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.
May 19 - 6 PM
Mondays at 9:30 am in the meeting space!
Friends of the Meriden Library sponsored event
May 20th - 8 am to 10:30 am
All are welcome
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)
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.
May 21, 2025: 6:00 PM at Philip Read Memorial Library: J.B. & Sandy Manning
JB Manning is a Vermont-based author known for weaving compelling narratives that capture the essence of life in New England. With a keen eye for detail and a deep love for the region's history, JB brings characters and landscapes to life in his storytelling. His work often explores themes of community, resilience, and the quiet beauty of rural Vermont. When he's not writing, JB enjoys hiking the Green Mountains and finding inspiration in the changing seasons.
Sandy Manning is an accomplished Vermont author whose writing is celebrated for its heartfelt exploration of relationships, personal growth, and the human experience. With a distinctive voice that blends wit and empathy, Sandy’s work resonates with readers who appreciate authentic, character-driven stories. Her love for Vermont's landscapes and its close-knit communities often shines through in her writing. Outside of her writing, Sandy enjoys painting, gardening, and immersing herself in the vibrant literary community of Vermont.
Together, JB and Sandy Manning have collaborated on a number of projects, bringing their unique perspectives and shared love of storytelling to create novels that reflect their love for Vermont and its people.
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!
Mondays 2-3:30 PM at PRML
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.