Kids

10/13 at 6 PM presenting "Six Pillars of Brain Health" at the Philip Read Memorial Library. 

Event Title: The Six Pillars of Brain Health

Description:
Ready to give your brain a boost? Join AARP for a lively, interactive session designed to sharpen your mind and elevate your well-being. Discover the six key lifestyle habits that science shows can support cognitive health:

• Nourishing your brain with a healthy diet
• Managing stress effectively
• Getting restorative, quality sleep
• Staying physically active
• Engaging your brain through learning and curiosity
• Fostering strong social connections

Whether you're looking to improve memory, spark creativity, or simply maintain a healthy mind, this session offers practical tips, inspiring insights, and real-world strategies you can start using right away. 

Why Attend:

• Free registration — no AARP membership required
• Learn actionable steps for a sharper, more resilient brain
• Connect with a community passionate about lifelong learning and wellness

Tai Chi Class: Find Balance, Energy, and Relaxation

Join us for a gentle and revitalizing Tai Chi Class open to all experience levels.
Learn the Yang Short Form, Tai Chi principles, and Qigong exercises for health and well-being.

🕘 When: Tuesdays | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

📍 Where: Meriden Library – Meeting Space
✨ FREE and open to the public!
Wear comfortable clothing. No registration required.

September 2025 to June 2026

10:30 am to Noon

All are welcome!

Understanding Bobcats in New Hampshire
Presented by NH Fish and Game

Join Donna Roscoe a Fish and Game Steward for an informative look into the secretive world of New Hampshire's only wild cat—the bobcat. Learn about their behavior, habitat, diet, and how the population has rebounded in recent decades. This engaging presentation will explore current research, how bobcats interact with the landscape and other wildlife, and what to do if you spot one. Perfect for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and curious minds of all ages.

October 15, 2025

4:15-6:30 PM

All are welcome!

October 15, 2025

Billy Sharff is an author who writes picture books and poems for kids of all ages. He is the author of When Santa Came to Stay, illustrated by Eda Kaban (Penguin Dial, 2022), Joan in the Cone, illustrated by Hala Tahboub (Penguin Dial, 2025), and Robot’s First Snow, illustrated by Hannah Abbo (Sourcebooks, 2025), as well as a yet-to-be-announced picture book with Penguin Dial. He received a commendation for the Caterpillar Poetry Prize in 2019.​

Billy lives in the woods of New Hampshire with his wife and two children. He works in close collaboration with his brother, Aaron Sharff. When he’s not writing, he makes movies, writes songs, and visits every bookstore he can find. 

Join us for Board Game Club at the Meriden Library every Thursday at 2 PM! Whether you're a seasoned strategist or just looking for a fun way to spend the afternoon, we have a variety of classic and modern board games for all skill levels. Bring your friends or make new ones as we roll the dice, play our cards right, and enjoy some friendly competition. No registration required—just drop in and play!

The Friends of PRML - Flower Pot Luck on Sunday October 19 in the afternoon from 3:00 to 5:00 pm.

 

Mondays at 9:30 am in the meeting space!

Friends of the Meriden Library sponsored event

10/20 - 6 pm