Meriden Events

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!

Join author and former New Hampshire Executive Councilor Andru Volinsky for an engaging talk on his new book, The Last Bake Sale, at the Meriden Library on June 26, 2025, at 6:00 PM. 

In The Last Bake Sale, Volinsky delves into the decades-long struggle for equitable school funding in New Hampshire, chronicling his involvement in the landmark Claremont school funding lawsuits. The book examines how inequities in education finance impact communities and explores the broader implications for housing, demographics, and social justice. Described by the Library Journal as “an essential addition to any library’s collection,” the book offers insights relevant not only to New Hampshire but to education systems across the United States .

Volinsky will share stories from the book, discuss the ongoing challenges in achieving fair school funding, and answer audience questions. This is a unique opportunity to hear firsthand from one of the key figures in New Hampshire’s education reform movement.

Admission is free, and all are welcome. For more information, please contact the Meriden Public Library or visit the Plainfield Libraries' events calendar.

Mondays at 9:30 am in the meeting space!

Friends of the Meriden Library sponsored event

7/21 - 6 PM

July 29th @ML 6:00 PM

About the Author
Jordan grew up in rural New Hampshire, traveled the world as a US Marine, and lived in New York’s
Hudson Valley for nearly two decades. He holds a B.S. Electrical Engineering degree from SUNY New
Paltz. He writes from the wilds of the Pacific Northwest, where he, his wife, and their two children
explore by foot, bike, boat and car.
Jordan has been a featured author on KXRW, in the Camas-Washougal Post Record, and podcasts such
as Seven Story Publishing and Libby’s Lounge.
Contact:
www.jordanwrites.net
jordanfitchauthor@gmail.com

Name Town, released March, 2025

YOU CAN’T CHANGE WHERE YOU’RE FROM.

Tom Darby thought he knew his town of Harper, but fresh revelations about its history divide his neighbors. His attempts to quell the tensions fail. As threats lead to violence, he discovers that he’s working against even deeper secrets.

Piper Wells made a mistake. She envisioned a life beyond Harper, and beyond her means, but learns that leaving a simple town is not that simple. Amid the chaos of a splintered community, she seeks help from the one person she can trust.

History and identity clash, and the town may not be strong enough to bear the coming storm. The truth behind the current turmoil and past tragedies could save them both, but Tom and Piper need to survive to reach it.

 

The Cardinal Line, released November, 2023

A mysterious trait spans generations. Modern science may have an answer, but uncovering its origins will shatter everything.

Arin Coppertree is a graduate student who seeks to break from the life scripted by her wealthy parents. Dane Hardy is a New York City bike messenger who risks it all to carve out a life removed from his tragic past. A unique genetic ability, once uncovered, brings them together.

Arin embarks on what starts as a quaint research trip to explore her family’s past, but her efforts quickly attract unwanted attention. As she and Dane discover their shared history and dig for elusive answers, the forces of past generations rip their reality apart and threaten their freedom, identity, and even their lives.

🍦 The Good Humor Man is Coming!
 📅 Wednesday, August 13, 2025 | 🕕 6:30 PM | 📍 Meriden Public Library

Cool off with a sweet treat and a smile! Join us for a special visit from Randall Bragdon, aka The Good Humor Man, as he rolls up in his classic Good Humor Truck to serve free ice cream treats to all.

It’s a fun, feel-good way to wrap up the summer — don’t miss it!

From Doormats to Dynasty to Doormats: A Patriots Celebration Presentation

From the struggles of the Boston Patriots to the decades of Super Bowl crowns, this lively and illuminating program will take you on a roller coaster ride through the history of the franchise that has captured more crowns than any other. Author and veteran sports writer Marty Gitlin, who covered the NFL in the newspaper field and for CBS Sports, will discuss and show videos of the greatest and most interesting players, teams, events and moments of the team since its birth in the American Football League in 1960. Watch the exploits of such early standouts as Gino Cappelletti and Babe Parilli, relive the disappointment of the Jim Plunkett era and talents of Steve Grogan and Sam “Bam” Cunningham. Experience again the transition from Drew Bledsoe to Tom Brady. And enjoy greatest highlights from the Greatest of All Time under Bill Belichick, including Super Bowl triumphs. This presentation is fun and enlightening so don’t miss it! Marty will host a Q&A following the program.

• August 21 @ 6 pm at Meriden Library

   

Plainfield Democratic Committee Meeting

10/20 - 6 pm

Plainfield Democratic Committee Meeting