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Highlights include volunteer needs for the Friends bookstore, donation and donor-plaque fundraising opportunities, and details for Literary Libations. The newsletter also schedules adult programs such as a winter concert by the Augusta Curtis Concert Band, discussion and book clubs, English conversation practice, tech safety training for online shopping, and several holiday craft nights.","December 2025  \nOfficial Newsletter of Meriden Public Library  \nREGULAR HOURS:  \nMonday: 9:30am to 5:00pm  \nTuesday: 9:30am to 8:30pm  \nWednesday: 9:30am to 8:30pm  \nThursday: 9:30am to 8:30pm  \nFriday: 9:30am to 5:00pm  \nSaturday: 9:30am to 5:00pm  \nClosed: Thurs., Dec. 25thin observance of Christmas Day  \nI NS I D E T H IS ISS U E News from the Friends: Page 2  \nAdult Programs: Pages 3-8  \nChildren's Library: Pages 9-12  \nTeens: Pages 13-14  \nLiterary Libations Save the Date: Page 15 Friends Membership Form: Page 16  \n eetOurSta   \nM  \n!  \nf  \nf  \nPlease see page 7 to get to know Lydia Holland, our Library Manager of Youth & Community Services!  \nFollow us!  \n[www.meridenlibrary.org](www.meridenlibrary.org)  \n@meridenlibrary 105 Miller Street, Meriden, CT 06450 | (203) 630-4730  \nThe Friends of the Library  \nNEWS  \nMaking Possibilities Happen  \nVolunteers Needed!  \nWe have volunteer opportunities available Saturday from 10 am to 1pm and 1pm to 4 pm in our Book Store. If you wish to join our expanding staff of fabulous volunteers please contact Alexis Burgess at rrburgess16@gmail.com We also have space available for people who wish to become an occasional substitute.  \nHow to Donate:  \nNow that the renovation/expansion is complete we are refocusing to raise funds for Library programming. It is still possible to be listed on the “Donor Plaque” for a donation of $1,000 and we still have several rooms that can be named. Please contact Frank Ridley at frankridley54@gmail.com if you are interested in this opportunity. In addition, donations in any amount can be made to the Library through the Friends by either visiting our website or by sending your donation (payable to the Friends) to the Library. As you make your estate planning please consider remembering us. 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