Connecticut. The Donovans have five children and 10 grandchildren. Frank and Phyllis are now contributors to The Peoples' Press. The program is free and the public is invited to attend. Since seating is limited, please call (203) 630-6349 for free registration; or send an email to: comsvc@hotmail.com or sign up at the online calendar at www.meridenlibrary.org
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