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. 

Upcoming Events

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This event is in the "Teens" group.

Monthly Movie: He Named Me Malala

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teens
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Film
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to the teen room for our monthly movie and some popcorn.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Family Storytime

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Preschool
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Storytime & Early Learning
Registration 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 "Adults" group.

Booktok Bookclub

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration 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!
 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

CCALC - The Red Cross Mission

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
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.

5:00pm - 6:00pm
School Age
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Education, Special Event, Technology Class
Registration 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

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
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

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teens
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Holiday
Registration 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

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2+3
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration 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.
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Hydroponic How To

10:00am - 10:30am
Children
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Entrance Hallway
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Education, Nature/Wildlife
Registration 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

10:00am - 1:00pm
Adults
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)

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Open
Registration
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
Registration 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

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies & Toddlers
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
Registration 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

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
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

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Film
Registration 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

3:30pm - 4:30pm
High School
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Education, Health & Wellness
Registration 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

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Nature/Wildlife
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate warm weather by making your own upcycled terrarium.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Sensory Playtime

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Children
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Civics & Community, Games, Health & Wellness
Registration 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

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
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 is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration 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

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies & Toddlers
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
Registration 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.