Foundation Honors Daria Fanelli Smith at the Meriden Public Library

In 2023, The Foundation supported the newly renovated Library by purchasing the naming rights of the Teen Center in honor and memory of Daria, former Administrator who passed away in January 2021.  Daria was a huge supporter of libraries; literacy programming and youth engagement and the Trustees are pleased they could honor all her efforts on behalf of the Meriden and Wallingford communities in this special way. 

The space offers lounge areas, gaming equipment and new programming geared at youth ages 12 – 18.  For more information about Teen Center programming: Month Calendar | Meriden Public Library (meridenlibrary.org)

 Below is a photo of Trustees, Victoria and Doug relaxing in the space during the Library’s Ribbon cutting.    

Teen Center