# Event Details - **Event Name**: Discover New Stories at Connecticut Public’s "Where We Read" Book Swap! - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm - **Event Description**: Meet CT Public's "Where We Live" team and swap books with fellow book lovers!About this EventWhere We Live, Connecticut Public’s morning news talk show, recently launched a new community series called "Where We Read." This is a safe space for book dragons and the literary curious to find community, make new friends and discover exciting reads.On Saturday, June 13, join Where We Live Host Catherine Shen and the crew at Grace’s Place in Meriden for a few hours of fun mingling and a book swap! Come and connect with other readers, share what you're reading and loving! No assigned reading, no pressure — just a relaxed afternoon among fellow book lovers.To participate in the Book Swap:Bring at least one new or gently used favorite book that you’d like to exchange.Wrap the book in plain brown wrapping paper (preferred but not required) with a short description written on it that doesn’t give away the title or the author.We will draw numbers like a white elephant party and everyone gets to go home with a new book or two! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/meriden/discover-new-stories-at-connecticut-publics-where-we-read-book-swap/100001988568541037 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, parties, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 4 hours - Location: Grace's Place and the Rino Stage - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Meriden - **state**: CT - **country**: United States - **location**: Grace's Place and the Rino Stage - **lat**: 41.5252345 - **long**: -72.76178639999999 - **full address**: Grace's Place and the Rino Stage, 1237 East Main Street, Meriden, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Discover New Stories at Connecticut Public’s "Where We Read" Book Swap! - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/82ee140a17a2181a6d2156e57cd1567ff2aea778520e44c78ac3ddb9b3ad3ff3-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.png?v=1779140850 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Discover New Stories at Connecticut Public s "Where We Read" Book Swap! being held? - **A:** Discover New Stories at Connecticut Public s "Where We Read" Book Swap! takes place on Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Grace's Place and the Rino Stage, 1237 East Main Street, Meriden, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Discover New Stories at Connecticut Public s "Where We Read" Book Swap!? - **A:** Discover New Stories at Connecticut Public s "Where We Read" Book Swap! is organized by Connecticut Public. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Discover New Stories at Connecticut Public s "Where We Read" Book Swap! is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Meriden, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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