Upcoming Events

The next BOT meeting will be on February 10th at 6 pm at ML.

Jim Allen is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: BOT Meeting
Time: Feb 10, 2025, 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Meeting ID: 817 5236 3753
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Drop-in Play Group

Ages 0 to 4 yrs
Tuesdays from 10 am to 11 AM @ PRML
Wednesdays from 10 am to 11 am @ ML

Caregivers can socialize with other families while children play with toys and books. No registration.

This is a drop-in time for you to come with your tech questions.

Please come with your device(s) and all necessary passwords. We can take this time to make sure you are
set up properly to take advantage of all the library has to offer, or to help you get up and running with your
email program, social media, and the like. If we can’t help you, we’ll find an answer or point you in the direction of finding it yourself. We hope you’ll take advantage of this new service. If the time is not right for you, just let us know and we can set up an appointment.
 

Tech Tuesdays @ PRML - 10:30-11:30 am (drop in help)
Tech Thursday @ ML - 3-4: 30 pm (drop in help)

Genealogy Drop-In 

Are you interested in tracing your family roots? Need help breaking through a brick wall in your family tree? Whether you're just getting started or you're an experienced genealogist, join us for our bi-weekly drop-in sessions!

Meet fellow genealogy enthusiasts, get tips, and explore resources with guidance.

Don't forget to bring your laptop or tablet!

Dates:

• Tue, 02/11/2025 - 3:00pm
• Thu, 02/20/2025 - 6:00pm
• Tue, 03/11/2025 - 3:00pm
• Thu, 03/20/2025 - 6:00pm

Location:
Meriden Library

Free and open to all skill levels. We look forward to helping you on your genealogical journey!
 

Tuesdays at 4:30 pm.

All levels welcome.

What is cribbage?

Cribbage, or crib, is a card game, traditionally for two players, that involves playing and grouping cards in combinations which gain points. It can be adapted for three or four players.[1]

Cribbage has several distinctive features: the cribbage board used for score-keeping; the crib, box, or kitty (in parts of Canada and New England) two distinct scoring stages; and a unique scoring system, including points for groups of cards that total 15. It has been characterized as "Britain's national card game" and the only one legally playable in licensed pubs and clubs without requiring local authority permission.[2]

The game has relatively few rules yet many subtleties, which accounts for its ongoing appeal and popularity. Tactical play varies, depending on which cards one's opponent has played, how many cards in the remaining pack will help the hand one holds, and what one's position on the board is. A game may be decided by a single point, and the edge often goes to an experienced player who utilizes strategy, including calculating odds and making decisions based on the relative positions of players on the board.

Both cribbage and its close relative costly colours are descended from the old English card game of noddy. Cribbage added the distinctive feature of a crib and changed the scoring system for points, whereas costly colours added more combinations but retained the original noddy scoring scheme.

Tuesday, February 11, 6 pm: Rhythm and Hues: The Harlem Renaissance and Its Legacy 

The Harlem Renaissance, a cultural explosion in the 1920s, saw African American artists challenge stereotypes and celebrate their heritage. From the poetic simplicity of Jacob Lawrence to the cosmopolitan portrait photographs of James Van Der Zee, this era produced works that continue to resonate today. Discover the visionaries who gave voice to the African American experience and forever changed the landscape of American culture.

REGISTER: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEuduGqrjooHtfctq0mlTI6z2LRsINHZ7QS

Drop-in Play Group

Ages 0 to 4 yrs
Tuesdays at 10:00 to 11:00 AM @ PRML
Wednesdays at 10 am to 11 am @ ML

Caregivers can socialize with other families while children play with toys and books. No registration.

Feb 12th at ML from 4:45 - 6 pm

Christine Courtemanche

Upper Valley Lake Sunapee RPC

All are welcome!

Andre Torres Talk: Understanding Light Pollution
Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Philip Read Memorial Library

Join us for an informative talk by Andre Torres on the pressing issue of light pollution. This session will cover three key aspects: the causes of light pollution, its effects on the environment—including human, animal, and plant life—and practical steps to reduce our impact on this growing concern. With a focus on environmental implications, Torres will offer insights into how individuals and communities can limit their contributions to light pollution.

If weather permits, stick around for a stargazing session after the talk! Andre will bring a portable telescope for guided night sky exploration.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn how we can all play a role in protecting our natural nightscapes.

Drop-in board games - 2 pm at the Meriden Library