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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Drop-In DIY Snow Globe

10:00am - 12:00pm
School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Holiday
Registration Required
Event Details:

Lets get festive!

Stop in to make your very own dry snow globe to celebrate the upcoming wintery season.

Yak & Wrap Holiday Workshop

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2+3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Holiday
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you struggle with wrapping holiday presents every year? Do your wrapped presents look like you fought with a roll of wrapping paper and lost?

Christmas in the Village

1:00pm - 4:30pm
Community
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Community
Program Type: Holiday, Special Event
Event Details:

The Meriden Public Library Bookmobile will be in attendance at this fun-filled holiday event in South Meriden!

 

 

 

Gingerbread Fairy House Craft

6:00pm - 7:00pm
School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Holiday
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a home fit for a winter fairy at this event.

Children will get to create a gingerbread themed fairy house out of upcycled materials including half of a plastic jar, paper, glue, and other festive items.

Take & Make: Holiday Cards

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Holiday
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ready to celebrate the holidays?

Head to the teen room to grab a take & make kit to make your own holiday cards.

Cards can be returned to the library for donation to spread some cheer around the community!

Signing Rocks the Holidays

11:00am - 12:00pm
School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Bilingual, Education, Holiday
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join SIGNING Basics for our popular “Signing ROCKS! the Holidays” event that will get you excited about learning American Sign Language (ASL). 

Joy Blooms: Holiday Sing Along

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Holiday, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for a festive, fun-filled holiday concert with Joy! 

Featuring a lively mix of original songs and holiday classics, Joy’s interactive family show will have everyone singing along and celebrating the season. 

Augusta Curtis Concert Band Winter Concert

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: Community
Program Type: Holiday, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Augusta Curtis Concert Band will perform their winter concert at the MPL on Tuesday, December 17th.

Holiday Dance Party

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Holiday, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Rock around the holiday tree at this fun dancing event.

Children are welcome to wear their dancing shoes and show us their best moves while listening to holiday tunes from around the world.

New Years Party

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Food/Cooking, Games, Holiday, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the end of 2024 with trivia, snacks, crafts and music!

Rocking in the New Year Family Party

10:30am - 12:30pm
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, Holiday, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a rockin' good time!

Ring in the new year early at the library with crafts, music, games, and a New Year’s countdown at 11:59am.

We can't wait to see you here!