Library closed on Friday, March 28th.

The library will be closed on Friday, March 28th for a staff professional development day. We will reopen on Saturday, March 29th at 9:30am. 

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CCALC - The Red Cross Mission

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Castle Craig Adult Learning Center, Education, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Red Cross is the world's largest humanitarian organization. Here in Connecticut, the Red Cross boasts a workforce of over 2,000 volunteers on a mission to alleviate human suffe...

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Castle Craig Adult Learning Center, Education, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

The Red Cross is the world's largest humanitarian organization. Here in Connecticut, the Red Cross boasts a workforce of over 2,000 volunteers on a mission to alleviate human suffering by sharing their greatest skills- compassion and kindness.

This event is in the "School Age" group.

Media Literacy with Girls Inc.

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Special Event, Technology Class
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

Calling all girls! Learn how to be internet savvy during this cool learning series. This event is best suited for children ages 5 years old and older, and registration is...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Education, Special Event, Technology Class
Required
Event Details:

Calling all girls! 

Learn how to be internet savvy during this cool learning series. 

This event is best suited for children ages 5 years old and older, and registration is required for this event. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

VITA Free Tax Assistance

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Tax & Finance
Age Group:
Adults
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:Preparation and filing of ann...

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: 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:

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Crafty Critters: Foam Shamrocks

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Holiday
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Celebrate spring being around the corner by making a foam shamrock! We will be using vibrant foam paint that is easy to manipulate and clean up.

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Holiday
Required
Event Details:

Celebrate spring being around the corner by making a foam shamrock! 

We will be using vibrant foam paint that is easy to manipulate and clean up.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Craft Night

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for a monthly family craft night that is sure to be a grand time. This months theme is Robots!Several craft stations will be available as well as fun themed music.All famil...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2+3
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Required
Event Details:

Join us for a monthly family craft night that is sure to be a grand time. This months theme is Robots!

Several craft stations will be available as well as fun themed music.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Bonus Adult Monthly Craft Night - Bad Art Night!

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This is an opportunity to be crazy creative, without any pressure to make something “good.” Creativity is messy and it’s ok to make mistakes.We will provide all the supplies.Y...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Required
Event Details:

This is an opportunity to be crazy creative, without any pressure to make something “good.” 

Creativity is messy and it’s ok to make mistakes.

We will provide all the supplies.

Closed for Staff Development Day

All Day
Meriden Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Meriden Public Library
This event is in the "Children" group.

Hydroponic How To

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Entrance Hallway at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Nature/Wildlife
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Have you seen our hydroponic garden Sprout?Do you have questions on how hydroponics works?Stop by to ask questions and learn about our hydroponic garden.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Entrance Hallway
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Education, Nature/Wildlife
Required
Event Details:

Have you seen our hydroponic garden Sprout?

Do you have questions on how hydroponics works?

Stop by to ask questions and learn about our hydroponic garden.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

VITA Free Tax Assistance

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Tax & Finance
Age Group:
Adults
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:Preparation and filing of ann...

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: 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:

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group.

Saturday Family Flick: Moana 2 (PG)

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Film
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Event Details:

We can't wait to see you here! Stop by for a showing of Moana 2 (rated PG) with the whole family. Please bring any items the family needs to make your viewing experience ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Film
Required
Event Details:

We can't wait to see you here! 

Stop by for a showing of Moana 2 (rated PG) with the whole family. 

Please bring any items the family needs to make your viewing experience cozy.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Wiggle Worms

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Join Miss Holly for special storytime for ages 0-3. This storytime will be filled with songs, puppets, dancing, and more. Stay after storytime is over for playtime.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Holly for special storytime for ages 0-3. 

This storytime will be filled with songs, puppets, dancing, and more. 

Stay after storytime is over for playtime.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

CCALC - The 9/11 Generation

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Castle Craig Adult Learning Center, Education, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

They've grown up in the shadows of towers that no longer exist. How has September 11 created a 9/11 generation, and what does it mean for them and the rest of America?

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Castle Craig Adult Learning Center, Education, History & Genealogy
Event Details:

They've grown up in the shadows of towers that no longer exist. How has September 11 created a 9/11 generation, and what does it mean for them and the rest of America?

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Classics Clique Discussion

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Film
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This club is for people who love classics, or who just want to try reading more of them. There will be a group book to read every month, as well as a viewing of the movie adap...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Film
Required
Event Details:

This club is for people who love classics, or who just want to try reading more of them. There will be a group book to read every month, as well as a viewing of the movie adaptation.

This event is in the "High School" group.

College 101: Bandwidth

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
High School
Event Details:

Learn all about managing your classes, clubs, work and social life while in college. This presentation will included time & stress management along with techniques you can...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Education, Health & Wellness
Required
Event Details:

Learn all about managing your classes, clubs, work and social life while in college. 

This presentation will included time & stress management along with techniques you can apply to make it through stressful times.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Crafty Critters: Upcycled Terrariums

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Nature/Wildlife
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Celebrate warm weather by making your own upcycled terrarium.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Nature/Wildlife
Required
Event Details:

Celebrate warm weather by making your own upcycled terrarium.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Sensory Playtime

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Civics & Community, Games, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for a sensory friendly playtime where children and caregivers can interact with several fun stations with transition time built in between activities. Registration is ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Civics & Community, Games, Health & Wellness
Required
Event Details:

Join us for a sensory friendly playtime where children and caregivers can interact with several fun stations with transition time built in between activities. 

Registration is required to best accommodate sensory requests. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

VITA Free Tax Assistance

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Tax & Finance
Age Group:
Adults
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:Preparation and filing of ann...

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: 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:

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Monthly Craft Night: Felt Forever Flowers

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Welcome spring with some self-sustaining plant life!In this craft session, you will create some felt forever flowers - perfect home décor for those with or without a green thumb!Al...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Required
Event Details:

Welcome spring with some self-sustaining plant life!

In this craft session, you will create some felt forever flowers - perfect home décor for those with or without a green thumb!

All supplies will be provided.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Wiggle Worms

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Join Miss Holly for special storytime for ages 0-3. This storytime will be filled with songs, puppets, dancing, and more. Stay after storytime is over for playtime.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Holly for special storytime for ages 0-3. 

This storytime will be filled with songs, puppets, dancing, and more. 

Stay after storytime is over for playtime.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

CCALC - The Characters at Barker Museum

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Castle Craig Adult Learning Center, Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Gerry will discuss the evolution of the Barker Museum - how it began, how it grew to 80,00 items, how characters changed over time, the characters' place in pop culture, and future...

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Castle Craig Adult Learning Center, Education
Event Details:

Gerry will discuss the evolution of the Barker Museum - how it began, how it grew to 80,00 items, how characters changed over time, the characters' place in pop culture, and future plans for the museum. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Advisory Board

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Civics & Community
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join the monthly Teen Advisory Board meeting to make sure your voice is heard!Share your ideas and opinions on how to improve your section of the library.Attendees will receive one...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Civics & Community
Required
Event Details:

Join the monthly Teen Advisory Board meeting to make sure your voice is heard!

Share your ideas and opinions on how to improve your section of the library.

Attendees will receive one hour of community service.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Family Storytime

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Join Miss Melissa for a family storytime filled with music, stories, and movement.This program is geared towards 2-5 year olds but siblings are always welcome to join in.A craft wi...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Storytime & Early Learning
Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Melissa for a family storytime filled with music, stories, and movement.

This program is geared towards 2-5 year olds but siblings are always welcome to join in.

A craft will follow after the end of storytime.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Rainbow Roundtable

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
LGBTQ+
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

The Rainbow Roundtable is a LGBTQIA+ oriented club where we talk about what we are reading, watching and listening to that's LGBTQIA+ related.Chat as you complete a craft! Thi...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: LGBTQ+
Required
Event Details:

The Rainbow Roundtable is a LGBTQIA+ oriented club where we talk about what we are reading, watching and listening to that's LGBTQIA+ related.

Chat as you complete a craft! 

This month we will be making buttons.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Wordsmith and Wonder: An Author Talk with Jodi Picoult

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Event Calendar
Program Type:
Author Talk
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Register and Submit your Questions HereStep into Spring with us as we chat with the highly acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult about her newest novel, By Any O...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Event Calendar
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk