Meriden Public Library

In this session, we will discuss discuss the pros and cons of using passkeys, account usernames, and learn strategies to improve password retention.

Local Event: Tech Topics: Passkeys and Other Account Questions

New Haven County

Meriden

Connecticut

Tech Topics: Passkeys and Other Account Questions

In this session, we will discuss discuss the pros and cons of using passkeys, account usernames, and learn strategies to...

Join us as we learn more basic embroidery stitches. Mastering these stitches can help beginning embroiders confidently take on any project.
All supplies provided.

Local Event: Adult Monthly Craft Night: Basic Embroidery, Part II

Adult Monthly Craft Night: Basic Embroidery,...

Join us as we learn more basic embroidery stitches. Mastering these stitches can help beginning embroiders confidently take on...

Adult Monthly Craft Night: Basic Embroidery, Part II

How did our best-known birds earn that distinction? What are some of the crazy things they make us do? Why are there so many pigeons in cities? How adept are crows— for real now, at using a screwdriver? What did Ben Franklin really think about turkeys and eagles? Himmelman&nbsp;shares light-hearted stories of birds and bird watching – from cuisine to cartoons, ornaments to icons, murmurs to murders. You’ll be given a whole new look at the avian friends we so admire (and some, not so much…).&nbsp;

Local Event: Birds, their Side of the Story

Birds, their Side of the Story

How did our best-known birds earn that distinction? What are some of the crazy things they make us do? Why are there so many...

A young woman living in an old New York City apartment building becomes pregnant following a horrible nightmare, and begins to fear the worst for her unborn child while suspecting that she is surrounded by evil.
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Local Event: Matinee Monday : Rosemary's Baby (1968)

Matinee Monday : Rosemary's Baby (1968)

A young woman living in an old New York City apartment building becomes pregnant following a horrible nightmare, and begins to...

Join us for BookTok Book Club where we discuss books that have trended on social media platforms including TikTok and Instagram.
Share thoughts on your latest read or gather ideas for the next one!
October book: The Caretaker: A Novel by Marcus Kliewer
Call Visitor Services to see if copies are available.
Please note this book club often reads recently published books.
Sufficient copies may not be available for all book club participants.

Local Event: Booktok Bookclub

Booktok Bookclub

Join us for BookTok Book Club where we discuss books that have trended on social media platforms including TikTok and...

Join us as we learn about and observe this beautiful holiday celebrated in Mexico and parts of Central and South America on November 1st and 2nd.
This celebration will include:
<ul><li>Traditional ofrenda (altar)</li><li>Paper flower craft</li><li>Face-painting</li><li>Seasonal treats and refreshments</li></ul>
Bring a copy of a photo to add to the ofrenda (send jpg to Barbara Belejack <a href="mailto:bbelejack@meridenct.gov">bbelejack@meridenct.gov</a> )

Local Event: Día de Muertos/Day of the Dead

Día de Muertos/Day of the Dead

Join us as we learn about and observe this beautiful holiday celebrated in Mexico and parts of Central and South America on...

Are you a job seeker looking to create or update your resume? Meet with Librarian Joanna and work one-to-one using the library’s JobNow resource. JobNow provides resume templates, expert resume assistance, live interview coaching, job searching tips, and skill-building tutorials. This session would be appropriate for someone wanting to create their resume from scratch or update their existing resume. Individual 50-minute sessions will occur on Thursday, October 29th; choose between a 5:30-6:20pm or 6:30-7:20pm time slot.
Please call Joanna at 203-630-4756 to register. Registration is required.

Local Event: Resume Help

Resume Help

Are you a job seeker looking to create or update your resume? Meet with Librarian Joanna and work one-to-one using the...

This Halloween, come discover the fascinating—and sometimes surprising—history hiding in plain sight in South Meriden! Join local historian Justin Piccirillo at 1:00 p.m. at the Meriden Public Library for an entertaining journey through one of Meriden’s most historic neighborhoods. We’ll explore the story of Hanover Pond, from its industrial beginnings and ice harvesting to the days when Hanover Park was a bustling destination for entertainment and recreation; visit the remarkable Red Bridge, whose history stretches back to the nineteenth century; and uncover the story of Hanover School and the generations of children who passed through its doors. We’ll follow the path of the old Meriden, Waterbury &amp; Connecticut River Railroad, which once carried passengers and freight through this landscape, and uncover some lesser-known tales of Boy Scout Island, the mysterious Toboggan Bridge, Oregon Dam, and the old industrial sites along the Quinnipiac River, not to mention tales about a colonial mill as well.&nbsp;Along the way, expect forgotten photographs, colorful characters, unusual stories, and a few historical surprises—including some tales that may be just spooky enough for Halloween! Whether you grew up in South Meriden, live there today, or have simply wondered what those trails, bridges, ponds, and old ruins were all about, this is an opportunity to see a familiar part of Meriden in an entirely new way.

Local Event: History of South Meriden with Justin Piccirillo

History of South Meriden with Justin Piccirillo

This Halloween, come discover the fascinating—and sometimes surprising—history hiding in plain sight in South Meriden! Join...

Virtual Event with the Meriden Public Library

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In a fast-paced world that often leaves us feeling overwhelmed and disconnected, true healing does not come from looking outward—it begins within. Join us for a transformative virtual conversation with Indigenous Medicine Woman Asha Frost as she explores her groundbreaking book, You Are the Medicine: 13 Moons of Indigenous Wisdom, Ancestral Connection, and Animal Spirit Guidance.&nbsp;
The Medicine you have been searching for lives within you. Follow the path of the 13 Ojibwe Moons with Animal Spirits and Ancestors as your guides as you unlock your connection to your own unique, inherent healing power. Through storytelling, ceremonies, and Shamanic journeys, learn to apply ancient wisdom to your life in ways that are respectful and conscious of the stolen lands, lives, and traditions of Indigenous peoples.
Discover how to:
- Ground and root into your own lineage and meet your Ancestral guides. - Practice self-care and rest on your journey. - Return to Ancestral ways of cleansing and purifying. - Trust and surrender so you can manifest and thrive. - Release self-doubt, fear, disconnection, and insecurity.
Register now and take the first step toward recognizing and reclaiming your innate wisdom.&nbsp;
About the Author:&nbsp;
Asha Frost (she/her) is an Indigenous Medicine Woman and a member of the Chippewas of Nawash First Nation. She is from the Crane Clan, the totem of leadership, and believes in holding space from vision and heart. As an energy healer, homeopath, and mentor, Asha has guided thousands of people through profound and lasting transformation.
Impacted by generational trauma and colonization, Asha has been on a lifelong journey of reclamation. A lupus diagnosis sent her on a path of studying and practicing a multitude of energy Medicine modalities with many guides. She has blended this life experience with her innate gifts and the wisdom of her Ancestors. She loves sharing her Medicine in powerful ways through Ceremonies, teachings, and speaking events. Through this work, she loves seeing people reclaim their roots, find their healing wisdom, and rise into their power.
Asha lives on Anishinaabe, Huron-Wendat, and Haudenosaunee Territory, with her husband and two beautiful children, with whom she co-creates a better world for the seven generations to come.

Local Event: Reclaiming Your Inner Wisdom: Sacred Indigenous Teachings with Asha Frost

Reclaiming Your Inner Wisdom: Sacred Indigenous...

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In a fast-paced world that often leaves us feeling overwhelmed and disconnected, true healing does not come from...

Reclaiming Your Inner Wisdom: Sacred Indigenous Teachings with Asha Frost

Did you tear your way through A Court of Splintered Harmony by Sarah J.Maas?&nbsp;&nbsp;Join us to cure your book hangover and share your thoughts during this specialty book club! Spoilers ahead! We will discuss Book 6 so bring your theories and thoughts to the table.&nbsp;Registration is required for this event.

Local Event: More Maas Book Club: A Court of Splintered Harmony Discussion

More Maas Book Club: A Court of Splintered...

Did you tear your way through A Court of Splintered Harmony by Sarah J.Maas?  Join us to cure your book hangover and share your...

More Maas Book Club: A Court of Splintered Harmony Discussion

The Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick
Four dissatisfied sixties-era housewives form a book club turned sisterhood that will hold fast amid the turmoil of a rapidly changing world and alter the course of each of their lives.
By early 1960s standards, Margaret Ryan, Viv Buschetti, and Bitsy Cobb, suburban housewives in a brand-new "planned community" in Northern Virginia, appear to have it all. The fact that "all" doesn't feel like enough leaves them feeling confused and guilty, certain the fault must lie with them. Things begin to change when they form a book club with Charlotte Gustafson--the eccentric and artsy "new neighbor" from Manhattan--and read Betty Friedan's just-released book, The Feminine Mystique.
Controversial and groundbreaking, the book struck a chord with an entire generation of women, helping them realize that they weren't alone in their dissatisfactions, or their longings, lifting their eyes to new horizons of possibility and achievement. Margaret, Charlotte, Bitsy, and Viv are among them. But is it really the book that alters the lives of these four very different women? Or is it the bond of sisterhood that helps them find courage to confront the past, navigate turmoil in a rapidly changing world, and see themselves in a new and limitless light?

Local Event: What's Next? Book Club

What's Next? Book Club

The Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick
Four dissatisfied sixties-era housewives form a book club turned...

Are you a job seeker looking to create or update your resume? Meet with Librarian Joanna and work one-to-one using the library’s JobNow resource. JobNow provides resume templates, expert resume assistance, live interview coaching, job searching tips, and skill-building tutorials. This session would be appropriate for someone wanting to create their resume from scratch or update their existing resume. Individual 50-minute sessions will occur on Thursday, November 5th; choose between a 5:30-6:20pm or 6:30-7:20pm time slot.
Please call Joanna at 203-630-4756 to register. Registration is required.

Step into the musical world of Gilded Age America through an unforgettable classical guitar concert celebrating the rich and diverse traditions that shaped the nation's musical identity. The Velvet Parlor brings together forgotten American composers, beloved European masterpieces as adapted by American guitarists, and the folk and blues traditions that flourished alongside them, revealing the remarkable breadth of guitar music performed across America in the late nineteenth century and beyond.
The program features works by pioneering American guitar composers including Justin Holland, William Foden, María Dolores Knoop ("Mrs. Knoop"), and Vahdah Olcott-Bickford—musicians whose contributions helped establish a uniquely American classical guitar tradition. Their music is presented alongside elegant guitar arrangements of works by celebrated European composers such as Giuseppe Verdi, Georges Bizet, and Camille Saint-Saëns, reflecting the immensely popular operatic transcriptions and salon repertoire enjoyed by American guitarists of the era.
Completing the program are evocative arrangements of early American folk songs and blues, including Aunt Molly Jackson's Poor Miner's Farewell, Charles Connolly's Drill, Ye Tarriers, Drill!, and music associated with Lead Belly, Robert Johnson, and Charley Patton, illuminating the voices and experiences of working Americans during a period of profound social and cultural change. The program also includes original works by Kevin Sherwin inspired by the musical styles of the period.
Blending familiar melodies with remarkable rediscoveries, The Velvet Parlor offers audiences a captivating journey through America's musical heritage, uncovering the extraordinary repertoire that once filled concert halls, parlors, and homes across the nation.

Local Event: The Velvet Parlor: Music of Gilded Age America

The Velvet Parlor: Music of Gilded Age America

Step into the musical world of Gilded Age America through an unforgettable classical guitar concert celebrating the rich and...

Ever been curious about Mah Jongg, the tile-based game of skill, strategy, and luck?
Please join us as instructor Kathy Carle teaches two beginner American Mah Jongg classes: Monday, November 9th and Monday, November 16th, 2026, both at 1pm. Participants *MUST* attend both sessions; if you register for and attend the first session, you will be automatically registered for the second session. In session 1, attendees will learn the tiles, as well as how to read a card and form hands. Then in session 2, participants will play a game. No previous experience is needed. Tile sets, mat, and cards will be provided for use during the lessons.
Seats are limited – Registration Required.

Local Event: Intro to Mah Jongg

Intro to Mah Jongg

Ever been curious about Mah Jongg, the tile-based game of skill, strategy, and luck?
Please join us as instructor Kathy Carle...

Join us as we discuss how to set up, navigate, and get the most out of Libby--MPL's free app that lets you borrow digital books, audiobooks, and magazines with your library card.
*Make sure to bring your library card/library card number with you to this session.

Local Event: Tech Topics: Navigating Libby

Tech Topics: Navigating Libby

Join us as we discuss how to set up, navigate, and get the most out of Libby--MPL's free app that lets you borrow digital...

Here’s what Bedrock Credit America teaches you:
· Credit Scores vs. FICO Credit Scores – differences in data and score ranges
· What goes into the FICO scores and how to understand it
· Negative remarks on the credit and how to properly remove them
· Collections – protect yourself and delete them from your credit
· Changes coming to the FICO Credit Scores, including Trending Data

Local Event: Financial Literacy Credit Program

Financial Literacy Credit Program

Here’s what Bedrock Credit America teaches you:
· Credit Scores vs. FICO Credit Scores – differences in data and score ranges
·...

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Join us for an out-of-this-world virtual conversation with New York Times bestselling authors Kelly and Zach Weinersmith as they dive into their book, A City on Mars: Can We Settle Space, Should We Settle Space, and Have We Really Thought This Through?
Earth is not well. The promise of starting life anew somewhere far, far away—no climate change, no war, no doomscrolling—beckons, and settling the stars ﬁnally seems within our grasp. Or is it? Critically acclaimed, bestselling authors Kelly and Zach Weinersmith set out to write the essential guide to a glorious future of space settlements, but after years of research, they aren’t so sure it’s a good idea.&nbsp;
In a world hurtling toward human expansion into space, A City on Mars investigates whether the dream of new worlds won’t create nightmares, both for settlers and the people they leave behind. In the process, the Weinersmiths answer every question about space you’ve ever wondered about, and many you’ve never considered:
Can you make babies in space? Should corporations govern space settlements? What about space war? Are we headed for a housing crisis on the Moon’s Peaks of Eternal Light—and what happens if you’re left in the Craters of Eternal Darkness? Why do astronauts love taco sauce? Speaking of meals, what’s the legal status of space cannibalism?
With deep expertise, a winning sense of humor, and art from the beloved creator of Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal, the Weinersmiths investigate perhaps the biggest questions humanity will ever ask itself—whether and how to become multiplanetary.
Register today to be a part of the discussion!
About the Authors:&nbsp;
Zach Weinersmith is best known as the cartoonist of the comic Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal. He also co-wrote the bestselling science books Soonish and A City on Mars with his wife, and worked with the artist Boulet to create a children's retelling of the story of Beowulf called Bea Wolf.&nbsp;
Dr. Kelly Weinersmith is an adjunct faculty member at Rice University, and is currently President of the Helminthological Society of Washington and the American Society of Parasitologists. Her research on animal behavior and parasites has been featured in The Atlantic, National Geographic, BBC World, Science, Nature, and more. Kelly co-wrote the New York Times bestsellers Soonish: Ten Emerging Technologies That'll Improve And/Or Ruin Everything and A City on Mars: Can We Settle Space, Should We Settle Space, and Have We Really Thought This Through?. In 2024, she and her co-author/husband Zach received a Hugo Award and the Royal Society Trivedi Book Prize for A City on Mars. Kelly is also co-host of the podcast Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe.&nbsp;

Local Event: A City on Mars: The Science and Absurdities of Space Settlement with Kelly and Zach Weinersmith

A City on Mars: The Science and Absurdities of...

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Join us for an out-of-this-world virtual conversation with New York Times bestselling authors Kelly and Zach...

A City on Mars: The Science and Absurdities of Space Settlement with Kelly and Zach Weinersmith

Make your own beautiful macrame crystal pendant necklace!
We will have assorted crystals to choose from.
All supplies will be provided.

Local Event: Adult Monthly Craft: Macrame Crystal Pendant Necklace

Adult Monthly Craft: Macrame Crystal Pendant...

Make your own beautiful macrame crystal pendant necklace!
We will have assorted crystals to choose from.
All supplies will be...

Adult Monthly Craft: Macrame Crystal Pendant Necklace

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Join us for an eye-opening conversation with veteran journalist Paul Vigna as we examine his provocative book, The Almightier: How Money Became God, Greed Became Virtue, and Debt Became Sin, in which he explores the question: how did money go from a tool of commerce into the dominant faith of modern society?&nbsp;
In The Almightier, Vigna takes readers on a sweeping historical journey from Renaissance Florence to today’s global financial markets, revealing how wealth accumulation evolved from a moral failing into an unspoken civic virtue. He uncovers the forgotten history of money, tracing the uneasy and often accidental alliance between wealth and religion as it developed from ancient city-states to today’s secular world, where religious devotion has receded and greed has stepped in to fill the void.&nbsp;
Through engaging anecdotes, original research, and fresh perspectives on the causes of the many challenges we face today, Vigna makes a compelling argument that money has no power apart from the power we give it.
Whether you are interested in economic history, personal finance, or the hidden cultural forces shaping modern life, this talk is sure to pique your interest.&nbsp;
Register today to learn more about how devotion to money has replaced religion as the foundation of our society.
About the Author:&nbsp;
Paul Vigna is an author, journalist, editor and speaker, with a particular focus on capital markets and cryptocurrencies. He is the author of Guts: The Anatomy of The Walking Dead and coauthor of The Age of Cryptocurrency and The Truth Machine. For 25 years, he was a reporter and editor for Dow Jones Newswires and the Wall Street Journal, pioneering coverage of the cryptocurrency sector. He has appeared on CNN, CNBC, MSNBC, Fox, and PBS.

Local Event: How Money Became God: Rethinking Wealth and Greed in Modern Society with Paul Vigna

How Money Became God: Rethinking Wealth and...

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Join us for an eye-opening conversation with veteran journalist Paul Vigna as we examine his provocative book,...

How Money Became God: Rethinking Wealth and Greed in Modern Society with Paul Vigna

Looking for a relaxed and supportive environment to start or continue the writing process and connect with other writers in the Meriden area? Then this is the group for you!
Monthly sessions will feature a combination of writing prompts, writing activities, guest speakers, and time for feedback for those wishing to volunteer to share their writing pieces.
No previous writing experience is necessary - All are welcome here!
Meetings will generally be held the second Thursday of each month and will run from 6:00-7:30pm. (Holidays may affect this schedule).

Local Event: The Night Owls Writing Group

The Night Owls Writing Group

Looking for a relaxed and supportive environment to start or continue the writing process and connect with other writers in the...

MPL Community Services

Vincent Salzo

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Hartford County

Michael Lemanski

Berlin

Wallingford

Cheshire

Middlesex County

Rich Kirby

Durham-Middlefield

Southington

Chris Dehnel

Middletown

Rocky Hill

Newington

North Haven

Hamden

East Creek Landing

SHORECON 2: AN ALL COMIC BOOK SHOW RETURNS TO GUILFORD
Over 30 tables at this one-day event.
Guilford, Connecticut: ShoreCon is an ALL comic book show with over 30 eight-foot&nbsp;tables in one room for one day only. Marvel, DC, Indies, and more! Slabs and raw.&nbsp;Prices range from dollar books to once-in-a-lifetime purchases! 
There are very few shows that are devoted solely to comic books. Many fans want to spend time looking at comics only--they don't want to see toys or clothing. Why NOT have a show that is ALL comics??
Come ready to dig!&nbsp;For all ages:&nbsp;free admission for ages 12 and under; all others $3. 10 am to 2 pm on Sunday, October 18. Find out more information at <a href="https://www.shoreconcomics.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">shoreconcomics.com</a>

Local Event: ShoreCon 2: ALL Comic Book Show

North Branford

ShoreCon 2: ALL Comic Book Show

SHORECON 2: AN ALL COMIC BOOK SHOW RETURNS TO GUILFORD
Over 30 tables at this one-day event.
Guilford, Connecticut: ShoreCon is...

Oct.24th St. Pius X Church Fair, Tag Sale & Free Hayrides

Fun Holiday Fair, Tag Sale, &amp; FREE Hayrides. Oct. 24, 9-3pm Rain or Shine!
St. Pius X&nbsp;Church. 310 Westfield St., Middletown, CT
Holiday crafts, local vendors selling their jewelry, jams, and more make perfect gifts. Fantastic raffle prizes and fun games too.&nbsp;
(Please.... purchases in cash or checks only.)
Why bake when you can stock up your freezer for the holidays with homemade breads, cakes, pies, &amp; cookies!
Pumpkins for sale and lunch too.
FREE children hayrides (weather permitting), free pumpkin painting, crafts &amp; games in the children's activity center.&nbsp;

Local Event: Oct. 24, St. Pius X Church Fair, Tag Sale & Free Hayrides

Oct. 24, St. Pius X Church Fair, Tag Sale &...

Fun Holiday Fair, Tag Sale, & FREE Hayrides. Oct. 24, 9-3pm Rain or Shine!
St. Pius X Church. 310 Westfield St., Middletown,...

Oct. 24, St. Pius X Church Fair, Tag Sale & Free Hayrides

The Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts Center

The Mark Kaplan Jazz Quartet, one of New England’s premier jazz ensembles, will perform at The Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts Center on Friday, October 23rd, from 7 - 9 p.m.&nbsp; The Buttonwood Tree is located at South Congregation Church, 9 Pleasant Street in Middletown, CT.&nbsp; General admission is $15; Student Discount, $10. Advanced tickets can be purchased at: &nbsp;<a href="https://buttonwood.networkforgood.com/events/96545-mark-kaplan-jazz-quartet" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://buttonwood.networkforgood.com/events/96545-mark-kaplan-jazz-quartet</a>

Local Event: The Mark Kaplan Jazz Quartet At The Buttonwood Tree

The Mark Kaplan Jazz Quartet At The Buttonwood...

The Mark Kaplan Jazz Quartet, one of New England’s premier jazz ensembles, will perform at The Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts...

The Mark Kaplan Jazz Quartet At The Buttonwood Tree

First Church in Middletown, UCC, Congregational

Phantom of the Opera - the original silent movie - will be shown with live organ accompaniment by Shari Lucas, who's accompanied silent movies all over Connecticut over the past two decades. &nbsp;Ice cream social at 6pm in the parish hall , Phantom begins at 7pm. Suggested donation $5-$20.&nbsp;

Local Event: Silent Movie with Live Organ accompaniment by the amazing Shari Lucas

Silent Movie with Live Organ accompaniment by...

Phantom of the Opera - the original silent movie - will be shown with live organ accompaniment by Shari Lucas, who's...

Silent Movie with Live Organ accompaniment by the amazing Shari Lucas

Jay Estate

<img src="https://jayheritagecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Balloon-300x200.jpg">Jay Day is our classic fall family festival held annually at the 23-acre award-winning Jay Estate with offerings for everyone! Join us on Sunday, October 25 from 11am - 3pm. New this year in honor of the Montgolfier Brothers invention of the hot-air balloon in 1783 - you guessed it - learn all about the thermodynamics of these beautiful aircrafts from <a href="https://www.libertyballoon.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Liberty Balloon Company</a>. Enjoy outdoor activities and old-fashioned entertainment as we commemorate America 250 with a very special chance to see authentic centuries-old artifacts of the Revolutionary War at the historic first home of patriot and peacemaker John Jay. <a href="https://youtu.be/1-5rBwbfv08?si=7Y61Jf0fiNcaNAr2" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Watch a video from last year's festival here.&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/b5a7d988-48ca-4a56-bb9b-28da36e2bc0e" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">REGISTER HERE TO AVOID THE LINES.</a>
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FAMILY ACTIVITIES
* Silhouette artist <a href="https://www.sweet-silhouette.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Varin Acevado</a> will create heirloom portraits. * Stilt walkers &amp; jugglers ensure super photo ops for the whole family! * Professional facepainters from <a href="https://www.jamesdaniel.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">James Daniel Entertainment </a>will create butterflies and dragons with deft dabs of paint and glitter! * Join the <a href="https://www.ryetroop2.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Rye Boy Scouts Troop 2</a> for boat racing in the reflecting pool * Create your own take-home origami animals with talented volunteers from our Japanese community partners in Harrison. * Try your hand at special geocaching activities in honor of America at 250 highlighting John Jay's role as spymaster during the Revolutionary War. * Make a self-portrait with artist <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellenjingxu/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Jing (Ellen) Xu </a>and ColorWorld. * Learn about robotics and STEAM with <a href="https://www.makeinspires.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">MakeInspires.</a> * Don't miss the rocket show with <a href="https://newyorkcity.madscience.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Mad Science!</a> * Pony rides and the petting zoo are family favorites!

ALL AGES
* Self-guided tours of<a href="https://parks.ny.gov/history/rev-war?utm_campaign=NYSOGS+Parks-RevWar250&amp;utm_source=Google&amp;utm_medium=Search&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23972741403&amp;gbraid=0AAAABD-CRbX_77SLGE4f5AlYAwtMckwIS&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwlsfWBhD4ARIsACL7p1GnNW59-3sZb1eG8wDrPXmniU0OpY52GakfKQTDy-DZfXtRno0_JBwaAnZYEALw_wcB" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> Revisit the Revolution Exhibit</a> at the Jay Mansion. * Self-guided tours of the award-winning Jay Estate Gardens (2022 NYS Nonprofit Excellence, 2023 ICAA Landscape Design, 2026 GCA Historic Preservation). * Nibble on savories from food trucks and local favorites like Cousins Lobster Roll, Jimmy's Soft Serve, Crazy Taco Mex, Food Truck Refinery, Westchester Burger and Mangones Market. * LIVE Music from <a href="https://www.brooklynbluegrass.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Brooklyn Bluegrass Collective</a>. * Horse-drawn Carriage Rides by Pelham Bit Carriages. * Shop for the holidays early or for any occasion - explore gorgeous jewelry, sweaters, fine art photographs, handcrafted Japanese pottery from <a href="https://nslifestyles.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">NS Lifestyles</a>, <a href="https://shopthebeehive.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Beehive</a>, <a href="https://www.crichlowfineart.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Crichlow Fine Art</a>, <a href="https://hirokosceramics.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Hiroko's Ceramics</a> and many more bespoke offerings from our vendors * Learn about 10,000 years of archaeology beneath our feet with Dr. Eugene Boesch.
More activities being added every day! Admission is $50 per family and $20 individual.
Thank you to our Jay Day Co-Chairs Lindsay Bello Martin, Claire Weschler, Jennifer Soliman and Julia Thalhammer and 2026 RCDS Community Engagement Fellow Ellora Shah.&nbsp;
More volunteers welcome! Contact us at <a href="mailto:jayheritagecenter@gmail.com">jayheritagecenter@gmail.com</a> to sign up for a shift.
The Jay Heritage Center (JHC) is a dynamic nonprofit which manages the Jay Estate in Rye, New York. The 23-acre park that they have preserved and interpreted since 1992 is an award-winning culture hub and wildlife refuge on Long Island Sound. Located in the heart of Westchester’s only National Historic Landmark District, the site welcomes visitors April through November to learn about our nation’s flawed yet precious democracy through indoor and outdoor public programs. Offerings about American History feature prominent writers and educators. Free horticulture and birding workshops teach guests about native plants and wildlife. Family-friendly concerts draw hundreds for old-fashioned fun and unplugged enjoyment. The site is a member of NY State's Path Through History and Westchester County's African American Heritage Trail. Sign up to volunteer or access all they offer at <a href="https://jayheritagecenter.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.jayheritagecenter.org</a>
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Local Event: Jay Day - Fall Family Festival

Westchester County

New York

Jay Day - Fall Family Festival

Jay Day is our classic fall family festival held annually at the 23-acre award-winning Jay Estate with offerings for everyone!...

Hello - evaluations for the Spring/Summer 2027 season will be held on today, October 12th.10u-12u:&nbsp;5pm-6pm13u+:&nbsp;6pm-7pmRecreation Park35 Maxwell Noble DriveSouthingtonPlease be sure to sign up in advance:&nbsp;<a href="https://canes-baseball-ct.sportngin.com/register/form/090675909?_gl=1*1gr8yxr*_ga*MTMxMzUxNDAzMC4xNzg0Mzc1OTgx*_ga_PQ25JN9PJ8*czE3OTEzMzYyNDMkbzI3JGcxJHQxNzkxMzM2NDg5JGoyJGwwJGgw" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://canes-baseball-ct.sportngin.com/register/form/090675909</a>We look forward to seeing you there!Thanks!

CT Canes Travel Baseball 

Hello - evaluations for the Spring/Summer 2027 season will be held on today, October 12th.10u-12u: 5pm-6pm13u+: 6pm-7pmRecreation Park35 Maxwell...

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19

3:00 PM

Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller St, Meriden, CT

Adult Monthly Craft Night: Basic Embroidery, Part II

OCT

22

6:00 PM

Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller St, Meriden, CT

Birds, their Side of the Story

OCT

24

2:00 PM

Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller St, Meriden, CT

Matinee Monday : Rosemary's Baby (1968)

OCT

26

1:00 AM

Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller St, Meriden, CT

Booktok Bookclub

OCT

28

6:30 PM

Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller St, Meriden, CT

Día de Muertos/Day of the Dead

OCT

29

4:00 PM

Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller St, Meriden, CT

Resume Help

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29

6:00 PM

105 Miller St, Meriden, CT

History of South Meriden with Justin Piccirillo

OCT

31

1:00 PM

Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller St, Meriden, CT

Reclaiming Your Inner Wisdom: Sacred Indigenous Teachings with Asha Frost

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3

2:00 PM

Meriden, CT

More Maas Book Club: A Court of Splintered Harmony Discussion

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4

6:30 PM

Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller St, Meriden, CT

What's Next? Book Club

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4

6:30 PM

Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller St, Meriden, CT

Resume Help

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5

6:00 PM

105 Miller St, Meriden, CT

The Velvet Parlor: Music of Gilded Age America

NOV

7

2:00 PM

Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller St, Meriden, CT

Intro to Mah Jongg

NOV

9

1:00 PM

Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller St, Meriden, CT

Tech Topics: Navigating Libby

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9

3:00 PM

Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller St, Meriden, CT

Financial Literacy Credit Program