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

Temperance picture on an old inn sign with verbiage in center

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

Event Details:

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

Red background with Xmas presents in corners, verbiage centered

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?

Picture of a happy pig to left of verbiage

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.

Blue background with verbiage on right of picture from naval battle at Pearl Harbor

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?

Robert Lecce the chocolatier standing over a table of chocolate to left of verbiage

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.

Filters

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Mon (7/12)	Tue (7/13)	Wed (7/14)	Thu (7/15)	Fri (7/16)
10 am					This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. Storytime on the Green 10:30am - 11:30am Children, Babies & Toddlers, School Age Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, School Age Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning Event Details: Meet up outside at the Meriden Green Amphitheater for an exciting and playful storytime! Drop-in Event. For all ages. In the event of rain, the program will move to the Meriden Public Library Griffin Room.
11 am	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Preschool Storytime 11:00am - 12:00pm Children, Babies & Toddlers Closed Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Preschool Storytime Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning Required Event Details: Join Miss Cathy for stories, dancing, rhymes and more fun!. All followed by a related craft! In-person, in the Cook Room. Registration required. For children 5 and under.
12 pm
1 pm			This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. It's Elementary! Program for 5-12 year-olds 1:30pm - 2:30pm Children, School Age Closed Required 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: Meriden Public Library Room: zGriffin Room Age Group: Children, School Age Program Type: Art & Crafts, STEAM, Storytime & Early Learning Required Event Details: Come join Miss Cathy for a program filled with interesting stories and facts, activities, and a fun craft all related to a different theme each week. For 5-12 year olds. Registration required.
2 pm					This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Let's Dance! 2:00pm - 3:00pm Children, School Age, Teens, Tweens (Ages 8-12), All Ages Closed Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: zGriffin Room Age Group: Children, School Age, Teens, Tweens (Ages 8-12), All Ages Program Type: Workshop Required Event Details: Come dance with us! Kick up your heels and tap your toes with Higher Movement Dance Studio as they teach you the fundamentals of street jazz and hip-hop dancing. Space is limited!
3 pm				This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group. Anime Club 3:30pm - 4:30pm Teens, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Closed Required 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: Meriden Public Library Room: zGriffin Room Age Group: Teens, Tweens (Ages 8-12) Program Type: Book Club, Film, Special Event Required Event Details: Anime Club has moved to Thursdays at 3:30! Join your fellow otaku in watching a different anime each week and trying out a new craft or game. For students in grades 6-12. Registration Required.
4 pm	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Letters are Characters: Teaching all kids to Read 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Babies & Toddlers, School Age, Adults 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. This event is in the "Adults" 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, Adults Required Event Details: Take a life changing course this with Letters are Characters, everyone benefits when communities understand reading acquisition. The program is a curriculum on reading for parents/caregivers that is coupled with a play-based program designed This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. Riverside Reptiles at the Green Amphitheater 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children, School Age Closed Required Offsite 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: Off Site Age Group: Children, School Age Program Type: Special Event Required Event Details: Meet Live Animals!	This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Craft Night for Teens and Adults 4:00pm - 5:30pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Test Public Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Art & Crafts Event Details: Do you like making things? Stop by the library on Tuesdays this summer from 4-5:30 to try your hand at a different craft each week. Find us in the quiet study area every week starting Tuesday, June 29^th.	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Letters are Characters (In person- Check in) 4:00pm - 5:00pm All Ages Closed Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: zGriffin Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Workshop Required Event Details: Take a life changing course this with Letters are Characters, everyone benefits when communities understand reading acquisition. The program is a curriculum on reading for parents/caregivers that is coupled with a play-based program designed

Library hours for Thanksgiving holiday.

Week Calendar

Featured Events

Program Type:

Age Group:

Event Details:

Program Type:

Age Group:

Event Details:

Program Type:

Age Group:

Event Details:

Program Type:

Age Group:

Event Details:

Program Type:

Age Group:

Event Details:

Program Type:

Age Group:

Event Details:

Program Type:

Age Group:

Event Details:

Primary tabs