Adults

FLOWER POT LUCK     

The Friends of Philip Read Memorial Library are holding a free FLOWER POT LUCK on Tuesday August 19, 2025 at 6:00pm at the Philip Read Memorial Library.

 At this free pot luck you will create a flower arrangement to adorn your home.

 Bring some flowers to share with others and a vase or other container (that will hold water) to create your arrangement in.  

Bring flowers from your garden or field or meadow, all can be used.  They don’t need to be perfect.  Some flowers will be provided but more and a variety of flowers are a great addition.  

Questions and to RSVP, contact japtak@comcast.net

Native Plant Communities of Sullivan County
With Lionel Chute
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Philip Read Memorial Library

Explore the diverse and beautiful native plant communities of Sullivan County with naturalist and conservationist Lionel Chute, Director of Natural Resources for the county. This engaging presentation will highlight the region’s unique ecosystems—from wetlands and woodlands to rare alpine habitats—and the vital role native plants play in maintaining ecological balance, supporting wildlife, and enhancing climate resilience. Whether you're a gardener, hiker, or simply curious about the natural world, this talk offers an inspiring look at the plants that shape our local landscapes.

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!

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

   

Mondays at 9:30 am in the meeting space!

Friends of the Meriden Library sponsored event

Mindful Mondays are designed for you to start your week with an intentional pause and practice a meditation exercise with your community. All you need to do is show up, turn your phone off, and be!

Join Jim Allen for meditation sessions. 

If you are a frequent practitioner or have never done meditation, please join us.

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
Starting: May 20, 2025

📍 Where:
Meriden Library – Meeting Space
Meriden, NH

✨ FREE and open to the public!
Wear comfortable clothing. No registration required.

Who: Seniors in Plainfield, and Meriden, and their families, caregivers, and friends.
 

When: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays – Social Coffee Hours
June, July, and August. Come and visit with other local seniors. Bring games, puzzles, or hand crafts like knitting if you like. Coffee provided.

Where: Philip Read Memorial Library 1088 NH-12A, Plainfield, NH 03781 Phone: (603) 675-6866

Questions: Call Jim Allen at 603-558-2576

Our goal is to provide our seniors with social time, stimulating conversation, and puzzles, games etcetera. Seniors living in Plainfield and Meriden, are warmly invited to attend. We also welcome our seniors’ caregivers, family members, and friends.

Tuesdays 10-11 am at PRML

Parents (and legal guardians, grandparents, or caregivers) and kids (babies up to school age) are welcome to drop in for this play group, held each week on Tuesdays from 10-11 AM.  This parent-organized program provides an opportunity for young children to socialize and play with others and gives parents and guardians the opportunity to meet and connect with each other.

The program is open to all ages, with activities for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Parents and caregivers are asked to pack a snack for their kids.

Parents (and legal guardians, grandparents, or caregivers) will have access to coffee because you need it if you have little ones!

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)