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. 

Upcoming Events

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

Wiggle Worms

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies & Toddlers
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.
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education, History & Genealogy, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

The 1960's were one of the most disorderly and divisive decades in history. The number of American young people aged 14 to 25 jumped 40 percent in the era, representing 20 percent of the population.

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

Bebés Activos Bilingual Playgroup

10:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime & Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

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

Wiggle Worms

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies & Toddlers
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.

Classics Clique Discussion

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
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 "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.

Sensory Playtime

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Games, Special Event
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.

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

Wiggle Worms

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies & Toddlers
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 "School Age" group.

STEAM Stories

6:00pm - 7:00pm
School Age
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us monthly for science and art based stories and a fun STEAM related activity after.

This event is best suited to children ages 6-11.

Older siblings are welcome to join in.

Registration is required.

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

Bebés Activos Bilingual Playgroup

10:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime & Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

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

Wiggle Worms

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies & Toddlers
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 "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Wiggle Worms

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies & Toddlers
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.

What's Next? Book Club

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Orphan Train by Christina Baker Klein

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.

Family Craft Night

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
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 month’s theme is Happy Hearts!

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:

Join us to create a beautiful cherry blossom branch on canvas.

This craft is geared toward beginners, and participants will be guided along as we paint this gorgeous sample of spring .

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

Bebés Activos Bilingual Playgroup

10:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime & Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

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.

Sensory Playtime

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Games, Special Event
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.

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

Wiggle Worms

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies & Toddlers
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Bebés Activos Bilingual Playgroup

10:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime & Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Classics Clique Movie

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
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 "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group.

Nutmeg Newts

6:00pm - 6:45pm
School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Book Club
Registration 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.

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

Bebés Activos Bilingual Playgroup

10:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime & Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Classics Clique Discussion

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Bebés Activos Bilingual Playgroup

10:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime & Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

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

Bebés Activos Bilingual Playgroup

10:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime & Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.