Library hours for Thanksgiving holiday.

The library will close early at 4pm on Wednesday, November 27th.  

The library will be closed Thursday, November 28th in observance of Thanksgiving Day. 

The library will reopen on Friday, November 29th at 9:30am. 

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Book Cover on left and Movie Poster on right for Ernest Hemingway's To Have and Have Not

Classics Clique Movie

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 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 adaptatio...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
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.

Blue background with multi-colored pumpkins below this month's book covers

Nutmeg Newts

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Event Details:

Join us for our monthly book club the Nutmeg Newts! The Nutmeg Newts Book Club is for children with a 4th through 6th grade reading level. This month we...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Event Details:

Join us for our monthly book club the Nutmeg Newts! The Nutmeg Newts Book Club is for children with a 4th through 6th grade reading level.

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Manga Club

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Travel & Culture
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Do you love manga? Join the manga club to talk about your favorites, watch anime, meet fellow enthusiasts and work on fun projects. You also get first pic...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club, Travel & Culture
Required
Event Details:

Do you love manga?

Join the manga club to talk about your favorites, watch anime, meet fellow enthusiasts and work on fun projects.

You also get first picks of this months new manga!

Local author flyer

Local Author Event

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Author Talk, Civics & Community
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages, Community
Event Details:

Shop Local and Read Local!Join us at the Meriden Public Library’s first-ever Local Author Book FairSaturday, November 30 from 1 to 4 p.m.Community Room 1+2+3Meet and support local ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Adults, All Ages, Community
Program Type: Author Talk, Civics & Community
Required
Event Details:

Shop Local and Read Local!

Join us at the Meriden Public Library’s first-ever Local Author Book Fair

Saturday, November 30 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Community Room 1+2+3

Book Cover on left and Movie Poster on right for Ernest Hemingway's To Have and Have Not

Classics Clique Discussion

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
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 adaptatio...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
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.

Dr. Jeffrey Edward Post pictured to left of his book "Unearthed"

Unearthed: Exploring the Smithsonian National Gem Collection with Dr. Jeffrey Post

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Event Calendar
Program Type:
Author Talk, Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Register HereJoin us for an absolutely dazzling presentation with the emeritus curator of the Smithsonian's National Gem Collection, Dr. Jeffrey E. Post as he talks about The Smith...

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

Register Here

Laura Dave to left of her novel "The Night we Lost him"

On Pulse-Pounding, Family Driven Mysteries: A Conversation with Laura Dave

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Event Calendar
Program Type:
Author Talk
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Register HereJoin us for a captivating conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Thing He Told Me, Laura Dave, as she chats with us online about her newest...

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

Register Here

Blue background with the six book covers along the edge

What's Next? Book Club

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson In 1936, tucked deep into the woods of Troublesome Creek, KY, lives blue-skinned 19-year-old Cussy Carter, the la...

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

The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson

How to Excavate a Heart book cover to left of verbiage over an icy blue background

Queer Quetzals

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, LGBTQ+
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join our discussion of holiday romance, ‘How to Excavate a Heart’ by Jake Maia Arlow. It all starts when Shani runs into May. Like, literally. With her mom’s Subaru.

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

Join our discussion of holiday romance, ‘How to Excavate a Heart’ by Jake Maia Arlow.


It all starts when Shani runs into May. Like, literally. With her mom’s Subaru.

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Nutmeg Newts Take Home Book Club

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Event Details:

Join us for our monthly book club the Nutmeg Newts! The Nutmeg Newts Book Club is for children with a 4th through 6th grade reading level. With the holi...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Event Details:

Join us for our monthly book club the Nutmeg Newts! The Nutmeg Newts Book Club is for children with a 4th through 6th grade reading level.

Maelstrom graphic novel cover to left of verbiage with icy blue background

Graphic Godzilla

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join our discussion of the fantasy romance graphic novel, "Maelstrom: A Prince of Evil", by Lorian Merriman. Maelstrom is a half-demon prince pining for a place in history. (H...

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

Join our discussion of the fantasy romance graphic novel, "Maelstrom: A Prince of Evil", by Lorian Merriman.

An Honest Lie novel cover in bottom left with verbiage to right , background of stacks of books

Booktok Bookclub

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for BookTok Book Club, where we discuss books that have trended on social media platforms including TikTok and Instagram. Share thoughts on your latest read or gather ideas...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Event Details:

Join us for BookTok Book Club, where we discuss books that have trended on social media platforms including TikTok and Instagram. Share thoughts on your latest read or gather ideas for the next one!

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YA Yabbies

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join our discussion of sci-fi thriller ‘Hail Mary’ by Andy Weir. Ryland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission—and if he fails, humanity and the earth ...

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

Join our discussion of sci-fi thriller ‘Hail Mary’ by Andy Weir.

CC Book Cover on left, movie poster on the right for Little Women

Classics Clique Movie

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 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 adaptation...

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
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.

CC Book Cover on left, movie poster on the right for Little Women

Classics Clique Discussion

Friday, December 27, 2024 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 adaptation...

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.

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Write Your Way: Virtual Short Story Writing Workshop

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Author Talk, Education, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Unlock the secrets of crafting compelling short stories in this immersive workshop designed for aspiring writers. From generating ideas and developing characters to crafting e...

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk, Education, Workshop
Required
Event Details:

Unlock the secrets of crafting compelling short stories in this immersive workshop designed for aspiring writers. 

Blue background with the six book covers along the edge

What's Next? Book Club

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden A literary sensation and runaway bestseller, this brilliant novel presents with seamless authenticity and exquisite lyricism the true conf...

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

Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden

Author TJ Klune to left of two of his novels

The Magic of Found Family: In Conversation with Author TJ Klune

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Event Calendar
Program Type:
Author Talk
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Register HereCome have a magical moment with New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune as he chats about his Cerulean Chronicles, with special emphasis on his newest in the series...

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

Register Here

Amanda Montell to left of her book "The Age of Magical Overthinking"

Notes on Modern Irrationality with Bestselling Author Amanda Montell

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Event Calendar
Program Type:
Author Talk
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Register HereJoin us as we chat with the New York Times bestselling author, Amanda Montell about her newest book, The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality.&nb...

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

Register Here

The cover of The Age of Magical Overthinking and a headshot of bestselling author Amanda Montell to left of verbiage

Screening of Virtual Author Talk: "The Age of Magical Overthinking" with Bestselling Author Amanda Montell

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Author Talk
Age Group:
High School, Adults
Event Details:

For several years, we have been offering Virtual Author Talks on a myriad of topics through the Library Speakers Consortium. Come watch an author talk -- "The Age of Magical O...

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Author Talk
Required
Event Details:

For several years, we have been offering Virtual Author Talks on a myriad of topics through the Library Speakers Consortium. 

Seth Fishman, literary agent, featured

An Inside Look at Working with a Literary Agent: A Conversation with Seth Fishman

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Event Calendar
Program Type:
Author Talk, Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Register HereYou’re writing a book (or thinking about it), but what happens next? Join us for an inside look into working with an agent and the beginning stages of the publishing p...

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

Register Here

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Classics Clique Movie

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 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...

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
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.

Nutmeg Newt book covers to right of verbiage with a salamander below

Nutmeg Newts

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Event Details:

Join us for our monthly book club the Nutmeg Newts! The Nutmeg Newts Book Club is for children with a 4th through 6th grade reading level. This month we...

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Event Details:

Join us for our monthly book club the Nutmeg Newts! The Nutmeg Newts Book Club is for children with a 4th through 6th grade reading level.

Doctor Zhivago novel to right of verbiage with blue background

Classics Clique Discussion

Monday, February 3, 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...

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.