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The Kenn Morr Band is pleased to be touring in support of its latest release, “Still Shining”. Recorded at Sandy Brook Studios in Colebrook, CT, the album features eleven new songs penned by Morr highlighted by the cohesive playing of the Kenn Morr Band.
Still Shining is an organic collection of lush three-part vocal harmonies and sparkling instruments—real musicians playing soulful music in real time. United Kingdom’s Andre Avanessian of Radio Airplay states: “Passionately performed and tenderly written, Kenn Morr's captivating "Still Shining" bears all the distinct trademarks you'd hope to find in folk of this ilk from its poetically vibrant lyrics to its wonderfully understated performances, and whilst "Still Shining" proudly bears these genre staples, Kenn Morr makes sure to stamp his own distinct musical identity onto proceedings, resulting in a songwriting that has the power to whisk listeners off their feet effortlessly. The Kenn Morr Band has delivered yet another thoroughly rewarding listening experience filled with compelling wordplay, meaningful themes, and thoroughly engaging performances.”
Growing up on Long Island, Kenn was inspired by such lyric and melody-minded acts as Gordon Lightfoot, Simon and Garfunkel, Graham Nash, and Jackson Browne. Rex Fowler of Aztec Two-Step became his friend and supporter and recorded Morr’s “Following the Moon.” When a college baseball scholarship didn’t work out, Kenn turned—appropriately—to Communications, a field for which he is well-suited. He’s got a radio announcer’s rich baritone and the kind of humor and charisma that enthralls audiences of all sizes, from intimate coffeehouses to the stages of venues as demanding as the famed Bitter End in New York City and the International Festival of Arts and Ideas on the New Haven Green.
Kenn left Long Island and found in Connecticut a home, new friends, and—eventually--the band that brings his music to life featuring violin virtuoso and multi-instrumentalist Tom Hagymasi, Berkely College of Music grad, Pat Ryan, on (soulful, melodic) bass and “the heartbeat of the band,” drummer Tido (T-Bone) Holtkamp. Known for its close three-part vocal harmonies and fiery instrumental interplay, the group has been together for many years, becoming fast favorites on the outdoor festival scene. They’ve paid dues of every kind and played gigs of every stripe, along the way sharing the stage with artists like John Sebastian, Al Kooper, Eric Burdon, and John Wesley Harding.
Kenn’s 2003 album “New Moon Rising” was produced by legendary producer Bob Johnston (Dylan, Cash, Simon &amp; Garfunkel, Leonard Cohen and many others.) The experience of working with Johnston greatly influenced Kenn to continue to write and produce honest and pure music. “Still Shining” is Morr’s eighth album since the Johnston collaboration.
With airplay across the country and in Europe (England, Italy, Spain, Belgium, and the Netherlands), The Kenn Morr Band is… Still Shining.

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The Kenn Morr Band

The Kenn Morr Band is pleased to be touring in support of its latest release, “Still Shining”. Recorded at Sandy Brook Studios...

The Stolen Queen by Fiona Davis
Egypt, 1936: When anthropology student Charlotte Cross is offered a coveted spot on an archaeological dig in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings, she leaps at the opportunity. That is until an unbearable tragedy strikes.
New York City, 1978: Nineteen-year-old Annie Jenkins is thrilled when she lands an opportunity to work for former&nbsp;Vogue&nbsp;fashion editor Diana Vreeland, who’s in the midst of organizing the famous Met Gala, hosted at the museum and known across the city as the “party of the year.”
Meanwhile, Charlotte is now leading a quiet life as the associate curator of the Met’s celebrated Department of Egyptian Art. She’s consumed by her research on Hathorkare—a rare female pharaoh dismissed by most other Egyptologists as unimportant.
The night of the gala: One of the Egyptian art collection’s most valuable artifacts goes missing, and there are signs Hathorkare’s legendary curse might be reawakening. Annie and Charlotte team up to search for the missing antiquity, and a desperate hunch leads the unlikely duo to one place Charlotte swore she’d never return: Egypt. But if they have any hope of finding the artifact, Charlotte will need to confront the demons of her past—which may mean leading them both directly into danger.

Local Event: What's Next? Book Club

What's Next? Book Club

The Stolen Queen by Fiona Davis
Egypt, 1936: When anthropology student Charlotte Cross is offered a coveted spot on an...

Do you struggle with finding keys on the computer keyboard?
Would you like to make your keyboarding use more efficient?
Join us for this session where you can get hands-on practice and experiment with computer keyboard features.

Local Event: Tech Topics: Keyboard Shortcuts

Tech Topics: Keyboard Shortcuts

Do you struggle with finding keys on the computer keyboard?
Would you like to make your keyboarding use more efficient?
Join us...

The powerful true story of Texas electrician Ron Woodroof, who was diagnosed as HIV positive in 1986, and subsequently devoted his life to providing unapproved drugs and supplements to fellow HIV patients during an era when doctors were still struggling to understand the virus.

Local Event: Matinee Monday: Dallas Buyers Club (2013)

Matinee Monday: Dallas Buyers Club (2013)

The powerful true story of Texas electrician Ron Woodroof, who was diagnosed as HIV positive in 1986, and subsequently devoted...

Join us for this month’s Summer Reading Tie-Dye Tie-In! This program will take place outdoors in the Library’s Courtyard, and provide hands-on instruction for folding and dyeing techniques. You may bring your own white (clean and prewashed) items, or use a library supplied bandana. The library will provide dye, rubber bands, and a plastic bag to carry your items home in. This event might get messy, so please wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty. Registration is required.

Local Event: Adult Monthly Craft - Tie Dye Shirts and Bandanas

Adult Monthly Craft - Tie Dye Shirts and Bandanas

Join us for this month’s Summer Reading Tie-Dye Tie-In! This program will take place outdoors in the Library’s Courtyard, and...

Join us as we appreciate all things Beatles with a viewing of "A Hard Day's Night." This film is a 1964 musical comedy starring the English rock band the Beatles – John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr – that was released during the height of Beatlemania. It was nominated for two Academy Awards, including Best Original Screenplay, and credited as being one of the most influential of all musical films.
You won't want to miss this "whale of a time"!

Local Event: Movie Night: A Hard Day's Night (1964)

Movie Night: A Hard Day's Night (1964)

Join us as we appreciate all things Beatles with a viewing of "A Hard Day's Night." This film is a 1964 musical comedy starring...

A thoroughly cinematic drama, Elvis’s (Butler) story is seen through the prism of his complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker (Hanks). As told by Parker, the film delves into the complex dynamic between the two spanning over 20 years, from Presley’s rise to fame to his unprecedented stardom, against the backdrop of the evolving cultural landscape and loss of innocence in America. Central to that journey is one of the significant and influential people in Elvis’s life, Priscilla Presley.

Local Event: Matinee Monday: Elvis (2022)

Matinee Monday: Elvis (2022)

A thoroughly cinematic drama, Elvis’s (Butler) story is seen through the prism of his complicated relationship with his...

Virtual Event with the Meriden Public Library

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Join us for a conversation that’s sure to warm your heart (and make your stomach rumble), as we delve into the legacy of cooking icon Julia Child with Smithsonian curator and public historian Paula J. Johnson, author of Julia Child’s Kitchen: The Design, Tools, Stories, and Legacy of an Iconic Space. The book includes interviews with chefs who knew Julia well, commentary on her favorite culinary tools and kitchen gadgets, and a stunning array of photos.
Julia Child's 20’ x 14’ kitchen was a serious workspace and recipe‑testing lab that exuded a sense of mid‑century homey comfort. It has been on display at the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C., for most of the past twenty-three years, and museum goers have made it a top destination.
The kitchen contains more than one thousand parts and pieces—tools, appliances, utensils, furniture, artwork, knick‑knacks, books, and bits of whimsy—all reflecting Julia’s status as an accomplished chef, gastronome, delightful cooking teacher, television trailblazer, women’s advocate, mentor, and generous, jovial friend.
Julia Child’s Kitchen (and this online conversation) is a must‑have for every serious home cook and Julia Child fan. Register now to enter the discussion and learn more about how Julia Child continues to influence food today!

About the Author: 
Paula J. Johnson is a curator and public historian at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History in Washington, DC. She conducts research and collects objects relating to the history and culture of American food and serves as the Director of the Smithsonian’s Food History Project. Johnson was one of the curators who collected Julia Child’s home kitchen in 2001 and led the team that created FOOD: Transforming the American Table, a multi-layered exhibition that explores the major changes in food production, distribution, and consumption in the United States since the 1950s. She has shaped and contributed to many public programs on food history and leads the annual “Food History Weekend.” Johnson is the author of many articles and three books, including Julia Child’s Kitchen: The Design, Tools Stories, and Legacy of an Iconic Space (2024). She received the Smithsonian Distinguished Scholar in the Humanities Award in 2020.
Johnson began her museum career at the Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons, Maryland, and has worked at the Smithsonian since 1991. She is a member of the Association for the Study of Food and Society and Les Dames d’ Escoffier. She serves on the editorial collective for Gastronomica: The Journal for Food Studies.

Local Event: The Legacy of Julia Child's Kitchen with Author and Smithsonian Curator Paula J. Johnson

The Legacy of Julia Child's Kitchen with Author...

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Join us for a conversation that’s sure to warm your heart (and make your stomach rumble), as we delve into the...

The Legacy of Julia Child's Kitchen with Author and Smithsonian Curator Paula J. Johnson

Fast-paced, interactive and hip, Brian Gillie’s musical performance “The Roots of Rock ‘n’ Roll” is unlike any history lesson you will ever see or hear. Brian sings and dances his way through this one-hour retro-groove. History, humor, costumes, props, original sound bites, stand-up piano-playing, radio commercials, impersonations and attitude serve to reveal the sound of rock ‘n’ roll through its first fifteen years. Meet the personalities and hear the songs that shaped the music of doo-wop, Motown, girl groups, surfin’, soul, novelty tunes and much more: Little Richard to Coasters, Chuck Berry to Beatles, Elvis to the Four Seasons.

Local Event: Roots of Rock 'n' Roll

Roots of Rock 'n' Roll

Fast-paced, interactive and hip, Brian Gillie’s musical performance “The Roots of Rock ‘n’ Roll” is unlike any history lesson...

Learn more about the fascinating story inside the Beatles with our book discussion of John &amp; Paul: A Love Story in Songs. This book by Ian Leslie explores the creative and tempestuous relationship between John Lennon and Paul McCartney, using their songs to guide the narrative and trace their journey from teenage friendship to global superstardom and eventual split.
The book became an instant New York Times bestseller, A New York Times Notable Book of 2025, and was named a Best Book of 2025 by NPR, Kirkus Reviews, The Economist, and The Financial Times.
You won't want to miss this intriguing discussion as we begin to wind down our summer of Rock the Ages!

Local Event: Book Discussion: John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs

Book Discussion: John & Paul: A Love Story in...

Learn more about the fascinating story inside the Beatles with our book discussion of John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs. This...

Book Discussion: John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs

Join us to bring some more positive energy and warmth into your living space by creating decoupage sunflower terracotta pots! We will use napkins to decoupage images onto the pot and then add some artificial flowers to the customized pot for some additional cheerfulness. All supplies will be provided!

Local Event: Adult Monthly Craft Night - Decoupage Terracotta Pots

Adult Monthly Craft Night - Decoupage...

Join us to bring some more positive energy and warmth into your living space by creating decoupage sunflower terracotta pots!...

Adult Monthly Craft Night - Decoupage Terracotta Pots

Help us celebrate a fantastic "Rock the Ages" summer reading journey with the raffle drawing and some light refreshments!
After, be sure to join us for the Summer Reading Grand Finale live concert at 1pm featuring Crossfire Hurricane - The Rolling Stones Cover Band! (No cover!)

Local Event: Adult Summer Reading Raffle Drawing

Adult Summer Reading Raffle Drawing

Help us celebrate a fantastic "Rock the Ages" summer reading journey with the raffle drawing and some light...

Join us as we wrap up our rockin' 2026 Adult Summer Reading Challenge with special guests: Crossfire Hurricane!
As New York's top Rolling Stones tribute band, they bring the timeless anthems of the Stones to life, embodying their energy and spirit on stage. From the raw energy of "You Got Me Rockin'" to the soulful melodies of "Angie", every song is faithfully recreated, promising an unforgettable experience for fans old and new.
It is sure to be an unforgettable summer concert experience!

Local Event: Adult Summer Reading Grand Finale: Crossfire Hurricane Rolling Stones Tribute Band

Adult Summer Reading Grand Finale: Crossfire...

Join us as we wrap up our rockin' 2026 Adult Summer Reading Challenge with special guests: Crossfire Hurricane!
As New York's...

Adult Summer Reading Grand Finale: Crossfire Hurricane Rolling Stones Tribute Band

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig&nbsp;
Somewhere out beyond the edge of the universe there is a library that contains an infinite number of books, each one the story of another reality. One tells the story of your life as it is, along with another book for the other life you could have lived if you had made a different choice at any point in your life. While we all wonder how our lives might have been, what if you had the chance to go to the library and see for yourself? Would any of these other lives truly be better?
In&nbsp;The Midnight Library, Matt Haig's enchanting blockbuster novel, Nora Seed finds herself faced with this decision. Faced with the possibility of changing her life for a new one, following a different career, undoing old breakups, realizing her dreams of becoming a glaciologist; she must search within herself as she travels through the Midnight Library to decide what is truly fulfilling in life, and what makes it worth living in the first place.

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig 
Somewhere out beyond the edge of the universe there is a library that contains an infinite...

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...

Join us for a thought-provoking discussion of The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins. This bestselling book offers readers a new perspective on decision-making, boundaries, and personal growth, along with practical tools and real-world advice. Don’t miss this chance to dive into the key ideas and share your insights with fellow readers. Books will be available for check out ahead of the program at the Visitor's Services Desk.
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Local Event: Life Hacks: The Let Them Theory Book Discussion

Life Hacks: The Let Them Theory Book Discussion

Join us for a thought-provoking discussion of The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins. This bestselling book offers readers a new...

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, September 24th; 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...

The Secret War of Julia Child by Diana R. Chambers&nbsp;
Single, 6 foot 2, and thirty years old, Julia McWilliams took a job working for America's first espionage agency, years before cooking or Paris entered the picture.&nbsp;The Secret War of Julia Child&nbsp;traces Julia's transformation from ambitious Pasadena blue blood to Washington, DC file clerk, to head of General "Wild Bill" Donovan's secret File Registry as part of the Office of Strategic Services.&nbsp;
The&nbsp;wartime journey takes her to South Asia's remote front lines of then-Ceylon, India, and China, where she finds purpose, adventure, self-knowledge – and love with mapmaker Paul Child.&nbsp;The spotlight has rarely shone on this fascinating period of time in the life of ("I'm not a spy") Julia Child, and this lyrical story allows us to explore the unlikely world of a woman in a World War II spy station who has no idea of the impact she'll eventually impart.

The Secret War of Julia Child by Diana R. Chambers 
Single, 6 foot 2, and thirty years old, Julia McWilliams took a job working...

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.

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.

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Berlin

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Wallingford Senior Center Presents...
FLEETWOOD MAC TRIBUTE BAND
Thursday, May 28, 2026
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
"Little Lies" is a 7-piece tribute band from Boston, performing an authentic and eclectic playlist of your favorite songs from every decade of the Fleetwood Mac catalogue, and the many hits they inspired for other great artists throughout their career Join us for a night of romance, drama, and Rumours…
REGULAR TICKET SALES
$35.00 at the door

Local Event: Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band Concert

Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band Concert

Wallingford Senior Center Presents...
FLEETWOOD MAC TRIBUTE BAND
Thursday, May 28, 2026
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
"Little Lies" is...

Multifamily tag sale something for everyone too much to describe come and check it out on your way too or from old Farms Day at Peckham Park Middlefield

Local Event: Tag Sale 

Tag Sale 

Multifamily tag sale something for everyone too much to describe come and check it out on your way too or from old Farms Day at...

Ceppa Field

Don’t miss Kiwanis’ FREE Bicycle Safety Day, Helmet Distribution, and Rodeo! 
Bring your kids and their bicycles to experience skill stations and learn proper bike handling and valuable safety techniques. 
Kiwanis is offering: &nbsp;-&nbsp;Skill stations, proper bike handling, and valuable safety techniques. - FREE bicycle helmet for each child who attends (while supplies &amp; available sizes last) - FREE refurbished bicycle for each child who does not have their own (while supplies last)
Thank you to our event partners: Beat the Street Community Center, Bikes for Kids, and the Meriden Police Department
For more information, email info@meridenkiwanis.org or visit meridenkiwanis.org/bicyclesafetyday.

Local Event: Kiwanis' FREE Bicycle Safety Day, Helmet Distribution & Rodeo!

Kiwanis' FREE Bicycle Safety Day, Helmet...

Don’t miss Kiwanis’ FREE Bicycle Safety Day, Helmet Distribution, and Rodeo! 
Bring your kids and their bicycles to experience...

Kiwanis' FREE Bicycle Safety Day, Helmet Distribution & Rodeo!

Meriden Green

Come on down to the Meriden Green for the Meriden Lions Club annual Duck Race and Car Show. Duck tickets are available at Safe Auto Service 281 East Main St. Meriden, Tom’s Place 55 Main St. South Meriden and Moran &amp; Murphy’s 664 West Main St Meriden.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; All proceeds from this event go directly to the Lion’s many charitable causes.

Local Event: Duck Race and Car Show 

Duck Race and Car Show 

Come on down to the Meriden Green for the Meriden Lions Club annual Duck Race and Car Show. Duck tickets are available at Safe...

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