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MERIDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY WINS $1,000 FROM SISTERS IN CRIME
February 1, 2016
Crime does pay, at least for The Meriden Public Library which won $1,000 from the writers' group Sisters in Crime. The only stipulation with the gift is that it must be used to buy books. The books don't have to be crime or mystery books but the group says, somewhat tongue-in-cheek, "why wouldn't you want to buy those?"Although the group awards 12 prizes a year to libraries, the Meriden Library is the only one in Connecticut to win in the past year.
"We're honored to be chosen for this grant from this group that promotes and honors female crime writers," said Karen Roesler, director of the Meriden Public Library. "Our patrons love mysteries, thrillers and crime stories so we will be able to make good use of this money."
The check is scheduled to be presented by local thriller writer and member of Sisters in Crime Kathryn Orzech at a reception at the monthly meeting of the Writers Network at the library, Wednesday, Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. The public, members of Sisters in Crime from other towns, the Poetry Society, the Meriden Public Library Board of Directors and the Friends of the Meriden Public Library are all invited.
Sisters in Crime is a nationwide group that promotes the advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers.
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