Kids

September 2025 to June 2026

10:30 am to Noon

All are welcome!

Join us for a special reading time with Scooter, our friendly reading dog! Children are invited to practice their reading skills in a relaxed, supportive environment. 

All are welcome—no registration required. 

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.

FOML Meeting Agenda

1.6.26

1.)    Updates

a.      December holiday craft recap

b.     Info for the Town Report (from Shannon)

c.      Membership dues structure discussion

d.     Roles for 2026

e.     Continued outreach for new members/engagement

    i.     Sent a plea via email

   ii.     Posted to social media and PES newsletter

2.)    Soup and Good Books: Monday, 1/12 at 6pm

a.      Soup-making date and time – weekend of 1/10

b.     Types of soup, desserts, drinks?

c.      Emcee?

d.     Advertising updates

Upcoming Trustee Meeting Dates and FOML representatives

·       January 20, 6pm, Meriden Library

·       February 17, 6pm, Meriden Library

·       March 17, 6pm, Meriden Library

Upcoming FOML Meeting Dates

·       TBD

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!

Thursday, January 8, 6:30 pm - American Art at 250: Masterworks of a Nation

Zoom Link: 
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/lG8QOQq0T-eBs1XWURbnDg

 American Art at 250: Masterworks of a Nation
Join us in celebrating America's extraordinary artistic legacy as we commemorate
our nation's 250th anniversary with a curated exploration of the masterworks that
have defined our cultural identity. From the luminous landscapes of the Hudson
River School to the bold innovations of Abstract Expressionism, this program
showcases the diverse voices and revolutionary spirits that have shaped American
art across two and a half centuries. Discover how American artists have
continuously redefined not only our visual culture, but art itself on the world stage.

About the presenter:
Jane Oneail is the founder of Culturally Curious, a company that curates and presents art
appreciation programs. Jane holds a master’s in Art History from Boston University and
a master’s in Education from Harvard University. Born and raised in NH, she has
worked at some of the state's most esteemed cultural institutions, including the League
of New Hampshire Craftsmen, where she served as Executive Director, and the Currier
Museum of Art, where she held the role of Senior Educator. Jane has also taught at the
college level for more than a decade, most recently at Southern New Hampshire
University. For more information visit iamculturallycurious.com

Recording of the program on 1.8.2026:

link: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/vUjLpJJlJO9EIftwvt6ko7oP1R05WWkXhO3ijGGBeCpUu3hQ5JpCX5msyN0r73EW.cbmaVjdVjDRqFDJy

Passcode: QhUT0sj?

Plainfield historical Society Board meeting. 

Ask Jane Stephenson for more details at janekate@aol.com

Open to the public

All are welcome!

Mondays at 9:30 am in the meeting space!

Friends of the Meriden Library sponsored event

Meditation Monday
Join us at the Philip Read Memorial Library for Meditation Monday.

🕓 4:30 PM
📍 Philip Read Memorial Library

This calming session offers a perfect way to start your week with tranquility and mindfulness.

All are welcome—no prior meditation experience necessary.

Soup and Good Books
Friends of the Meriden Library

Warm up your winter evening with good company, comforting soup, and great conversation! Join the Friends of the Meriden Library for Soup and Good Books on  January 12, 2026, at 6:00 pm. Enjoy a variety of homemade soups while sharing book recommendations and talking about what you’ve been reading lately. Whether you’re a devoted bookworm or just looking for a cozy community gathering, all are welcome. 🍲📚