May 19, 2012

News Items

Book Sale – $5 A BAG
The Friends of the Meriden Public Library held a $5 a bag Book Sale, on Thursday, April 19th, Friday, April 20th, and Saturday, April 21st in the Marion Cook Room in the Meriden Public Library. The sale was open from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM on all three days. The Friends Bookstore was also open on these days with all books at 1/2 the regular price. The sale was a terrific success, exceeding expectations!
 
New Friends Bookstore re-opened on Aug. 1, 2011.
Come visit us at our new location at the Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller Street, Meriden, CT 06450. Hours: Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri 9:30 am – 4:30 pm, Wed 9:30 am – 7:30 pm, Sat. 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. You may reach us by phone at 203-639-1505 or by email at Friends of the MPL. Good quality books are once again being received from the public. Bins are located in the hallway outside the bookstore for placing donated books.
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GRAND OPENING – The new Bookstore hosted its first book signing event in conjunction with our official Grand Opening on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011 from 10 am to 2 pm. The book, titled Cities Going Green: A Handbook of Best Practices, is the latest publication by Dr. Roger Kemp.
Grand opening – Sept. 17, 2011
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