Upcoming Events

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.

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.

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.

Celebrate warm weather by making your own upcycled terrarium.

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

Register and Submit your Questions Here

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:

Make optical art while experimenting with kinetic energy! 

Children will get the chance to create a spinner and then test out how the colors mix and how far it will move at this fun event.

Registration is requested.

Join us for a weekly bilingual playgroup! Children ages 0-5 years, their parents, grandparents, and caregivers get together to participate in activities designed to teach early literacy skills and enhance school readiness and success.

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 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.

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.

Join Librarian Paige to learn the skills to put your resume together. We will cover what should and should not go on your resume.

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.