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.

Week Calendar

Name: Tapping Into the Past: Tavern Life in Early Connecticut
Start: 2024-11-26T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-11-26T19:00:00-05:00
Location: Meriden Public Library

Featured Events

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Tapping Into the Past: Tavern Life in Early Connecticut

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Education, History & Genealogy

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Taverns in early Connecticut were more than just a place to drink. Travelers and locals alike saw taverns as a place to be entertained, spread news and gossip, have a good meal, an...

Open

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Education, History & Genealogy

Required

Event Details:

Taverns in early Connecticut were more than just a place to drink. Travelers and locals alike saw taverns as a place to be entertained, spread news and gossip, have a good meal, and get a night’s lodging.

Local Author Event

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk, Civics & Community

Age Group:

Adults, All Ages, Community

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Shop Local and Read Local!Join us at the Meriden Public Library’s first-ever Local Author Book FairSaturday, November 30 from 1 to 4 p.m.Community Room 1+2+3Meet and support local ...

Open

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3

Age Group: Adults, All Ages, Community

Program Type: Author Talk, Civics & Community

Required

Event Details:

Shop Local and Read Local!

Join us at the Meriden Public Library’s first-ever Local Author Book Fair

Saturday, November 30 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Community Room 1+2+3

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Yak & Wrap Holiday Workshop

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room 2+3 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Art & Crafts, Holiday

Age Group:

Adults

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? Come on in to socialize, enjoy some...

Open

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 2+3

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Art & Crafts, Holiday

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?

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De-Stress with Furry Scaly Friends

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Nature/Wildlife

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

We know that the holiday season can get stressful! Let Furry Scaly Friends help you de-stress with an unforgettable, hands-on experience.Get up close and personal with ou...

Open

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Nature/Wildlife

Required

Event Details:

We know that the holiday season can get stressful! Let Furry Scaly Friends help you de-stress with an unforgettable, hands-on experience.

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The Strategic Significance of the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Education, History & Genealogy

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

The Strategic Significance of the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor will not dwell on the attack itself as opposed to the why? Why did the Japanese attack a sleeping U.S. Pacific Fle...

Open

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Education, History & Genealogy

Required

Event Details:

The Strategic Significance of the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor will not dwell on the attack itself as opposed to the why? Why did the Japanese attack a sleeping U.S. Pacific Fleet in Hawaii?

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18th Century Chocolate Making

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Education, Food/Cooking, History & Genealogy

Age Group:

Adults, All Ages, Community

Event Details:

Witness the art of chocolate-making as it was in the 18th century!Pewter Pot Chocolates will demonstrate the traditional methods of transforming the humble cacao bean into a rich, ...

Open

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3

Age Group: Adults, All Ages, Community

Program Type: Education, Food/Cooking, History & Genealogy

Required

Event Details:

Witness the art of chocolate-making as it was in the 18th century!

Personalized Mandala Canvas Tote Bags

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library

Program Type:

Art & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Join nature artist Denise Smith for a fun craft experience.Create your own canvas tote bag decorated with a mandala stencil and words of affirmation.

Open

Library Branch: Meriden Public Library

Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Art & Crafts

Required

Event Details:

Join nature artist Denise Smith for a fun craft experience.

Create your own canvas tote bag decorated with a mandala stencil and words of affirmation.

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10 am	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Preschool Storytime on FB Live 10:30am - 11:00am Children, Babies & Toddlers Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Event Calendar Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning Event Details: Join Miss Cathy on Facebook Live for stories, songs, and fingerplays.			This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. Sing & Stomp on Zoom 10:30am - 11:00am Children, Babies & Toddlers, School Age Closed Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Event Calendar Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, School Age Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning Required Event Details: Join Miss Michelle for an active music & dance program over Zoom. This program is aimed towards children 7 and under. You will receive a Zoom code one (1) hour before the program begins.
11 am		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. All Ages Storytime on FB Live 11:00am - 11:30am Children, Babies & Toddlers Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Event Calendar Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers Event Details: Join Miss Melissa with a storytime appropriate for children of all ages!
12 pm						This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group. Youth Community Cleanup Day 12:00pm - 3:00pm Teens, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Closed Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Teens, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Special Event Required Event Details: Join Lauren of the Meriden Public Library Community Services and Justin of Ballheadz Youth Mentoring in a Community Cleanup Day at the Meriden Green. Lauren and Justin will lead you in Trash Pickup and Sidewalk Clean Up throughout
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5 pm			This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. Evening Storytime on Zoom 5:00pm - 5:30pm Children, Babies & Toddlers, School Age Closed Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Event Calendar Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, School Age Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning Required Event Details: Join Miss Cathy for Evening Storytime live on Zoom! Participate directly with stories, songs and rhymes geared toward getting ready for bed. This program is for children ages 10 and under & their families.
6 pm		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. Read to Miss Michelle's dog, April! 6:30pm - 6:45pm Children, School Age Closed Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Event Calendar Age Group: Children, School Age Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning Required Event Details: Sign your child up for a 15 minute session through the library's calendar. You will be sent a Zoom link the day of the program. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. Read to Miss Michelle's dog, April! 6:45pm - 7:00pm Children, School Age Closed Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Event Calendar Age Group: Children, School Age Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning Required Event Details: Sign your child up for a 15 minute session through the library's calendar. You will be sent a Zoom link the day of the program.			This event is in the "Adults" group. Reading for Healing and Understanding Book Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Required Event Details: Join us in discussing, "Know My Name", by Chanel Miller. This Reading for Healing and Understanding book club will hold its first meeting on April 23rd at 6:00pm via Zoom.
7 pm		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. Read to Miss Michelle's dog, April! 7:00pm - 7:15pm Children, School Age Closed Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Event Calendar Age Group: Children, School Age Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning Required Event Details: Sign your child up for a 15 minute session through the library's calendar. You will be sent a Zoom link the day of the program. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. Read to Miss Michelle's dog, April! 7:15pm - 7:30pm Children, School Age Closed Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Event Calendar Age Group: Children, School Age Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning Required Event Details: Sign your child up for a 15 minute session through the library's calendar. You will be sent a Zoom link the day of the program. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. Read to Miss Michelle's dog, April! 7:30pm - 7:45pm Children, School Age Closed Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Event Calendar Age Group: Children, School Age Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning Required Event Details: Sign your child up for a 15 minute session through the library's calendar. You will be sent a Zoom link the day of the program.

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