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Salma Hayek's Oscar-nominated performance drives this fascinating biopic about Mexican surrealist Frida Kahlo and her fiery marriage to fellow painter Diego Rivera (Alfred Molina). The imaginative film also chronicles her political activism and the bus accident that left her in pain for the rest of her life.
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Local Event: Matinee Monday : Frida (2002)

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Matinee Monday : Frida (2002)

Salma Hayek's Oscar-nominated performance drives this fascinating biopic about Mexican surrealist Frida Kahlo and her fiery...

Have you 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: Thursday, September 24th and Thursday, October 1st, 2026, both at 5:30pm. Participants MUST attend both sessions. In the first session, attendees will learn the tiles, as well as how to read a card and form hands. Then in the second session, participants will play a game. No previous experience is needed. Tile sets, mat, and cards will be provided for use during the lessons. Registration Required.

Local Event: Intro to Mah Jongg

Intro to Mah Jongg

Have you ever been curious about Mah Jongg, the tile-based game of skill, strategy, and luck? Please join us as instructor...

Virtual Event with the Meriden Public Library

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A single choice can transform your destiny. Join us for an online conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth as we celebrate the enduring legacy of her Divergent series, one of the most iconic young adult series of a generation, and get an exclusive sneak peek into her highly anticipated upcoming novel, The Sixth Faction!
Fifteen years after readers first stepped into dystopian Chicago alongside Tris Prior, the Divergent universe continues to captivate readers with its unflinching exploration of identity, courage, and sacrifice. And in the alternate universe of The Sixth Faction, we revisit familiar characters in a completely new way…&nbsp;
Beatrice Prior stands on the brink of a decision every person in her world must make: five factions, five futures, five lives.
She has a plan: she’s going to make the bravest choice and leave Abnegation to join Dauntless, even though it means abandoning her family.
But when tragedy strikes at her choosing ceremony, everything changes—her world, her plans, even Beatrice herself.
Her decision will thrust her into the crosshairs of an underground rebellion, where a boy with secrets as dangerous as her own—a boy with only a number for a name—may be the only person she can trust.
One choice will change everything.
Register now for the chance to ask questions and get an exclusive sneak peek of The Sixth Faction–out on October 6, 2026!
About the Author:&nbsp;
Veronica Roth is the #1 New York Times best-selling author of numerous titles including When Among Crows, Chosen Ones, the Divergent series, Carve the Mark, and Seek the Traitor’s Son. Veronica lives with her husband and their dog in Chicago, a city that she lovingly features (and frequently destroys) in many of her novels.

Local Event: Courage, Choice, and What Comes Next with Dystopian Icon Veronica Roth

Courage, Choice, and What Comes Next with...

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A single choice can transform your destiny. Join us for an online conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling...

Courage, Choice, and What Comes Next with Dystopian Icon Veronica Roth

Ceremonial cacao is a pure, minimally-processed form of cacao — the sacred plant from which chocolate comes. Unlike everyday chocolate, it’s a plant medicine that is used for its heart-opening, gentle, and energizing effects. In ceremony, cacao helps us connect more deeply with ourselves, our intentions, and the present moment, inviting reflection, release, and gratitude.&nbsp;
It has been revered for thousands of years by communities around the world and has been an integral part of my personal healing process. It has an incredible array of health benefits and invites us to go deeper with an open heart.&nbsp;
Join Lauren Eastwood from LB Healing to learn more about ceremonial cacao, its history, a guided meditation, and a mini ceremony where everyone will try some cacao.&nbsp;

Local Event: Ceremonial Cacao

Ceremonial Cacao

Ceremonial cacao is a pure, minimally-processed form of cacao — the sacred plant from which chocolate comes. Unlike everyday...

You're invited to a special edition of our Classics Clique Book Club as we celebrate three years of great books, thoughtful discussion, and a wonderful community of readers!
Join us for an afternoon of literary fun as we reflect on the classics we've explored together by playing a friendly game of trivia.
Whether you’ve been with us from the beginning or are new to the club, we’d love to celebrate with you!

Local Event: Classics Clique: 3rd Anniversary Trivia

Classics Clique: 3rd Anniversary Trivia

You're invited to a special edition of our Classics Clique Book Club as we celebrate three years of great books, thoughtful...

Are you looking forward to the release of ACOTAR 6 this month?&nbsp;
Did you reread the books or are you in need of a refresher? Join us for fun trivia that is all things A Court of Thorns and Roses, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City! The winning team will take home bragging rights and a small prize! Stay after trivia is done to talk about all your ACOTAR 6 theories with other S.J.M. fans.
Teams can be made up of 2 to 6 people.&nbsp;
Please use one email to sign up your team or if you want to be added to a team, please sign up individually.
If you sign-up individual staff will assign your team at random.
Registration is required for this event.
Want more ACOTAR fun? Good news! You can join us for our special book club on Wednesday, November 4th where we will discuss ACOTAR 6, A Court of Splintered Harmony.

Local Event: More Maas Trivia!

More Maas Trivia!

Are you looking forward to the release of ACOTAR 6 this month? 
Did you reread the books or are you in need of a refresher?...

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Join us for a captivating online conversation with acclaimed author and Smithsonian curator Carolyn Russo as we dive into her fascinating book, The Ascent of Rauschenberg. Explore the towering legacy, unexpected inspirations, and creative heights of one of America's most influential artistic icons.
Most famous for his groundbreaking "Combines"—painting and sculpture hybrids that often incorporated everyday objects—American artist Robert Rauschenberg (1925-2008) created within a range of mediums, including collage, performance, photography, and printmaking. But a connective tissue through it all was his fascination with flight. The Ascent of Rauschenberg explores the flight motif across his work, spanning birds, insects, aviation, spaceflight, sensory experiences, and metaphors for his own life.
More than 150 images reveal the vibrant scope of his work, from lithographs inspired by the Apollo 11 launch that NASA invited him to witness and document, to a Combine featuring a taxidermied eagle that evokes Roman mythology. Nine accompanying essays reflect on his many flight themes and subtleties that might otherwise be overlooked. The book also includes archival photographs and personal papers from the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation.
Register now for the chance to view art history through the unique prism of flight.&nbsp;
About the Author:
Carolyn Russo is curator of the art collection at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum. She has lectured internationally on the subject of art and flight and is the author of several publications including The Ascent of Rauschenberg: Reinventing the Art of Flight, Art of the Airport Tower, In Plane View: Abstractions of Flight, and Women and Flight: Portraits of Contemporary Women Pilots.

Local Event: Art in Flight: Reinventing Postmodernism with Smithsonian Curator Carolyn Russo

Art in Flight: Reinventing Postmodernism with...

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Join us for a captivating online conversation with acclaimed author and Smithsonian curator Carolyn Russo as we...

Art in Flight: Reinventing Postmodernism with Smithsonian Curator Carolyn Russo

Join us for a special Night Owls session when Wendy Wallace will be discussing publishing from both the writer and the editorial side! Wendy will demystify magazine publishing and offer insights into what publications are looking for, best practices, and advice for preparing your work to go out into the world.&nbsp;There will be time at the end of the session for a Q &amp; A. You won't want to miss this informative talk!
Wendy Elizabeth Wallace (she/they) is a queer disabled writer. She grew up in Buffalo, New York, and has landed in Connecticut by way of Pennsylvania, Berlin, Heidelberg, and Indiana. She is the co-founder and editor-in-chief of Peatsmoke Journal. Working in literary publishing since 2013, Wendy has been involved in a number of magazines and presses, including Split Lip Press, Split Lip Magazine, Fractured Literary, and The Sycamore Review. Their writing has appeared in The Los Angeles Review, ZYZZYVA, the anthology In-Between Spaces , SmokeLong Quarterly, Brevity, and elsewhere. Wendy teaches Creative Writing and Composition at Southern Connecticut State University. Find her at <a href="https://www.wendywallacewriter.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.wendywallacewriter.com</a>.

Local Event: The Night Owls Writing Group

The Night Owls Writing Group

Join us for a special Night Owls session when Wendy Wallace will be discussing publishing from both the writer and the...

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Join us for an inspiring virtual conversation with bestselling author David Epstein as we explore his latest book, Inside the Box, and redefine how to approach our greatest challenges!
We are constantly told to "think outside the box" to innovate, solve complex problems, and reach our goals. But what if the secret to true breakthrough creativity and peak performance actually lies in working within our limitations? In Inside the Box, David Epstein draws on science, research, and fascinating real-world case studies to demonstrate how constraints, boundaries, and structure can become powerful catalysts for ingenuity and mastery. Epstein challenges traditional ideas about skill acquisition, focus, and problem-solving, revealing how top performers and innovators across industries turn rigid limits into unmatched strengths.
Register now to learn how to reframe everyday obstacles and apply science-backed performance strategies to your career and personal life.
About the Author:&nbsp;
David Epstein is the author of three New York Times bestsellers — The Sports Gene, Range, and most recently Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better. He was previously an investigative reporter at ProPublica, and before that a senior writer at Sports Illustrated. Prior to becoming a writer, he was living in a tent in the Arctic training to become an environmental scientist. Like many of the characters in Range, he has had a winding career path.

Local Event: The Power of Limits: How Constraints Drive Genius with David Epstein

The Power of Limits: How Constraints Drive...

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Join us for an inspiring virtual conversation with bestselling author David Epstein as we explore his latest...

The Power of Limits: How Constraints Drive Genius with David Epstein

This riveting documentary tries to uncover the full truth behind a 1982 massacre during Guatemala's civil war, focusing in particular on two survivors who may be the key to holding the perpetrators responsible.
Sponsored by the Temple B’Nai Abraham WWII Holocaust and Genocide Collection.

Local Event: Finding Oscar (2016)

Finding Oscar (2016)

This riveting documentary tries to uncover the full truth behind a 1982 massacre during Guatemala's civil war, focusing in...

Do you have a lot of pictures and memories you would like to organize?
Come join us for our scrapbooking program where you can pick between several themes of scrapbooking items to create a visual reminder of those important people and places in your life.
*Please bring in a notebook or journal to use for scrapbooking.
In addition, feel free to bring in pictures, embellishments, and other supplies, though we will have plenty of themed scrapbooking supplies on hand for you to choose from.

Local Event: Scrapbooking Your Memories

Scrapbooking Your Memories

Do you have a lot of pictures and memories you would like to organize?
Come join us for our scrapbooking program where you can...

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.

Local Event: What's Next? Book Club

What's Next? Book Club

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

Join representatives from Liberty Bank for a workshop on Identity Theft and Fraud Prevention! Information provided will be on how you can keep yourself and loved ones safe from scams and fraud. Learn tips and tricks on how to spot phishing attacks as well as other commonly used scam tactics. Q&amp;A session will be available after the presentation for any questions you may have on how to stay safe!

Local Event: Identity Theft and Fraud Prevention

Identity Theft and Fraud Prevention

Join representatives from Liberty Bank for a workshop on Identity Theft and Fraud Prevention! Information provided will be on...

Do you struggle with using computers – such as with typing, operating a computer mouse, using an application such as Microsoft Word, saving a file, navigating a web browser to search online, and/or creating an email account?
Learn all this and more in a relaxing atmosphere with a one-to-one appointment with librarian Jane. Individual 30-minute sessions will occur on Thursday, October 15th; slots are 5:30-6pm, 6:15-6:45pm, and 7-7:30pm.
Please call Jane at 203-630-4748 to register.
Registration is required, and time slots fill up quickly.

Local Event: Basic One-to-One Computer Classes with Jane

Basic One-to-One Computer Classes with Jane

Do you struggle with using computers – such as with typing, operating a computer mouse, using an application such as Microsoft...

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

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...

MPL Community Services

Vincent Salzo

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Hartford County

Michael Lemanski

Berlin

Wallingford

Cheshire

Middlesex County

Rich Kirby

Durham-Middlefield

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Chris Dehnel

Middletown

Rocky Hill

Newington

North Haven

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Any adult who has helped a learner—formally or informally—has access to two useful voices: a “Teacher Voice” that provides instruction, information, and sometimes step-by-step directions, and an “Executive Function Coach Voice” that invites thinking, problem-solving, and&nbsp;ownership.
Both are important. The key is knowing which voice the learner needs in the moment — when to step in with direction and when to step back and make room for&nbsp;thinking.
Join Cognition and Learning Teacher and Executive Function Coach Robyn Greenspan, Cognition and Learning Head of Department Brittany Bloom-Price, and Director of Cognition and Learning Dr. Kristin Simmers as they share research-informed strategies that work for learners of all ages, with a&nbsp;focus&nbsp;on:
<ul><li>A clear, plain-language understanding of executive function&nbsp;coaching</li><li>How to recognize when to use Teacher Voice and EF Coach&nbsp;Voice</li><li>Specific language shifts that encourage thinking, problem-solving, and&nbsp;ownership</li><li>Practical strategies that can be used at home and at&nbsp;school</li></ul>Register here: <a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_D1qWlcZ4Sj-1heuQsg7ElQ" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_D1qWlcZ4Sj-1heuQsg7ElQ</a>

Local Event: LIVE WEBINAR: Building Your Child’s Independence: Executive Function Coaching at Home and at School

Litchfield County

Litchfield

LIVE WEBINAR: Building Your Child’s...

Any adult who has helped a learner—formally or informally—has access to two useful voices: a “Teacher Voice” that provides...

LIVE WEBINAR: Building Your Child’s Independence: Executive Function Coaching at Home and at School

Middletown House Concert Series

Andrew VanNorstrand is a musician, singer, and songwriter based in Springfield, Vermont. He has performed on festival stages, concert halls, dance floors, and living rooms all over North America and beyond. With his brother Noah VanNorstrand, Andrew has and recorded with the popular dance band Great Bear and is now often on the road with progressive folk/roots quartet The Faux Paws. From the Rust Belt to the Blue Ridge, cold spring in New England to a summer’s night in Charlottesville, his original songs seek out beauty in the search and struggle for understanding. Andrew blends traditional folk, old-time, country, and Western swing with a deep appreciation of indie-roots-Americana and artists like Jeff Tweedy, Richard Thompson, Gillian Welch, Sufjan Stevens, and Townes Van Zandt. Rachel Bell is sought after for concerts, contra dances, French BalFolk dances, English country dances, workshops, and festivals. Her playing spans an enormous range of emotion, from nuanced and sensitive to exhilarating and powerful, pushing the boundaries of what is expected from an accordion. Rachel’s work is infused with a contagious enthusiasm for her instrument and a deep respect for the musical traditions she carries. She loves to create authentic connections with audiences everywhere—from packed, energized dance halls to small, intimate house concert settings. She is passionate about sharing with others the delight she finds in this music.$25 suggested donation
Please contact Jody Cormack for reservations and directions
jcormack@wesleyan.edu, or 860-983-7963

Local Event: Andrew & Noah VanNorstrand with Rachel Bell

Andrew & Noah VanNorstrand with Rachel Bell

Andrew VanNorstrand is a musician, singer, and songwriter based in Springfield, Vermont. He has performed on festival stages,...

North Italian Home Club

Please join us for an inspirational afternoon of connecting with loved ones in Heaven with Vanessa Lynn (published author of Heaven's Guide to the Other Side) to support this worthy cause. She will share her gifts as a medium with as many people as possible for as long as time permits. Ages over 18 please.The Meriden Humane Society is a no kill shelter and is independent of all other humane societies. Dedicated volunteers make this organization what it is. Donations are welcome!

Local Event: The 10th Annual Fundraising Event Messages from Above - MHS Fundraiser

The 10th Annual Fundraising Event Messages from...

Please join us for an inspirational afternoon of connecting with loved ones in Heaven with Vanessa Lynn (published author of...

The 10th Annual Fundraising Event Messages from Above - MHS Fundraiser

Saint Sebastian Roman Catholic Church, 155 Washington St, Middletown, CT, 06457

Saint Sebastian Church, Middletown, CT is pleased to host a very special event featuring Relics of Christ’s Passion on Sunday, October 4th at 2:00 PM.&nbsp;The curated program includes unique Scripture readings and meditations with accompanying music, prayer, Veneration of the Holy Relics, and Eucharistic Exposition and Adoration, that promises to be a heart-touching once in a lifetime experience.

Local Event: Relics of Christ’s Passion Exhibition & Program 

Relics of Christ’s Passion Exhibition & Program 

Saint Sebastian Church, Middletown, CT is pleased to host a very special event featuring Relics of Christ’s Passion on Sunday,...

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Matinee Monday : Frida (2002)

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Intro to Mah Jongg

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Courage, Choice, and What Comes Next with Dystopian Icon Veronica Roth

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Ceremonial Cacao

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6:00 PM

Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller St, Meriden, CT

Classics Clique: 3rd Anniversary Trivia

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Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller St, Meriden, CT

More Maas Trivia!

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6:30 PM

Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller St, Meriden, CT

Art in Flight: Reinventing Postmodernism with Smithsonian Curator Carolyn Russo

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2:00 PM

Meriden, CT

The Night Owls Writing Group

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6:00 PM

Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller St, Meriden, CT

The Power of Limits: How Constraints Drive Genius with David Epstein

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2:00 PM

Meriden, CT

Finding Oscar (2016)

OCT

13

6:00 PM

Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller St, Meriden, CT

Scrapbooking Your Memories

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3:00 PM

Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller St, Meriden, CT

What's Next? Book Club

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6:30 PM

Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller St, Meriden, CT

Identity Theft and Fraud Prevention

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10:00 AM

Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller St, Meriden, CT

Basic One-to-One Computer Classes with Jane

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5:30 PM

Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller St, Meriden, CT

Tech Topics: Passkeys and Other Account Questions

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3:00 PM

Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller St, Meriden, CT

Adult Monthly Craft Night: Basic Embroidery, Part II