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The Plainfield Conservation Commission will be hosting a community forum to highlight our work to update the Town’s Natural Resources Inventory and to engage the public in helping to direct the work moving forward. We’re working with Moosewood Ecological to create the plan.

Meriden Library on Wednesday, October 8th at 6:30 pm.

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 Artist Berkley Heath for an afternoon of indigo dyeing! She will be demonstrating dyeing in her indigo vat and participants will be able to dye small samples of cotton fabric, and have the opportunity to bring an item from home to dye (note that this material needs to be clean and natural fiber--cotton, linen, wool, etc). Bring an old cotton T-shirt and dye it blue with natural indigo!

Indigo is a dye found in many different species of plants that grow all over the world. Indigo is the only traditional true blue dye, and humans have been using it to dye fiber and cloth various shades of blue for thousands of years (the oldest indigo-dyed fragment is over 6,000 years old and found in Peru). Japanese indigo (Persicaria tinctoria) is the species best-suited to growing in our climate in New England, and Berkley grows hundreds of indigo plants each year right here in Claremont. Come learn more about this fascinating natural color!

Sponsored by the PRML Friends!

Mondays at 9:30 am in the meeting space!

Friends of the Meriden Library sponsored event

Closed: U.S. Federal holiday, Columbus Day, also known as Indigenous Peoples' Day

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!