Upcoming Events

Mondays at 9:30 am in the meeting space!

Friends of the Meriden Library sponsored event

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.

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.

Stephen Priest

Website: https://www.outdoorsteve.com/ 

Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at  6 pm

PRML

Description Announcement

The Knife Edge Trail on Mount Katahdin in Baxter State Park is a legendary and challenging hike. This 1.1-mile section, stretching from 5,000-foot Pamola Peak to Baxter Peak, is known for its narrow, rocky path and steep drop-offs on both sides. It's not for the faint-hearted, but it offers breathtaking views of Maine's rugged wilderness.

Reaching the Knife Edge Trail itself is an adventure. Starting from Roaring Brook Campground, hikers face a 7-hour uphill trek to Chimney Peak before even beginning the Knife Edge. The trail's reputation as one of the most dangerous in New England is well-earned, with unpredictable weather and a history of accidents.

Steve Priest's plan to document this hike with a chest camera sounds like an incredible way to experience the trail vicariously. Are you considering joining him virtually, or are you inspired to tackle the trail yourself someday? 

Plainfield Democratic Committee Meeting

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 us for an essential cybersecurity session tailored for New Hampshire residents and the public! Hosted by the Plainfield Public Libraries, this event will help attendees enhance their understanding of cybersecurity best practices to stay safe in an increasingly digital world.

Event Details:

• Date: Thursday, May 29, 2025
• Time: 6:00 PM - 7:20 PM (Eastern Time)
• Location: Plainfield Public Libraries, 22 Bean Road Meriden, NH 03781, USA

Guest Speakers:

• Laura Munyon
• Jason Sgro
• Emily McGovern (Organizer)

Don't miss out on this opportunity to strengthen your cybersecurity knowledge! For more information, contact Emily McGovern at emily@theatomgroup.com.

trailer: https://www.sram.com/en/sram/road/campaigns/laels-ride-around-the-world

“18,000 miles. 108 days. A powerful story. In 2024, Lael Wilcox set a new world record for the fastest woman to circumnavigate the world by bicycle. For 108 days, 12 hours and 12 minutes she rode, joined by friends and fans.  This new documentary captures the heart, grit, and community that fueled every mile.”

📚 Author Talk: Steve Monier
🗓 June 5, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Philip Read Memorial Library

Join us for a compelling conversation with Goffstown-based author Steve Monier, as he discusses his gripping new book, No One Has to Die: Inside the Longest Armed Standoff in the History of the U.S. Marshals.

Monier, a former U.S. Marshal, offers an insider’s account of the 2007 Plainfield, New Hampshire, standoff—what began as a felony tax trial for Ed and Elaine Brown escalated into a nine-month siege that captured national attention and tested law enforcement like never before.

Don’t miss this chance to hear firsthand about a pivotal moment in New Hampshire’s recent history and the lessons learned from one of the most intense standoffs in federal law enforcement.