No Internet

Due to a city wide network outage, the library does not have access to internet, printing, scanning, and faxing services. If checking out materials, please have library card present.

Library closing early on Friday, March 20th

The library will close early at 12pm on Friday, March 20th in preparation for the Literary Libations Sipping for a Cause fundraiser event. The library will reopen on Saturday, March 21st at 9:30am.  

Children's department

Children

Teen Room

Teens

Community Room

Adults

Digital Media Lab beside a Digital Audio Workstation
Digital Media Lab
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Meriden Room History and Genealogy Collection
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Upcoming Events

VITA Free Tax Assistance

10:00am–1:00pm
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Program Type: Civics & Community, Tax & Finance
Event Details:

The Meriden Public Library partners with Human Resources Agency of New Britain to offer VITA, a FREE income tax assistance program.

This program offers:

Hydroponic How To

11:00am–11:30am
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12), Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Entrance Hallway
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Nature/Wildlife
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you seen our hydroponic garden Sprout?

Do you have questions on how hydroponics works? Or questions about the plants in the hydroponic garden?

Drop-In Collage Bookmarks

12:00pm–2:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Event Details:

Come to the teen room for a quick drop-in program to craft your own personal bookmarks using old picture books.

This is a free, drop-in program for teens ages 12-18 and in grades 6-12. No registration required.

Family Flick: Zootopia 2 (PG)

2:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Film
Registration Required
Event Details:

We can't wait to see you here! Stop by for a showing of Zootopia 2 (PG) with the whole family. Please bring any items the family needs to make your viewing experience cozy. Snacks are not allowed in our Storytime Room.

Once Upon A Sign Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn American Sign Language at this revolving storytime built for birth-5. Miss Holly will teach signs for animals, shapes, colors, and more throughout our story and songs. Stay after for Busy Bees Playtime. For kids ages 0-5.

Busy Bees Playtime

11:00am–11:30am
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
Event Details:

Buzz around and play with friends at different interactive stations after our morning storytimes. This program is intended for 0-5. This is a free, drop-in program. No registration required. 

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