Upcoming Events

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

This program offers:

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 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.

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

This program offers:

Welcome spring with some self-sustaining plant life!

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

All supplies will be provided.

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. 

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Join us to practice speaking English in a fun and comfortable environment!

*Some knowledge of English is recommended.*

¡Únete a nosotros para practicar inglés en un ambiente divertido y cómodo!

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

This program offers:

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

This program offers:

Starting slowly with beginner stretches and gentle movements, attendees will then move into a modified flow through traditional yoga poses with the guidance of yoga instructor Aime Meacham.

Join us to learn how to log in to your MPL online account, turn on your reading history, place holds, and complete advanced searches.

*Make sure to bring your library card/library card number with you to this session.

American Job Centers (AJCs) provide free help to job seekers for a variety of career and employment-related needs. Nearly 2,300 AJCs, funded by the U.S.

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

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Forest fires today are so ferocious they create their own lightning, hurricane winds, and even tornados. 

Fire Weather tells of one that forced at least 80,000 people to flee for their lives. 

Aprenda los conceptos básicos para encontrar la información que necesite.

No se necesita experiencia de computación. 

Programa en español

April: The Housemaid by Freida McFadden

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

This program offers:

In this program we will explore the basics of the Cricut design space and the Cricut Explore Air 2 cutting machine. We will then use our new knowledge to create single color vinyl stickers!

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

This program offers:

One instructor, 24 ukuleles, and a really good time!

Want to try an instrument that is fun and easy to play?

Join Julie Stepanek Murray as she shows the fundamentals of ukulele playing.

No experience necessary.

Join us for this engaging program on the infamous legacy of the Titanic. Attendees will receive a signed Titanic brochure, and the program includes some surprises, including a musical rarity from the Broadway musical Titanic!